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Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
EVADING THE GAS ISSUE

The gas company making strenuous efforts to befog
the issue involved in ordinance now pending in the
city council On the assumption that the price Of gas
is tho sole cause of public complaint the company
loses opportunity project the claim that its rates
are exceptionally low The legend go cent gas" is
thrust in the face of the council that exhibit should
silence all criticism concerning the service
This policy of evadng the real issue is characteristic
Of the adrot management of the gas company. That it
is evasion however, is fact known to every
sumer of the companys product The company seems to
forget that its customers familiar with the saying
that article may be too cheap to be good" Ninety
cents thousand feet for good illuminating sup
piled in Los Angeles surely would be cheap in view of
the relatively high price of COAL which is used generally
in the product of gas in other cities.
The real public grievance against the gas company
does not relate to the price of the oimade product
There three chief elements in the grievance and
some minor ones that need not be mentioned now.
First, the quality of the gas is bad at all times and
nsufferaby bad at intervals Every gas in the city
will indorse that statement
Second the pressure often is inadequate that is
impossible to prepare meals gas to read
with comfort by gasght
Third, tho bills rendered by the company in many
cases grossly in excess of the gas used by the Gus
toner It is charged that the bills purposey in
fated. The excess Of charge over the estimated
sumption is attributable apparently to old and defec
tive meters and the generally inefficient condition OF
most of the plant.
The management of the gas company is making
strenuous efforts defeat the ordinance pertaining to
It's service and is employing its usual tactics of throw
ing dust the eyes the councilmen with the oh
ject of binding them to the real grievances of the
public.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
POLICE PRACTICE
JIU J|TSU CAME
JAPANESE SYSTEM BECOMES
POPULAR
Chief Hammel Encourages His Men,
but Insists That Pistol Prac-
tice Is Much More
Necessary

In the war between Japan and Rus
sia, the great endurance of the mka-
dos subjects has brought into promi-
nence in the United States, the Won
derful skill and cunning used by the
Japanese in the jiu jitsu method of
wrestling, by which a diminutive
warrior can with a slight exertion on
certain spots of the human body gain
complete control of his victim.
From the very start of the war. the
advantages of this style of wrestling
have been placed before the .Ameri-
can people and President Roosevelt
was one of the first to foster the jiu
jitsu. The police force of New York,
next became interested in the system
and meeting of the commission was
held to determine whether 1t should
be made a special department of the
cuties of the police or not.
An exhibition was given by a Japan
ese before the commission and when
he departed several of the best athletes
of the police force were completely
defeated and thrown around the room
by the little man as though they were
p!aythings
After the exhibition the system was
adopted and the thugs and robbers
of the great metropolis will find them
selves spinning through the air if they
attempt to try their strength with the
police.
Since the initiative step by the New
York police, the police departments of
many of the large cities have been
taking up the system and number
of the local department have entered
into the spirit and are studying the
system as a side issue to their regular
duties.
One of the night officers of the local
force, yesterday In a spirit of fun
GERS with his fists raised as though
to fight. Like a flash, the man who
was to be attacked. leaned forward,
caught the extended left fist in his
right hand and leaning forward pushed
his opponents arm back and upward,
NoPtNi1h manu- OfNi AhS
owners right shoulder. He then
pressed gently on the tortured wrist
and his, opponent was at his mercy,
The officer had been studying jiu
jitsu and was only one OF the many
exponents of the system now on the
local force.
"Jiu jitsu is without doubt an ex-
oellent system of wrestling" said Chief
os Police Hammel yesterday, "and
ability In the art would be OF use to
any ofticer. This system would be
of great use to the policemen of Los
Angeles. There is one thing, however.
which may prove Of greater advantage
to the police and that Is to use re-
volver and use II quick. My men OF
course are ordered to take no chances
with desperate and IL robber pulls
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

