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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26
SOUSA IS EXPONENT
OF MUNICIPAL BAND
MARCH KING BELIEVES IN
MUSIC FOR PEOPLE
Noted Leader Declares His Art Knows
No Nationality or Race and
Gives Reasons for
His Opinion

John Philip Sousa, the American
march lcing on his ninth annual tour
of the United States, gave an enthusl-
astic Endorsement to the municipal
bandstand proposition yesterday af-
ternoon.
yeles." said Mr.. Sousa, "and shouId
he given every encouragement pos
sible. Music constitutes clean, whole
some amusement for the people. II
is one Of the things which eleVates
them -,,..,o e.. ,,,,-
sical development in Los Angeles ne
was asked. A.
co, a renlied. Your sunshine and
fiowers have a great deal to do with
lie development and then again. l
believe Los Angeles will keep apreast
with the rest of the world In music
as she has done in every other tnins'
Vo,1r growth in various branches mas
heen marvellous. I was last here TWO
wears ago and first here elgnteen
Years previous to that. Tne chahse
has been astounding. Nowhere h"Ne
| seen its parallel"
"Are you in favor or the eNclusloi,
of foreigners from our huilielp"'
hand?" he was asked.
~Indaed no. Art knows no nation
alitv and no race. 1t weaVes all men
toesther on a common plane. l, who
am an American, have received recog-
nition in foreign countries. Some years
ago they made me member OF the
Authors and Composers society OF
France. 4 -
Mr.. Sousa wears on his breast the
Victoria cross, the present of the KING
of England. and placed there by the
hand of the prince of Wales.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26

Steinman stepped UP and struck Ben
nett in the left eye, knocking him
down. Steinman then caused the ar
rest of Bennett.
viii Hold Inquest Today
Jose Riral, a rapcher who was hit by
an automobile in San Fernando several
weeks ago, died yesterday at the county
hospital. An inquest will be held over
the body this afternoon at o'clock at
the Peck & Chase morgue. The body
will be taken to San Fernando for
burial.
hundred Year Club to Meet
The Hundred Year club, now known
as the Health, Youth, Courage club.
will hold its second open meeting this
morning at 10 o'clock at the Womans
club house, $40 South Figperoa street.
The public Is cordially invited. Pro-
fessor Warman will speak on Breath
ing for Health"
Preparing for Tag Day
Members of local patriotic organiza-
tions are making strenuous prepara-
tions for tag day, October 30, when an
attempt will be made to raise 100000
for the building of a Memorial hall
Tho tags, which will be sold at 10 cents
each, will be white, with President
Taft's signature on the back, tied with
viii Give Reception
A reception will be given tonight to
Rev. George A. Henry, pastor of the
West Adams Methodist Episcopal
church, and Rev. F. M. Larkin, super
intendent of the Los Angeles district,
at the church at s o'clock. Addresses
will be given by Rev. Charles Edward
Locke, Rev. A. e. Healy. dean of the
College of Theology Of the University
of Southern California, A. j. Wallace
and others.
Mrs. Staehle Is improving
Attendants at the Westlake hospital
yesterday reported considerable i'm
provement in the condition of Mrs.
George Staehle of S18 Gladys avenue,
who was slashed across the throat,
while she was asleep in bed with her
young daughter more than a week ago.
Mrs. Staehle now is able to speak in a
whisper, and the detectives who are
working on the case will hold con-
ference with her as soon as she is able
to talk without injury to her wound.
Many After Rangers Jobs
Thirty-six young men took the exam
ination for forest ranger before Forest
Supervisor r. H. Charlton in the
Walker Theater building yesterday
afternoon. The field examination will
be held at Sierra Madre today. Prac-
teal questions were the only ones
asked. The papers will be graded by
the civil service examiners. and the
successful applicants informed in about
two months. Forest rangers receive
5000 year to begin with and are adj
vanced gradually to $125 month.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26
MOTHER LEARNS OF SONS
DEATH FROM THE POLICE
Mrs. Mary NageI Weeps Bitterly
When She Learns of Fatal
Fall from a Window

