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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
THE NATIONAL UNION

The National Union is now making
vigorous canvass of California for
new members. and under the efficient
leadership of General Deputy Joseph
A. Wilson of San Francisco his as
sistant deputies are making good
progress.
October will be the banner month
for limitations, for the reason that
Union class limitations are being held
this month in honor of the visit to the
coast of Senate President Harry E.
Evans of Trenton, N J., and Treasurer
Charles o. Evarts of Cleveland, O.
The date for the following classes
have been arranged: San Francisco,
class of 30O October 20; Bakersfield
115, October %; Los Angeles, 62 Oc-
tober %.
A suite of rooms has already been
secured at the Angelus hotel for the
accommodation of the senate officers
and others in the party.
The arrangements for the class IN
itiation here on October % are under
the direction of Assistant Deputy u.
C. Beaman, who has secured Mckinney
hall and the large banquet room IN
the Walker Theater building Tor tine
occasion.
OF the two councils in this city
Golden State council No. 1915 is doing
the major part of the successful work
in securing new members The coun-
ell meets every Tuesday night in Unity
hall, 2201k South Main street.
Los Angeles council No. 59S meets
every first and third Friday night in
each month in Grant hall, Walker
Theater building.
The National Union is representa-
tive American fraternal beneficial So
ciety. 1t is one of the many societies
which furnish life insurance to their
members on cooperative basis, but
claims pre-eminence because OF ITS
sound plan-the step rate plan OF
assessment.
This system, which is conceded by
all actuaries to be the most equitable
plan devised for pure life insurance,
increases as the age of the member ad-
Vances.
The rate % assessment to provide
for this increase in cost is Increased
slightly each year up to the age of 65,
at which point it becomes stationary
the increased cost beyond that age be-
ing provided for by I've equalization
fund.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
PLANET SATURN SAID TO BE
GREAT BRlTAIN'S NEMESIS
AstroIogers Believe Second Coming
of Spiritual intelligence viii
Take Place Soon

LONDON, Oct. 16.-While the papers
have been full of lists of uncanny CO.
incidences on the occasions of past Wis
it's of Halley's Comet, astrologers are
not disturbed Alan Leo, one of the
foremost exponets of the science, does
not anticipate any dire results from its
approach. There are, he thinks, nc
data to show it's occurrence in the past
has been attended with national cal
antilles.
More serious, in Mr.. Leo's opinion
is the present passing of the planet Sa-
turn through Aries, the sign which
rules England. This occurs in a cycle
of twenty-eight years, and always
causes trouble. 1.-THE approaching gen
eral election and the bad weather." he
thinks, "are due the effect of Saturn
passing through Aries"
Astrologers believe, too, that the sec
ond coming of Christ is near at hand
because we are nearing the end of the
two thousand years cycle. 1t takes
$4,000 years for the cycle of the Zodiac
to go round, and at each twelfth di-
vision a new teacher is supposed Il
appear on the earth and new cycle
starts. This time it is believed to be
the second coming of the same spiritual
intelligence.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL RACES
WITH BLAZING OIL STREAM
Speed of Peasants Horse Saves Pre-
feet of BorysIaV District
from Death

VIENNA, Oct. 17.-Herr Won Noel,
the prefect of the Boryslav district of
Galicia, has had an exciting race for
life with a river of blazing oil.
Two earthen reservoirs containing
5000 tons of oil were set on fire by a
thunderstorm and as there was vii
Iage in the neighborhood the prefect
went to inspect the fire. While he was
approaching it the oil suddenly boiled
over and rushed in fiery torrent down
the road along which he was walking.
at turned to fly and ran as hard as
could" he stated, "but not as fast
as the stream of fire which was fol-
lowing me. 1t was almost at my heels
and still gaining on me when I for
tunately came upon PEASANTS cart
by the side of the road.
"I leaped into this and whipped up
the horses. whose speed saved me-"
The prefect alarmed the village when
he reached it, and the inhabitants
before the stream of burning oil de-
stroyed their homes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE

