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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Illuminated with electric lights and
lanterns. The museum proved a
source of much amuseAent A short
literary program was enjoyed by all,
and the balance of the evening was
devoted to dancing.
Will Discuss Y. M. C. A. Work
The world conference of the Y. M. c,
A. will be discussed Tuesday evening
by B. B. Wilcox, state secretary, at the
Highland Park Presbyterian church
under the auspices of the Brotherhood
of the church.
Massage ParIor Proprietor Fined
For creating a disturbance by using
profane language and offering to fight
any one who came within striking
distance on Hill street near Fifth
street, prof" j. H. Mendell, proprie-
tor of a massage parlor at 436 South
in the city jail
Old Resident Dies
Mrs. w L. Wade, wife of DR.. w. L..
Wade of 243 East Adams street, died
yesterday at the family home. Mrs.
Wade had resided in Los Angeles the
past twenty-three years and was a
member of the First Congregational
church. Arrangements for the funeral
have not been completed.
Held on Burglary Charge
William Conklin, accused of having
entered the room of a guest at the Ho-
tel Beresford, 1850 South Hope street,
and taking jewelry valued at SIS, was
given his preliminary hearing before
Police Judge Williams yesterday on a
charge of burglary and held to an
swer to the superior court in bonds of
$4,000.
Given go Days for Wife Beating
John Brown, who was found guilty
Friday in Police Judge Chambers
court on a charge of battery on his
wife, was sentenced by Judge Cham
bers yesterday to serve ninety days
in the city Jail According to the tes-
timony of Mrs. Brown, her husband
became angered because of some
trlf1ing misunderstanding and beat her
and finally ended by striking her on
the head with a heavy boot.
Bench Warrant for Creamery Man
When Fl. G. Faubian, charged with
having stolen cream from the Crescent
Creamery company, where he was en-
ployed as a driver failed to appear in
police court yesterday to show cause
why his bond of 500 should not be
forfeited because of his failure to ap-
pear in court, did not answer, Police
Judge Frederickson declared the bail
permanently forfeited and issued
bench warrant for the arrest of the
accused
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
AROUND TOWN
Fined $1o for Cruelty

Fined $1o for Cruelty
For driving a mule unfit for work,
ID. Marble, a teamster, was fined $40
by Police Judge Williams yesterday
on charge of cruelty to animals.
Mothers Invited to Meeting
Mothers of the young women mem
bers of the Y. w. c. A. have been in
vited to a meeting to be held at the
association next Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock.
Speed VioIators Fined $25 Each
c. B. Osborn and w. w. Robinson
pleaded guilty in Police Judge Will
liams' court yesterday to charges of
violating the speed ordinance and
were fined $25 each.
To Speak on Marx
MARKHAM Socialism will be discussed
by Charles T. Sprading in lecture this
evening at Mckinley hall, Walker
Theater building. The speech will be
followed by general discussion.
Entertain Association Delegates
Eastern delegates to the National
Funeral Directors association in Seattle
are being elaborately entertained by
local undertakers and their wives. A
trip to the Ostrich farm and Pasadena
was enjoyed yesterday. In the evening
a banquet was served at Naples.
Business College Holds Social
The Kennard Polytechnic Business
college, located at 1929 South Grand
avenue, last evening held its first So
cial since the founding of the institu-
ton. The building was decorated with
the college colors Lavender and pur-
ple), asparagus fern, pennants, etc,
and the grounds were beautifully IL
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

first depicting a sunrise on the slopes
of Mount Cuyamaca, where the In
dians are gathered waiting to be dis
covered" the action then shifts, by a
mechanical change of scene to the sea-
shore of San Diego bay and shows the
arrival, "to stirring martial music OF
the Mexican army, the Padres ana
finally the governor and his suite. the
trio Of comedians, ''including the love-
ly Carmencita O'Flaherty, queen OF
cooks"
Exactly how modern Los Angeles
with it's up-to-date finance, aeroplanes
and general astuteness, gets mixed into
the old world atmosphere, must DC
kept secret till the opening night; sur
flee it to say, there is fun in plenty
and some keen topical hits.
The second act shows the patio OF
the governors residence SIX months
later and its opening chorus, The
Land of the Misty Manana," the lana
of mantilla and fam" with its gay
groups of caballeros and senoritas, It's
atmosphere of glowing cigarettes
moonlight and southern yerve and gall
lantry can be counted on as one OF
the hits of the production.
Forsaking the exclusively masculine
casts of the previous shows, when
the Gringo Came" viii include some
twenty women we'll known in local So
ciety for their musical and dramatic
talent, who have volunteered their
services and whose presence will inn
part that feminine charm and grace so
Indispensable in operetta.
Elaborate costumes are being spe-
cially made for the production, and the
rehearsals, under the personal super
vision of the author, are being held on
the stage of the Gamut club. e. c.
Kammermeyer, loaned by Mr.. Behy-
mer, has been secured as musical di-
rector
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
BANKERS TO PRESENT
2-ACT COMIC OPERA
LOS ANGELES FINANCIERS TO
AMUSE PUBLIC
Much of Early History of California
Will Be Exploited - Presenta-
ton VIII Be Seen at
Mason Theater

