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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
BEELZEBUB IS CARTED AWAY
Constable Seizes for Debt Famous
Detroit Statue of Satanic
Majesty
BY Associated Press.

lSy ASSOCldleu FreSS
DETROIT, Dec 27.-Lugged away in
an old cart yesterday, Herman Menz's
statue OF the Devil now is being
guarded by a constable.
The image was set up two months
ago by Mem and created a sensation,
Menz is not believer in the Deity,
and wrought the statue to symbolic
his lack OF feeling as to the future.
A constable with writ of replevin
called at the home of the old German
stonecutter and levied on the idol.
Tho ownef resisted the demand of the
officer, and he and his family tried
to save the statue from capture, even
going so far as to bring a sledgeham-
her to smash it to bits.
The constable and his assistants
We're successful in removing the statue
and thus made return on the writ
that was sworn out by Warren West
of Ypsilanti on a claim of $51 40 for
labor, part of which was performed
on "Beelzebub."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
NOW BUILD SCHOOL HOUSES

The state supreme court having AZ
last passed upon the legality of issu-
ance OF the public school building
bonds, favorable to the board of edu-
cation, nothing now stands in the way
OF the immediate sale of the bonds at
good premium and the application Of
the money to the purposes for which
they were voted by the people last
spring.
II Is the opinion Of the court that the
bonds were properly issued by the
board OF education; that they are school
district bonds, not municipal bonds;
that the county supervisors must cer-
tify to their legality and that the pro-
ceeds are TO be received and dlsbursed.
according to law, by the board of edu-
cation.
Los Angeles is suffering from lack of
school facilities. IN some OF the pres
ent buildings halliday exercises are
necessary, and in other districts are
tents and portable buildings to supple
ment the regular accommodations. 1t
spring, that the new structures author
lied by the bond issue could be COM
pleted i'm time for the opening of the
second half term next January, but
the refusal of the New York experts
to certify to the legality of the issue,
because of foolish determination on
the part of the city council to butt
in" and demand the handling of the
funds, has delayed matters until a de-
cision of the supreme court could be
obtained. That decision has, after
weary six months, been handed down
and there is now no further reason for
delay
Mr.. Cassatt Davis of the board of
education says the bonds can easily
and quickly be disposed of, and the
machinery should be set in motion at
once for the rapid construction of the
needed school buildings. 1t is under
stood that the plans are prepared, and
that contracts can be readily entered
into so that the buildings may be fin
ished before the opening Of the next
school year in September.
Meanwhile the board of education
should provide for a sinking fund, out |
0f which to construct building or two |
each year. Los Angeles is growing SO
rapidly that it taxes the ingenuity of
officials to make provision for it's needs,
but it is also possible to overdo the is
suance of bonds. Hereafter the board
1f education should have the cash
to construct buildings.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
THE LAND OF GAUD

From breakfast on throughout the day
At home or club / choose to stay
But every night l go abroad
Afar into the Land of Gaud,
All by myself like to 60
With none to tell me wthat to do;
Alone. without fear of scath,
l gallivant the primrose path.
Tho strangest things are there for me,
Things to eat and drink and see,
And many gaudy sights abroad
Till morning IN the Land of Gaud.
Although, of course, know the way,
never try to go by day,
Nor can remember plain and clear
The ragtime music that hear.
Puck
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
CONGRESSMAN SERIOUSLY ILL
Physicians Advise Bourke Cochran to
Leave Eastern Climate and
Go to Arizona
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.--It became
known last night that w. Bourke
Cochran had been i'll for ten days at
the Waldorf Astoria and that his con-
dition is such that his physicians have
advised him to go to Arizona in the
hope of regaining his health.
Ten days ago Mr.. Cochran took a
suite at the Waldorf and called a ply
sician. 1t was said then that he had
a severe cold, but would be out in n
day or two. He did not recover as
rapidly as had been expected and was
threatened with pneumonia. His con-
dition was such that business engage
ments had to be cancelled.
From several of his intimate friends
it was learned that his condition is
now of such character that it is
thought imprudent for him to remain
longer in this climate.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
Carsey in Honolulu

Hal Carsey, the dramatist has just
received a letter from Los Angeles
favorite comedian, Henry Aubach for
merly of the Grand opera house, who
is now playing an engagement in
Honolulu where he has sung Marquis
Ellis songs with great success and
has become quite popular among the
American and English classes Mr..
Aubach will return to Los Angeles
some time in February, when he will
be seen in new vaudeville sketch
written especially for him by Mr..
Carsey, music by Marquis Ellis.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