Ignorant of the fact that her son,
Frank Nagel, was killed almost in
stantly when he fell from a second
story window at 129 East Second street,
and thinking his absence from home
was due to his being arrested for
drunkenness, Mrs. Mary Nagel, mother
Of the young plumber, appeared at the
central police station yesterday morn
ing with the intention of baillng him
out.
She was told as gently as possible
that her son was dead and, when she
realized that her only support was
gone, she left the station, weeping
bitterly.
The body of Nagel is at the under
taking establishment of Pierce Broth
ers, where the coroner will hold an in
quest today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26
At THE HOTELS

Among the hotel arrivals in the city
today are John Philip Sousa and wife,
Miss Priscilla Sousa, Miss Helan
Sousa, Francis Hoyt, Grace Hoyt and
James r. Barnes and wife, all Of
Sousas band, registered at the Alex
andria.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Lesser OF Valparaiso,
Chile, are guests at the Alexandria.
A. j. Stow of San Diego, owner of
the Burbank ranch, is a guest at the
Angelus.
C. B. Freeman, a New York capital
ist, who is interested largely in South
ern California, is registered at the An
gelus.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26

The Legal Aid society. at 233 NJ Main. Is
O 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 F6203; Main 1866.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26
AROUND TOWN
Fined s25 for Speeding

Fined $25 for Speeding
F. p. Porter pleaded guilty in Police
Judge Chambers court yesterday to
driving his automobile in excess of the
limit provided by law and was fined $25.
Mrs. Hovey to Speak
Mrs. Richard Hovey, who has been a
resident Of Los Angeles since February.
will address the Friday Morning club
Friday on "Richard Hovey and the
Great Poetic Age in Which He Lived"
PennsyIvanians to Meet
The Pennsylvania society will give a
program of songs and dancing tonight
at Fraternal Brotherhood hall, Ninth
and Figueroa streets. A short business
session will be held.
Druggist Admits Laws Violation
W. H. Juenger a druggist, pleaded
guilty in Police Judge Frederickson's
court yesterday to a charge of selling
cocaine without a prescription and will
appear for sentence Wednesday.
To Give Entertainment
An entertainment will be given by
the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent asso-
citation at the Cathedral hall, ITO East
Second street, next Thursday night, be-
ginning at O'clock An interesting
program has been prepared.
Nellie Keenan, Fined SIS
Nellie Keenan,, accused of conducting
a disorderly house at 321 California
street, was found guilty In Police Judge
Roses court yesterday and sentenced
to pay fine of $75 or serve the alter
native of seventy-five days in the city
Jail.
Sent to Jail for Stealing
Houston johnson, accused of stealing
a pair of shoes, was sentenced by Police
Judge Frederickson yesterday to pay
fine of $40 or serve the alternative of
forty days in the city Jail on a charge
of petty larceny. Johnson was unable
to pay his fine and went to jail
Fraud Case Nearing End
The government win close in the
Imperial valley land fraud case now
on trial before Judge Olin Wellborn
in the United States district court Sat-
urday, according to present intentions.
The defense will offer testimony all
next week and possibly the following
week.
Four Gamblers Plead Guilty
Louis Johnson, H. Callahan, G. H.
Springer and Alfred Nelson, who were
arrested by the police in a room at %
New High street Sunday night and
booked at the police station on charges
of gambling, pleaded guilty in Police
Judge Chambers court yesterday morn
ing and were fined $40 each.
Krauz VIII Plead Today
Charles Krauz, alias Charles Cruz
accused of having held up and robbed
Peter Gianos in front of All Turner
street Sunday night, was arraigned In
Police Judge Chambers court yesterday
on a charge of highway robbery and
his preliminary examination was set
for today He was unable to furnish
bail in the sum of $4,000 and was sent
to jail.
pleads Guilty to Battery
G. H. Bennett, a contractor, pleaded
guilty in police court yesterday to a
charge of battery preferred by @. j..
Steinman, a former employe, and was
committed to jail for sentence today.
According to the testimony of wit
nesses Bennett is accused of having
made improper remarks concerning the
wives of two of his employees. He was
aceosted on the street by Steinman and
asked if he made such statements
Bennett thereupon, it is alleged, seized
Steinman by the throat and was pre-
pairing to strike him when a friend OF
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26
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ALBANY, Ore, Oct. 25.-In overrul-
inc demurrer interposed by the Cor
yalis & Eastern railroad. in suit OF
the state against the company. Judge
burnett of Linn county upheld today
the right of the state to sue railroad
to compel the payment OF tines Tor the
commissIon. The state sued the COM
nanv to compel 1t to pay $4,000 penalty
assessed by the commission for failure
to obey an order to build depot at
Lyons.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26
It's ECONOAY TO
BUY PU f WATER
PURITAS is. ABSOLUTELY PURE