The Los Angeles chapter, American
Institute of Banking, will present
When the Gringo Came at the Mason
theater November 4, s and 6.
when the Gringo Came" is a new
two-act comic opera especially writ
ten for them by Charles Saxby and set
to music by P. H, Kaufman. The plot
deals with the founding of California
by the Padres, flying machines,
Indian chiefs, real estate boost
ers, Spanish governors and lovely
senoritas, in a whirl of wit, nonsense
and melody.
The opening act is in two scenes, the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

test made at the foot of Sunset ave-
nue.. In less than two minutes after
the danger alarm was sounded swim
mers had carried a buoy and line 600
feet into the surf to supposed drown
ing man. The lifebOat of the volunteer
corps was lowered in four minutes and
arrived at the scene in nine minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
lat at the Angelus grill.
same-hut plfferent

Tommy during a temporary lull in the
conversation)--I say ma, isn't IL a pity
you haven't got the toothache instead of
poor Jane?
Ma--Gracious me; why, dear?
Tommy--Why cos you can take yours out
and she can't.-Sketch
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

If you want to meet your friends at
lunch time drop into the Chocolate
Shop on Fifth street opposite the Alex
andria. Any time between 1880 and
2 p. m. you will find some congenial
friend to eat and drink chocolate with.
Just try and see what and who you
find there.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
FREE-piapos Given Awny-FREE

FREE-PIanOs Given Away-FHEE
No home need be without a piano-an
offer free and without cost OF any kind
that all may participate in its benefits
See page o. part |
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits OF
California products at the Chamber of Com
merce building. on Broadway. between First
and Second streets, where free'information VIII
be given on all subjects pertaining 10 this see~
tion.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Braiding and embroidery on gowns,
laces, nets and all materials. Ostrich
feathers widowed, cleaned, curled and
dyed to sample. Accordion and knife
plating, sunburst skirts Buttons
made to order. The Watson Co., 247
S. Broadway, over Unique Suit House.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

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 The Herald from the premises OF our
patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Membership in the Los Angeles Realty Board
is virtual guarantee OF reliability, Provision
is made for arbitration Of any differences be-
tween members and their clients. Accurate in-
formation realty matters is obtainable from
them. Valuations by a competent committee.
Directory of members free at the office Of
Herbert Burdett secretary, b25 Security bldg.
Phone Broadway 1896.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Auditing consists in passing on work
that has been done; systematizing
consists in creating conditions of ac-
counting that did not exist, Both are
done by the Baskerville Audit COM
pany Gnc.). 704 Auditorium building.
Home F2975; Main 6557.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Mrs. James Ogilvie is forming her
children's classes in music for the
coming year at her home, 1888 south
Union avenue. Enrolment from to
6 daily, Telephone West 1927.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

w. T. Woods will form a class for
beginners in dancing Monday evening,
October H. 74S So. Figueroa ST. $40
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

The Legal Aid society, at 1872 N Main, is
q charitable organization maintained for the
purpose Of aiding in legal matters those unable
to employ counsel. The society needs financial
assistance and seeks information regarding
worthy cases. Phone Home F5203: Main 1856.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Are you ready for housecleaning2
Jno. Bloesser, City Steam Carpet
Cleaning Works, 2152 Sacramento st.
F6229; Main 427.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

l.. E. Russell & co.. ladies' hats
cleaned and pressed at factory, 416 So
Los Angeles street
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

The Herald. like every other newspaper, is
misrepresented at times, particularly In cases
involving hotels, theaters. etc. The public will
please take notice that every representative OF
this paper is equipped with the proper creden-
uals, and more particularly equipped with
money with which to pay his bills.
THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Nine. Hall, S46 South Broadway, re-
turned from the eastern market, is
now ready for business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
GIVE A HoUsEWARMING.
Potomac Lodge and Locomotive En-
ginemen Entertain Their Friends.

