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Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08
TAX REDUCTION PROSPECTS

The large increase in the citys revenue this year.
caused by the addition of $S 900 900 in property
values is not likely to result in reduction Of the tax
rate. There was hope of such reduction when the
gratifying estimate of the assessor was given but
that hope has been fading gradually since. The
prospect of large addition in available public funds
has brought forth demands for increased appropria-
tions from all departments Of the city government and
for various extraneous purposes we'll.
Upon the ability Of the finance committee of the
council to hold down these demands without deriment
to the public service depends the question whether
the tax rate shall be reduced and to what extent in the
event of reduction. A lowering of the tax rate even
to moderate extent, would be pleasing to all classes
of citizens Every property is directly inter-
esed in the matter of course and others interested
indirectly Lower taxes for instance should have some
influence in lowering rent figures.
But it will not be good policy to pare municipal
economy down to the quick The efficiency of the var
departments should be maintained at high stand
that calls for additional expense corresponding
with the citys growth. The finance committee of the
council, upon whom the solving of this problem de-
wolves, has difficult task to handle
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

would have to be forthcoming even in
that case.
The club owns 5000 acres of ground
and stock is divided into forty shares.
Each member owns one share of
stock, having a value of $4,000.
The club house, which is situated on
the grounds, contains twenty-five
sleeping rooms in addition to the bill
lard room, ball room, dining room and
reception room. All appointments are
of the most elaborate.
Owns Much Land
The club owns three miles of land
on the ocean front and the whole coun-
try is cut by natural waterways. The
streams and lakes are being stocked
with black bass and it is expected that
in two years the sport of duck shoot
ing will be rivaled by that of fishing.
Every member of the club owns a lot
and some have already begun the
drawing of plans for their bungalows.
H. e. Huntington is one of those who
will erect bungalow and w. +. Bots
ford, the secretary and treasurer of the
club, will also begin building soon.
A list of restrictions has been drawn
up and every member will be COM
PEELED to observe them rigidly. All
the houses must be built in the bunga-
low style and none can be more than a
story and half high. The rooms on
the first floor will be those occupied by
the owner and the half story is only
allowed to provide servants quarters.
The minimum cost of any building
which may be erected is $4,000.
Natural gas is being used in the club
house at present and this will also be
furnished in the cottages.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Seven young women Of the Dobinson
School of Dramatic Art listened to an
address by Rev. Baker P. Lee, enter
tanned their friends with an interest
ing program and finally as result Of
all their labors received diplomas, last
evening.
They were Misses Mae MacGowan,
Henrietta Dobinson, Frederika De Lay,
Isabel Moore, Rita Victoria Thomas,
Ivy B. Reed and Frances Preston.
Rev. Warren F., Day Offered the in
vocation and a welcome was extended
by Miss Frances Preston. Miss Hen
rietta Dobinson gave a delightful violin
solo and a recitation was given by
Frederika De Lay. Two interesting
essays were "The Joy of My Life" by
Miss Isabel Moore, and my Favorite
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

"The Bohemian Girl' in costume, in
which Frank Cratic assisted as king
and Daisy Dinsmore as queen. Mabel
Renwick as a gypsy fortune teller
found wonderful futures in the palms
of the seniors, and Bohemian dancer
was Miss Evelyn Toshia.
The costumes Of the juniors were
composed of the two shades of laven-
der, the class colors.
AT O'Clock a Bohemian supper was
spread in one of the class rooms and
the fun was kept up until 1880. A
physical culture drill in the audi
torium, followed by the operetta, THE
Land of Nod" closed the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dobinson will entertain
the seniors at the Belasco theater this
afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08
HIS UNHAPPY LANGUAGE

LOS ANGELES. Cal. July ~
editor Herald): If Secretary Taft
in his speech in San Francisco yester-
day is quoted correctly when he says;
Happy the country. happy the presi-
dent that has lost a Hay but has
found a Root" he is not very happy
in that expression. Had he said; "Un.
happy the country, unhappy the presi-
dent that has lost a Hay. but happy
the country, happy the president that
has found Root" he would have given
us a clearer and happier statement
p. M.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08
HUNTINGTON BUYS
REDONDO RAILWAY
ELECTRIC LINE IS NOW HIS
PROPERTY
PLANS MANY IMPROVEMENTS
VIII Double Track Entire Distance,
Add to Equipment, Increase
Rolling Stock and Improve
Real Estate