The Carnival of Nations which was
given under the auspices of Los An
geles council, Y. M. l., last Friday and
Saturday nights, was one of the
greatest successes socially and finan-
cially ever seen in Los Angeles. More
than 5000 persons attended, and all were
highly satisfied.
The hall was beautifully decorated,
representing the different nations.
Among the nations represented were
a Japanese tea garden, which John 7.
Curtin, with the aid of several prom-
inent and daintily bedecked young
women under the leadership of Mrs.
Nettleton, made picturesque Japanese
landscape.
The French chateau. in charge of ].
Clarence Dolan and stephen Hiclson.
in which several wheels of fortune de-
creed prizes to the many players, was
amusing and successful.
The Egyptian camp, under the skill
full management of George Heany,
Ambrose McHally and Vincent Dunn,
was much appreciated. Mrs. M. j. Nc
Garry and Mrs. Greene worked hard to
tell the fates of hundreds of persons.
Queenly young women, under the lead
ership of Miss Cox, added much to the
interest of the booth.
The Spanish theater. with George
Graham, Joe Talamantes and Joseph
Stein in charge, put on continuous
performance, in which Mrs. Gonzales
and other Spanish women were the at
traction.
The Rathskeller cafe, conducted by
Ben Hagan, Gus Murphy and Jake
Schaffer was the unique Offering of the
carnival the sandwiches being served
by pretty maidens.
A representation of a castle in Ire
land. where the blarney stone was
kissed, was finely conducted by Thomas
Mcdonnell, Ned Marsh and Dan Gun
ningham.
The auditorium, in which dancing
was conducted after the minstrel show,
was prettily decorated as American by
Mr.. Blumm, an expert decorator, with
decorations kindly loaned by G. e.
Desmond. The dancing was in charge
of Reed Lawler, Raymond Thompson
and George Hoffman.
To act as a reception committee to
go with the American booth there were
several liberty girls with Uncle Sam,
in charge of Thomas Reynolds and Joe
Henaberry.
Tie great event of the affair was the
Wonder Girl minstrel show, written
and staged by Charles A. King, the
lecturer of the council, to whom much
credit is due for its success, including
the assistance of Lionel Hayward and
the young women who took active part.
The general committee under Leo
Rosecrans, chairman, has worked hard
and faithfully to make the Carnival of
Nations a big success, and the name of
Los Angeles council, Y. M. l., will in
sure future successes.
Conaty council, Y. M. l., will give a
high class box social followed by a
dance, next Wednesday night at St
Patrick's school hall, Thirty-fourth
street and Central avenue. The COM
mittee of arrangements consists of s.
p. Divose, chairmanS Fred c. Walsh
and A. j. Dyer. The usual invitations
have been sent out.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
ITALIANS DO NOT LIKE
GARDA'S GERMANlZATI0N
Teutons Gather in Large Numbers
Along 5reseian Shore Where Ger
many's Customs Observed

VENICE, Oct. 17.-One of the princi-
pal questions laid before the Dante
society, an influential body for the pro-
lection of the Italian language and
Italian interests, especially abroad,
which has just concluded its twentieth
annual congress at Brescia, has been
the Germanization of Garda.
Prof. Fumagalli presented an elab-
crate and temperate report on the sub
ject. The facts are obvious that a
large portion of the Brescian shore of
the lake from Mademo, the home OF
ZanardelH, to Salo, one or two places
on the Veroneso bank, and the penin-
sula of Sirmione, sung by Catullus and
Tennyson have become little else than
German colonies, where the German
language, national drink, culinary sys-
tenn and clothing have displaced the
italian.
on the other hand, the inhabitants
of those parts point out they would be
ruined We're the Germans driven ont
for the Italians believe neither British
nor French tourists would come in suf-
ficient number to take their places.
Indeed, the decline of the British
tourist element irf Italy has been one
of the phenomena of the last three OF
four years. The position which the
British once held as the leading italian
travellers is now occupied by the Ger
mans, who are nearer and have plenty
of money to spend. Even distance is
no obstacle to them; for it is a notable
fact that the German element on Garda
mainly comes, not from neighboring
Austria, but from remoter northern
Germany.
The best, indeed the only, solution of
the Garda question is, as Prof. Fuma-
galli pointed out, that the Italians
should visit their own lake in larger
numbers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF
SECURITY

