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Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

citizen Of Riverside county writes to The Herald
the following suggestion to control the speed of auto
Let every policeman be armed with steel In
strument, two feet long with edges made sharp and
shaped like auger and with wooden handle Paint
it bright red carry 1t in sheath attached to the
belt in lieu Of a club. Hold this implement up before
a speeding auto and 1t fails to slow up throw the
augerclub the ground where the wheels will run
it. The necessity of buying tires will impress
the speed maniacs profound respect for law"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09
A FELIcIToUs COMPLIMENT

1t is a gracious compliment that San Francisco
tenders through its board Of supervisors the city of
Angeles And the tender is the less gracousy
received because it affords the northern city an op.
portunty to make business point on its account
The two big California cities have water PROPOSE
tons in hand that similar in many respects. Los
Angeles proposes to bring water supply 24O miles
from Owens valley and San Francisco is aiming OBJ
tain its greater supply from Tuolumne river, 200 miles
away
The Endorsement of the Los Angeles water project
by the San Francisco supervisors should have a sub
DUNG influence Los Angeles kckers even to the
extent of stopping the yawp Of the local the
San Francisco Examiner. In the resolution adopted by
the supervisors they congratulate this city "he ac
quisiton of water supply which in quality. quantity
and distance of proposed conveyance places it in the
first rank of cities of the world And the preamble
the resolution mentions the fact that the Los Angeles
will be drawn from sources of undoubted in
volabe purtyto wit from the granite slopes of Mount
Whitney and the ranges of the Sierra Nevada noun.
tans."
Nearly half the population of the state of California
lives the city Francisco and Los Angeles and
than half the states taxes from them Surely
the inhabitants OF those cities should be allowed enough
water for their local without exciting howl Of
indignation from the backwoods
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09
Thursday, August 10, at , p. M.
PROGRAM

York are the guests of Mrs. S. Tilden-
Norton of 1899 Grafton street, who is
the sister of Mrs. Fischer.
Henry j. Renman and wife leave to-
DAY on the steamer Santa Rosa for a
two months trip to Seattle and the
Portland fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. Thompson
of 1247 Birch street left yesterday for
a stay of six weeks at the hot springs
near San Luis Obispo.
Miss S. e. Hughes left yesterday to
visit the Portland exposition. Before
returning she will visit in San Fran
cisco and vicinity.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

AS the changes proposed in the police service ap-
pear be of reaconary character they may lead back
ward the picturesque appearance Of the force few
years ago when two officers were attired alike
Under the proposed change will the official star be su-
perseded by an official political badge?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09
BY THE CHATTERHR
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except little Miss Agnes Simpson, who
acted as flower girl.
The guests were chiefly Mr.. Hoares
classmates at the College of Physi-
clans and Surgeons. The bride and
groom left on short honeymoon trip
to Iona Linda and will be at home
after September at the Glendale san
/ itarium.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09
rhe aoomerana Throwers

Booth Harrington has among the GU
rios in his airy New York apartment
boomerang.
A magazine editor said OF this odd
weapon the other day
"I do not believe that native can
handle a boomerang SO that 1t will re-
turn TO the precise spot 1t started
from"
"I believe it," said Mr.. Harrington.
"why magazine writer can do the
very same thing with his manuscript
IL he incloses stamped envelope"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

The mayor Of Atlantic City has issued edict de-
clarng that all bathing suits by women and girls
must reach low the knees The height to which
they must reach not stated but the order provides
that suits of thin material will not be allowed Suits
cut decollee supposed be permissible but they
must not be made of mosquito netting
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Count Won Gutenberg, marshal Of the
imperial German court, enjoys the dis
tinction of having more orders and de-
corations on him than any other man
in the world. He has seventy-five to
his credit.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Mrs. Emma Ranslow Allan of Swan
ton, VT, has joined the Woman's Re-
lief Corps at the age of SO. She is
grandniece of Samuel Hopkins, one Of
the signers of the declaration of In
dependence.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09
To the Peace ENJOYS