Preceding the purchase Of the hold
ings Of the Redondo Improvement com
pany by II. e. Huntington, and made
public for the first time yesterday, 1t
is stated on excellent authority that he
has already taken over the property
of the Redondo G. Los Angeles railway.
The actual transfer is said to have
taken place several weeks ago, and en-
ters partly into the plans Of Mr.. Hun
tington to make Redondo one of tho
most popular resorts on the southern
coast.
President and General Manager l.. T.
Garnsey Of the Redondo railway said
last night: "If you wish any informa-
tion on the subject you must procure
it from Mr.. Huntington or the stock
holders Of the road, who live In Port
land and San Francisco, where stock
holders can transfer stock without the
knowledge of officials of the company.
The controlling number of shares OF
stock have been held in San Francisco,
and on our books the original stock
holders representation is as 1t has been
for many years. Further than that I
have nothing to say" said Mr.. Garnsey
hanging up the telephone receiver.
Mr.. Garnsey omitted to state, how
one set of stockholders as owning the
stock in reality a transfer might and
many times does occur without its be-
ing recorded.
BY his purchase of the holdings Of
Ainsworth e. Thompson of San Fran
cisco, Mr.. Huntington now owns over
300 acres of land within the townsite OF
Redondo. Much of this is unimproved
and there is abundant opportunity for
successful development similar to that
which the railway magnate has pushed
to completion in other beach cities.
Buys Railroad
Mr. Huntington is said to have pur-
chased the Redondo railway in his own
name, but at some time in the future
the property is to be merged with that
of the Pacific Electric or Los Angeles
railway companies.
1t has been made public that the
road is shortly to be greatly improved,
to come up to the standard of the othar
interurban roads. These improve
ments include a double track the en-
tire distance. extensions of the line in
Redondo, new motor generators and
large purchases Of rolling stock.
Three weeks ago Mr.. Garnsey and
Mr.. Huntington held several heart to
heart talks, in which profiles, charts
and maps helped to keep the conversa-
ton from growing wearisome, but at
that time Mr.. Garnsey Indignantly de-
MED that his road had been sold.
In connection with the purchase or
the Redondo property, Mr.. Huntington
has not made public his plans further
than to say that, work would be begun
Immediately, including grading, curb
ing. sidewalking and other improve
ments.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08
COSTS $4,000 TO
JOIN GUN CLUB
BOLSA CHICO PRIVILEGES ARE
EXPENSIVE
PLAN MANY IMPROVEMENTS
Members VIII Build Bungalows, None
of Which May Cost Less Than
$2ooo-Huntineto to Have
Cottage
PLAN MANY IMPROVEMENTS

The millionaire members of the Boil
sa Chico Gun club are making plans
to further increase the wealth of their
preserves and before many months the
grounds surrounding the club house
will be dotted with bungalows which,
for comfortable elegance, will rival the
summer homes of some of the New
York capitalists.
In point of exclusiveness the club
stands alone. There is limited men,
bership of forty and an entrance fee
of $4,000. Unless a member dies there
is small chance that anyone will be
admitted and a fat bank account
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08
OIL PIPE LINES
REPLACE WAGONS
GATHERING AND DISTRIBUTING
SYSTEMS PLANNED
FRANCHISE IS ASKED FOR
Promoters Say Saving to the clty's
Streets and Relief of Congested
Traffic Will Be Consid-
cradle Items
IS ASKED FOR

