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Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12
MANY RICH PERSONS
IN LOS ANGELES
Rapid Advances in Real Estate Values Have Piled
Up Fortunes for Two Generations of Peo-
pie i'm This City and Vicinity


Just now they are getting ready al
the present quarters of the Farmers
and Merchants National bank to move
up to the corner of Fourth and Main
streets, on which is said to stand the
finest bank structure in the United
States. This lot, fronting 60 feet on
Main street. was lately sold to the
bank for $15O,OOO by l. w. Hellman, or
at the rate of $2500 front foot. Since
the sale it is thought to have advanced
in value $500 a front foot, the estimate
being by those competent to make q
good Judgment in such matters. The
new money temple is believed to en-
brace many interesting and unique
features, amongst others the fact that
there is not pillar in it's whole ex-
panse
When 1 first saw Los Angeles in
April 1873, the present site of the
Farmers and Merchants bank was COW
cred by 'dobe building, which was
occupied as a general merchandise
store by Messrs. Polaski & Goodwin,
both of whom have died very recently,
and both of whom left a comfortable
estate acquired in Los Angeles. Po-
laski left IA couple of sons, both of
whom are now engaged in business in
Los Angeles.
This site, in those days, was un-
doubtedly the business center of the
city and was owned by 1. W. He'll
man. In 1875 the First National bank
purchased a site for it's building at $500
front foot and a short time after
ward $500 a front foot for the thirty adj
ditional feet. When these purchases
were made the figures were thought to
be phenomenal.
What is this property worth front
foot today? The location of the new
postoffice in the Downey block oppo-
site has given boost to property in
that neighborhood of late. Probably
$1,000 front foot would fill the meas
ure. The great increment in values
has taken place elsewhere.
asked a prominent banker of Los
Angeles the other day what was the
lOpuOlCH H6ulC VI iSoi NSNU'N al l|Oo
Angeles now. He has handled good
deal of real estate himself and has been
quite lucky in its manipulation. He
told me in reply that he knew of one
instance in which $4,000 had been Offered
and declined for very choice piece OF
realty.
In 1878 Isaias w. Hellman tore down
the old 'dobe in which Polaski & Good
win had merchandised and erected the
present structure, which was thea
thought rather pretentious affair, es-
pecially as 1t followed so soon upon
the great drought of 1S76-77.
Wonderful Advances
AS illustrating the wonderful al
vances in real estate which have taken
place in Los Angeles 1 will give few
examples. Somewhere about 1880 j.
M. Grifhlth bought the lot S7hx12O feet
northeast corner of Broadway and Sec
ond street for $4,000. 1t afterward
passed into the possession of j. A
Graves, who sold it for the neat little
price of $4,000 In 1900. This property
is today worth 100000.
DIR. Wollweber was a leading druggist
In Los Angeles In the early seventies
ana before, He and DTs. HeInzeman
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

Governor PaTdee tossed bouquet to the departing
legislature, in which he said: Il gladly take advantage
of the opportunity to congratulate you upon the COM
pleton of your labors and upon the solid valuable
results obtained" He might also have alluded TO the
discretion manifested by certain members as disclosed
in the remark Don't hand the money just drop it
into my coat pocket"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

The water congress which will convene tomorrow
morning at the chamber of commerce should attract
widespread attention. Attaches of the government
reclamation service will deliver addresses also num-
ber Of other speakers having large practical acquant
with the water problem.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

Probably it surprises the average citizen of Los An
gees to learn by the mayors notification to the local
railway companies that the ordinance requiring tenders
street cars is not obeyed in all cases. There can
be for such neglect Surely there should be
transit accidents in this city from causes easily
preyentable
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

bluff worthy of official boodlers is being tried by
the four state senators who bounced from their
seats. They moving for mandamus to secure
their reinstatement The evident purpose to foresta
the criminal complaint. They will fetch up in state
prison unless a legal technicality them.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

Wide open gambling, well liquor selling. has
been provided for in Nevada by the legislature All.
though majority of the states lawmakers were
elected the reform ticket" pledged to suppress
gambling and restrict liquor selling they have voted
at about in favor of restriction on either
that may be what they call reform" up in Nevada
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

The district attorney of New York says: "of two
thousand more knaves who get money from creduous
people in the guse of palmists, asrologiss trance
mediums card readers and crystal seers, you can
safely estimate that each makes an average Of IS
day" So he purposes to put end to the business
of fake fortune telers in New York" Why should not
Los Angeles follow the lead Of New York by bouncing
Its takers?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

The attempt to keep lighting competition out of
Los Angeles by special action of the county supervi-
has signally failed. The United States supreme
court has ruled finally that the monopolistic scheme is
"volave of the constitutional provisions which guar.
antee rights in conducting legitimate business to all
Citizens
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

