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Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
Took a Straw Vote
Interesting Experiment in a Restaurant

An advertising agent, represent
ing a prominent New York magazine,
while on a recent western trip was
dining one evening in a Pittsburg
restaurant.
While waiting for his order he
glanced over his newspaper and no
ticed the advertisement of we'll
known dyspepsia preparation, Stuart
Dyspepsia Tablets AS he himself
was a regular user of the tablets, he
began specializing as to how many or
the other travelling men In the dining
room were also friends of the popular
remedy for Indigestion.
He says: "I counted twenty-three
men at the tables and in the hotel
office. 1 took the trouble to interview
them, and was surprised to learn that
nine of the twenty-three made prac-
tice of taking one or two of Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets after each meal.
"One of them told me he had suf-
fered so much from stomach trouble
that at one time he had been obliged
to quit the road, but since using
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets had been
entirely free from indigestion, but he
continued their use, especially while
travelling, on account of irregularity
in meals and because like all travel
ing men he was often obliged to eat
what he could get and not always
what he wanted.
Another, who looked the picture of
health, said he never ate a meal with
out taking a Stuart Tablet afterward
because he could eat what he pleased
and when he pleased without fear of
sleepless night or any other trou-
BILE.
"Still another used them because he
was subject to gas on stomach, caus-
ing pressure on heart and lungs,
shortness of breath and distress in
chest, which he no longer experienced
since using the tablets regularly.
"Another claimed that Stuart's Dys-
pepsla Tablets was the only safe rem
edy he had ever found for sour
stomach and acidity. He had form
erly used common soda to relieve the
trouble, but the tablets were much
better and safer to use."
After smoking, drinking OF other
excesses which weaken the digestive
organs, nothing restores the stomach
to a healthy. wholesome condition so
effectually as Stuart's Tablets.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain
the natural digestives, pepsin, dias-
tase, which every weak stomach lacks,
as well as nux. hydrastin and yellow
parilla, and can be safely relied on as
a radical cure for every form OF poor
digestion. Sold by druggists every
where.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26

gentlemen had lately established a
laboratory eminently fitted for the work
in view, and ! do not hesitate to say
that It compares very favorably with
the best eastern establishments. It Is
also fitted up with a splendid assaying
and metallurgical department, using
gas instead Of gasoline fuel for the
furnaces, with electric motive power
including the most unique water power
appliances I have yet seen. I found
that the firm is doing extensive investi-
cation in the line Of adulterated food
analysis, in which l am particularly
interested, for laboratory in operation
to the uninitiated is a world of won
ders."
Managing Chemists
DR.. Koebig has been resident Of
California for over twenty years and Is
recognized as one Of the most capable
chemists in America. He loves his
chosen profession and is still much Of
a student, keeping in touch constantly
with all that is new and helpful in the
art of chemistry. He is a man of long
experience, having received his degree
of chemical engineer at the age of
nineteen years in the Polytechnic col
lege at Karlsruhe, and at the age of
twenty-three the degree of doctor of
philosophy was conferred upon him
while assistant professor of chemistry
In the University of Strasburg. He
came to America in the interst Of
German manufacturing enterprises, and
is now one of the most widely known
chemists in the United States.
Mr.. Childs, the Junior member of the
firm, spends much of his time in the
laboratory. giving personal superv
sion to all of the many and varied
tests and experiments conducted by the
corps of skilled men i'm the employ
of the company. Mr.. Childs, although
a young man, Is devoted to the science
of chemistry in all it's interesting
phases, and because of his enthusiasm
and progressiveness, has advanced the
enviable reputation established by the
company in the thoroughness of all
work undertaken.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
IN TOLLS OF MONEY LENDER
Suit Filed in Superior Court Points to
Hiqh Interest

Claiming to be the victim of a
of interest" S. P. Rowland filed suit
in the superior court yesterday against
John w. Watson for the recovery of
$3.50 which he says has been extorted
from him by gross usury.
Rowland says that being in urgent
need of money with which to take
care of outstanding business interests
he applied to Watson in April, 1909,
for relief.
He says he secured loan Of 500
for which he gave promissory note
payable three months after date with
interest at per cent.
He says, however, there was another
agreement entered into at the same
time by which he agreed in case he
was compelled to ask for an extension
of time he would pay bonus of $50
a month for every month thereafter.
The complaint further says that Wat
son deducted 5000 from the amount of
the loan as advance interest
AS security for his note Rowland
made an assignment of his interest in
the estate of his father, which amount
ed to several thousand dollars.
Rowland alleges that the money
lender refused to deliver the assign
ment for less than $780, which amount
he claims he was compelled to pay.
Rowland brings suit for $3.50, which
he figures is the difference between
the sum he was compelled to pay and
the amount really due.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
LIPS TEN YEARS IN DEPARTMENT
New Chief Joined the Service as Call
man in 1895