drawing room and in the parlors. white
and green were happily combined.
Lilies and Egyptian papyrus were
combined artistcally, and white bios
some were banked upon the deep man.
tells. In the wide hall, against the dark
green of the walls, brilliant poinsettias
and richly colored magnolia branches
were combined to make a very effec-
tive background for the bridal process
sion. In the library, where the brides
table was set, and in the dining room
marguerites and white hyacinths were
used. At the places at the table of
the bridal party were the gifts of the
bride and groom, dainty four-leaved
clover pins for the girls and handsome
cuff buttons for the men.
Promptly at o'clock the bridal pro-
cession formed at the head of the
stairs. Rev. Malcolm Mcleod leading
with the groom and the best man, Mr..
Halsel, following. Miss Wood and Mr..
Mcdonnell followed, just preceding
the bride, who was with her maid OF
honor, Miss Conger. The beautiful
bride wore a stately bridal gown of
pearl brocaded satin, over a found
alton of taffeta. The bodice was made
with deep yoke of heavy French em-
broidery appliqued, completed by
bretel panel of plain tucked satin. A
deep fiounce of Duchess lace was used
to outline the yoke. The skirt, demi-
train, had deeply shirred yoke and a
flounce. deep girdle completed the
costume. Her only jewels were the
groom's gift of pearls in the shape of
a beautiful necklace. A shower bou-
quet of white carnations and maiden
hair ferns was carried.
Miss Conger's gown was a dainty
affair of soft white net over silk, with
lace, with a new decoration of white
roses and green leaves. With this she
wore a long silken sash.
Miss Woods dress was of fine white
organdie with lace and flower trim
ming.
After February 1 Mr.. and Mrs. Lett
head will be at home at the Ball home
on Terrace drive.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
ARIZONA'S AUTONOMY ASSURED

Alabamas grand old senator, John T. Morgan,
touched the salient point in the issue the joint state
hood bill in his forcefu speech against the de-
livered in the Monday. No living American is
more competent than he speak inellgently such
a subject. Dating from 1S45 legal practitioner
has had opportunities for acquaintance with the adms
sion of nearly all the territories into the union. His
long in congress, beginning in 1877,
especially fits him to speak auhoritavey concerning
the statehood bill under discussion in the senate
The point which Senator Morgan dwet with most
notable effect in the speech referred to related
character of the population in the several communities
affected by the statehood bill. He opposed the linking
of Oklahoma with Indian Territory the ground that
the of the constitution of the white race
and not their intention that Indians
breeds and negroes should be linked with whites in
citizenship.
In regard to the joining of Arizona and New Mexico,
in accordance with the provisions of the statehood BILL
Senator Morgan made earnest and logical protest.
He said that if those territories be admitted as
single state the non-Amercan element would be DOM
inant Knowing well the characteristics of that element
he declared that it would control the elections inti-
mating that 'brbes whisky" would potent factors
in the government.
Arizona alone would make thorough and typical
American state. The American element is supreme in
present control and nearly all the immigration tho
American stamp New Mexico the contrary is far
more Mexican than American in its characteristics The
name of its present governor Miguel A. Otero indicates
the Mexican predominance, while the Amerlcansm of
Arizona indicated by the fact that its governor was
one of Col Theodore Roosevets Rough Riders in the
Cuban campaign of the with Spain.
Senator Morgan has thrown the weight of his great
influence in behalf of Arizona just in the nick of time
His speech wohour effort and from the lips of the
eloquent ocogenaran it must have been impressive and
convincing
The present status of the statehood bill indicated
in The Herads yesterday by the Associated Press
1T is generally admitted that the bill is dead unless
Beveridge will consent to amendment leaving Arizona
out"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
Social DIARY and Gossip
.ss.a..ss.sawssssAs
BY GRACE GRUNDY

Miss McCauley will become the bride
of John D. Holmes of Pasadena next
Saturday evening.
Mrs, William LeMoyne Wills. one
of the recent brides, was guest of
honor Monday afternoon at a social
affair given by her sister, Mrs. Han
A large number of guests were en-
tertained, the hostess being assisted
by company of women friends.
Graceful clusters of American Beauty
roses were used in the artistic house
decorations, touch of green being
supplied here and there by ferns and
potted plants. Mrs. Banning will re-
ceiVe in honor of Mrs. Wills again
next Monday afternoon.
Beautiful in every detail was the
brilliant wedding last evening at the
Ball residence on Terrace drive, Pasa-
dena, when Miss Alice Ball was united
in marriage to William w. Leithead.
About sixty were present to witness
the charming ceremony, over which
Rev. Malcolm ]. Mcleod officiated In
the front drawing room. where the
ceremony was performed, a canopy
was formed of smilax, with tapestry
effect secured by long ropes of grace
fully looped smilax. Stately Easter
lilies. with tall cathedral candles stood
at each side, giving the effect of an
altar. Overhead hung chime OF we'd
ding bells. Through the rest of the
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

