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New Victor Records On Sale Today— Buy Them at the Victor Headquarters Wo do not hesitate to proclaim the new Juno list of Victor Records the finest ever issued. The demand II sure to bo enormous. You will serve your own Interests by buying here — where service Is best. Come where the stock is large, clean and com plete, where comfort is assured In seven of the finest demonstrating rooms ever constructed. If yon don't already own a Victor, umirfi one today $3."S pays for 10 selec tions and puts a Victor In your home—then pay *l or so a week. The June List Introduces I T he Big Feature I FOUr New Artists A double face record that will he a- great success, Hem Mose Taplero, Ocarina Soloist; Charley C«*e, "Hello, People!" by the Monolo(l«t; Ward Barton, the famous yodler, and Victor Light Opera Co., and Walter Van Brunt, the new Victor tenor. , "The. Varna-Yams .Man," Victor Blnck Seal Record*, 35r, flllc and $1.00, by Ada Jones. Price 75c— Victor Double luce Records, 75c and *1.25. * buy early. Victor Ited Seal Records, ft to $7. _____________ jjSjp? N Old Favorites in i^SlEjl .^""S Newßecords H ftyfir^ H The V. S. Marine. Band. Pryor's Band, Harry Lao - I ■/■ 1 rtrr ' Nil* Wills, rlhrice Vancr, Herbert ( larK, L-iKI * Harry Maodonough, Billy Murray and other Vic ■ 0 tor favorlt<'a make both the single and double l«sts \ ** am _L^o particularly strong. tTEUfiS^ Hear These Today lir —t**^^t</iri Four records you will want to add to your col ***_:_' -fO **~LnY lection: ' -MnKUl 1- "If You Alone Were Mine" — Orchestra. 9*) * ~T« o"** - "Carnival of Venice" — Solo. - oHS *»** _. a M "Jungle —Parody by Nat M. Wills. \** HBf« QuL.l "My Blltn'"1100"— by Collins and Harlan. kbamS^o? A su Perb Red Seal List i*^^^^^O $\V V Blan<-lio Arrall, the Belßian ' soprano.; Rbidm and &4rjl^fs fnfjTtf^ '*** (fOgorza, Mtacha Klinnn and Kvan Williams St* tn OP. n" contribute the best records they have ever made. of"}s a_iliB Hear them today. -TlllffiTZn New Edison Records Now on Sale EC Ealj'ft I * fggXtt&^fx The n^w June Edison Records, a splendid list, are ■\*£^rf»l^^^r_B|3W now on &llle - minute Records, 3"iC. Four ,{Q 4r^ /V minute Records, 60c. %&*"*&., tr W€@J^E^Wm^^M STZINWAY- CECILIAN' VICTOR DEALERS^m J 3W-7 SOUTH SPRING ST. ags^ THE CITY Strangers are Invited tn vlllt the exhibits of California products at the Chamber of Com merce building, on Broadway, between First end Second streets, where free Information will be given on all subjects purtaining to this sec tion. The Herald will ray JlO In cash to any one furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest ■nd conviction of any person caußht stealing copies of The Herald from the premises of our patrons. 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AROUND TOWN Mrs. Gar-butt to Speak -What Is Socialism and Its Relation to Temperance?" will bo the topic >>f Mrs. M. B. (Jarbutt this afternoon at the Temperance temple at the meeting of the Los Angeles Central "W. C. T. U. Brewery Employe Dies John Beck, aged 52 years, of the Los Angeles brewery, died yesterday at his home, 1325 Henry street. The funeral will he held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church, burial to be In Calvary cemetery. To Give Bible Institute Lectures "Christ's Church," will bo the topic of Rev. Robert P. Shepherd this even ing at the Y. W. C. A. in his cour3o of lectures for the Bible institute of the association. Last evening Dr. Shep herd spoke on "A Christian State." Dr. Shepherd will close his course Sunday evening, when he will speake on "Alive In Christ." Two Watches Stolen Mrs. M. Stelberg, 920 East Twenty eighth street, reported to the police yesterday mornins' that while the rear door to her house was left open some one entered and stole a valuable gold watch A gold watch was also stolen from the home of A. H. Mansur, 1139 Kast Twenty-second street, sometime between 8 a. m, and 1 p. m. Wednes day. Lineman Shocked While adjusting an electric wire nt the top of a pole, corner of Temple and P.onny Brae streets yesterday aft ernoon, Robert Bchenck, a lineman, 4705 Hammel street, narrowly escaped electrocution. In some unaccountable manner Schenck came In contact with a live wire and received a severe shock. Although suffering from shock his condition is not regarded as serious. Will Hold Medal Contest Rev. J. Q. A. Henry, pastor of the First Baptist church, spoke yesterday afternoon before the Los Angeles W. Q. T IT. on the topic, "Personal Benefits of Systematic Study of the Bible." Next Thursday afternoon the union will hold a matrons' gold medal con tost, with the folowingr contestants tak ing part: Mrs. H. V. Wheeler, Mrs. Lucy Wilhoite, Mrs. Lulu Wright, Mrs. Jennie Longuevan, Mrs. Ella Hagan baugh and Mrs. Girtha Herron. Strychnine Kills Woman An overdose of strychnine was the cause of the death of Mrs. Mary Eich staedt. 