Walter Lips, who was appointed by
the fire commission yesterday to sue
ceed Chief Strohm, joined the depart
ment as call man April 8, 1895, and
became a regular fireman one year
later. He was promoted to the position
of driver in 1897 and a second class en-
gineer January 81, 1900.
At the present time he is rated as a
first class engineer but has been work.
ing as machinist in the Also street
shop Of the department on the new
water tower which is being construct
ed there for the past few months.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
Morosco ConvaIescIng

Manager oliver Morosco of the Bur-
bank theater, who for the past week
has been confined to his bed, the re-
suit of a severe hemorrhage, is re-
ported to be improving at splendid
rate. Drs. Hagan and Miller, who have
been In attendance since the first, con-
fidently predict his entire recovery in
two weeks time, after which rest OF
long duration Is recommended.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
poNNELL's CRAFTY MOVE
Assistant Fire Chief Now Under Civil
Service Rules

Some time ago Mayor McAleer asked
for the resignation Of Assistant Chief
O'Donnell, but that willy veteran said
he would prefer to think the case over
for few days and the mayor con-
sented.
During those few days. however, the
exact thing happened that the assist
ant chief was waiting for. The bill
which was before the state legislature
which brought certain positions in the
fire department under the civil service
law passed. This law covers the as
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26

Pain or dull ache in the back is un-
mistakable evidence Of kidney trouble.
1t is natures timely warning to show
you that the track Of health is not
clear.
If these danger signals are unheeded,
more serious results are sure to fol-
low; Bright's disease, which is the
worst form of kidney trouble, may
steal upon you.
The mild and the extraordinary eff
feet of the world-famous kidney and
bladder remedy. DR.. Kilmer'S Swamp
Root, is soon realized. 1t stands the
highest for it's wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases. A trial will
convince anyone-and you may have a
sample bottle free, by mail!
Gentlemen-I attribute my present good
health to Swamp-RoOt. L suffered many
years with kidney trouble and had an al
remedy Swamp-RoOt, cured my trouble,
and L have since been perfectly well.
Yours truly,
b. II. ChaIker, Ex-Chief of Police,
Ozark, Ala.
Lame back is only one symptom of
kidney trouble-one of many. Other
symptoms showing that you need
Swamp-Root are, being obliged to pass
water often during the day, and to
get up many times during the night,
inability to hold your urine, smarting
or irritation in passing, brick-dust or
sediment in the urine, catarrh of the
bladder, uric acid, constant headache,
dizziness, poor digestion, sleepless-
ness, nervousness, irregular heart
beating,a rheumatism, bloating, irri-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
Credit Mems Banquet

Monday evening the Los Angeles
Credit Mems association will hold the
usual monthly banquet at Levy's cafe.
After the dinner there will be an ad-
dress on Takes" by Ben Ward. county
assessor for this county.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
maItar arna a21 annth anrInr

Paint houses, set glass, carry largest stock OF
burlaps. especially for wall purposes; can
be repainted or retinted. 76-in. mot 72-in }
heavy natural burlap. zoe; sanitas the new
wall cover for kitchen and bath, 2oc yd
left room ST. best paint. 81 80 gal. barn and
roof. SOC; shingle stain, 76ci molding. &c II.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
STROHM DEPOSED;
LIPS APPOINTED
FIRE COMMISSION REMOVES
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT
Four Members Vote In Favor Of the
Resolution Which Gusts ln-
cumbent--Miller Votes
"No"