When we say Puritas Distilled Wa
ter is absolutely pure we mean first
1t is absolutely devoid of vegetable i'm
purity. If you think filters render
your water thus pure you are mistaken.
The germs left in the water by filters
are those most likely to cause disease.
We mean, secondly, it is free from
all mineral impurity Minerals in wa
ter cannot be assimilated by the sys-
tem--they clog the arteries-and tend
to bring on rheumatism and kidney
troubles.
This absolute purity can be obtained
only as we obtain II, by two distilla-
tions. The sparkling, refreshing quail
ity of Puritas is due to its being ozon-
eted.
Five gallons cost 40 cents. Just tele-
phone Home 1005S; Sunset, Main S19l,
and we will supply you promptly.
Los Angeles Ice and Cold Storage Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26

TRANCIS MURPHY, ,namesal1e and
grandson of the famous temper
l. ance apostle, has given up
promising and bright career as an
opera singer to sing gospel hymns, as
sisting his father and brother in the
work begun and made famous by his
grandfather.
Francis II, as he is known, has
baritone voice of wide range and fiex-
ible quality. He was heard by the late
Herr Conried, head of the Metropoli-
tan opera school of New York, who
gave him a four years scholarship in
that institution In addition to prom
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26

Using him a bright future in the world
of grand opera.
After completing his course, with
every prospect of becoming a STAR
young Mr.. Murphy decided to sing gos-
pei hymns, and has Travelled extern
sively In this country. assisting his
father, William Murphy, and his broth
er. "Tom," in their gospel temperance
services.
Young Francis Murphy took part in
the opening services of the fall cam
paign of the cause last Sunday even
ing in Blanchard hall and promises to
be a leading factor in the musical part
of the temperance work
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26

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 oreden-
tails, and more particularly equipped with
money with which to pay his bills.
THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26
AppoInted Minister Of Justice

BERLIN, Oct. 25.-Dr. Herman
Lisco, superior court of appeals, was
appointed today minister of justice,
succeeding Rudolph A. Nieberding, who
resigned last Saturday because of old
age.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits Oh
California products at the Chamber OF Com
merce building, on Broadway, between First
and Second streets, where free Information VIII
be given all subjects pertaining to this see-
hon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26

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
n afran
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26

Membership in the Los Angeles Realty Board
is a virtual guarantee OF reliability Provision
is made for arbitration of any differences be-
tween members and their clients. Accurate in-
formation on realty matters Is obtainable from
them. Valuations by competent committee
Directory Of members free at the Office OF
Herbert Burdett, secretary. 525 Security bldg
Phone Broadway 1906
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-26

Anybody who would be able to find an
address IN the directory would be able 70
end your CLASSIFIED ad-
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
TWO CAP TNES DENY
NOONSHINE CHARGE
Men Held Here Contend IN
noCence, and Declare They
Can Prove 1t.

Have the Washington police made
a mistake and are the United States
revenue officers in error in arresting
two men now held al the Sixth precinct
station charged with being moon
sinners
This is a question which will be an
swered tomorrow morning when the
prisoners. willie" Campus. an Italian,
and Fred Conrad, who says he is
native Of Germany and a butcher. are
gi' en- a hearing before United States
Commissioner A. S. Taylor, prepa ratory
to their removal to Roanoke, Va. where
before the United States court they
must answer to the specific charge OF
violating sections 5446 and 1921 OF the
Revised Statutes
The accused men, who were arrested
here last night after an exciting chase
on Pennsylvania, protest innocence of
any WrOngdoing. From their cells this
morning they declared that a mistake
had been made. and that they viii be
able TO prove they are victims Of mis-
taken identity.
According to the revenue officers, the
men were peacefully at work making
corn whisky in a small shanty near
Alta Vista on July s, but seeing the
officers coming, made thcjr escape,
leaving behind the necessary "evi-
dence." From Alta Vista, the men were
traced to this city. where the Trail was
lost until yesterday.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15

