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Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
"A LIVING HELL"-A. D. 1905

An awful antithess of the 'peace earth" prom
ised more than nineteen centuries ago is seen in this
sentence: Port Arthur is described by today's arr
vals Cat Chefoo) living hell"
That was the picture left the minds of Russians
who escaped in torpedo boat destroyer just before
the surrender Of the fortress Probably nothing that
human imagination could conceive-not the idea
of living he-approaches the real situation at Port
Arthur when its heroic commander finally obliged
to surrender.
There is no parallel in modern history to the siege
and defense of Port Arthur if except the
of Sebastopo half century ago. There is a marked
difference, however, in the conditions at sebastopol
and at Port Arthur. In the former the Russian
garrison had to contend with the allied armies of Great
Britain, France Turkey and Sardinia and with the
navies of the two powers first named There were no
great battesshps cruisers and torpedo boats in those
days. The armored warship unknown and, in fact
both naval and military science in their infancy
compared with the point of evolution at the present day.
The Japanese have forced the surrender of Port
Arhur-a much stronger fortress than Sebastopolsin
ge-handed and alone. When Russia was fighting the
four allied powers in the Crimea Japan practically
a terra incognito It was in the year when Com
mander Perry unlocked the gateway of Japan-1S54-
that the allies attacked Sebasopoi There is no exam
pie history of such progress Japan has made in
the intervening fifty years shown by its record in
Manchuria.
Unfortunately the marvellous siege and the heroic
defense of Port Arthur not likely to end the human
slaughter in Manchuria- No doubt both combatants
would joyfuly hail peace if that attainable
satisfactory terms But the very foundation of the
Russian empire rests upon its military prestige, and
the loss Of that probably would be the forerunner of
anarchy at home Japan has alternative but to fight
as long as it is confronted by Russian army There
fore peace between the bellgerents is unlikely until
great and decisive battle has been fought between the
armies of Oyama and Kuropatln. That battle may
occur soon as the fall of Port Arthur releases Gen.
Nogis army for service under Oyama and strengthens
the latter in many ways.
In the Giving hell" of Port Arthur however, of
the most heroic figures the worlds history stands
an object of universal admiration. 1t is that of Gen.
Stoessel by the survivors of the awful
mage that for many months has made any rational
ception of hell yeritabe paradise in comparison.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
Gold Tea

Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia tells
of an encounter that took place be-
tween DR.. Swallow, the Prohibition
list candidate for the presidency. and q
laborer, whom the doctor CHANGED to
observe one day in Harrisburg.
The doctor had noticed sticking from
the laborer's pocket black bottle OF
a prodigious size.
Whereupon the advocate Of temper
ance stopped in mis- walk and engaged
the man in conversation. He pictured
the misery that resulted from the bot
tie, and earnestly. begged the laborer
to forego the consumption of its COM
tents. So fervidly did DR.. Swallow
put the case that the man was mucn
impressed, and in response to his uI-
gent request broke the bottle upon the
ground. Then, as reward, the tenn
perance advocate gave the good man
a quarter wherewith to buy some-
thing better to drink"
The man went off, and to the great
dismay and disgust of the doctor inn
mediately entered a saloon.
When he had come out, the doctor
again accosted him, asking why he had
spent the money for drink,
"Well, me good sir" replied the
laborer, II thought it was drink We
wanted me to buy; for the stuff that
] threw away was cold tea. New
York Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
Wornan's Clubs
w. c. 7. U.

There will be an interesting Silver
Medal Oratorical contest by a class Of
young women, given under the auspices
Of the Los Angeles w. c. T. U. this
evening at the First Christian church,
corner Eleventh and Hope streets. Fol-
lowing is the program:
Vocal solo, 1.-THE Children's Sweet
Goodnight" Mrs. Ella Mcintyre; Ear
mer Deans Conversion" Miss Alice
Skinner; Goodnight Papa" Miss Lucy
Bridges; Bring the Mountain Down
and the Valley Up" Miss Lulu Meyers;
with Those That Weep" Miss Lula
Hunter; vocal solo. selected, Miss Ina
Ford; Eyes, I'm Guilty" Miss Gilmore
Olson; Little Blossom" Miss Ruby
Fuller; "A Plea for the Boys" Miss
Ruby Casselman; vocal solo. when
the Heart Is Young" Mrs, Ella Nc
Intyre.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
THE FAIR cALIFoRNIENNE
lwRITTEN For THE HERALp.)