1t is announced from Jefferson City that a special
grand jury has been called to probe Charges of
booding in connection with the breeders law" The
Missouri probe too short to reach bottom de-
vice after the style of oil well drill might touch the
Doodle nerve in Missouri
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

fifteen story building has just been sold in New
York which covers the site of the residence of the
notorious Capt Kidd" How times have changed since
Kidds lifetime, which terminated in a at London
in 17O1 In that olden time they called men of the
Kidd class prates they call them great fnanciers
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

A jolt of almost seismic energy must have struck
the "reorganized' Republican machine of San Bernar
dino when the court handed down the opinion "sus
tanning the regular Republicans absolutely as against
the reorganized committee" What says Prescott mill
tary celebrity and late speaker of the assembly?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

One councilman, mindful of the wishes of his con-
stituens, that he will call up lighting
ordinance at the meeting of the council tomorrow
Furthermore he declares that he is ready
the ordinance it stands" is hoped the other men,
bers also will respond to the public wish.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

The Long Beach who explained a series of
burgaries the ground of the pleasure he derived
from committing them has been sentenced to eight
years in state prison Perhaps his peculiar notions of
pleasure may him great enjoyment from state
prison society,"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

Prof Hatfield, the pluvial wizard, is in fair way to
win the $1,000 rain prize. According to his agreement
it necessary for him to show eighteen inches of
rainfall during the 1t is said that already
the figure is within inch of the requirement at his
mountain perch.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

Now the reminiscent Angeleno reads about the sale
Of piece Of Broadway property at something like $4,000
per front foot Then he scratches his fly skating rink
and remarks soto voce 81 could have bought it half
dozen years ago for onefourth that price" Tis ever
thus
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

The SWEETEST" nautical outing record is that of
Admiral Rojestvensky. With of war
craft of various kinds for escort he sailed NADIA
gascar several weeks ago and now he is sailing back
He determined to go to Port Arthur notjestyetsky.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

The great railway strike in New York was doomed
when the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers de
nounced the local union for violation of agreement
No cause can SUCCEEDING deserves to succeed
that is not conducted principles of honor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

Bachelors catching it, all around at the hands
of distinguished reformers The latest contribution of
invective aimed at them comes from Chicago where
noted clergyman calls bachelors towards" How
would 1t to amend Dr. Oser's motion to chloroform
men they pass so years of age by adding and all
bachelors?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

Weary Wraggles-Leddy, I'll saw
some wood for youse if youse'll gimme
some hot grub.
can't you see this is fiat? We burn
only gas.
Weary Wraggles-Den, Teddy, I'll
turn on de gas fer youse.-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

great religious revival is gathering headway in
New York and its promoters declare that it will sweep
everything before it. The great religious sweep will
have a hard tussle, however, when it strikes the
Bowery
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

The local building record for March thus far fully
justifes the expectation that the month will reach
the ST. 100000 mark for permit values, at least
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12
THE HERALD'S CITY CIRCULATION

The Heralds circulation in the city of Los Angeles
10 larger than that Of the Examiner or the Express
and second only to that of the Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

The rainfall which began yesterday will give
fresh spurt to vegetation in this section nsuring
continuance of vigorous growth
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-12

A woman attendant to care for women's
wants
Both Phones Elk, s4i. If you can't come TO
the store we'll bring the store
10 you. Try US.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-08-24
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-08-24
May Sell Creseeus,

cleveland O, AUG 2l-The Leader to-
day snys
George H. Kotcham OF Toledo. the
breeder owner and trainer OF the worlds
champion rotung stallion Crcsceus.
gu2a has decided 10 dispose ut that
famous hprs, and has arranged 90 h1No
him SOLD to the highest bidder at tho
Faslg- Upton company auction sale 10
be- held 20, Madison square Garden y.
v. lu November
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-08-24
on THE RACE TRACK.


Hoadr.llc Mass. Aug @-Throe well
fought harness races for three famous
stakes the $1,000 Massachusetts,, the S.
%" N.nnusl and the $500 Tyro closed the
grand circuit meeting at the Readylly
track today. S1di. Mac took the first iu
record time f0r the event Allers.n won
u. second hard, while Katherine l.. cap
i''a the third Miss wilkes Of Gait,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-08-24

Babies. Boys Newell ,a w. end So.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-08-24

For those countries who want 10 see
the Bennett cup race continued, 10 would
seem diplomatic move for them TO is-
sue q challenge TO the French club as
soon ls possible. Italy already has taken
the initiative Tho French club declares
It's purpose to return tine trophy 10 its
donor Am records pertaining 20 il, MATURE
ary will go with A. II several cha,-
leuges from different nations We're hand
ed In with the cup tho donor ot II hardly
could avoid putting IL mp again ior COM
petition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-08-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE

ST. Louis Aug 49, So LuuI. and New
York split oven ON d0uh'H-hnadcr t0dus.
ST. Louis taking The FIRST 3D. Goo No. and Naw
York The second iu twelve innings I tn 70.
the best Of q all m. way Powell going
ont bon the nfin inning and HoEc taking
his place The second gamr was q pitch
ors battle between Newton and Hove.
Attendance, icoo
First Game
Score. RUE
NnW York .......,..... .............
,Haoerls+ .gIodo and spencer Powell
lIogr and Mcclure
Second Game
sggore. RUE.
~. LOUIS ..'r...,'.. .................
New York ..-..........1 10
Batteries Howell and Surdon Newton
orth Mcclure and Hlclnow
Cleveland Aus. 2. Batting honors we're
about even W The first game but R1efDr.s
hits wore hunched. while cleyohnd's wore
scattered except iu tho eighth inning
In n" second game neither team scored
until the eighth inning Attendance. gao1
First Game
Score: RHE.
cleveland ............... ...........t DO D
Boston ................. .............T u .
PauerIo-. Hess Rhoadcs and Ruclov
Young and Crser
Second Game
Score. y 30 H.
cleveland ..........
Boston .......... ...................1 g 1
Batteries .Jass and Puerov: Gibson
winters, ArmbrIstor and Drgcr
Detroit aug % Washington won "a
se'--aU gam" u tho eleventh ming .u
am error pi.Ch was hurt hv o pruurd.r
"a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-08-24
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Al Milwaukee -rut game. Mllwau.
kp,. 6. columbus b. Second game NIL.
waukoc. @. columbus, q
At Muucapol First game. MMucapo.
DE-. g. Louisville o Second game. Min.
nespolis. ., Louisville. 2
A. 81 Paul Trst game; ST. Paul 4.
Indianapolis second game st. Paul.
g. indianapolis.
A. kansas CIV. First game ksns4s
CITY A. Toledo @ second game; Kan.
tas city. o. Toledo. s.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-08-24

the fine fielding of the Omaha team dc.
feated Denver today hy the score 0t
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-08-24
WESTERN LEAGUE.

Sioux city. Aus .3.-soux city mt
EyIer hard today, winning with ease,
making ten ont of eleven games from 81
oseph Nolz pitched a fine game. giving
the Jobbers only two hits.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-08-24
"PENNY" GOSSIP

willard Bean ha- received word that
Mike SchroDk and Billy Hogan left thICu.
90 f1r Salt LAX, Tuesday night
John willie and his manager Billy lur-
ly arc ou their va' here but decided to
remain day or two iu Denver Many
eastern sporting writers pick willie ~
beat SChrDck
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-02


NO" replied the skipper, I've bro
ken International law but that's as far
as I'll go. Well set this dago ashore in
Cuba and then he'll either kill some
more people and be hung or be a bet
ter man. The world II be benefited
either way"
When Cape Maysi was sighted the
steamer bore into the land and the
unlimited guest was landed. He took
his departure gracefully with a sweep
ing bow to the skipper, doubtless ap-
preciating any sort of country as a
good exchange for the gallows. After
the boat had returned and the steam
er was under way the captain remark
ed to the mate:
81 was thinking that this whole
scheme of Jail delivery was to get this
fellow we've just put ashore free. If
I'd held back I'd have gotten my en-
gineer without spending a cent. That
Internal dago has gotten his friend
off, with all the blame on us for break
ing into the Jail and possibly lot of
international trouble ahead and he's
a hundred dollars in.
"Aw've thought that ever since the
NIGHT we took him off, said McDou-
gall.
And the skipper, with no good rea-
son, damned McDougall.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-02
Curious Custom.

In Japan, where the houses are made
principally of bamboo, light wood and
paper, there are many bad fires, espe-
cially in the larger towns and cities,
where dwellings are close together.
Whole districts are often burned, and
nothing remains of the frail little
houses when fire sweeps over them.
Before the cities had as good fire pro-
lection as they do now a curious GUS
tom was practiced in Toxic. When
fire broke out and a district was
threatened, group of men, who weI e
detailed for this special work, used
to go from house to house, saying:
There is danger from fire. Give US
the children" And then the little
children of the household were passed
out to these men, who formed them
into lines, with man at the end of
every fourth or fifth line, and together
they marched down the streets, their
number increasing as they went, unit:
all the children of the threatened dis
tTict were in the company, when they
would march on to a place of safety.
Often the children would sing as they
marched, for although they were afraid
of the fires, the singing kept their
spirits up, and made them feel less
afraid
Do you wonder whether any of the
children we're lost during these night
marches? One would think there might
be danger of it, but to prevent all acct
dents of this kind and to make sure
that each family received back its own
children and not those of neighbor,
each child wore a sort of tablet upon
which its name and address was
written. Sometimes there would be
several hundred children in this odd
procession, but they always kept in
good order.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-02
SHARE PROFITS OF THE FARMS
DepopuIation of English Villages Pre-
vented by This Means.