That Los Angeles oil producers and
dealers are realizing the benefits of
the pipe line as employed so success
fully by John D. Rockefeller is evinced
by the number of petitions to the coun-
Gil asking that franchises be advertised
for sale for such pipe lines.
p. r. Schumacher, for the Westland
Oil company, petitioned the board of
public works yesterday to advertise
such franchise for sale. The present
petition asks that the line of the fran
chise shall be from the intersection of
Vermont avenue and First street in
the extreme northwestern portion of
the city. thence through the oil dis
trict and down to the corner of AL
hambra avenue and Alameda street in
the manufacturing center.
The object is to lay a main pipe line
six inches in diameter on a more or
less direct course through the entire
oil district and then convey the oil
from the wells to the storage district
In the river bottom and to the local
market in the manufacturing district.
This main line is to take as direct
course as possible, and branch lines
are to be laid so that the whole product
of the local producing fields will be
gathered into the main line and
pumped to market or point of shipment
at the least possible expense and with
out the use of the streets by the heavy
oil wagons now in use.
Save citys Streets
The promoters of the various oil pipe
lines now proposed believe the saving
to the city's streets on account of the
removal of the heavy wagons with
their teams of from two to six horses
or mules will amount to thousands of
dollars each year. to say nothing of re-
lieving the congestion of traffic on
many thoroughfares.
This pipe line which was asked for
yesterday will end near the point
where the Amalgamated Oil COM
pany wishes to begin it's distributing
system, that is, near Alameda and AL
hambra streets.
The plan OF the Amalgamated COM
pany is purely a distributing system,
while that OF the Westland Oil COM
pany is a gathering one, tapping the
oil producing section to bring the oil
tn a point from which 1t can be dis
tributed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08
TArTs PHILIPPINE FORECAST

Secretary Taft made a noteworthy statement in the
course of his speech at the San Francisco banquet
speaking Of the Philippines he said
No ought to have any part in the govern.
ment Of the Philippine islands who does not believe
its people can be made capable Of selfgovernment
but shall grant absolute independence shall we
advise them as believe we should, that they can't
be made capable Of governing themselves under two
three generations7"
That the nearest to an authoritative express.
sion of the governments ultimate purpose concerning
the Philippine islands 1t may be taken President
Roosevelts judgment as It emanates from the most
influential member of his cabinet at the present time
It is not specific by any means, but II conveys the
general idea that the administration fsvors sefgov.
ernment for the Fpinos at period, even though
1t be two or three generations in the future.
On the point thus touched by Secretary Taft turns
the whole fundamental issue of the Philippine problem
It gives assurance in semiofcia FORM that 1t is not
the purpose of the United States permanently to retain
the islands acquired territory It establishes proba
tonary period indefinite in time but specific to the
fact, after the passing of which the Fpinos shall be
accorded sefgovernment.
The only issue that has been raised by opponents
of the administrations Philippine policy is covered
in a general sense, by Secretary Taft's statement
That is to say, no intelligent American believes 1t
would be polite to turn the Fipnos adrift now and
allow them to paddle their canoe" The only de-
batable question relates to the probable time when
the line may be cut with safety. Even the intelligent
class of Filpnos themselves understand that the time
is not yet ripe for them to set up independent gov
ernment.
Carrying Secretary Taft's promise to it's logical
conclusion, 1t offers to the Fipnos just what the
United States offered the Cubans at the beginning of
the Spanish-Amercan The only difference lies
in the early redemption of the Cuban promise and the
comparatively long period of probation intimated in
gard to the Fpinos. Even that difference involves
discrimination against the Filipnos 1t merely takes
cognizance of the difference between the Cubans and
the Filpinos in fitness for selfgovernment.
Taking Secretary Tafts statement at its full value
an exposition Of the administrations view concern
ing the Philippines it certainly is calculated to please
the great majority of American people. 1t gives
of satisfaction to be tod such high authority that
the United States to let the Filipinos "go
alone" the Cubans doing, just they
reach the Cuban standard of capabilty.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Author by Miss Rose Lambert. An
original dramatic story by Miss Mae
MacGowan called forth much applause
and story by Miss Amanda Mathews.
read by Miss Henrietta Dobinson, was
also well received. A French song was
sung by the entire class.
Scenes from "Herod," by Stephen
Phillips, were presented by Miss Rita
Victoria Thomas and "The Dobinson-
ians" was the title of a wondrous
vision disclosed by Miss Ivy B. Reed.
The class song closed the exercises.
At 1870 in the afternoon the seniors
opened the program with a lively
class song which contained the usual
doubtful compliments to juniors and in
termediates.
The juniors presented scene from
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Democrats now have fresh to claim that
President Roosevelt is veerng on the political
weatheryane In his address yesterday Asbury Park
before the National Educational association, he sad
In this democratic land there is more genuinely
democratic association than this It is truly democratic
because here each member meets every other member
as peer. etc. That does not involve the Democratic
party exactly but It comes within touching distance
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

