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Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
PREDICTS FULL TRIUMPH
FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Reynold e. Blight, minister of the
Los Angeles Fellowship, speaking in a
prelude on 1.-THE Future of Christian
Science" yesterday morning, asserted
that it's philosophy rested on the eter-
nal verities, and that within decade
it would be one of the most powerful
religious institutions in the world.
The speakers remarks were greeted
with applause by the large audience
that taxed the capacity of the audito-
rum.
mo human institution is perfect,
and just criticism can be leveled at the
Christian Science church for its short
comings and extravagances," said Mr..
Blight, "but this Is true OF every
church in existence and has been true
throughout the ages. No religious in
stitution can live and prosper that does
not profoundly appeal to the soul of
man, that does not answer to some
vital need of humanity, and in which
the good does not far outweigh the
bad.
"The fundamental philosophy of
Christian Science-the oneness and i'm
minence of God-is common to all re-
ligions and is the heart of every real
philosophy from Plato to Emerson. In
every age of history genuine revivals
of spiritual power have followed the
preaching of the Unity of God, and
JnlS mas Deen tne Duruel OF tne mes
sage of every great religious teacher
from Moses to Mohammed
'The future of Christian Science is
assured. Whatever there is unworthy
or irrational will be sloughed off, Its
teaching will become more and more
spiritual and correspondingly power
full. 1t will he g. light-bringer, a
health-giver, and the world will be
a sweeter, happier, holier place
through the splendid teachings of
Christian Science"
Mr.. Blight also spoke on the sub
ject, els 1t Ever Permissible to Tell
a Lie?" and contended that If right
eousness was enthroned at the heart
of the universe a lie could never be
defended. Truth could be trusted un-
der all circumstances, and the only
safe position to be -.en was one OF
absolute sincerity.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
MEMBER OLD SPANISH
FAMILY PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Mercedes Vignes Dies in
Great City She Knew as
Pueblo

Mrs. Mercedes Vignes, rs years old,
lifelong resident of Los Angeles,
and a prominent member of the eX-
elusive Spanish society in the early
pueblo days, died shortly after IL
o'clock last night at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. De Gotta, 1249 East
Ninth street.
Mrs. Vignes was born at Santa Bar
bara when that place was a mere viii
lage and when this state was Mexican
territory. She came to Los Angeles
when quite young and here met her
husband, J. M. Vignes, who arrived in
this country in the gold days of 40
from Bordeaux, France.
Mrs. Vignes and her husband, who
died January II, 1905, were intimate
friends of General Pho Pico and his
family, and with ell the early promi-
nent families who made their homes
in this section during the days of long
ago.
The family acquired a vast amount
of land in Southern California, and at
one time owned the territory lying be-
tween Also, First and Alameda streets
-one of the streets in that area being
named after them.
A score of years ago her husband
operated large winery having an ex-
tensive vineyard near where jefferson
street now is, from where he shipped
wines to all parts of the world, and an
orange ranch near that place He could
not adapt himself to the changed con-
ditions and his liberal methods of OPEN
hearted manners resulted in his losing
most of his property.
Mrs. Vignes is survived by four sons
and three daughters-H. p. Vignes,
bailiff in Police Judge Chambers
court; A c. Vignes, station master for
the Pacific Electric company; John P.
Vignes, an electrician; H. C. Vignes,
Mrs. r. Laughlin, Mrs. D. Gotta and
Mrs. Minnie Fernandez e
Mrs. Vignes was a devout Catholic
and will be buried from st. Joseph's
cathedral, Twelfth and Los Angeles
streets, the date of the funeral to be
arranged later.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12