There was large gathering OF mem
hers ard friends of Potomac Lodge. No
Il. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen. at housewar ming of
the lodge last night in Mount Vernon
Hall, Sd street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast.
The exercises opened with an address
by J. NJ. Hall. chairman of the entertain
ment committee. who told Of the progress
Of the lodge from its formation and for
its future work. A musical and literary
program was then given. Miss $. South
wick sang song. after which Misses
Adelaide and Alma Southwick. FIVE and
six years OF age, respectively. entertain
ed the audience with vocal SOLO and
piano accompaniment. Mr.. Samuels rem
dered a cornet solo. while Miss Riggles
gave recitation. Mr.. Hart played a yio-
lin solo and Mrs. r. e. Adkins delivered a
recitation r. f. Adkins made brief ad-
dress.
Following refreshments. dancing was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
SIXTEEN WITNESSES APPEAR
PROSECUTIONS CASE IN HAYES
TRIAL CLOSING.
Defense to Begin Next Monday
Morning With Statement by
Attorney II. E. Davis.

Sixteen witnesses were examined to-
day by the prosecution In the case of
Thomas G. Hayes, on trial in Criminal
Court No. / before Justice Gould and a
jury, charged with embezzlement and
misapplication of funds of the American
National Bank. The government expects
to conclude it's case late this afternoon.
Robert n. Harper. former president of
the American National Bank. was not
called as witness. Mr.. Harper had con-
ferred with the United States attorney
during the preparation of the case, but
as Mr.. Baker and Mr.. Adkins decided
that what he would testify had already
been put in evidence by the testimony
of other witnesses, Mr. Harper was ex-
cused from going on the witness stand.
Attorney Henry E. Davis will make the
opening statement for the defense Mon
day morning.
The testimony of the witnesses today
tended to prove that the dates of a num-
Der of deposit slips had been changed. and
that in several instances new deposit
slips, said to be in the handwriting Of the
defendant, had been substituted for the
original slips made out by the depositors
themselves
A number of depositors of the bank, in
Guiding Bernard Leonard, John J. Cro5an
John T Crowley, J. D. Snyder and Charles
posits the dates specified in their pass
books, and not the dates appearing OPP
posite the entries in the banks ledgers.
Some of these depositorS kept duplicate
deposit slips, and testified that the deposit
slips passed from the receiving teller to
the bookkeeper were not the deposit slips
handed by them to the receiving teller at
the time the deposits were made.
AS Griffin Halstead. a local stock
broker, was Fastening to Criminal Court
No to testify late yesterday afternoon
in his automobile he was stopped by
Bicycle Policeman Holmes OF the first pre-
cinct. Mr.. Halstead demonstrated with
the policeman. telling him that ii he was
delayed he would probably be adjudged
in contempt of court.
On the assurance of MIR. Halstead that
he would appear at the 'precfnct after
court adjourned, the policeman allowed
him to proceed Mr.. Halstead later APP
peared at No. / station. and was released
on his own recogniZance-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25

INDUCED in by the young folks until mid
night.
The committee in charge consisted or
,, j. NJ. Hall, W A. Cahoon and r. r..
Adkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
TO PUT WAGES BACK.
Lehigh Valley Furnace Companies
to Make 10 Per Cent Cut.

BETHLEHEM. Pa. March 2i.-The
companies operating the iron furnaces in
the Lehigh valley have decided to reduce
wages of furnace men 10 per cent This
reduction will apply to 5000 or 1000
workers. The date of the reduction
will probably vary with the different com
panies. The Thomas Iron Company de-
cided to lead off with the announcement.
which will he made formally in a few
days. that the III per cent cut will date
from April !.
The Thomas Company owns the fur
naces at Hokendauqua, Alburtis, Heller
town and Glendon
The Empire Steel and Iron Company
will very likely also announce it's re-
duction for the same day. The Empire
owns the Crane iron works at Catasau-
qua, the furnaces at Macungie and Top
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
KILLS SUSPECTED BURGLAR.
Chicago Woman Fires Fatal Bullet
Through Rear Door.