!. !. & ! !: !. 8: !: :. !: !. !:
NsA At the public installa-
ISSs.s2Ss$M 49, tion of officers of Juanita
EE b & A council No. 1541, an inter-
Hsl tss7tAs Testing and picturesque
WS<11BESJW II ceremony was held Fri
NLN day night.
a5srz% I'm the days of old
when knights were bold, =
the lady bright would sit within her
turret or her bower, while the gallant
knight would ride abroad, redresslng
human wrongs Tor otherwise) and
deem himself amply rewarded by a
smile from her ruby lips, or a lock OF
her golden hair. Times have, however,
changed, and we live in more
prosaic age and now the modern
knight and lady fight shoulder to
shoulder on equal terms in the grand
cause of charity, social culture, ana
for the benefit of those they may leave
behind them, their watchwords pelhg'
wisdom, protection and security"
1t is true the brilliant tournament
exists no more, but a more brilliant
and interesting ceremony than the pub
lie installation of the officers of Jua-
nita council, Knights and Ladies OF
Security, at Peco hall, Mercantile
place. Friday evening, it would be diff
ficult to imagine. The officers and
drill team of Angeleno council had
Deen specially 1uNlleu 70 pSIlOIll lliC
ceremony, and the manner in which
they performed it was perfect in every
particular. There was a large attend
ance of the general public, and the
solemnity and impressiveness with
which the obligation and charges were
given, and the splendid evolutions of
the drill team, deserved and ELECTED
enthusiastic applause. The hall was
pleasingly decorated with floral and
patriotic emblems, and the colors of
the drill team and the tasteful cos
tunes blended harmoniously with the
general surroundings, giving a tout
ensemble that was exceedingly pic
turesque.
After the installation ceremony, the
very worthy knight, Sir Talbert Mills
presented, on behalf of the members OF
Juanita council, a beautiful gold badge
suitably inscribed, to Past President
Paul Hyney, as a token of the coun-
ellis appreciation of his work during
his year of office. Refreshments were
provided and dancing occupied the re-
mainder of the evening.
Juanita council is planning a series
Of pleasant evenings for the ensuing
winter months, and cordially invites
applications for membership from
women and men interested in fraternal
work. Particulars can be obtained at
Peco hall, Mercantile place, any Fri
day evening, after o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
Motor Boat Races

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1.-THE
first race for the perpetual challenge
cup for cruising motor boats of the
San Francisco Yacht club was won
today by the Palachan, flying the flag
of the Sacramento club, which de-
feated the Roamer, the defender, and
the Liberty of the Pacific Motor Boat
club.
The Palachan made a runaway race
Of it from the start, gaining ten min
utes by the time the stake boat was
reached and finishing 25 minutes and
SO seconds ahead Of the Roamer.
The Palachan was scratch boat and
her elapsed time was HOBS, while the
Roamer took 1:96;11 to finish.
The Roamer's handicap was 20 min
utes.
In the speed boat contest the Knocti
Of the san Francisco club was vic
torious, the Fighting Bob II of the
Sacrament club suffering two break
downs during the race. The Sacra-
mento boat appeared considerably
faster than the Knocti and might have
won but for the accidents. The Knoc-
tbs time was 25:13, six seconds ahead
of the Fighting Bob
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
.MACCABEE TENT IS
PLANNING NEW HOME
LOT ALREADY PURCHASED ON
FLOWER STREET
Second and Third Degrees viii Be
Conferred on Candidates at
Tent No. 2 Wednesday
Evening
THE knights of the Maccabees of

! lHHE Knights of the Maccabees of
the World is one of the most pro-
gressive fraternal beneficiary as
sociations in Los Angeles. Eighteen
years ago last June Los Angeles Tent
No. was instituted and from the
date of its birth to the present time
1t has been in a flourishing condition.
1t has a membership of more than
100 and is the owner of a lot on
Flower street, between Eighth and
Ninth streets, on which it contem-
plates erecting a building to be used
exclusively for the benefit of its MEM
bers Much credit for the prosperous
condition of the tent is due to its ef-
ficient record keeper, e. M. Guthrie.
1t was through his efforts that the
order was esta ablished in this city. Mr.
Guthrie was one of the charter MEM
bers of the tent at Titusville, Pa,
having Joined in October, 1885. He
has always been a very enthusiastic
boomer for the Maccabees, and at the
organization of Tent No. he was
made its record keeper, which position
he has held ever since, with the ex-
ception of two years. When the great
camp for California was organized in
1904 he was elected state record keeper
and was reelected at it's last session
in 1907. He has been a representative
to the supreme lodge on three diff
ferent occasions and also held an office
therein for three years. He is so well
versed in all details pertaining to the
order that he has been nicknamed
"The Maccabee Encyclopedia" and it
is safe to say that there are very few
members of the state who are not ac-
quainted with him. Mr.. Guthrie left
last night for San Francisco and will
pass a week or ten days in visiting
the tents in the northern part of the
state.
California-Banner Tent No. will
give a. progressive whist party
Wednesday evening at Symphony hall,
South Hill street. An invitation is
extended to all members of the order
to attend. Suitable prizes will be
awarded.
Los Angeles Tent No. 2 will confer
the second and third degrees on
several candidates at its meeting
Wednesday evening. The committee
having in charge the ritualistic con-
test reports that the members are
taking a very active interest in the
event The tent will give a social
dance at Mckinley hall in the Walker
building October 27.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
KAISER WILLIAM GOES ON
TEN DAYS HUNTING TRIP
Emperor in Full Sportsman's Garh
Will Devote Attention to
Staying Animals