The three fashionable gentlemen of
the jimmy" who have recently been
touring Los Angeles, cacking an oc-
casional safe or kidnapping pedestrian
in their machine during the bother
some details of robbing him OF his
watch and roll are inconvenienced but
not seriously disconnected by the loss
of their automobile late Saturday
during brief stop at the store of the
Bailey Schmitz Upholstering company,
634 South Spring street, for the pur-
pose of blowing a safe. When George
A. White, a passerby, came upon the
crackSmen they were jimmying the
door of the store. Surprised at their
work they took to their heels in most
un-Raffles fashion, deserting their au-
tomobile and a fine kit of burglars
tools and leaving a Jimmy stuck IN
the door, for q card.
But despite the capture of the auto
mobile the police are as much in the
dark as ever regarding the identity OF
the dashing burglars. With due pre-
caution the thieves had removed the
number plate, every mark of identt-
fication had been carefully taken
from the machine and even markings
made by repair men had been chiseled
out. The car had been carefully out
fitted for the work intended and not
a clew was on it to the identification
of it's owners. 1t is at present held
in the basement of the police station.
AUTO is IDENTIFIED
The auto was practically identified
yesterday as the one used by the
thieves last Wednesday night when
they kidnapped B. G. Wolfskill at Thir-
ty-ninth and Hill streets, flung him
in the machine and after robbing him
during the progress of the speedy ride,
tossed him from the machine at For
ty-fifth street and South Park avenue.
A number of reports at the detectives
Office yesterday morning also indicat-
ed that the burglars were responsible
for the cracking of safe In the store
of Merriam Bros, candy manufacture
ers at 1877 North Utah, and the bur-
glarizing of a saloon at Santa Fe and
Seventh streets Saturday night. In
each instance it is believed the bur-
glars, by the use of the auto and mod
ern tools, were able to~do their jobs
quickly and make their escape.
According to officer G. C. Stevens,
the burglars used the automobile as
shield in their attempt to rob the
South Spring street store. After plac-
ing the machine in such a position in
the alley that their operations were
to do their work in supposed safety
when White spied them and frightened
them away
The automobile is comparatively new
but has evidently had hard wear dur
ing the last few weeks. 1t is of a well
known make and valued at about
$4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
NEW SLAVONIAN CHURCH
DEDICATED BY BISHOP
PreIate Tells Parishioners to
Become Good Citizens

The new st. Anthony's church for
Slavonian Catholics was dedicated yes
terday morning by the Rt. Rev. Bishop
Conaty, assisted by a large number of
the priests of the city. The church is
located at Alpine and Figueroa streets
and was erected at the cost of $1,000,
having a seating capacity of 400.
Just preceding the ceremony the
Slavonian society with brass band
met the bishop and escorted him to the
church.
Father Zurich. the pastor, was cele-
brant of the solemn high mass. assisted
by Fathers Organisciak and Idelfonse.
The Revs. G. Donahoe and r. +. Fahey
were deacons of honor to the bishop
and acted as chanterS.
Bishop Conaty preached an eloquent
sermon, speaking of the history of the
church and the persecution the Slavon-
ian people had endured for their re-
ligion. He pointed out the freedom of
the church in America and urged the
SlaVonian parishioners to become ac-
customed TO the laws and customs Of
their adopted country that they might
become useful citizens. The sermon
was explained in the Slavonian lam
guag by Father Zurich.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
NEWHALL TUNNEL Is TO
SOON BE THROWN OPEN

The great NewhalI tunnel will be
thrown open to the public next Mon
day December 49, BY this the old
Newhall grade, which has been a
stumbling block to north and south
traffic in Los Angeles county for
many years is reduced from 23 to
per cent. Probably no other work
being done under the good roads bond
issue will be more highly appreciated
and approved of by the people than
the reducing of this incline.
On the north, the approach is 1000
feet leading back to the old road. The
tunnel is 435 feet in length and is 200
feet below the surface of the earth.
The approaches are of stone and the
interior is of cement. The original
cost of construction was $63,964 but
later extras to the amount of $4,000
have been added.
Formal opening of the tunnel will
take place on the 18th which
will be marked by short exercises. A
bronze tablet will also be placed at
the entrance bearing the names of
those instrumental in the building.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
RACES ON STREET
AFLAME WITH OIL
James McCue Seriously Burned
in Peculiar Accident Near
Scene of Fire
STOVE HURLED FROM WINDOW
Wholesale Candy Store on North
Utah Robbed of $50 Dur
ing Excitement