CHICAGO. March - y bullet fired
through the lear door % her home by
Mrs. Julia Tanovicz last night pierced
the heart of an unidentified man believed
by the woman 10 have been burglar. On
opening the door she found her victim
gasping for breath. Her husband and
two boarders who were in the house
rushed out in the yard To see the man
die Much alarmed. the slayer, her hIs-
band and the b0arders delayed about in
forming the police and did not do 50
until today. The police 90 rot believe
the victim was a burglar
Mrs. Tanovicz who with her husband
and the two boarders is held by the police
insists that she did not know the slain
man, and as he pounded on her door she
was convinced he sought 10 break into
the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
Capt. Boggs Dies at Winchester.

WINCHESTER Va. March 15.-Capt.
c. w. Bcggs. Confederate soldier. who
commanded Company f. ed Virginia
Regiment. during the civil war. is dead
at his home at Tauclue. this county. aged
seventy-eight years. Capt. Boggs had an
arm shot off i'm a battle with the Federal
troops. He was a native of Franklin
county, West Virginia, but had lived here
for many years. He is survived by his
wife, two sons and a daughter. Miss
Kate Bcggs. of Washington. ID. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
Nonagenarian Baltimore Baker Dies.

BALTIMORE, March 25--Godfred Vier-
heller, ninety years old, and a native OF
Baltimore for more than sixty years. died
yesterday at his home. 1868 West North
avenue. from pneumonia. His powers
last. Born in Germany. M. Vierheller
came to this city when thirty years old.
For many years he lived in Northeast
Baltimore. and until about fifteen years
ago. when he retired, had conducted a
confectionery and bakery. He was a re-
publican in politics. but had never taken
an active part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
News Briefs.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cross. seventy-eight
years old. of King George county Va,
is dead at the home of her brother,
Alexander Pratt. near PassapantanZy
Two brothers survive her.
Mrs F. T.. Terry. mother of r. NJ.
Terry of Lynchburg. Va. died at her
home in Halifax county after an illness
of several months. Mrs. Terry was nine
ty-one years old and was the widow OF
Bergman Terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Nd. March -. 1909
Mayor Garrett OF Glen Echo has ten
dered his resignation as an assistant In
the office of the county trea surer here.
Eugene w. Cissell, son of County Com
missioner Cissell. will succeed him. Mayor
Garrett was recently admitted TO the bar
At meeting of the board of county
commissioners here Tuesday NJ Donald.
son knight OF Rockville was appointed
engineer for the construction of thu pike
now being built from Potomac to the
Conduit road. Mr.. Knight takes the place
of Kenneth Waters of Germantown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
Prizes for Wrights' pupils

FAo' france, March o5.-Count de
LAMBERT and NJ Tissandier, who were
pupils OF Wilbur Wright. won their
spurs yesterday by gaining the Aero
Cup prize awarded to every aviator
making night of more than $50 me-
tiers Both men made fine flights OF
- kilometers Gats miles). remaining
in the air about ~ minutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25

The Parkersburg. w. Va. city council
has passed an ordinance providing for
a bond issue of $4,000 for the con-
struction of a new waterworks system,
the direct result Of last Fridays catas-
trophe when loss of life and property
followed the bursting OF two city water
tanks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
Introductory Cut Price This V

ton and the Henry Clay furnaces at
Reading. a.
Both the Thomas and the Empire COM
pahles nave large mining operations in
New Jersey. ~
The proposed reduction will mt wa.es
back to the level of 1903
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-25
Noted German Architect Dies

BERLIN. March 2J.--The death is an
nounced of Prof. Alfred Messed tin.
well known German architect He wa,
born in 1858.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-11
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