BERLIN, Oct. 16.-After summer of
what, even for him, has been period
of altogether extraordinary activity,
the kaiser has secluded himself in the
heart of his East Prussian hunting pre-
serves at Rominten. For the next ten
days he will devote himself entirely to
his rifle and to the stays of prodigious
antlers which roam in the Rominten
region
Word has been given out that the
imperial huntsman is only to be dis
turbed on the most urgent business.
The kaiser dresses at Rominten ex
clusively in huntsman's garb, as do all
his guests, and talk of the chase for
the nonce is to supersede Woltpolitik.
Special roads for the imperial motor
cars have been laid throughout Rom
inten forest, and the bushes and trees
and pathways have been trimmed so
that cracking branches may not be-
tray the approach of the hunter
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
LEADERS, SCORE
IS THREATENED
WELLS-FARG0S PLAY q TO 4
TIE WITH SAN FELICE
SAENZ' ARM INJURED IN GAME
WITH coLEGRoVE
Abbot Plays Star Game for Direc=
tories at Vernon-Pippins Are
Idle - Season Nears
Close
INTERURBAN LEAGUE STANDING

AT last the mighty San Felice base
ball team of Covina has been humbled.
Although not actually being defeated,
the WellsFargo boys came so close to
accom- plishing this feat that there was
no fun in it-for Covina. Four to four
at the end of the ninth inning and the
game called on account of darkness is
the story in a nutshell. The game was
a see-saw exhibition from start to fin
ish, featured by sensational catches in
every position of the infield. Tommy
Pierce played a wonderful game at left
field making three almost impossible
catches, shutting off runs in every in
stance. Riley and Jess Wilson fur
nished the grandstand thrills for the
infield. Both Pierce and Miller threw
mastery ball, each striking out seven
players and allowing but few scattered
hits Farley made the longest swat
of the day, triple to deep center, The
score:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
Another Tie

Another tie game was witnessed at
Vernon where the Racycles and Di-
rectories were unable to score more
than one tally each. Alexander won
the everlasting support of his team
mates by lining out the two-bagger
which brought in the tying run for the
Cyclers. Clark pitched great ball for
the Racyclers, while Abbott played a
star game at the initial sack for the
Advertisers. The Directory first base
man gathered all the wild throws at
first in big league style and pounded
out one of the two hits made by his
team.
The game was to have been called at
3 o'clock. Abbot stated, however, that
several minutes before the appointed
hour, when his heaviest batters were
about to face Palms, that Clark of the
Racycles refused to continue, saying
that there was not sufficient time to
finish the game The boys were play
ing the sixth inning at the time. Score:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18


question of only a short time until the
spark is famed into a fame. Big re-
suits will be seen before the close of
the year.
A marriage that proved of much in
terest TO the members of Los Angeles
lodge, No. l. was that of the popular
lodge musician, Ora Spottsford, to Her.
man r. Johnson, prominent member
af the escort team. The ceremony took
place in the Ebell club house in the
presence of a large number OF invited
guests. The happy couple were the
recipients of many elegant presents,
among them being a silver sandwich
tray, the gift of the escort team.
The election of officers in the various
companies of the Uniform Rank result
ed in practically placing the mantles
upon the same shoulders. Company
No. 4 elected Lieutenant Conklin as
captain, vice Captain Underwood, who
was not a candidate for reelection.
The retiring captain had devoted much
time and attention to perfecting his
company and felt the time had come
for a much-needed rest.
The old-fashioned spelling match
given by Los Angeles lodge, No. 1,
was a success as far as attendance
was concerned. but failure when it
came to the spelling feature, as the
young people have largely lost sight
OF IH6 ROOQ OlQ ART VI SpGlillEs anu
they eagerly turned their attention to
the terpsichorean art in which they
have through practice become more
proficient
The quarterly calendar of Hermosa
lodge No 80, beginning with October
and ending with the meeting of De-
cember 27, shows such a diversity of
entertainment that the most fastidious
will be afforded amusement. 1t has
everybody will know what to expect
when the meeting night rolls round.
While much attention has been given
to the entertainment feature, the busi-
ness progresses satisfactorily. as in
itiations every night bear evidence. At
the meeting last Monday night four
candidates were initiated.
Contests in the local lodges will be
the all-absorbing occupation for the
balance of the year. Sunshine lodge,
No. 44S, has put on a membership
contest of "poppies and daisies;" High
land Park No. 591, ''red and blue''
contest, while Laurington's unique one
bears the title of "boost and smile,''
and Home, No. 400, with a right up-to-
date aspiration for fame, has in
augurated a north pole rivalry Her
mosa No. 80, Los Angeles No. l. East
Los Angeles No. II and Angelus No.
2OS have appointed advisory commit
tees to devise ways and means for
fall campaign. All are giving enter
tainments under the good of the So
ciety. All are responding satisfactorily
to a call for enthusiasm, and before
the close of 1909 each lodge in Los An
geles will have witnessed material
increase in it's membership.
Whenever Westgate No. SIC an
nounces a play, it is a foregone con-
clusion that it will be one OF high
merit Accordingly, everybody is look
ing forward with much anticipation to
the one announced for November 8.
1t is an inspiration to visit that lodge
on any ordinary occasion, and when the
best talent of the lodge is exerted in
entertaining there is no question as to
the success.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
SlCILlAN LANDOWNERS FIGHT
BLOODY DUEL IN CARRIAGE
Quarrel Over Love Affair Results in
Death of One and Mortal
Wounding of Other