Chief Thomas Strohm Of the FIRE de-
partment was deposed from his place
yesterday morning by the fire commits
sion and Walter Lips was appointed
to the position.
The dramatic element was entirely
lacking. Chief strohm was present but
he preserved a strict silence through
out the proceedings. No word was
spoken for or against the retiring head
of the department.
Earlier in the meeting the protest
against the removal of the fire chief
which had been sent to the commits
sion by the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' association had been filed. THIS
was done to clear the way for carry
ing out the mayors wishes and the
move was executed by Commissioner
Robinson who introduced this resolu-
tlon:
"Whereas, this board deems 1t to be
for the good of the fire department
of the city of Los Angeles that Thomas
Strohm be removed from the office Of
chief engineer of the fire department.
Now therefore, be it resolved, and it
is hereby ordered and directed that
Thomas Strohm be, and is hereby re-
moved from the office of chief engi-
neer of the fire department of the pity
of Los Angeles and that he is hereby
retired from further active service in
such fire department, to take effect
March 1, 19O5.'
Four Vote "Aye"
Four affirmative votes were cast for
Strohm's removal, Commissioner Mil
Ter voting for his retention. Commits
sioner Wren then named Walter Lips
as successor to Strohm and Lips was
elected by a unanimous vote.
Lips Is machinist who has been en-
ployed in the fire department for some
years. He is said to be competent
man for the position of chief. Former
Chief Strohm will probably devote his
attention to the business of making
soda water in which he is interested.
Within a few months Strohm, it is
said, would have completed the term
of service that would have entitled him
to retirement upon half pay. Strohm' s
friends consider that the care exhibited
by the commission to have the words
retired from further active service"
inserted in the order for his dismissal,
indicates a determination to prevent
Strohm's name.from going upon the re-
tired list.
Mayor McAleer said yesterday that if
Strohm could show that he had COM
pleted the twenty years service re-
quired there would be no trouble about
placing his (Strohm's), name upon the
pension list.
Miller Explains Vote
Regarding the change Commissioner
Miller said: 80 far as I was concerned
it was merely a matter of opinion. I
was not satisfied that a substitution of
the new man for the incumbent would
be any improvement of the fire de-
partment.
"The resolution discharging Chief
sStrohm having passed, 1 voted in favor
of the resolution appointing Lips be-
cause I was satisfied that Mr.. Lips is
the best man proposed or discussed for
the place and I do not know of any
reason why he should not prove an eff
ficient chief. So far as am concerned
politics never entered into considera-
tion of the case. I do not even know
what Chief Strohm's politics is"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
TRIBUTE OF PRAISE
TO CITY CHEMISTS
VALUE OF ECONOMY IN MANU-
FEATURING ENTERPRISES
Los Angeles Provided With Conn
plete Chemical and MetalIurgleal
Laboratory, Equipped With
Modern Appliances

Build for the future-build for
millions" said United states Treasurer
Shaw on the occasion of his recent visit
to Los Angeles, while alluding to the
development of the great metropolis of
the southland; and Charles II. Darling,
assistant secretary of the navy, told
Henry E. Huntington and Thomas e.
Gibbon, while inspecting San Pedro
harbor, that he regarded Los Angeles
the most wonderful city he had Wis
tied In all his travels, wonderful in To-
cation, wonderful in beauty and rich
ness Of surroundings, amazing in
growth, an immense glittering gem IN
the shadow of mountains rich in great
mineral wealth, yet to be brought to
the surface. Referring to industrial
features of the coast Secretary Darling
stated that in the manufacturing line
Southern California in his judgment
was the favored section for exploiting
gigantic enterprises with profit, adding
that the opening of the Panama canal
would unquestionably give instant i'm
petus to great activity in every line of
i,1
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26

There are hundreds OF ladies waiting for the
opening OF the New York Cloak and Suit
House on Monday, March g. because they
know they will get the latest and the best at
the lowest prices. 1919 South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
WALTER LIPS

sistant chiefs position, but not the
chiefs.
When the mayor again asked O'Don-
nell to resign the latter refused.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
Unsolicited Recognition