At the convention in New York of the Business
Womens National league representative from Denver
said in address, 'In Colorado has recog-
nzed in all phases of business and political life as the
equal of man. But in view of recent Colorado history
that does not seem to be thing to boast Of
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08
Leavc for Lake Tahoe

Fifty prominent Angelenos left Los
Angeles yesterday afternoon for Lake
Tahoe. over the Southern Pacinc. The
party travels In special car and has
arranged to spend several weeks at the
popular mountain lake resort.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

The Sacramento authorities have concluded not to
award their high school bond issue of 100000 to the
second bidder, at first determined but to accept
instead the highest bid, which made by Los An
geles company The financial center of California seems
to be shifting southwark
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

One local concern, just incorporated is capitalized
at $100OOOO "of which $50 has been subscribed" An
other one with capital Of the figure reports
1925 has been subscribed" It easy to become
millionaire-on paper
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

The coast section of the American Bibiographical
society in session at Portland passed resolution con-
corning the job of librarian in Los Angeles and de-
poring the mixing of library matters with politics"
The library mixture has at times suggested that of
the witches in Macbeth" but the report from Portland
is the first news of political ingredient.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Following the recent disaster to a British sub
marine craft comes the report of similar mishap to
French one The time has not arrived for popular
approval of voyaging under the water surface in the
style of Vernes Nautilus.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

At meeting Of the health board on Thursday one
member said that in his opinion 'the milk of Los
Angeles at least goody portion Of it, has been in
wretched condition for two three years." Then it
seems pertinent to inquire What is board of health
for?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Judge Harmon and Attorney Judson resigned their
Offices special of the government to inves
tgate the rebate question because, when they
mended the prosecution of corporation officials instead
of the corporations the attorney general turned them
down and President Roosevelt gave Morton clean
bill of health. Rather an odd situation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Los Angeles will not need the whpping-post for wife.
beaters il sentence imposed on one brute of that
class becomes precedent The sentence was six months
on the chain gang for wife-beang and three months
more of the sort for resisting officer in making
the arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

There is no American city, probably in which bus
of large affairs show greater consideration
for their employees than do those Of Angeles Early
closing hours through the summer special outings and
the like recognized fitting return for loyal and
efficient service
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

The most marvellous Of all explosives, as demon
strated by government experts near New York is
called dunnite 1t is said that small charge of .wi
cFumpe in the side of the heaviest armore ID vessel
though the shock fall short Of its mark by twenty feet
The hame recalls Chcagos distinguished mayor hut
Mayor Dunno does not seem to be explosve-nor so
effective either.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Los Angeles in these days would like the breath
OF refrigerator to dweers in parts of California
At points norhward there reports up 12 degrees
in the shade, while down in the Yuma district that
figure is beaten by good margin
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Here is an example of profitable orange business
under careful cultivation: fve-acre ranch in River
sde with trees four years old, this year netted the
owner $500 It has just been sold to Los Angeles
man for $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

The teamsters strike in Chicago has survived the
effects Of the national holiday and their financial
strngency we'll At last accounts they bracing
for fresh start by calling out the drivers of express
wagons.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

If the magnate of Death valley doesn't know what
to do with his surplus wealth he might consult Gear
Nick. The latter needs the money"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Texas has had far than fair share OF calami-
ties this year. Terrific storms and disastrous floods
have caused widespread havoc and the deadly work Of
tornado adds TO the record of disasters Fortu-
nate the people who experience such misfortunes
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

local court has given judgment for $4,000 in
breach Of promise That would be rated high
figure for the loss of leg in railway accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Mr.. Dill is to become judge leaving his late en-
ployers, the corporations in pickle"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

The street laborers find sewer rats great menace.
What's their hot weather tipple?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

A septuagenarian wed school teacher yesterday.
Never too old to learn"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