such laws exist. Reports of officers
show that the association last year did
good business, but owing to the
drought transactions were so per cent
below the year previous. Receipts Cor
the wear were within a few dollars OF
$50, 200.
CenterviIIe.
For orty-eight hours Centervills.
situated in the midst of one of the
most productive fuel regions Of the
west, has been without heat in the bus
mess section. and people are shiver-
ing around makeshift stoves; business
has been badly crippled, many offices
being closed and business houses prac-
tically deserted, all because the central
heating plant sprung a leak and had
to be shut down Friday evening. On
account of the severe cold it was i'm
possible for the employees in the Citi-
zen building to work, and the newspa-
ture show located in the building were
closed up. 1t was too cold for the limo
type operators to stay on duty and too
cold for the presses to run, and no edt-
ton of the Daily Citizen appeared
twelve years Of its existence.
Rock Rapids.
The new library building donated to
the town by o. p Miller and the heirs
of the late j. K. P. Thompson has
been dedicated and turned over to the
town. From 2 p. m. until o'clock Fri
day a reception was held at the library
building and opportunity given for the
public to inspect the rooms. The ded-
icatory services were held at the Meth
odst Episcopal church in the evening.
where a fine musical program was rem
dered and the presentation of the build
ing made by o. p. Miller The accept
ance on the part Of the library board
was made by H B. Pierce. The address
Of the evening was made by Hon.
johnson Brigham, state librarian The
building, which was formerly the
Peoples church building, was built
about eight years ago and is a fine ed
if1ce. The rooms have been remod-
eled and frescoed and present fine
appearance The grounds will be beau
tilted and parked as soon as spring
opens. The town is certainly entitled to
feel proud of the gift
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-11
HARVEY's PRIZE lNcoRRlGlBLE.
Youth Shoots Eyes Out Of Pigs Gust
for Fun"

fouSH STooSS CySo WI W TYP Soos
for Fun"
Knoxville, Jan. 11.--Eddie Morgan
and Harry Sells. two young fncorrig-
ibles from Harvey. in the east part OF
the county, We're brought to town and
lodged in the hold-over at the court
house on charge of burglariZinS
Mahaffey's restaurant at Harvey. The
boys, the eldest of whom is IA years.
pried off back door of the restaurant
Tuesday night and entered. carrying 4
gunny sack. which they loaded up with
candies, cigars. etc. Marshal Miller. OF
Harvey. spent all OF the cold day "f
Wednesday chasing the youthful cul-
prits thru the woods in the vicinity Of
THE Island" and finally found them
hiding under a cliff
Morgan is absolutely incorrigibie and
has been at the head OF most of thu
petty deviitry in Harvey for the past
year. one of his pastimes, according 20
Marshal Miller. has been that of shoo.-
Ing the eyes out Of his neighbor's pigs
or of filing their hides fun on sh 1T.
Just 10 hear EN- squeal." The officers
say that he and his gang have girdlsd
every young tree that has been set oIt
along the streets of Harvey. The
Mahaffey affair will probably send both
of the boys to the Eldora reform
school
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-11

firemen made brave fight, standing in
the intense cold with the water freez-
ing to their clothing and hands. The
loss Is between $4,000 and $4,000, with
$4,000 insurance. W. A. King, the own
er, had Cancelled a $4,000 policy this
week.
Mason City.
In the first meeting of the new year
the members of the c. II. Huntley
Post No. AZ, of the Grand Army Of the
Republic endorsed II. A. Dyer, as a
candidate for the office of department
commander. A resolution to that effect
was adopted unanimously by the
members of the post. Other business
of the evening was the installation of
officers for the present year. Members
Of the Womans Relief corps also in
stalled officers for the year.
Davenport.
The Episcopal church annual gives
the following statistics for the past
year Of the Protestant Episcopal
church of Iowa: Clergy, 81; parishes
and missions, 8: lay readers, 80; cam
didates for orders, g.; postulants, 4;
baptisms, infants, 319; adults, 174; to-
tai, 493: confirmed, 366; commune
cants, 7.s41; last reported. 1888; de-
crease, 492; marriages, 21S; burials,
1924; Sunday schools, teachers, 43s;
scholars, 1883; contributions, $127,-
$3.50.
Sioux City.
Sam Putnam, while ''spotter'' for the
Woodbury. County Anti-Saloon league,
will be forced to stand trial in the dis
trict court on the charge Of extortion.
Against him two counts were returned
by the grand jury. On the second count
he and his friend Otto Peterson were
Indicted for joint conspiracy. Putnam
and Peterson were arrested by Detec-
tive Curtis while making a. settlement
with Anton Goeden. Goeden Is con-
fectioner againat whom the Anti-Sa-
loon league had asked for an Injunction
for selling Justus beer.
Council Bluffs.
At the annual meeting Of the Council
Bluffs Grape Growers association it
was decided to ask the legislature to
pass a law making the spraying OF
fruit trees compulsory within the stare,
1t is pointed out that in states where
fruit raising has become successful