The library commission has apnar-
entity decided that it cannot remove the
library from the city hall until the end
OF the fiscal year and money must be
found TO pay rent until that time.
And then what? Is the commission
trusting to luck, or has it a plan OF
procedure? At yesterdays meeting the
"hope" was expressed that by the end
OF the fiscal year there would be enough
money to secure a building or else
suitable headquarters elsewhere. The
commission should have some definite
course in view and not trust merely
70 "hope."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

In the consolidation by Ryan and
Belmont of New York city's entire
traction interests. the naive statement
is made: 1T is confidently believed
that the proposed arrangement will not
only be beneficial to the stockholders
OF the corporations involved. but that
IL will be advantageous TO the city and
TO the public But how on earth aid
they happen to think the public had
any interest IN the affair?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Citizens Of Garvanza yesterday pro
tested vigorously against the destruc-
ton of trees by contractors. The in
e'Gent emphasizes the suggestion here
tolore made by The Herald that Los
Angeles should have a forestry depart
nent with competent forester in
charge. Good trees should be ure-
served and new ones planted. We can.
not afford to lose "A single good tree.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

"Overloans on discounts" is reported
to be the cause Of three bank failures
III Memphis. Tenn. That is usually the
cause of bank failures, and the safe
bank is the one that loans only on pa
per of such security as to be readily
cashed i'm emergency, or on which cash
can be quickly and surely obtained
Los Angeles is peculiarly fortunate in
the possession of sound and conserya.
tive banking institutions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
CAN TALK WITHOUT TONGUE
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
There seems to be a mistaken i'm
preston abroad" remarked a doctor
the other day in speaking OF the case
of an actor in Chicago who had his
tongue cut out in an effort to cure Il
case of cancer Of that member that
when a man is unfortunate enough to
lose his tongue thenceforth all power
of speech is denied him. This is not 80.
While it is true that not many men
survive this operation for any great
length of time, it is equally true that
they can speak so long as they live
and with only a comparatively slight
impediment in their utterances. If you
win hold pencil crossways between
your teeth and speak while it remains
in that position you can get just the
effect 1t has on human speech when
the tongue is entirely removed"
Tommy Jones-You ask how boy
can best learn to be helpful to his
parents and his brothers and sisters.
"That's easy, Tommy. Let him be-
come the president of u great insurance
company. ny."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

over an item from Los Angeles con-
cerning the Christmas weather here
the Pasadena Star put the heading
lice Freezes" But we apprehend
there must be some mistake about it.
No ice froze in Los Angeles. There
may have been u bit of water-freezing
in spots. but it wasn't cold enough to
freeze ice. Not this year.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Women fighting troops in Russia is
a vivid revival of the incidents of the
French revolution. And the report that
the women who are participating in
the fighting are guilty of the worst
cruelties' was TO be expected. Woman
IN savage mood is peculiarly heartless
and reckless, whereas in other moods
she is the gentlest and best of Gre
"A finn
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

The Golden State Limited and the
Chicago fast mail were yesterday snow
bound west of Santa Rosa" This is
very indefinite as to location, but it
serves to illustrate what happens to
people when they get beyond the warm
sunshine of Los Angeles in midwinter.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Mr.. Mcclellan retakes his seat as
mayor of New York. Willie Hearst so
clearly sees that he never had a ghost
of show for the place that he wasn't
even in New York to protest.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
HERALD ADVERTISING
RATES ADVANCED

on and after the first day OF
January next the advertising rates
OF The Herald will be advanced
.25 per cent.
This advance is occasioned and
justified by the fact that during
. the past six months there has been
a large and substantial increase
in The Herald's circulation. per-
hap5 the largest increase in the
history of the paper. A perma-
nent growth In circulation. to-
gether with the publication OF
larger and greatly improved news
paper, gives to advertisers advane-
! ing benefits, at the same time in
.creasing the cost of production.
Hence the small advance IN ad-
lyertising rates.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
Steamer Acme Towed to Port
BY Associated Press.