The promoter of a large eastern man.
ufacting organization lately arrived
in Los Angeles, seen at one of the
hotels, said yesterday:
II have had occasion to look into
the local conditions most carefully, en-
deavoring to find the most favored To-
cation for large manufacturing plant.
1 have Investigated the fuel and water
conditions. When finally came to look
about for the chemical talent capable
of undertaking the erection of our
works and of carrying out the neces-
sary working tests on the raw mate
rial at hand. 1 visited several of the
more important firms In Los Angeles.
but l found that while many of the
firms were equipped for assaying.
none with am up-to-date chemical lab
oratory and the talent prepared to un-
dertake the practical problems that
had in hand. 1 was finally introduced.
however, to Messrs. julius Koebig and
Stephen v. Childs, operating under the
firm name OF the Los Angeles Chemical
& Metallurgical Laboratory, and was
agreeably surprised to find that these
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-26
Future of Los Angeles

y
supply of cheap fuel oil and the i'm
mense natural resources of the trib-
utary country, the possibilities of the
future are boundless. For instance, it
is but lately that we have been refining
our oils and utilizing them for the man
ufacture of illuminating gas. Now the
tar obtained in the latter process has
as yet never been exploited, and it is
quite possible that the tar may contain
the raw material for the manufacture
of aniline dyes and valuable drugs, as
do the coal tars. Now who can de-
termine these. points but the chemist ?
This is but a single instance of q
thousand in!which the trained chemist
will prove his value to the manu-
facturer.
The important question arises where
are we to find the talent capable of
dealing with these interesting but often
difficult problems? One has but to take
note of our university statistics and
he will see at a glance how few of our
young Americans are taking up chem
ical engineering. The result is we have
to look to the older European universi-
ties for the necessary talent until the
day comes when more Of our young
men go beyond the regularly prescribed
school courses in the study of chem
istry.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-24

This contest Is to be open to all
white public school teachers Of York
county, who may have been engaged
in teaching within three months pre-
vious to December %, or who may
have charge Of a school at the present
time, or at any time previous to
April 10.
Until March 1. each coupon will be
good for one vote. Including March
/, and until March 81, each coupon
will be good for 10 votes.
On each ballot there will be a date,
concurrent with the issue of the paper
in which the ballot appears, and 1t Is
stipulated that no ballot will be count
ed after 1t is more than ten days old.
Sheriff Brown and Superintendent
of Education Carroll are kindly act
ing as judges Of election. All ballots
should be enclosed in envelopes mark
ed Gold Watch contest" and either
handed to one Of these gentlemen in
person or sent through the mails. II
sent through the mails the envelope
should be marked as indicated and ad-
dressed to Sheriff H. G. Brown, Box
70. Yorkville, s. c.
The last Of the series Of coupons
will be published in the issue Of THE
ENQUIRER for March 81, and all votes
must be in the hands Of Sheriff Brown
by noon Of April s.
The watch, which Is a beauty, may
be seen on exhibition at T. w. Speck' s
Jewelry store.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-24

WHICH WAS RIGHT?-Just before
the election old Patrick McGibben, ar
enthusiastic Democrat, took it upor
himself to see that his neighbors voted
the right ticket. His effort with one
Of them brings out clearly an import.
ant difference in the way two for
eign born men may consider the race
question.
"All us Irish is for Parker" he said
to Mike Flaherty's son, who had de-
clared his intention of casting a Re-
publican ballot.
You are replied Flaherty. "Bu
I'm an American"
You're an Irishman!" Numbered Pat
Your father and mother We're bott
born in Ireland"
And l was born in America"
What difference does that make
then? If that kitten there was boT
in the oven. would you call them bis.
cuits?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-24
Free Gold Watch
Valuable Present for a York
& ". II t5Ea,i ~ ~
County School Teacher.

THE ENQUIRER has a handsome
i Gold Watch, worth $25. which II
proposes, on APRIL 10TH next, to
present to some worthy and efficient
white school teacher Of York county,
as a free gift.
The teacher who Is to receive this
present Is to be designated by the pa
irons Of THE ENQUIRER by ballot, and
we are to have nothing to do with the
matter, except to pay for the watch
and deliver It up to the teacher who
may be selected by our patrons to re-
ceive 1t.
All the voting is to be done on bal
lots to appear In the various issues of
THE ENQUIRER previous to April 1,
and the teacher who receives the high
est number of votes is to be entitled
to the watch. The accepted ballot Is
as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-24

WOULDN'T COMMIT FoRGERY.-Among
the candidates for appointment to a
vacancy on the police force Of an Irish
town was one Patrick Murphy, whose
appearance before the mayor was
hailed with cries Of He can't write!'
The mayor said he was only there to
take down the names Of applicants
who would come up a fortnight later
for examination.
A friend set Murphy in fair, round
hand to copy Patrick Murphy and
kept him practicing at it assiduously
When the eventful day arrived, Take
that pen," said the mayor, "and write
write your name" AS Pat took uI
the pen exclamations arose: Pats
a-writin'! He's got quill in his fist!
Small good will it do him! He can't
write with it,"
All were dumfounded when Murphy
recorded his name in bold, round
hand and the mayor declared "Thatl
do" but one Of them shouted:
ASK him to write somebody else's
name, yer honor!"
Write my name, Murphy" said the
mayor.
Write yer honor's name" exclaim-
ed Pat. ME commit forgery and 60
in into the police! 1 darn't do it
yer honor!"-London Tit-Bits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-24
Aumluruus department.
He Believed the Bear Story.