individual owners. This made an espe-
Cial hit with the Philadelphia auto
lists, many Of whom began bombarding
the Munsey folk with questions about
the conditions as soon as the run was
announced.
Now Washington is waking up in the
individual line. Dr.. l. II. Mcconnell,
one Of the most enthusiastic motorists
IN the city and a man interested in all
the contest and runs that have been
organized here, said this morning thar
he expected to be among those present
when the start was made from Wash
lngJoI. on September y, but had not de-
Cldedly what machine he would use.
The doctor is enthusiastic over the
whole proposition and is interesting
other private owners.
An agent who bulged to the front chis
morning with a proposition to get in
on the good thing, was Jack Thomas,
OF the ufm or InOmaS q IOiman, agents
for the Pullman and Maxwell He said
he would enter a fOur-CylindeT A-horse-
power Maxwell, and, If he could get il
from the factory In time, would also
enter a Pullman. He is the man who
tried to make the run from Washington
TO Boston in twenty-four hours. He
was within few miles Of Boston and
We'll within his scheduled time when
frightened horse caused him TO ditch
the machine to avoid injury to some
women in a vehicle
He ripped up most OF the landscape
for miles around, and he and his com
paniOn did a marvellous double sOmer-
sault, but were not seriously injured,
Since then he has had a hankering to
get to Boston again. in an automobile
He is out FOR bloOd-sOme of the blood
he smeaTed around New England when
he lit after his ditching.
An inquiry came in this morning from
Charles d. Cugle, president of the
Washington Rubber Company, who
wanted 10 know the particulars with
a view to entering a car.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
Entries Coming Fast.

They are joining the lodge as fast as
Washington is getting new ball players.
The attractions Of the Munsey Rella-
bility Run from Washington to Boston
and return from September p TO %, are
appealing 10 the manufacturers as well
as the agents, and the private owners
are also awakening TO the possibilities
IN the way Of glory and trophies. There
will be an abundance of both for the
The Washington times., 1909-07-15
NEWSPAPER SOLD.

FREDERICKSBURG, July 15-The
Federalsburs Courier, which has been
conducted for several years by j.
Raymond Charles. IS now under new
management Rev. Charles NJ. Elder
dice is the editor. and r. NJ Gambrill
business manage Mr.. Elderdice an
nounces that the Courier win be neu-
tral In politics.
The Washington times., 1909-07-15

N ] 1i "a d o money! ,or large by 81
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-11-25
A SPECIAL TERN OF COURT NEEDED

In the county Jail there are
now confined DO less than four
pers onS against each OF whom
there hangs charge of murder.
These alleged murders have all
been committed in the county
within a period of a few weeks -
everyone since The adjournment
of the Circuit Court in October
or these prisoners one is a negro
aud the other three are white
men. The negro is in Jail for
the killing Of his wife. the
ira edy occurring at the negro
camp meeting at Hanson on
Sunday afternoon a few weeks
ago. Two white men are charg-
ed with The killing of an inoffen.
siye aged negro man 10 the
eastern part Of the county a
little longer than a week ago
and the third white man will
have to answer FOR the killing
Of Col. c. B. Ashley in this city
last Thursday afternoon.
Il seems 10 US that there exists
a necessity for a special term of
our Circuic Court for the speedy
trial of these cases. We believe
that justice and the enforcement
OF law and order demand that
these cases have speedy atten-
ton. A petition. numernusly
signed by the citizens OF the
county, has been prepared and
will be forwarded to the
authorities asking for the con-
veni7g of special term Of the
Circuit Court for the tral of
these several cases. We hope
that the prayer of the petition.
ers will be heard aud granted,
aud that the court will be short.
lily convened aud the alleged
murderers put upon trial for
their misdeeds.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-11-25
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 IaO9.