AS focus of public attention it appears to be about
thing between Tom Lawson, the "frenzed
finance" man, and Walter Scott the mysterious Croe
sus of Death valley.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Here is a line Of expansion in Los Angeles to which
we do not point with PRIDE 1t is enlarged facilities
for handling the growing business of the police courts
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

Dunnite can blow up the biggest batteship twenty
feet away. What's the GOOD OF navies. anyhow
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

II you want cat to stay at your
home, rub It's paw on the stove Is an
old superstition.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08
Population of Los Angeles 2OI .249

Teddy will now Root" for a successor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

The weather man apologies for this weather
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-08

China is to coin pennies. Coming to her centses,
II were
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-11-18


sThe Tom Thumb Wedding at
the Hall last Friday evening was a
decided success and pleased a crow
ded house, while the tots enjoyed
holding the floor, 6 did decidedly
well; the children were trained by
Miss Briney of Colorado Springs,
wore special costumes furnished by
her, and the little ones, fully 50
OF them, in dress suits and long
trains and their courtly manners.
brought rounds of applause from
the audience. The accompanying
rec:tations 6 solos with the play
were all good, grandfather jimmy
Nolan convulsing the house with
his 'Mariar'. and Maurice ZeigIer
with his piano solos. The bride,
Frances Nickles, and groom Clyde
Kirkman carried their part per
fectlY, and Dow Kirkman never
smiled as he read the amusing wed
ding service.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-11-18

Chas. Reeder was in Cove Co.
en- legal business this week.
VIM Richmond was over at Bi
son working up his tomb stone
business part of this week.
If you want coal for the thresh-
ermen don't buy until you have
learned prices at MADDEN elevator.
Mr. & Mrs Geo. Philip attended
young Wellbrook's wedding at
Victoria.
President Nichols OF the Agri-
cultural college visited the Exper
iment station on Thursday.
A little child of John Brown on
Juniata street caught its fingers in
the cogs of the washing machine,
and needed the kind care of the
doctor.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-11-18
Amusement coming
next week.

The JACOBS Stock Co. will
start a 3 nights engagement at the
q. A. R. hall on next Monday eve
Nov. 2Oth.
This company has never played
our CITY before, but comes we'll
recommended from the eastern
part of the state where they have
been playing all the season.
Their opening play Monday eve
Will be the t act comedy drama
FOR LOVE and HONOR,
which abound in comedy and sentl
ment and pathos, every character
is assigned to those best suited to
the paIt, and weeks of careful re-
hersipg bas made the play one of
the strongest on the road this sea-
son. The company has s big sing
ing and dancing speclalities to
amuse tho people between the acts.
Popular prices will prevail
15c, Csc. and Soc
Reserved seats are now on sale
at FARLEY's Drug Store.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-11-18
LIGHT AND AIRY.

Tourist cars on the Union Pa
cific are clean and light and airy.
Overcrowdlng in them IS a condi
ton that is absolutely avoided.
The seats are upholstered IN rattan
and at night the berths hung with
heavy curtains. Beva! plate glass
windows ornament the sides of the
cars; the wide vestibuies are en-
closed and travelling IS made alto
gether comfortable.
If you cross the continent in one
of the tourist sleepers OF the Union
Pacific you will enjoy your trip
and save considerable money,
Inquire of
Your Nearest Railroad Agent.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-11-18

In the Supreme court at Topeka
last week they affirmed the decis-
ion of this Court in the case of
Elizabeth Knight & others against
VIM Daltsn of the Saline, which
gives him the decision.
They also decided that Knoll, of
Victoria, who killed AlOis Denlng,
mast haze q meac trial.
In the Topeka paper, it says:
-"Knoll was found guilty OF
throwing Dennlng to the floor dur
ing a drunken fight IN which Den
ming had a revolver IN his hand
and was threatening to shoot. Den
nlng was a little man, a Grip
pie, Knoll a big fellow. In the
fight Denning received injuries
from which ne died and Knoll was
found guilty of mansIanghter IN the
End degree AS 1t was not premed
itated but accidental murder, SO
can't be in 1st or Cd, but a MINOR
offense, so will come up in this
term of court for new trial.