"In Austin one afternoon" says Sen
ator Bailey, Of Texas, according to
Harper's Weekly, "a number Of state
legislators and not a few lawyers were
telling stories Of bear hunting. six
footer from the Guadalupe bottoms
told a story of slaughter Of the Bruin
family that would have been calculat-
ed to astonish the late Baron Mum
chausen. The teller Of this story was,
of course, the hero Of the devastation
related, and it seems pretty clear from
his recital that he had exterminated
all the bears, once so thick, in the
dense canebreaks and swampy jungles
of his region.
when the six-footer had finished
his tale there arose a chorus Of dis
sent. Nearly every man present swore
roundly against the improbability of
the adventures. In fact, several OF
his auditors did not scruple to apply a
plain epithet to that individual, and
a general clamor ensued.
Against this popular verdict there
was found only one champion. This
was a wiry little man, who up to
that time had not spoken a word.
Gentlemen remarked he, when
the noise had subsidized. I believe ev-
cry word our friend has uttered. You
are incredulous simply because you
haven't had his opportunities for
slaughtering big game. Now, myself
have had experiences in that line,
back in old Mississippi, that I almost
dread to tell you of, lest you should
think that /, too, were drawing on my
imagination.
"T could tell you Of the greatest
bear hunt in history, back there on
Deer creek. We started our game one
Saturday morning and followed him
through six counties, camping on his
trail every night. His tracks were OF
the size of a bushel measure. At the
end of the third week we caught up
with him, our dogs having followed
his trail. I had the lead Of my
comrades, and as 1 approached the
scene l gave a yell Of encourage
ment to the dogs. With that they
closed in on the bear. With the stroke
of his terrible paw, that bear slew for
ty-eight Of the best hunting dogs In
Mississippi, and the rest fed. aveng-
ed my dogs by shooting the bear
through the brain. He weighed some
tr,alxa bpn6rad pnrpdc'
When the wiry little man had fin
ished his story there was not word,
except from the man from Guada-
loupe. That's an. internal lie!' he
shouted.
I'm a twinkling the man from Mis-
sissippi had jumped for the fellow,
and they went to the floor, the little
fellow on top, choking his adversary
viciously.
"'You don't believe it, eh?" demand
ed he, fairly raining blows upon that
PROSTATE victim. Then take that, and
that, and that. Don't believe It? I
believed your bear story, and you'll
believe mine, or I'll beat you to a
FRAGILE.
"Gasping for breath and begging
for mercy. the defeated one rose to
his knees and blurted out:
1.-The gentleman is telling the truth.
There's no accounting for what a bear
will do when he gets irritated."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-24

FIRST OF THE LAZY MEN.-During
the civil war, says the Philadelphia
Ledger. captain of a company which
had sixty men in it's ranks. none of
whom was as energetic as the officer
thought he should be. hit upon plan
which he believed would cure the mems
habits of laziness. One morning. after
roll-call, the captain, addressing his
command, said:
81 have a nice. easy job for the lazi-
est man in the company. Will the laz-
lest man step to the front?"
Instantly fifty-nine men each took a
step forward.
why didn't you step to the 'front.'
inquired the commander of the one
man who did not come.
II was too lazy" replied the soldier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-24
MASTlC PAINT

is GUARANTEED to be pure Lead
Zinc and OIL. We will pay 500 cash.
for any quantity Of whiting, chalk,
barytese or other adulterants found
in the MASTlC. 1.-THE best Is the
cheapest" 1t covers more surface and
outwears two or three times over the
cheap so-called paints made to sell
and not to last.
BANNER PAINT made by MASTlC
people Is a good, but cheaper paint
not pure, hasn't the covering capacity
but we guarantee 1t equal to any at
same price. If yeu are going to paint
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plow chair. bench or piece Of fur
niture, see us.
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