While rushing to the assistance of
Aeighbors whose house was burning
yesterday morning, James McCue, a
cook living at 14S North Utah street,
was struck by a burning gasoline stove
which had been flung to the street
from a second story porch and suf-
fered burns which probably will dis
figure him for life. He was taken to
the receiving hospital.
When it became known that the
house at 1877 North Utah had ignited
from an explosion McCue, with other
neighbors, hurried to assist in eX-
tinguishing the blaze. The moment he
arrived in front of the house the stove
was thrown from the porch by an oc-
cupant and struck the bare head of
McCue. Instantly the blazing gasoline
spread over his face, hands and hair
and he ran back to his own house
screaming from pain.
WIFE EXTNGUISHES FLAMES
The man encountered his wife in the
parlor. She snatched q blanket from a
bed in an adjoining room and soon
succeeded in smothering the flames.
The fire in the house from which the
blazing stove was thrown was quickly
extinguished. The damage amounted
to about 500.
A short time after McCue was taken
to the hospital the crowd at the fire
had further excitement when it was
learned that burglars had entered the
wholesale candy house of Merriam
Bros, at 1877 North Utah. during the
night and opened the steel safe, TAX
ing about $50 in cash and four gold
watches.
It has been the custom of the COM
pany to leave the blinds of the front
windows up in order that the officer
on the beat might see inside at all
times. When the loss was discovered
yesterday morning the blinds were up
as usual. The burglars had made an
entrance through a front door and
picked the combination of the safe.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
PLEA Of ORPHANS
WILL WIN ANSWER
Kind Hearted Women Confident
of Public Assistance for
New Buildings

No charity appeals to the kind-heart-
ed public in the Christmas season like
that which win help the little orphans
who have no parents to summon old
Kris Kringle down the chimney with
his load of goodies and presents so
dear to childish hearts.
1t is for this reason that the call Of
the kind-hearted women of Los An
geles for fundss with which to COM
plete a new orphans home will be
answered in abundance and this
Christmas, it is hoped, old Santa
Claus. supplied by kind-hearted peo-
pie, will bring the money to finish
building the big home for the or
phaned little ones.
The 100000 home for the Los An
geles Orphans Home society in Cole
grove is under course of construction,
and in order that the children without
father or mother may be more COM
fortably housed a call has been sound
ed by kind-hearted society women who
have interested themselves in the pro-
ject for $25, 900 to complete the fund
needed to finish the building.
INSTITUTION OVERCROWDED
The present institution is at Yale
and Alpine streets, and owing to its
crowded condition and lack OF play
ground for the youngsters, ii has be-
come almost essential that the orphans
be moved.
The corner stone for the new home
will be laid in two weeks and will
mark the complexion of two years of
hard work on the part of the women
in materialiZing their plans for an or
phans' home.
The Herald has led the subscription
to be taken up for the remaining $685.
900 needed by a donation of $500. 1t is
expected that today will swell the
amount and so on until the entire
$4,000 has been raised. The build
ing, providing the money is raised
viii be ready for occupancy within
six months.
The new home is situated a mile
from Colegrove station, within the city
limits, on a tract given to the society
by Charles M. Stimson. The tract COW
ers one block bounded by Ell Centre,
Waring, Vine and Gregory streets.
The land on which the structure is
being built has $50 foot frontage on
Waring and 27O feet on Ell Centre
street with a facade on the latter thor
oughfaree.
PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN
The Los Angeles street railway cars
running to Radium Hot Springs have
their terminus at Melrose avenue and
Ell Centre street, within one block of
the home. The home is thus situated
in the "Open air. belt away from the
center of the city. Grounds are af-
forded by the new location which
will give the children plenty of play
ground and allow them to romp at
will.
In planning the building the archi-
tects have sought to convey a home
like atmosphere and to draw away
from a mental impression of an or
phanage. The four buildings are ar
tistcally grouped and connected by
covered passages. The buildings,
which are on the cottage plan, are in
colonial style, and the idea of a group
of attractive homes Is at once con-
veyed instead of public institution
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
FORMER POLITICIAN OF
PROMINENCE NEAR DEATH

j. Marion Brooks, one time politician
and Office holder of California, still
hovers between life and death at the
French hospital in this city. He con-
tinues to grow weaker and it is be-
lieved that life will remain but a few
hours longer
1t was thought yesterday that he
would not survive the day. State
ments are given out by the attending
physicians that owing to advanced age
and wasted vitality he cannot last
much longer than a few hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
BURGLARS VISIT SALOON;
TAKE LIQUOR; SCORN COIN
Proprietor Surprised to Find Sill
yer Remaining in Till