Those who bring sunshine to the
lives of others cannot keep it from
themselves.
Neither truth nor love are spared
their crown of thorns.
A man who scamps his work de-
grades himself.
With few exceptions most people
aim at appearing socially or morally
what they are not.
Mrs. Glenn w. Hack of 2517 West
Sixth street had as her guests yester-
day afternoon members of the Tues
day High Five club. A Japanese cup
and saucer and sterling silver bon
bon dish were awarded as prizes, and
scores were kept on cards ornamented
with humorous sketches. Those pres
ent were Mesdames Frank Hart,
Whitney, Grace Sanborn, Adophus
Moore, William Leonard, Benjamin
McCready, j. F. Howrey, F. A. But
Ter, James Boyl, M, L. Thompson,
Richard Beebe, D., L. Castlemann,
Rucker. L. P. Ramsey, Hamilton,
Henton, w. r. Sanborn, A. w. Nash,
Conwen, Miss Dent, Miss Esther Dent
and Miss Florence Judd,
Friendships lamp burns all the
time. But 1t is only when the dark
ness of trouble falls that we realize
how bright and CHEEKY is the light it
sheds.
Mrs. Alfred j. Bayer of 1927 Romeo
street was hostess yesterday at a
luncheon given in honor of Miss Flor
ence Scatena, who with her brother,
DR.. A. H. Giannini, is here from San
Francisco for visit of several weeks.
Covers We're laid for twenty-five, each
being marked with daintily orna-
mented card in autumn leaf design.
Poinsettias formed an attractive CEN
terpiece for the table, while at either
end was a lantern of greenery in
closing a red light In the afternoon
the guests We're entertained with
whist, scores being kept on cards
bearing sketches of Dutch figures. A
fancy figure was awarded as first
prize for the games and cup and
saucer as second prize.
Miss Angie Holmes OF Hotel Green.
Pasadena, gave luncheon yesterday,
entertaining in honor of Miss Lillian
Sara Guyer and Miss Alma McCauley,
two popular brides-eleet of Pasadena.
White and green were the predomi-
mating colors in the table decorations,
which We're particularly attractive,
and plates were laid for Mrs. Edward
Groenendyke. the Misses Lila Lett of
Riverside, Marian McGilvray, Branehe
Mccauley, Mabel sauer, Jessie Thomas
OF Pasadena, Margaret Lee. Harriet
Severance. Alice Gwynne ana Sarah
Boothe OF Los Angeles. Miss Guyer is
TO marry Freeman Ford Jan. IS. while
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
VENTILATION PROBLEM
Interesting Experiment With Passer.
ger Cars


From Railway Engineering.
A very interesting and successful ex-
pertinent in passenger car ventilating
has been carried out on the Pennsyl-
yania by Prof. C. B. Dudley. An or
binary coach holds approximately 1000
cubic feet of air and seats about 60
persons. In order to have relatively
pure air, the carbonic acid breathed
out by human beings should not ex-
.eeed 2 cubic feet in 10000 cubic feet
yet cubic feet in 10000 may be pres
ent as a maximum and the ventila-
tion be fairly described as good. This
becomes apparent when 1t is stated
that an ordinary closed coach often
contains as much as from 10 to cubic
feet per 10000.
The amount of carbonic acid given
Oft per passenger per hour is assumed
to be g of one cubic foot, and with
go persons in a car the total amount
which they would produce in an hour
would be S6 cubic feet. II the desirr
able minimumAof 2 cubic feet OF car
bonie acid per 10000 cubic feet is to
be had under these circumstances. 1t
would be necessary to supply the car
with 10000 cubic feet of fresh air
per hour. This means that the cubic
contents of air in the car would have
to be changed 45 times in the hour:
or. to put II another way, car full
OF air would have TO be got rid OF
every 1-S minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
Social Notes

Under the auspices of Los Angeles
hive No. /, L. o. 7. NJ, dance and
whist party will be given tomorrow
evening at Burbank hall.
Miss Pearl Duke of 1902 Ingraham
street has as her guests her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. e. Edgar Galbreth,
who recently were married in La
Grande, Ore. They will make their
permanent home in Los Angeles.
Members of Los Angeles council
knights of Columbus, will give dane
ing party at Kramer's Monday evening,
January 30.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
Surprise Birthday Party