4ls7HDNIttNNU
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-The
steamer Acme bound from Willapa
harbor to this city, suffered an accident
to her main boiler during the trip and
was towed into port today by the
steamer Chehalis
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Evelyn Nesbit who once made her
living by posing, now objects to hav-
Ing her picture on a sausage adver-
tisement. That sort of society is bit
mixed" even for a model, since she
is now of the Pittsburg millionaire
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

The finding of a crawfish in can
of milk in Kansas City should admon-
ish Los Angeles milk peddlers to strain
their water. It's rather embarrassing,
you know
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

DR.. Osler says it isn't hard to die
No; often not nearly so difficult as
to keep on living. Tell us how to live
easily. doctor, and you'll do humanity
a real service.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

San Pedro has voted land for a free
mole. The good citizens of Los An
geles' water gate very sensibly realize
that the way to break their traffic
monopoly-if one exists--is to provide
free docl<age first and fight it out in
the courts afterwards.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

The United States has an ambassador
from Japan. viscount Aoki. Let the
first Oriental ambassador be very well
come
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
eoEBEL WITNESS RECEIVERS
C. E. EhIer, Who Was Mysterlously
Shot at Bakersfield, Leaves
Hospital
By Assoelated Press.

BAKERSFIELD. Dec. 27-E. II.
Ehler, who was shot in a mysterious
manner and whose statement concern
ing the Governor Goebel shooting in
Kentucky kept the public interested,
left the county hospital today.
He has not disclosed his future plans
in regard to giving evidence in favor
of ex-Secretary Caleb Powers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
Population of Los Angeles 2Ol,249

The Pullman porters have formed a
union. Will their walking delegates
get off and walk?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
Pi-LimeS and Pick-UpS
surel

Surel
Where are you going, my pretty maid?'
I'm going shopping, sir" she said.
But Christmas Is over and gifts are
done?"
That's all right, when you got but one.
But l." said the maiden, have dupli-
Gates,
And nothing happens that one worse
hates;
I've stuck on labels, and price marks. too:
Now I'll exchange 'cm-say, wouldn't
your"
Let IL be understood that the "mole"
Tor which San Pedro will give land is
not an animal that works in the earth.
lts a place for ships TO land. Animal
moles take what land they want.
The mayor wants to corral the chain
gang in the river bed. Hobos and
drunks are partial TO beds, but IL is
question whether or not they care
much for that sort. Water runs in
river beds.
a New Jersey wife was decided TO
be worth 80 cents a week. That's all
they may be worth in JERSEY, but they
come lots higher here.
Poppy-Where does she get her shy
ness?
Poinsettla-From her father; he's
always shy.
You can't judge a mans earning
capacity by his wealth. Take the in
surance magnates.
Wow!
One of the most beautiful sights
that have ever been seen are witnessed
these evenings just as the sun Is
sinking below the western horizon and
the tinted reflections are shown on the
white blanket of snow which mantIes
the Hu1lapai mountains sixty miles
east of here. Italy with her far famed
sunsets and snow capped mountains
are no grandor or more beautiful
Needles (Cal) Eye.
Ihe Pullman porters have formed q
union. They are used to strikes, it
seems. But what luck If they'd only
walk out!
Kansas City wants to isolate lin
burger. What's the matter; is the
packing house smell getting jealous?
Palm-What is this race suicide.
anyhow?
Prune-Running your auto too fast,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
FORM NEW RAILWAY COMPANY
Road VIII BE Built to Connect Pasa.
dena, Verdugo and Tropieo With
Los Angeles City Limits

Articles of Incorporation were filed
yesterday in the superior court by the
Pasadena, Verdugo and San Fernando
Valley Railroad company for the pur-
pose of building an electric rairoad
across the lowlands, connecting the city
limits of Los Angeles and Pasadena
with Verdugo and Tropico.
The promoters Of the road also filed
a petition requesting the county super
visors TO authorize the sale of a fifty
year franchise for the road, and the
subject will be taken under considera-
tion at the next regular meeting of the
board.
The proposed road is said to be well
backed financially, and although the
capital stock is listed at $25,000 It is
understood that the company will have
an unlimited supply from which to
draw.
The chief line will consist of a double
track system and two branch lines. The
main line will begin at Eagle Rock on
the San Rafael ranch, extend to the
western limits of Pasadena, westerly to
Sixth street Verdugo, southwesterly
over a right of way TO Ninth street and
the Verdugo road, west on Ninth to the
southeast corner of Julia Verdugo's
ranch, southeast over private ground to
the San Rafael ranch west on Moore
avenue to Tropico, from there to Glen
dale avenue and the Salt Lake tracks,
along Glendale avenue to the San Fer
nando road and east on that road to the
city limits of Los Angeles.
If the franchise is granted the work
will commence Immediately.
To Build Branch Road
A petition for railroad franchise
was filed yesterday with the county
supervisors by r. and Irving r. Bridges
of Los Angeles. The proposed road is
to be a branch road and is to extend
from Sunset boulevard and Maubert
street to Los Feliz street and connect
with the new incline railroad UP Mount
HOLLYWOOD.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
SeasonabIe