PALERMO, Oct 17.-One of the most
remarkab BILE duels ever recorded has
taken place near Palermo between two
rich Sicilian landowners-Signor Lobi-
anco and Signor Ardito,
The two men seated themselves op-
posite to each other in large four
wheeled carriage and, having ordered
the coachman to drive at full gallop,
began to fire revolvers at each other
When the carriage was stopped Sig
nor Lobianoc stumbled out mortally
wounded, while Signor Ardito was
found lying dead on the floor of the
vehicle. The cause of the duel was a
love affair
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
REVOLVER EXPERTS
HOLD MEDAL SHOOT
Packard, Douglas and Smith Win
Trophles-Many Gun Play Men
Out for Mid-Week \
Practice

The regular monthly medal shoot for
the gold, silver and bronze medals of
the Los Angeles Revolver club took
place on the Bishop street outdoor
range yesterday and the trophies were
won by DR.. L. M. Packard, l. c. Doug
la sand w. e. Smith
The conditions of the match were
thirty shots per man at fifty yards on
the standard American target.
Thaxter, Holcomb and Dr. Packard
did excellent work with the revolver
and pistol during practice yesterday.
Following are the scores:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
Canadians Reach Frisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1.-THE
most representative soccer football
team ever sent out of British Colum-
bia arrived today and will meet the
California team next Saturday as
part of the Portola celebration.
The northerners arrived on the
steamer President and will begin
training tomorrow.
The Canadian team consists of Lor-
inner and Hewitt of Nanaimo: Rogers,
Mckinley and Mcleod of Ladysmith;
Graham, Mclean, Cruickshank. Hoop
er, Robertson and Hurran Of Van
couver; Lock of New Westminster,
and Thomas and Beany of Victoria.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
Ten inninqs

In a pitchers battle the Highland
Park boys won a ten-Tound argument
from the Fraternal Aids, 2 to l. This
was made possible by the retirement
of Drown, who had injured his wrist.
Concannon pitched his usual whirlwind
game, tanning is players. Hawkins
made several spectacular catches in the
field Score:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
SIuaaers

In a slugging contest at Thirty
eighth and Alameda streets the South
ern Pacifics nosed away from the VIE
lands, although securing but twelve
safeties to the brewers sixteen. Ear
ing sent the crowd wild by knocking
out home run. which tied the score
in the third inning. Scholtz and Rich
ards also showed up well in the stick
ing line. The game was marred by
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
Soenz Injured

Colegrove downed the Palms boys
yesterday, to 7, owing to the fact
that Pitcher Saenz threw out his arm
and was replaced by Garcia. This may
end the pitching career of one of the
most promising amateurs playing in
Southern California. Despite the ac-
cident the game was hotly contested
by both teams
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-18
WhiteWash

BY slugging the ball into every
available corner the National Lumbers
shut out the Ascots, IA to 0. Poor team
work coupled with unreliable Unfolding
lost the game for the Ascots. The Ma
tionals batted Bennett out of the box,
Gorton filling the vacancy. The new
curve artist Jared but slightly better
at the hands of his opponents. Shon-
ley of the winners retired fifteen men
with his puzzlers. Nelson, Burden and
Butler were the heavy stickers. De-
tailed results: -