A birthday surprise party was given
to Mrs. w. S. Corbin of 919 Buena
Vista street on Saturday evening, jan
uary 7. She was presented with -
beautiful fruit and cake plate. Whist
was played during the evening. Mrs.
E. C. Kniffin received the first prize
and Mrs. Anderson the second. MIR.
Bond received the first mems prize and
Mr.. Grey the second. Those present
were: Mrs. j. P. Stewart. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. e. Anderson, Mrs. L. Patton, Mr..
and Mrs. Bond, Brenton Hamil, Mr.. and
Mrs. Popkin, Mr.. and Mrs. S. V. Gray,
Miss Florence Shrakarter, Mrs. e. c..
Kniffin, Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Lloyd.
Mrs. Aspinall, Mrs. Barbara Hamil,
Mrs. Nina Holland, Walter Corbin, w.
S. Corbin and Mrs. w. S. Corbin.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
For Visiting Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Greenslit OF
1882 Temple street had as their guests
at dinner Saturday evening DR.. and
Mrs. r. G. Floyd of Eureka Springs,
Ark, who are here on their wedding
trip. Later they enjoyed the perform
ance of Rose Melville in isis Hopkins"
at the Grand. After the play colla-
ton was served at Christopher's. Mrs.
Floyd and Mrs. Greenslit were school
mates for several years at Eureka
Springs and were delighted to meet
again in the west. DR.. and Mrs. Floyd
will leave for their home January 15.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

pistol on any OF my men it will be
more of a test of artillery than jiu
jitsu.
THE japanese system would prove
great help in handling desperate
characters and it would be a good
thing for my men to learn"
The learning of ju jitsu by local
officers could be accomplished easily
because of the number of expert Jap
anese wrestlers now living in Los An
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

The Republican machine appears to be working with
remarkable smoothness at Sacramento in the work IF
turning out United States senator. The Republican
boss of San Francisco who pretended to be candidate
Tor the toga, set the senatorial gearing in motion by
declaring Tor Frank Flint and tossing in the votes under
his control Senator Bards record as a Jealous and
seadfast champion of California and of the states terri
tora neighbor east of the Colorado river counts for
but little against the power that controls the Republican
state machine
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

In view of the facts disclosed the meeting of busi
ness men It Is surprising that the streets of Los An
geles are as clean as We see them. Only twenty-five
sweepsrs and each of them expected to keep two blocks
clean! What right have TO expect dustless streets
IN view of these conditions? The streets of Los Angeles
can be kept as clean the streets Of Paris and as
dustess, but 1t takes and money to do it, The
street superintendent should be allowed all the helm
and all the appliances necessary keep the streets in
good condition Los Angels can afford the expense
but it cannot afford dirty streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11
Box PARTY

Miss Rose Black of 2110 South Grand
avenue entertained with box party
at the Belasco Monday evening and
later with a supper at Levy's, the af-
fair having been planned as a compli-
ment to Miss Marian Voorsanger,
daughter of DR.. Jacob Voorsanger of
San Francisco. Others who occupied
seats in the box were Miss Davis, Mil
ton Metzler George N. Black, Julius
Black and DR.. Louis Myers. Miss Voor-
sanger, who is staying at Hotel Leigh
ton, will be the guest of honor at
card party to be given by Miss Black
Friday evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

seles, and the unwary hignwaymen
and rough characters of Los Angeles
may pick themselves up with several
broken bones il they attempt to resist
an officer.
Many citizens of Los Angeles have
taken up the study of jiu jitsu
and it is also being taught privately
to several young women, who have
become interested in some of the easy
tricks of the game.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

Each of the senatorial candidates. according to the
reports from Sacramento expresses himself as ICON.
dent Of his election Thus far there is an ominous
lack of illusions to the former potent factor as alleged
in such contests. No mention has been made of the
open sack" or the tapped barrel"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

AS nearly as can be made out from Senator Perkins
letter to Senatorial Candidate George A. Knight the
former would be pleased to have the for Wash
ington chum. At the time as Senator Perkins in
Inmates he feels warmly toward his personal colleague
Senator Bard He has not yet expressed his views pub.
cy in regard to the several other senatorial aspirans
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

bill has been introduced the state senate asking
for an appropriation of 100000 for state historical
building at Los Angeles. The desirabty of such an in
stituon for Southern California is obvious and the
bill should be warmly supported by the legislators repre-
senting this section of the state
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