Roast turkey hot,
Roast turkey cold,
Roast turkey in the hash,
Nine days old.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
Ditto

DIttO
Rickety, rickety, ran,
Turkey in the PAM
Whoop whoop, whoop;
Turkey in the soup!
We are not done yet;
Turkey in croquette!
Cock-a -doodle-1oo;
Turkey in the stew!
Mr.. Pitt-Lewis, O. c.. of London
tried case of Alabaster VS.. White not
long after one OF High VS.. Low and
some time after this of Halfpenny VS..
Penny.
1t is better even at Christmas to
have wife than a breach Of promise
suit.
Mrs. Orange--Am ] your ideal?
Mr.. orange-No, my ordeal.
A Chicago man is advised by his
doctor to smoke only three cigars a
day. If he means Chicago cigars, that
doctor is very generous
'The lips that touch whisky shall never
touch mine!'
She said it in earnest, this maiden di-
vine.
I sighed, for 1t barred forever her door,
The bowl, when It's flowing, sometimes
go for!
She picked up her pup-to get even L
tried
And kissed its cold nose, as she moved
from my side.
Then came inspiration-my answer was
fine:
THE lips that kiss Fido shall never kiss
mine" w. II. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Let it be understood that the "mole"
Tor which San Pedro will give land is
not an animal that works in the earth
It's place for ships to land. Animal
moles take what land they want.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

The mayor wants to corral the chain
gang in the river bed Hobos and
drunks are partial to beds, but II is
question whether or not they care
much for that sort. Water runs in
river beds.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Entered at Postoffce. Los Angeles as
Second-class Matter.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

a New Jersey wife was decided TO
be worth 80 cents a week. That's all
they may be worth in Jersey, but they
come lots higher here.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
QUAIL. CREEK
 PROSPECTORS

D. l.. Fancher came in from Quail creek last Thursday and re- turned Sunday. He does not re- port much activity on Quail at present, most of the prospectors now being at work on Huron creek. Cap Williams and Jack Ostrom have gone over onto Tou- lavana 10 prospect, aud Mike Dun- worth has moved his belongings into town and will not return. Joe Strode and Ed Larson have gone onto Goose creek, head of the left fork of Toulavana. Bill Cheese man and five men have also gone onto Goose creek from lower TOu- lavana. Jim Williams and Olson are on SluiceboX. and Chapman is preparins for summer work on No. I2 Quail. Jas. Langiord is prepar- ing to sink some more holes on 6 below, Quail
 Mir. Fancher has not heard lately from Huron creek, where a good many of the prospectors of the Quail creek section are now located.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
DiSarder at Home.

Warsaw. Feb. r. Another seri- ous battle was fought here this morning between the imperial troops and armed strikers. Several were killed in the fray. A report from Random states tha, twenty workmen were killed and many others wounded in a conflict with troops there today
 At Skarzinay twentyiou strik- CTS were killed and forty wounded in fierce fight ou the main stceet.
 Troops have been sent to Ku,no, where serious disorders are re- ported to have taken place.
 Lodi, Poland. Feb. 7.-factories here were reopened today, but the strikers refused to go to work ex- cept in lew instances, iniuriated at the employees working under the conditions they were hghting, the strikers destroyed one mill
 The owners. frightened at the prospect of their works being dyn- amited or burned. have threatened ,oelose down everything. This in,imatlon has been given the gov.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
McQUESTEN'S
 QUICK TRIP