WRITTEN FOR THE HERALD.)
Her face IL was a face as fair
AS mirth and beauty e'er can wear;
Her light OF eye the loveliest
That ever caused a vague unrest;
Her sunny locks. the sunniest, are
Fer stirred by zephyrs from afar;
Her brow and throat, 80 chasteiy white,
The lilies droop when in her sight
'Imp0ssiblel" you say---but then
She Is u californiennel
The hand that lightly meets my own
Seems but a blossom newly blown.
And why am /. 1 marvel much,
A prisoner to its airy touch
Her step Il moves as daintily
AS thistle down upon the lea,
And fairy land no form has seen
Like hers in gentle grace and mien
How inarvelousw you say--but then
She Is Californienne
Her spirit is as fne and fair
As lip or eye or splendid hair.
And every word and every thought
Seemed straight from Heavens border bro I
Her eraces bid such visions rise.
Her presence seems paradise,
And life Is but a symphony
or love and song and mystery.
"A desp'rate case" you cly--but then
IL happens 80 10 ali men when
They meet this californienne
LILLIAN H. sHUEY.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
The Difference

Uncle Jared and Uncle Benjamin
made a sorry pair. True, there was
blood on Uncle Beujamin's forehead,
and he looked white and faint, But
Uncle Jared, who tried to support him,
walked with a very pronounced limp,
displayed only one coat tail where two
should have been, and was rumpled
and bedraggled generally in way to
suggest participation in a riot.
What's happened to you twoT
asked townsman.
That pesky colt of Benjamin's run
away and throwed him just as came
along" Uncle Jared answered. I'm
giving him lift along toward home"
Look as though you needed one
yourself" pronounced the inquisitor.
Whats been happenin' to you?"
Who, me7 Why, nothin' to speak
of-just been to town to see the big
procession. Got more or less hustled
round and tromped en-, but" He
stopped painfully to adjust a shoe
which had been ripped. open SO that
half of the upper tapped as he walked.
Don't see much difference betwixt
ye, judgin' by the display O. wreckage,y
the neighbor persisted.
There's considerable difference, I
take it," Uncle Jared answered, with
conclusive dignity. "Benjamin's met
with accident, but I've been pleas
urin'."-Exchange
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
Social DIARY and Gossip
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sY GRACE cRUNpY

and Mrs. y. Frank Greaves, who arr
rived here recently from the east,
where they have been staying since
their marriage in this city, nearly two
years ago. Mr.. and Mrs Greaves will
remain in Los Angeles permanently.
Mr. and Mrs. G. $. De Lano Of 2eiO
West Eighth street have as their guest
Mr.. Alfred A. Farland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis southworth and
Mr.. James w. Lee Of Cleveland, Ohio.
have returned to their eastern home
after a visit of several weeks in Los
Angeles. They came here to attend
the marriage of Miss Ella Clark and
Mr.. Henry Carlton Lee, which took
place In the First Congregational
church, Wednesday evening, Dec. Z.
The Rev. w. D. Lands, pastor OF
the First Cumberland Presbyterian
church, and Mrs. Landis gave q re-
ception yesterday afternoon and last
evening to the members and friends OF
tne cnurcn at thelr nome, liz AapHoe
street. The house had been prettily
decorated throughout with smilax,
ferns and poinsettias. During the
afternoon the elders of the church and
their wives assisted in receiving, and
in the evening the deacons and their
wives assisted. Mrs. B. Halberg and
Miss Angelotty rendered musical num-
bers during the afternoon. In the
evening the young people of the church
were entertained. An informal pro-
gram was rendered, the following talk
ing part: Misses Mary Hill, Hicks,
Elizabeth Pake, Mrs. A. b. Crane,
Frank Daniels and Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Tomlinson. Light refreshments were
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
An Improvement

George Gray Barnard, the sculptor,
Is hard at work in France In the town
of Moret upon his decorations for the
state capitol at Harrisburg, Pa.
An American visited Mr.. Barnards
studio, and while he was watching
the sculptor modelling strange-look-
ing figure reeled past the window
a long haired man in q velvet coat,
with a bottle of wine in each hand.
This figure paused in the quiet street,
took sip from each Of the bottles, and
went on again.
"What queer spectacle" said the
visitor.
"That is the town drunkard," said
Mr.. Barnard. He is a person of talent
too. He writes verses, paints little
and has composed four popular songs.
He is such witty chap that it is dam
gerous, in conversation, to cross blades
with him.
zone evening he was staggering
nomeward, when the town marshal
met him.
'''See here, Casimir,' the marshal
said, why don't you stop drinking--ir
not for your own sake, then for the
sake of your two boys? Your example
TO those little fellows is pernicious. It
win ruin their career
Z Casimir smiled, bowed and waved
his hand deprecatingly.
my dear marshal, he suffered,
'de--de-despite what you say. in
tend to make of my boys what you VIII
never be able to make of yours
"'What is that?' said the marshal.
"rBetter men, said Casimir, than
their father '"-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
THE CENTRAL HoBoARIuM

