The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-04
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Among the Drnmmers Who Think Los
Agile. Lively Trade Crnt-~
The exceeding prevalence of commercial
travellers who represent the largest house in
the world has moved Mr. jenkins OF the Eol-
lenbeck to the thought that there may posi-
bly, be found sresentative of the smallest
house in the world. Imbued with this idea,
and conscious OF the importance OF such a
find, Mr., jenkins searched thoroughly yester
day for such an anomaly. He was unsuccess-
ful, however, and has now come 0 the conclu-
sion that the rara avis can only be found in
the personality OF a drummer who trsvels for
nneedle house. Even this is uncertain, and at
all events such a man would doubtless-and
with much reason claim TO represent the
finest house in the world, and that would ST oil
the value of the specimen.
However odd it may seem 10 the lay reader
to hear of so many representatives of the
largest houses, there is no one so dull as 20
cavil at the statement that this or that drum
mer is the most popular one on the coast In
dubitably they all are tha;-or else they are
new in the business.
Fact is that it's part of the commercial trav-
elcr's stock in trade 10 be G mia and jolly and
become popular, and those who visit Los An
geles not noviceS.
Take the case OF j. H. Rohr, for instance. Ii's
a sol mn fact that he is exceptionally well
liked by his tatrons i'll this part of the country
His order book will show that lie is mem
Der If the San Francisco firm OF j H. Rohr &
Co.. which is the coast agent for PERKINS, gloves
and for Her Majesty's corsets Mr. Rohr came
in with the sunlight yesterday morning and
took rooms at the Hotel Nadcau.
Another Nadeau arrival is F. ?. Willis of
Chicago, who represents the Reading Hard
ware company. Mr. Willis has the whole ter
rtory west OF Denver. and manages TO get out
here about four times year.
eli find business here half as brisk as the
tales told me in The east about Southern Cali
fornia, l shall lie abundantly> satisfied" he
says.
II. j. Clark of Chicago, who is the western
representative Of the Westinghouse Electrical
company, arrived re yesterday and secured
quarters at the IIollenbeck.
J. IL Porterield of San Francisco, who trav-
els fer the hardware firm OF Baker & Hamil-
ton, came to the Holenbeck yesterday. He
avs business III his line is rather good in san
Francisco and the north.
In his search for the representative of the
smallest house in the world, Clerk jenkins
had some hopes of S. Lyons OF Now York, who
tame to the Hollenbeck Yesterday. Mr. Lyons
represents the firm OF $. Lyon & Co.. dealers
in precious stones. Mr. jenkins had an idea
that precious stones would not need q very
large house but it turned out that though in
dimensions the Lyon house is not small, it is
yet the argest of its kind.
The Earl & Wilson collars and cuffs represen-
tativc is in town again. This is +. 0. Hill
bourne who has the Pacific coast agency for
that firm. Time was when he L. e W. linen
sto 81 alraost alone in point of excellence, but
there are many rivals now. Mr.. Hilbourne is
well known in this city, and always does a
good business here He is guest at the Hol.
lenbeck
j. II. Beecher who rep esents the Murphy
varnish company of Chicago. returned to the
nollenbeck yesterday He reports business
excellent in Southern California. Mr. Beech-r
comes here about six times in year, and
finds business better each time, he SAYS
| w. r. Lett OF San Francisco, the represe nta-
tive of C. I. Young, importer of Irish linens,
etc. has been travelling in this territory for the
| past seven years. lie registered at the Hollen-
beck several days ago and has had chance
since to get around among his customers. lie
| reports business in Southern alifornia better
than ever before aud naturally wears u Ileas-
| ing smile When you ask him how busin IS
is here hegroys enthusiastic. He will make a
| good advertisement for Los Angeles when he
goes north
Leigh Overman of Hanford, who represents
the nurseries OF Gene al John Bdwell at Chico,
is guest ut the Nadeau. Mr. Ovecman is an
| enthusiast o., he subject OF competing valley
railroad. He says busin IS in his line has tcen
Lr SIX during this trip. Southern C California.
he says, draws Mt least ouc-hali of her SUPPLIES
of dec duous trees from the sacramento valley.
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