D. M. McQuesten returned from Fairbanks last Monday evening. He made the journey back in three days and half, which is quick time and is the best heard of this season.
 MT. McQnesten reports the trail fine and the trip without incident, except that he came in minus a horse. On the summit the animal got turned around and started the wrong way at lively clip. The others started down the homeward slope, also i'll hurry. MT. Nc Questen could not follow in both directions at once. and so decided on the homeward course. He will likely get the erroneous horse later.
 On the way over w. II. Watson got leg weary and dropped out of line.
 MT. MCQuesten says he heard in Fairbanks that Judge Wickersham S appointment had been confirmed by the senate.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
VALDEZ-EAGLE ROAD
 BILL IN CONGRESS-

Seattle. Feb. 7.-The bill for an appropriation to build the proposed government wagon road from Val dez to Fort Egbert is being consid- cred in congress. The amount 0 money estimated as the cost of the construction work is sI sos .ooo.
 Tbe report of Engineer Clapp. who had charge of making the sur vey. estimates the cost of the road to the government at s. 800 per mile. This Is first cos, only. and does not include maintenance.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
RUSSIANS NO LONGER
 AGGRESSIVE.
LulI in the Fighting. .-Disorder Spreading in Russia.
 Peace Not Yet.

Mukden, Feb. 7-There has been Hull in fighting at every point. The Russians have aban- doned their aggressive attitude. Up to the present. time Oyama's policy of striking only when struck has been closely followed. It is ru- mored now, however, that the Jap anese field marshal has changed his plans as a result of kuropatkin s recent assault and is preparing to lead l general attack himself
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
ROOSEVELT REBUKES
 JOB HUNTERS.
Says AlaSkanS in Washington Are Looking Out for Their
 Own Interests.

Seattle, Feb. 7.-"Is there all Alaskan ill Washington who is not looking for job? If so. I would like to see him"
 This statement is credited to President Roosevelt by L. l.. Mil lard, a pioneer Alaskan and one of the heaviest operators in the Cop per River Valley, who has just re- turned from the capital. He vent 10 washington ill the hope of lend ing his influence to secure some of the measures the people of Valdez and the country tributary are ask ing.
 According to Mir. Willard Alaska largely, if not fairly, represented at Washington. The big colony there, he believes, is a hindrance rather than an aid to the many proposed aids for the territory.
 "The presidents remark" said MT. Millard, is fully justified. Alaska is seriously handicapped in her race for consideration at the hands of tue national government by there being too many men at the capital ostensibly i'll the inter ests of legislation on behalf of the development of the country. but whose real purposes are to secure offices or other remunerative pow CTS.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
The Big Nevada Boom.

K. F.. Nixon writes as follows regarding Goldfelds. New, to a citizen of Fairbanks. according to the News of that place;
 II must tell you. Tom, there is a great excitement at Goldhelds, New, and most of the old timers have gone down there this winter. John Erickson, from No. 9 Eldor- ado. Is there. aud from very relia- ble information tn fact. through a letter to J. D. Msenaeh--he says be has been offered E. 800. GOO for his holdings.
 Nixon's letter Is from Seattle.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
KurOpatkin Criticised.

Berlin. Feb. 7 Colonel Gaedke, who has just returned here from the front, severely criticises kuro- patkin's campaign He declares the Russian commander is too cau- tious. He says that when a posi- ton is taken by the Russians Kuropatkin is afraid to sacrifice the men to save the day. and invaria- bly, yields it back.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
VOLCANO IS ACTIVE
 IN NICARAGUA

Nicaragua, Feb. & Mono,ombo volcano is in eruption, river of lava sweeping toward the city of Leon. Unless the flow diminishes. the city. with a population of roo.- r GOO, may be entirely destroyed.
 The country through which the great body of lava is passing is rich. and the cover of ashes means a heavy loss.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
Hard Times Ball
 To Be Given Feb. 22

The A. B.'s will give a hard times ball Wednesday evening, Feb. P. The name and get-up of the ball are appropriate for the season, and the A. B.'s know how to fit the occasion to the circum- stances.
 A good time awaits all who may attend.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15

Mir. Koonce took his fine gray team out to the creek Monday to haul timbeGs tor a new mess house and for other purposes al the Big Minook hydraulic works. Heeter has had the horses for the past month. tfeighsing.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15

ernment. A serious crisis is ex pected by Thursday.
 Datoum, Caucasia, Feb. 7.-The strikers have incorporated here. Food is scarce. and all branches of business are paralyzed.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-02-15
No Peace Yet.

London, Feb. 3.-Persistent ru- mors in circulation in high official circles to the effect that peace over lures are being made, are denied by the Russian ambassador here.