Burglars who entered a saloon early
yesterday morning at Seventh and
Santa Fe, apparently looked with scorn
at neat little pile of nickels, dimes
and half dollars in the cash drawer
and took that which appealed directly
to the inner man.
The proprietor arrived shortly after
z o'clock and noted the absence of
several bottles of whisky, several
boxes of cigars and one or two bottles
of light wine Opening the cash draw
er he was surprised to find the money
untouched
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
G-r-r! Injured
Dog Bites Man
Who T ries Aid
Canine Hit by Auto Runs Away
and Rescuer Goes to
Hospital

The kindness of A. T. Munns, an
automobile salesman, to an injured
dog last night resulted in his going to
the receiving hospital for treatment
for two ugly decorations in his right
wrist.
Munns, who lives at 1922 West Ad-
ans street, was standing in front of
Luna park when an auto whizzed
along and struck a silky-haired span
iel The injured animal yelped with
pain and Munns ran out to aid IT..
snarled, bit him twice on the right
wrist, then jumped to its feet and ran
away.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
WIFE SLAYER'S BROTHER
HEARS 'VO|CEs;' IS HELD

Brooding over the troubles of his
brother who is confined in the county
Jail on a charge of murder, Jesse
Luitweiler, 35 years old, a machinist,
was taken to the receiving hospital
yesterday on suspicion that he is in
sane.
Since the brother killed his wife and
attempted to kill his sister-in-law, Miss
May Agnes Dillingham;, last July, Luit-
weller has been melancholy. Lately
he began to think he heard his brothers
voice in the county Jail calling to him
and within the past few days the
"voices" became so pronounced that
it was decided to take the man into
custody.
Luitweiler says three of his aunts
died insane,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
FEAST OF IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION OBSERVED

The feast of the Immaculate Concep-
tion was observed at the Cathedral of
st. Vibiana last evening with special
vesper service at which Bishop Conaty
preached the sermon. The Young
Ladies' sodality attended in a body
and participated in the procession
which was held at the close Of the
service.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
okLAHoMAN IS ARRESTED

w. e. Moody. who is wanted by
Sheriff Stephens at Claremore. okla,
on felony charge, was arrested by
Detectives Ritch and Roberds last night
at 1868 Girard street and booked at the
central police station as a fugitive
from justice. He will be detained in
the city Jail pending the arrival of
an officer from Oklahoma.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
ARREST MEXICAN SUSPECT

A. Gallardo, Mexican, was arrest
ed by Sergeant Toolen and Detective
McCann last night on suspicion of hav-
ing entered the home of Jesus Acadiz
at New High near Arcadia street, and
stealing a watch. suitcase and various
articles of clothing. The officers say
the accused was seen prowling about
the place shortly before the robbery
was discovered.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-12
CRACKSMEN'S S AUTO
NOW POLICE GUR|O
PaSSerby Causes Burglars to
Flee and Desert Machine
and Kit of Tools
LEAVE JIMMY IN STORE DOOR
Car Believed to Be One Used in
kidnapping and Robbery of
B. G. WolfSkiII
LEAVE JIMMY IN STORE DOOR

Buick 1907 automobile, fully
equipped, was stolen from in front OF
the Majestic theater last night while its
owners, c. Il. Halliwen and brother,
were inside the show house witnessing
the De Wolf Hopper performance. Three
men are said to have driven the machine
away from in front of the theater. The
police think 1t probable that the men
are the automobile cracksmen" who
lost their own machine when discovered
attempting TO break into store satur-
day night. The license of the stolen
machine Is 3S547.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-29