50 years old, at her home, 48G Kast Forty-ninth street, yesterday morning. Mrs. Kichstaedt had been In poor health for << long time and was to usinj? strychnine as a heart stimulant. Recently the woman has been caring for an ill son, and with her own health affected and worn out by constant vigil at the bedside of her son increased her regular dose of strychnine with fatal effect. Go to Blmlnl Decoration dny. Eat at the Anseliu grill. I.one • rood-pay tenant, or boarder? Let ■ want ad help you to take It like a iilillu.a. pber WILL SENTENCE FORGER TODAY DR. HOWELL CONVICTED OF PASSING BAD CHECK Physician First Makes Vigorous De. fense, but Finally Confesses His Recollection Is Not Clear Pr. F. Howell, who was arrested last Saturday charged with attempting to obtain money i>n a fictitious check, was adjudged guilty by Police Justice Chambers yesterday morning and will appear for sentence at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Dr. Howell made a stubborn defense, but finally admitted that he had been drinking when arrested and that his recollection of his actions was hazy. It was shown during the trial tkat Howell had been arrested on a sim ilar charge three years ago, found guilty, bound over to the superior court, but released on a plea of insan ity. After passing a few months In an asylum he was given his liberty. According to the evidence, Howell on Saturday afternoon visited several grocery stores on Pasadena avenue, and showing a check for $48.50 and stating that he had left his change at home, asked the loan of a small sum (of carfare. The evidence showed that ho secured twenty-five cents in one Instance. Dr. Howell produced several wlt nseses who testified to the previous good character of the defendant. In his own behalf the doctor stated that he borrowed the money legitimately, but admitted that he tore the check Into bits when arrested. When shown the check he did not recollect whether It was in his own handwriting. He stated he did not remember having the check. Justice Chambers found him guilty and he will be sentenced this afternoon. H. E. Sutherland, who is alleged to have been arrested on several occa sions and who was with Howell at the time of the latter's arrest, was ar raigned on a charge of vagrancy. It was shown that he had no connection with the offense and he was dis charged. WILMINGTON AND BANNING FIGHT OVER STRIP OF LAND Deposition of Complainant Will Be Taken in Injunction Suit Brought Against City This afternoon the deposition oMlan cock Banning in the injunction suit brought by him against the city of Wil mington, and which Involves the right of the city to dredge a channel which would cut off the Banning company and the Southern Pacific from reaching Mormon island, will be taken at Wil mington. Mr. Harming could not appear yester day, as he had business in Riverside, and the taking of his testimony was postponed. The deposition. It is under stood, will go Into the title to a certain strip of land along Fries street, which is claimed by both sides. The Wilmington trustees say that they will do the square thing by the Banning company and the Southern Pacific, but will not consent to any plan which will stop the municipal project. The injunction suit brought by Ban ning, however, is viewed as an open declaration of war. To Deliver Address Timothy W. Oakley will deliver a me morial address this afternoon -at the Washington street school. The public Is invited to hear a man who is con sidered by many as not only successful in the choice of his theme, but as an Interesting and impressive speaker. Hold Memorial Services The Stanton post of the G. A. R. and the Women's Relief corps held me morial services lust evening In Blanch arcl hull. Several addresses were mtf'de appropriate to the occasion and in memory of the dead, supplemented by the regular ritualistic services. LOS ANGELES HERALD: FRTDAY MOHNI&G, MAY 28, 1909. 219-229 S. BROADWAY £S /^^ 224-228 SO. HILL ST. VISIT OUR FOURTH FLOOR CAFE—OPEN FROM 11:3O TO 5.30 Evening Gowns and Wraps C__F • Our appearance as we pass by is the whole of our message to most of the world." A gown or two of the sort described below will add wonderfully to your wardrobe, and to your appearance at the round of luncheon, dinner, bridge that women know as the "simple life." It takes plenty of changes of raiment to keep up with it At $22.50, $25 and $30—Modified Empires in a wide ; all. Such dresses, at such prices as these, with altera- Cf^r ran S e of styles and shadeS' fr°m tauPe. to. *he de;"£ t? tions made without charge, should be a great help: M«i«i**^iJ evening colors; yokes are transparent and either net that ? mvJS_TOi_b> matches exactly or a pretty lace. • At $18.50-Pretty jumper styles in foulards and dainty J^^^H At $35 to $150-Models of heavily braided silks or co plain or cotele pongees; one-piece styles to be worn with Wgm tele Tussah of foulards, of embroidered silks, or of soft, a guimpe. shimmering crepe de chine; all with the long sleeves de- CCCC£CCCSX£d££ li'i ffl!i : creed by present fashion. Clearance of Neckwear ■&y^B/f\ •" s°c Embroidered Swiss at 25c ill W'/11 25c Yard Ul &t*9\* E_l l! *:; #U.; Ka Imported Swiss, embroidered in a number of patterns, ~ r , . , , u • A Wm. It N %CW7 all different; dots, figures and combinations of the "% P Of course the price doesnt begin to cover mm '.