Years ago, when Rev. Robert Burdette a pro-
fessiona humorist line of thought in his last Sun
days discourse would have been regarded a good
Joke AS noted in yesterdays Herald he declared that
it would be dreadfuly wicked to erect public library
building in Central park He would have carried the
minds of his auditors back to his earlier profession If
he had explained in the humorous satire of other days
that it would be wicked to destroy the hoboarium
that now adorns the proposed library site.
handsome example of modern architecture in
the center of the park. surrounded by beautiful land
scape effects would transform the present unsightly
incosure Surely there is nothing particularly
tive about it now, infested as it usually is by cranks
and tramps by day and characters by
night Such an Improvement as is projected would
detract nothing from the usefulness Of the park but
on the contrary would add to its beauty and its
cleanliness.
But perhaps Brother Burdettes mind was running
in the groove of long ago when he delivering
the New Years discourse. Quite likely there was an
unconscious twinkle of the eye when he called it
wicked" to destroy the Central park hoboarium.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
D BE MADE WITH OR WITHOUT
THE FITTED LINING.
eIrI's BLOUSE waist 4e1s

THE FITTED LINING.
Genuine blouse waists with gener-
Gus fulness at the shoulders both back
and front, are among the latest de-
velopments for young girls, and are
exceedingly attractive. This one Is
made of army blue French flannel with
banding of black braid so suggesting
a military feature, but countless other
materials are equally appropriate,
Bright red is much liked and cashmere
and drap d'ete are both excellent ma
terials for the colder weather, while
the model will be found we'll adapted
to washable materials when the foun-
dation lining Is omitted. The straps
ever the shoulders are exceedingly be-
coming and the sleeves are large
enough for style and comfort without
excessive fulness
The waist consists of the fitted foun-
dstion, front and backs. Both the front
and the backs are laid in plaits at the
outer portions of the shoulders and are
gathered at the waist line. The closing
is made invisibly at the centre back
and the neck is finished in one piece
each, the fulness laid in plaits at the
upper edge which give box plated
effect while the lower edges are finished
with straight cuffs.
The quantity of material required for the
medium size is 3% yards 81 inches WIDE
2% yards 27 inches wide or 1M yards Al
inches wide, with IL yards Of braid to trim
as Illustrated
The pattern 491s is cut in sizes for girls
of 8. s, IL and IA years of age.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
roo Late 10 chanae

A member OF the faculty OF the Co
lumbian Medical college at Washington
is particularly fond Of taking his stu
dents unawares in his "quizzes.' TO one
student, whom it would not be unchar-
liable to call dullard. the professor
said one day;
what quantity constitutes dose
of----? giving the technical name Of
croton oil.
"a teaspoonful," was the answer.
The instructor made no comment, ana
the student soon realized that he had
made a mistake. After quarter OF an
hour had elapsed, he said.
Professor, should like to change
my reply to that question"
"rm afraid It's too late, Mr. Blank
responded the professor, looking at his
watch your patient has been dead
fourteen minutes ''-ColIiers Weekly
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
BELOVED PRIEST HAS
PASSED TO HIS REWARD
Father Patrick Smith of San Pedro
Expires at Sisters Hospital--A
Long Record of Service