Wonder if there really are witches?"
asked the latter Papa says it's all
hoax about witches and fairies and such
things"
he said slowly: ''but ! believe there are
witches, and sister and I are going to
stay up all night to watch for the old
Halloween witch riding her broOmstick
across the western sky. They say she
comes just at gray dawn.
Maybe said George Say. I'll ask
mamma If / may stay all night with you,
Billy. and if she will permit me to do
so. I'll sit up with you and Bess and
watch for the witch. Wouldn't that be
fun
SO after school Billy ran home with
George and asked Georges mothers
permission for George to stay over Hal
loween night with him And the two
little boys were ever so happy when Mrs.
Fern said yes, that George might stay.
the night with Billy If he would promise
not to be in Mrs. Bakers way. or any
trouble to her
''oh. mamma'll be ever so glad to have
George explained Billy. She doesn't
mind his staying over night with me, for
he's so quiet and tidy: He's not like
Bert Illlard. Bert makes such a noise
all the time, asking so many questions
and picking up things he ought not 70
touch. He stayed with me one night
and mamma said he was very uncom-
Portable boy TO have round. But she likes
to have George for she says he is such
a little gentleman"
This argument in favor Of Georges
staying over night with Billy was so
strong that Mrs. Fern at once agreed
without any more ifs and George
looked very proud of the fine reputation
he had and determined to behave him
self In such a manner that Mrs. Baker
would have a still finer notion of him as
a gentleman.
Halloween arrived. the eve of All
Saints day, and George went from school
with the Baker twins to their home At
the supper table Mr.. Baker told the chill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-29

for there is the fine automobile AT tue
gate waiting for me. And I'm going to
the mountains, all the way over them.
and to the funny little mining village on
the other side. Oh, how lovely.
And when they were all slowed away
in the big automobile, Mrs Smith said To
Bessie: 'We'll take you every time We
go for a long ride. dearie. AS We have
no child of our own we take you in
stead"
"And-and-may mamma and papa 60
too-every time?" asked good-hearted Mt
tie Bessie.
Whenever they'll care to co." said Mrs
Smith. You see. our auto holds five, ard
your papa can always ride in front with
Mr.. Smith, and you and your mamma VIII
sit behind here with me. Isn't It lovelyT'
''Oh, it's lovelier than anything In thu
world" declared Bessie, her hand clasp
ing the new penny in her pocket. How
lucky / have been today, Mrs. Smith
found a new penny, and now I'm riding
in an automobile to the mountains. How
lovely.
And Mrs. Smith and Mrs Zane smiled
at each other as they put their arms
around the happy little Bessie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-29
Arab and His Horse.

THE beautiful horses Of Arabia are
admired all over the world. In that
land the beast is the companion of his
master. for it often lives in the same tent
with him. The Arab loves his horse so
much that he feeds 1t himself with dates
and other foods from his own dinner.
AS the children and women pet the horses
they become so gentle and knowing that
they are almost considered as members
of the family. During fight between
the Turks and the Arabs in the desert
an Arab chief was made prisoner Most
Of his followers had been killed. SO he
had none to help him as he lay wounded
that night outside the tent of his captor
While his tired enemy slept the Arab
tossed with pain. When he heard his
beautiful white steed neighing he wished
he could speak but once more to the
faithful animal before it should be taken
away by the Turks. Slowly the chief
dragged himself along the ground until
he reached the horse. Poor fellow" he
said. mo more will women and children
feed you with cameTs milk and barley,
for the Turks will make you slave
Then. determining that the horse should
be free. the master gnawed the cords of
goats hair which held the animal The
faithful horse was just as anxious that
the Arab should escape from the enemy,
for he picked his master up by his
leather girdle and galloped off with him.
Soon both were safe, for they were home
once more with the Arabs family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-29
CULVER the Giant.

IF you have read GulIivers Travels
YOU know about the giant who was
L found sleeping by the little pyg-
mics. You know too how hundreds OF
these little dwarfs tried to rope the
big fellow to the ground with their
small cords. This game is something
like the story, so you know at the start
it is lots of fun.
To begin a game every boy has to
collect a good pile of dry leaves. Then
all of the leaves must be heaped in one
pile to be used by the dwarfs. One
player is a giant. another the mother
while all the rest are dwarf children.
The mother and children stand by the
pile of leaves. for that is their home
The giant hides behind a tree a little
way off. The mother tells the chill
dren that she is going out and that
they must be careful not to let the
giant come into their home. While she
Is gone Gulilver steals one boy. When
the mother returns she ScOldS the other
children for letting the giant come in.
Then she goes out again and CULVER
steals another child. This is kept up
until all the children have been stolen
one by one.
After this the giant lies down pre-
tending to be asleep. The other players
try to cover him with armfuls of leaves.
When the last dwarf has thrown his
armful on the giant CULVER awakens.
He tries to catch one of the players,
who must be the giant in the new
game. Then a new mother is chosen
and the leaves are put In pile for an
other game.