The Tallahassee True Demo-
crat came 10 US last week with
out a line OF editorial matter
upon its usually well-6lled edi-
toridl page. The editor gave as
an excuse "a sudden aud unex-
pected rush Of advertising
Good excuse, friend Smith, but
why couldn't you have cut out
several columns Of pot metal to
make room tor your editorials?
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-11-25

The Jefferson County Fair was
a splendid success aud just coes
to show what can be accomplish
ed by a few determined men
when they put their heads to-
gether and put their hands to
work. Too much credit tor the
success Of the fair cannot be
given to brother Atkinson, edi-
tor of the Monticello News. who
toiled early and late AMI ham
mered at the people week in and
week out through the columns
of his paper. That the fair was
an unqualified success must, we
presume, be his only compeusa-
ton. but like all good uewspa-
uer men it is not his own benefit
that ne worked for but the good
Of the people OF his county.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-11-25

The Standard Oil Co, of New
Jersey is an illegal corporation
aud mus! be dissolved, is the eff
feet of a decision handed down
b. the United States Circuit
Court Of the Ea stern District of
Missouri on last Saturday. This
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-11-25

was the unanimous opinion Of
each OF the several judges who
tried the case. The order OF
dissolution takes effect in thirty
days but of course an appeal
has been taken to the Supreme
Court OF the United States aud
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-11-25

1t is safe to say that the giant
octopus" of corporations will
continue to do business as be-
fore until that tribunal reviews
The decision Of the lower court
and either confirms the decision
or reverses it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-12
SPOKANE.
Fresh from its phenomenal en-
yagement at the Garrick theater,

Fresh from its phenomenal en-
gagement at the Garrick theater.
Chicago. comes Pixley & Luder's
merry musical masterpiece, 1.-THE
Burgomaster," to the Spokane for
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Harry Hermsen, in the name part,
will be welcomed. In his long and
varied career, Mr.. Hermsen has
never had a part which fitted him
to such a nicely as, Peter Van
Stuyvesant in this merry musicale.
Picnic Lockhart will be seen as
Willie Van Astorbilt, and in this
years production is clever. "How
Many Have You Told That TOT" an
original song, is numbered among
the song hits.
The Spokane closes the season
strong. Nat Goodwin and Edna
Goodrich are here June 21-22; John
Drew, in Jack Straw" July Sc;
Ethel Barrymore, in Lady Freder-
ick," July $40; Mrs. Fiske, In SAL
walton Nell" July 1920, and Marie
Doro, July 1927. John Drew is one
of the fixed stars of the theatrical
armament and the winsome Mrs.
Fiske is a favorite the country
over. Her popularity is deserved in
every particular.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-12
TO INTEREST MEN
IN Y. w. c. A. WORK

The following announcement has
been issued by Mrs. ]. M. Simpson,
Mrs. H. c. Blair, Mrs. A. w. Doland,
committee on Young Women's
Christian association work:
A banquet will be given at the
Masonic Temple, Tuesday evening,
June'15, at $3.50 p. M, in the inter
est of considering the establish
ment in Spokane of headquarters
for the territorial committee, and
training school of the national
Young Women's Christian associa-
ton for the northwest; also to con-
slider something of vital impor-
lance to the local work, in which
every business man should have an
interest.
This meeting is particularly de-
signed to give the busy men of
Spokane a better understanding of
the objects and aims of our prac-
teal Christian work. aid and pro.
lection to our girls and the home.
Come out and enjoy the novelty
of listening to banquet toasts re-
sponded to by the women of Spo-
kane; also noted women speakers
of other states. who will grace the
occasion with their presence. 1t
will be well worth while.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-06-12

tour, which covered the remote
parts of South Africa, New Zea-
land, Australia and the orient.
Their act is full of hearty laughs,
dancing, travesty and song. Jar
row is the name of humorous ma.
gician. He is witty and all through
his performance there flows a vein
of excellent comedy. John Keller,
who has become known as 1.-THE
Mississippi Mocking Bird" is a re.
markable whistler and the tones he
is able to produce are singularly
like that of the mocikng bird. Last
but not least is Marie Russell, q
singer and story teller of note. This
will be Miss Russell's first appear.
ance in the west and she comes
wit ha new line of dialect stories.
Leader Compton will have a brand
new musical program and the NOV.
ing pictures will be up to the usual
Orpheum standard.