Long RECORD OF service
The Rev. Patrick Smith, the beloved
pastor of the Church of st. Mary Star
of the Sea at San Pedro, died at the
Sisters hospital in Los Angeles Sunday
evening at 10 o'clock, after brief
Illness. Father Smith had been in i'll
health some time and was granted a
leave of absence, returning to duty
last January, when he was appointed
pastor of the newly organized parish at
San Pedro. Father Smith had been
Ill since Christmas and was removed
to the hospital Sunday, being uncon-
scious at the time of his arrival.
Father Smith, who was well known in
this city, was born in Ireland in 1857.
He pursued his studies at All Hal
lows, Dublin, where he was ordained
in 1881, Immediately after which he
came to this city, being stationed for
Sc me time at the Cathedral of ST.
Vibiana. He was a jealous worker
and had erected new church building
at San Pedro. which he was planning to
have dedicated in the new year.
Father Smith was a boyhood friend
and classmate of the Rev. p. Lennon,
the former pastor of the church a,
Bakersfield. who died in Los Angeles
in December.
Pontifical requiem mass will be ceIe-
brated by Bishop Conaty Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock, at San Pedro.
where the deceased had served as pas
tor after which the remains will be
Inferred in the priests plot at New
Calvary cemetery.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
GOOD ONES
~~~~~~~~~~-
saited

Frank r. Stockton used to tell a
story Of finding a boy on the bank Of
a stream holding his pole far out over
the water and waiting patiently for a
bite.
How far is It TO the lake above
here?" asked Stockton.
About two miles," answered the boy
indistinetly, apparently with his mouth
half full Of food.
What have you got in your mouth7"
was the next question.
Worms, thirl"
WELL" said the novelist, this is the
first time | ever heard of a fellow fish
ing with baited breath. ."--Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

For hghpriced poultry 1t would be hard to match
that fowl an Indian puroined at Calexico for which
he was sentenced to 45O days in prison The intrinsic
value Of the bird was reported at SO cents but TO the
noble red man the case may have been like that OF
colored soldier p battle during the civil war who was
rounded up while making for the rear The angry oncer
exclaimed rs black carcass worth more than that
Of any other soldlergy The response was ITS wuf mo-
10 me-"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

The first specific demand for appropriation by
the Legislature from the state university. The
regular needs of the institution provided by the
state, but it is proposed to erect agricultural
building costing somewhere from $25OO0O to 100000
and to buy farm worth 100000
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

And yet there is something to be said on behalf of
the dirty streets Of Los Angeles yesterdays Herald
the story OF an automobile accident told in which
womans life was saved by the soft mud in which thu
victim was showed twenty feet along the street by the
machine" And there was enough more mud left in
town to save an army in like circumstances
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

That is novel proposition of Kentucky disllers to
relieve the cotton states of their surplus product The
proffer is to exchange the two classes of goods at
market prices each deliverable in public storage When
the two products together however there may be
dispute cotton's claim TO the title of 'king"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
PATTERN NO. 4els

A paper pattern Of this garment can
be obtained by filling in above order
and directing it to The Herald's pat
tern department. 1t will be sent post
paid. within ten days. on receipt Of
ten cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

San Francisco claims that the new year brought it
assorted lot of earthquakes. Most of the quakes
little ones, but a robust is credited with
twisting of the city hall towers In the Los An
geles city hall there is good deal of quaking now,
but not of the seismic kind.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

distinguished Paris physician that metals
when administered to the human subject in napprecia.
BILE doses exercise influence that is almost magical"
The general correctness of this theory was demon
strated last week at Folsom prison. although the doses
OF lead administered to the murderous conyicts might
be called allopathic rather than homeopathic
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

Emperor William said some pretty things about the
United States and its president in the course of his
New Years talk Germany is more closely linked to this
country than any other foreign land by ties of con-
sanguiny and all Americans will mentally respond to
the royal compliment by wishing the kaiser happy
wear
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

One credit mark for President Roosevelt came too
late for use in the election campaign 1t relates to his
usefulness as lhepreserver. From the Michigan for
ests comes the story of hunter who was struck by
bullet careessy fred, but picture of the president
carried in his breast pocket saved the life Of the human
target
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

The magnificent display shown in Pasadenas Tour
nament of Roses yesterday shows that there is de-
in the popular interest always taken therein by
the people of the sister city The fame of the annual
pageant has been the of attracting many resi-
dents to Pasadena.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

1t bad luck for three of the Folsom emeute con-
victs when the bullets that wounded them failed to kill
According to the law their assault the officers they
being life termers a crime punishable by hang