In his address before the Missouri legislature by in
vtation of the Republican house William j. Bryan took
occasion to commend certain acts of President Roose
ve Therein he spoke for the Democratic party to the
extent that the president will have Democratic sup
port in all commendable and that he will be sub
jected to no causeess criticism. He is president of the
United States not merely the leader of political party
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

All over the middle west typical mdwinter conditions
are reported with sub-zero temperature many points,
including Chicago In the Los Angeles neighborhood the
freezing point has not been noted although light
have been reported in the low grounds some localities
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

Congress has decided at that the inaugural ball
the night of March shall be in the Pension building
Only comparatively few persons hope to enjoy
the ball in that building, but all Washington and its
guests will be allowed access to the high ball" that
night if they have the bar price
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

1t begins to look if mistake may have been made
In that contract with Prof Hatfield stipulating for
eighteen inches of rain. There should have been pre-
cauonay provso obligng the professor desst after
fulfilling his contract in case of danger from nundation
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

Inquiries sent through the state at the instance of
the San Francisco supervisors have resulted in responses
uniformly favorable to constitutional amendment al
lowing public treasurers to deposit their funds banks
under ample safeguards.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

The rains have given temporary relief from dust,
but the dust discomfort is succeeded by of mud
Superintendent Hanley has the opportunity Of his life in
the condition of Los Angeles streets
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

Dr. Dwight Hills, who fills the place once occupied
by Henry Ward Beecher pastor of Plymouth church.
Brooklyn, says: The golden of religion is about
sweep over this country" Dr. Hills speaks with the
Usual confidence of advance agents.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

In allusion to the lighting service in the metropolis
the New York World says: DO the public service COM
panies insist upon signing their death warrants?
Must they wait until every city they exploit is in
yolt?"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

Additions to the working force in several of the
municipal departments have been made by the
Gil and salaries have been raised Another exam
pie of the way Los Angeles is outgrowng it's clothes
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

This time 1t is Indiana that jogs California regarding
the need of state hospital for the special treatment of
tuberculosis Such institution is greater necessity
in this state, particularly in Southern California than In
any other state Of the union
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

Speaker Prescott of the assembly probably will have
the distinction at the end of the legislative session of
the warmest reception at home accorded to Cali
forna legislator. 1t promises to be redhot.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

Iowa entitled to first prize in line for the year
1904 Here is the claim: Ten Iowa bankers committed
suicide during the past year. forty banks broken
and $12,00O,000 in deposits were lost"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

Mayor McAleer says to the city council: Pass the
gas ordinances" And all the people in Los Angeles
shout
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

He-Dld the brides father give her
eway?
she-well, should say that he aid'
He told at least three OF the wedains
guests how old she was.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-11

The gas octopus will discover that all its critics
do not live in the Sixth ward
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-18
4 DISCOURSE ON HATS.
Remarks by . Late Conner at a Little
Evening Party

Remarks by Late Conner at a Little
Evening Party.
This was at little evening party. Two
OF the guests arrived late, and when they
were ushered into the host ess's bedroom
there was motley display of headgear
spread out on the bel.
oh. l know who hare!' promptly ex-
claimed one, liking up red velvet pct ure
hat from the bed. Il don't see how that
girl has the nerve to wear a velvet hat in
Junel Probably she thinks she looks pic
turesque in it. Besides, she has worn
1t everywhere all the winter"
And just look at that polo turban, No
woman who had any regard for decency
would wear one Of the things now. Igave
mine to the washerwoman weeks ago.
Here's Fannie's new lace hat: not 40
bad, but don't think it Ia becoming to her
She never looks we'll in white.
Il suppose Edith thinks that as long A,
her hat Is black people won't recognize /,
and che changes the trimming on II eyery
few month s, but know for a fact that sho
has had It two years.
Here's hat with the trimming pinned
on inst cad OF sewed. What do YOU think
Of thatP Oh, see the special sale hat from
Irlm 'l They were selling these last
We'll just look at this apology for a hat,
I consider this the limit
That happens to be NINE replied tho
..Oh, well, there's all kinds Of toste.
said the frst, AZ she took off the little cap
she had borrowed from her schoolboy
orother. Lets go in and meet the folks"