| |! '-irA two; 27 inches wide; ularl sOc> for the cost of a number of things concerned mi ! 1 \ M-l o C*. I^Kiffr-w Raticto in the sale; but we take the quickest |H \ I; \ll ' ; 35c ChltfOll BatlSte means' to clear out all odd sizes and in- !'!■ j; j 1 §jm ' 25c Yard Complete lines: [f l\ j . f rM / 40-in. even-thread chiffon batiste, for summer Dutch collars, Ascots, bows-silk and lingerie-jabots, \| {'■'■■. m MM waists and frocks; 35c grade now LO'L ; Dutch collars, Ascots, bows —silk and lingerie—jabots, \\\ ;2 \m\ embroidered linen collars, and a line of fine box *J j- « <tT<i '. ,i kj jm\ ;'r~T::::'*:"-T'~ >rr?^^ ruchings will be buyable at the one price L%J\* \\V : . I mffli c ~~-~~~ ifM OOOd KUgS Mela's Summer mA ' 4 1 Underwear n^^ lor ess Men who buy underwear now may have the satis- II If there ever was a time when it pays to buy rugs, Men who buy underwear now may have the satis- n uieie evc .__ . , .' , o . ' . __. • _ , i w t that time s now; with spring house cleaning, beach faction of choosing from stocks complete from every llldl UUIC . ' *u & . A * A ■. j. _ I.J.- a • ,a u a and mounta n cottages to be renovated, and city standpoint; the domestic and imported brands: j anu IIIUUIIUUU *> an p : homes to be put into summer dress —and when Men's union suits at a dollar and higher; fine qualities; good, desira- , , r „_._!_. we weights. :: prices lean so favorably your way as they do here: Dr. Deimel Linen Mesh-the summer underwear-in all sizes. ; Heavy reversible wool rugs; 6x9; reg. $5.40, for $3.25 Interwoven Half Hose ; ?.6x9 size ; reguiariy $6.75, for $4.25 The hose that sells itself—it is so very good; here in all shades. White 9*9; regularly $8.10, for. • ••• • ; » • socks will be correct for wear with the official Elks uniform, and , 9x10.6; regularly $10.50 tor. , .. •*- Cou,«^ s is ,h. only P Uc« in ,own »h t r. you ean buy .h. e .nuin, wa, £**»££ £_££__; r^i-iv«k"i:::::::« Interwoven, in white. " I Flags for Memorial Day Decorations Are Here; All Sizes, Moderately Priced j We can show you long-skirted corset styles which re guaranteed to wear—not to are thoroughly comfortable. Furthermore, they ~rj^^^ break, rust or tear. Security straighten the hips, lengthen the waist without T&ggjg^ Rubber Button Hose Supporters I crowding the flesh towards the back—the super- <f{f4&fl£&l O % , D . tinn* tc nn fluous flesh is taken care of in the corset skirt, m ftus^firvof attached- Price $1.00 to $5.00 the boned part of the corset around the body being g j4yf2&&/j&_-—> per pair, held taut by the soft cloth extension. V^WW |1:R A . it is weii to keep in mind the fact that • v Every Pair Guaranteed Coulter Dry Goods Co.. .."/. FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO BE ENTERTAINED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS RECEPTION ARRANGED M. Jusserand Will Be Met Next Tues day at Pasadena and Conveyed by Automobile to Los Angeles Plans are woiking out nicely for the entertainment of the French ambassa dor, M. Jusserand, who will arrive in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon, June 1, at 5:40 o'clock. The committee plans to meet him at Pasadena with an au tomobile, taking the ambassador and, Mrs. Jusserand through Pasadena and from there to Los Angeles by auto. Wednesday morning the ambassador will be turned over to the member* oE the French colony, who will escort him to the French hospital, which he has planned in advance to visit and from there he will be taken to the French club, arriving at the home of Dr. W. A. Edwards at 12 o'clock, where he will be entertained at luncheon. At 1:30 o'clock the parly will be taken in an automobile for a drive to the Soldiers' home, by way of the Palisades to Santa Monica, ami given a glimpse of the ocean. The return will then he made to Los Angeles, where he and his wife will be the guests of Lieut. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee for dinner, fol lowing which a reception will be given the ambassador in the rooms of tha chamber of commerce from 9 to 11 o'clock. The reception rooms of the chamber will be decorated artistically, the French and American flags predomi nating. A coteria of women will be In the receiving line with Madame Jus- serand, and the reception committee will comprise members of the Alliance Francaise and the French colony, in addition to members of the chamber of commerce. Music and refreshments will be furnished. A canopy will be placed over the sidewalk to the entrance to the cham ber and the sidewalk and vestibule canvassed so that the evening gowns of the women will not be in danger of contact with the day's dust. In roply to a telegram the ambassa dor states only himself and Mine. Jus serand are in the pary. EASTERN ELECTRICIAN WILL STUDY JOINT POLE SYSTEM Man from Camden, N. J., Attends Weekly Meeting of Artisans In Los Angeles John W. Kelley, jr., chief of the elec trical bureau of Caraden, N. J., \\a.-: tho guest of honor at the weekly luncheon of the Electrical Men's Lunch club of Los Angeles at Hotel Hollen beck yesterday noon. Mr. Kelley is traveling through the west on a tour of inspection as a dele gate from Camden to study the joint pole system, which system Los Angeles is the only city in the country to have put Into successful use. Mr. Kelley visited in Chicago, but not finding the Information desired, came to Lm An geles. The speaker told of the efforts made In eastern cities \.o inaugurate the joint pole system, none of which have as yet proved satisfactory. He stated that he would continue his investiga tion of the system in Los Angeles, and complimented the electrical men on their achievements. About forty mem bers of the club attended the luncheon and gave a vole of thanks to Mr. Kel ley and offered him all possible assis tance during his stay In the Angel city. METHODISTS WILL EXTEND WELCOME TO NEW BISHOP Reception Will Be Given to Rev. E. H. Hughes Tonight at the First Church Methodists of Los Angeles and vicin ity will give a reception to Bishop E. H. Hughes this evening at the First Methodist church. This wil be the first official visit of Bishop Hughes to Los Angeles since his appointment to Cali fornia at the last general conference. The bishop will arrive from the north this morning and will address the stu dents of the University of Southern California at the obapel exercises this morning, and Sunday morning will preach at the First Methodist church, and in the evening at they University church. Bishop Hughes will make the princi pal address at the reception this even- Ing, and will be introduced by Rev. A. W. Adkinson, district superintendent for Los Angeles. W. F. Cronemiller will preside. _ LOS ANGELES COUNTY GOOD ROADS BONDS ARE LARGEST Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Retracts Statement Given to Eastern Newspapers The public statement given to several eastern newspapers by p. S. DeGraw, fourth assistant postmaster general, that the good roads bond Issue by San Joaquln" county of $1,800,000 was the largest within the knowledge of the postomce department, has.been upolo- gized for publicly and retracted by DeGraw. DeGraw was enlightened as to the j bond issue of Los Angeles county by | H. B. Gurley, assistant secretary of thu chamber of commerce, and in a letter to him DeGraw acknowledged his er ror. DeGraw said: "The citizens of Los Angeles are to be congratulated for their enterprise," and "The good it will accomplish will be more than local. It will serve as an example for emula tion by other communities." GENERAL CORBIN APPROVES TAFT'S ECONOMY FOR ARMY CINCINNATI, May 27.—General H. C. Corbin, who is in Cincinnati, ap proves of the announced intention of President Taft to reduce the expenses of the army. "I believe that President Taft is right," said the former adju tant general of the army. "A policy of retrenchment is needed and the army should cut its expenses in com mon with the cither departments of the government." General Corbin is to deliver the Me morial day address at his old home, Batavia. 3200 Acres Sell at $150,000 A tract of 3:200 acres of timber land in the vicinity of Kedlands has been purchased for about $150,000 by the Standard Timber Land company of Los Angeles. An additional $150,000 will be expend ed In improving the property imme diately, following which the entire tract will be sot out in eucalyptus trees. An extensive irrigation system will be provided. The land ii practically orange land, and with proper irrigation and general conditions it is expected to grow euca lyptus trees to marketable sizes In 40 to £0 per cent less time than usual. f Never $3.00 AS I Yes! It's the Same Fine Hat $3.00 Everywhere Else Always $2.50 Here S f La Touched ] 256 S. Broadway, Near 3d J j V • ' ■ . " MALT TONIC THE FOOD DRINK ONE DOZEN BOTTLES DELIVERED 182 THE MATHIE BREWING CO.' LOS ANGELES .< . 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