DepopuIation of English Villages Pre-
vented by This Means
With view to placing a check up
on the depopulation of Kentish vii
lagos, which is reaching alarming
proportions, several large land own
ers have decided upon a system OF
profit sharing with their agricultural
laborers, hoping by this means to
stimulate Hodge" to take a greater
interest in his employment.
The system of sharing farm profits
large estate owner of Scotney Castle.
Every year the hands are called to-
gether and each receives a share OF
was initiated by E. W.. Hussey, a
the profits made on the years work
ing of the farms. On the last oc-
casion of the profit-sharing each man
received $13.13, while youths share
amounted to $S.75. In cases where
several members of family are en-
gagged on a farm sums approaching
$4S.66 have been taken home.
The system has had such successful
results that Mr.. Hussey has received
numerous inquiries asking for details
as to the working of the scheme,
with the consequence that other farm
ers in the county have expressed their
intention of working on similar lines.
All the employees on Mr.. Hussey's
Lamberhurst estate now take such
a keen interest in their work that
they exhibit no inclination whatever
to migrate to the towns. Lamber-
hurst, though very small place, has
long been looked upon as a model vii
lage, everything being done to encour-
age the Inhabitants to remain within
its boundaries. The wealthy resi-
dents in the neighborhood have es-
tablished a number of up-to-date re-
creative institutions and the village
is unaffected by the problem of the
unemployed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-02

he amuses these little ones just as
your father plays with you He even
invented a toy for the baby, like this
picture.
1t looks like an awful serpent, yet it
wouldn't hurt a fly, as it is made OF
small joints of wood. This alligator
snake is painted black, with spots of
red and white all over it. The toy is
both attractive and practical, as the
pieces forming the body are hinged
together SO that the serpent can wrig-
gle, and the paint used was specially
made for the Gar, the won't wash
off" kind, which should be used on all
children's toys.
You who are handy with your tools
try to make one for your baby sister,
and let us know how you succeed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-02
Hair Indicates Rank.


The way the hair and peard are
worn indicates rank or social standing
among the Chinese. The face of our
yellow friends is generally clean
shaver, as well as the forehead, mus
tache and boards being permitted only
under certain conditions. For instance
mustache indicates that it's wearer
is grandfather, and each other style
has its own significance. This pecu-
liar style of headdress makes the Chi
nese barber a man of considerable i'm
portance and his strange methods are
interesting, writes a Hongkong cor
respondent of the San Francisco Bulle-
tin.
The BARRIERS not only shave the face
and forehead and braid the queues of
their customers. 1t is also a part of
their art to clean their ears and re-
move the hairs that grow inside the
opening. This is done with long, slen-
der razors almost like sharpened
needles. In addition, they shave the
eyebrows. pull teeth, massage and
scrape the inside of the eyelid.s All
of these operations must involve con-
siderable discomfort for the victim.
The shaving is done with a razor
much like those at home, except that
it is without a handle, and being
somewhat dull, it becomes a case of
persistent scraping. This operation is
performed without moisture or lataer
and must be extremely irritating
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-02
Hunting for Jones.

Commenting on the number of
Joneses in Wales, a writer says: tIt
is inconvenient If, when a foreman
calls 'Jonesi' forty or fifty men came
running to him. 1t recalls the old
story told of a certain Oxford college
much resorted to by the We1shmen.
A man from another college went into
their quad in search OF a friend, and
called "Jonesi' All the windows
looking on the quad flew open. Il
want John JONES' said the man.
Half the windows closed CT mean the
John Jones who has got toothbrush
All the windows closed but one
London Globe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-02
Just HoIIer Out "AmenIo

When trouble falls around you an the
sky is lookin' dim,
If you cannot feel like raisin' of halle
lujah hymn,
Just pull yourself together in the happy
way-an' then.
When the other Teller sings it, you jest
holler out "Ameni'
It's hard to do, recSon-with the mist
around your eyes,
An not a star a-shfnin' in the midnight
of the skieSi
But-think, the light is somewhere on
the hills of life-an' then,
When. the other feller's singin', you jest
Trouble jest can't stand it-that halle
luiah Songi
1t ripples out rainbow all the stormy
way alongi
You listen to the music-if you cannot
sing-an' then,
Jest thank some brother fer the tune an
holler out "Amen!''
Atlanta Constitution.