ing Between the bullets and the halter they will get
about "a that's coming to them.'
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
Social Notes

Mrs G. A. Grothe and Mrs. G. A.
Dean of Wayne, Neb., are guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Buck OF
1881 Pennsylvania avenue.
Miss Maude Vickrey of Santa Rosa
and Charles Stump Of Pomona were
married recently at the home of the
officiating clergyman, Rev. w. p. Good
win Of 644 Valencia street.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

The stranger within gates who has had misgiv-
ngs about the alleged proximity of and here
about may satisfy himself by gazing at the higher
mountan range in view particularly grand "old Baldy"
which looks as if Santa Claus had brought it new
night shirt
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

A welI-known instructor in mathe-
matics in Boston preparatory school
awoke himself and his wife the other
night with fearful groan. When ask
ed what the trouble was he said:
II dreamed that our little Tommy
was a minus quantity under a radical
sign and 1 couldn't get him OUT
Boston Record.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

The gist of the matter concerning accidents charged
to rapid speed In the city clearly stated by one
OF the railway officials reported IN yesterdays Her
aid IF we reduce the speed and attempt to run the
cars more slowly receive complaints from every
side to the erect that giving poor service And
there you are But complaints are better than accl-
dents.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

There appears to be much agitation in high German
circles the question which has reached the courts
whether poker is game of chance. 1t may be ques-
tionable in Germany, but many Americans who have
monkeyed with it will testify to it's high scientific char
acter.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

An English court has decided that while school
master may be gentleman in fact "he is not gentle
man in law" The court might have added. in Dog
berry fashion. that schoomistress is not gentle
man. either In fact in law.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03
SMILES

Nordy-Heres another freak mar
riage ceremony. Man met girl at a
county fair. He was introduced at 10
a. m. Proposed at 1915, and at 1880
they We're married in balloon.
Butts-How long before they fell out?
Exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

Gen Nogi failed to give Port Arthur to the mikado
for birthday present but he did the next best thing
by rendering it New Years offering But how
little the gift is worth in comparison with its awful
cost
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

Recent Investor-W il we did pay
too much for the property We have a
lot to be thankful for.
Mrs. Recent Investor-Yes, a lot, but
they amt any house ON it.--Baltimore
American
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

Capt. Baldwin need have fear about the success
of the larger arshp he is constructing He announces
that it's will be "Cty of Los Angeles and success
always goes with that
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

The temperance people are preparing for vigorous
assault the liquor selling business Of this city. But
it will take than the lurid talk about Sending
the trafic to hell" to accomplish that purpose.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

Harry-Do you really think whisky
is harmful?
Dick-Well, I don't know what to
think. I've known people to die who
drank it, but then as for that matter
I've known people to die who never
touched a drop.-Boston Transcript.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

The force of habit stil clings to Mrs. Chadwick At
her meeting with her husband, reported she plain
lively cried Trust trust mel" That was her strong
card when she was Turing the bank boobies.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03


"Thanatopsis?
She (thoughtfully)-W really,
don't believe / ever ate any.-Louis-
Vile Courier-Journal.
"rhese politicians use such coarse
language" complained Aunt McProper.
IT see that many of them are now
stating that they cannot stand Pat"
whats wrong with that, auntie,"
inquired her city niece.
why do they not say that they
cannot stand Patrick?"-Omaha Bee.
visitor-"How did you get in the
habit of eating raw meatr
Wild Mani married college girl
and couldn't afford cook."-Chicago
News.
Bing-"The railroad companies are
brazen robhers
Bung-"Quite so. They don't even
take the trouble to cover their tricks"
Cleveland Leader.
Wall Street-So your son is studying
law. DO you expect that he Will stick
to it?
Epeculator-Oh, no; just want him
to know enough about ii 80 that ne
will be able to evade it successfully
Dstroit Free Press
Teacer-Now, Tonmie what is the
meaning OF the word purchase?
Tommie-Don't know ma'am.
Teacher--Well, IL your papa gave
your mother $40 to go and buy a new
hat, what would your mother dor
Tommie-Have fit, / guess
Yonkers Statesman.
The Sufferer-Wowl I'm going to a
dentist and have this tooth out.
Christian Scientist Your tooth
doesn't ache. You only imagine it does.
The Sufferer-Then I'll have the dem
tist extract my imagination'-Chicae
News.
rIde's quite a collector. He has a
number of rare pictures OF Washing
ten"
II got hold Of one myself today"
you don't sayi A rare oneT"
ut was rare for me. II was on slO
note. Philadelphia Ledger.
This" said the manufactures OF
toys, is my latest novelty Clever
ives" replied the transient Gus
toner. but you can't hold a candle
Are you ia the toy businessf
No We make sunpowder' '~~Fhiia-
delphia Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-03

There Is no need for explanation by the American
window glass trust about the of the per cent
increase in prices Just announced The work Of that
trust is transparent