There's funny game called poker. AID
you play 1t with a joker.
And If you are smart enough.
You can hold your own completely. ant
sometimes can win out neatly.
If you play a good stiff bluff:
Tho the cards the other fellow may have
caught, don't make below,
But let on you are the stuff,
And it's possible to sever his strong hold
on coin forever,
If your nerve is not too rough
Now which one of you is fooling is a
matter of whose schooling
Is the cleverest, lot;
But there can exist no reason why, this
torrid summer season,
You should make it the more hot.
Get deck of cards and deal 'em-keep
watch that none shall steal EN-
And put up decent pot;
Then the fellow that is winner takes the
game and all, fore dinner
1t is settled quite! Why not?
w. II. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

In New York the so-called Womans Rescue league
asks John D. Rockefeller for financial help, declaring
that Satan will surrender, horns and ALL when he
that have the richest in the world on our
sde No doubt Satan would shy Rockefeller threat
to corner the sulphur supply.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Through cars from Los Angeles to Omaha over the
Salt Lake route promised for early date with an
extension of the service Chicago about the beginning
of year All roads do not yet lead to Los Angeles
but the ways for getting here increasing constantly
in number.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

One Of the police commissioners says: "Mr. Hamme
has made up his mind to be candidate for sheriff
again, and he realizes that his retention of his present
office hampers him in prosecuting his campaign" Non
The election for sheriff is fifteen months in the
future and how could continuance OF Hammel's good
record chief of police initiate against his chances
for the sherif Job?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

In local gathering of suffragists this start
ling statement made: Until women can forget per-
sonates and be educated up to the standard of
men they not fit for the ballot" But is not their
aptitude personalities evidence that they are
ripe for the ballot?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Because of the sub-etng of a structural steel con-
tract in way that the unions account unfair"
strike in that industrial line is ordered that as stated
win affect contracts from Maine to California result
will be the unfair" deprving of many thousand fami
lies of the wages of their bread winners
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

There to doubt that every member of the
city council will vote in favor of the Owens valley water
proposition 1t is proper that all facts bearing upon the
matter should be carefully considered in advance by
tho council No chance for mistake of any kind should
be permitted result of haste. At the same time 1t
Is obviously important that not days time be need
lessly lost in clinching the options.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Do not conjure up an apparition of yellow fever
when you feel the touch of mosquitoes tiny lancet
The California varieties of mosquitoes purveyors
of fever germs and the normal life of mosquito is too
short for journey hther from New Orleans.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

The three representative bodies are shying widely
that library gold brick offered them by the city
council. They not inclined to upon an inves
tgaon without power to investigate intimated by
the city attorney That library mbroglio is getting
rpe for transfer TO the city crematory.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Evident negligence in building inspection led to that
terrible disaster caused by the collapse of big
building in Albany, N. Y. But it costs money to
strengthen large building to meet increasing demands
upon its stability, and human life is cheap.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

The gratifying is made that the turn
ing point has been reached in the flood of Saton
and that the water is falling This will allay the fears
of people who thought Southern California might be
inundated by water running up hill
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Ambassador Whitelaw Reid has given
$500 for the endowment of a bed for
American sailors in the Union Jack
club, London.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

journey Mexico and return for 49, good for thirty
days, is offer by the Santa Fe Railway company
With or without the chance to bull fight at Tia
attraction that goes with the tcket-as far
as the gate of the incosure.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09
Pi-limeS and Pick-upS

There are 1854 goats in Kansas. No
wonder it's the "butter" state.
A Philadelphia man killed his wife rec
emily because she refused to live in New
Jersey. A jury don't know whether 1t was
justifable homicide or the man was crazy,
considering the present status of affairs in
each place.
Mr.. Orange-What's that racket,
Mr.. Lemon-Oh don't worry; my family
skeleton wants to get out, that's all.
It's the man who is down that the Judge
sends up, usually.
agnolia-Dont be discouraged. dear;
all things come to those who wait
Poppy-Yes, but how out of date they
are then!
A Denver professor is threatening to
bring his home talent opera company
out here for a tour. Help!
Mr.. Prune-I want to be cremated when
L die!
Mr.. Plum-Dont worry; you will be. all
right!
After his explanation. he will be
Chauncey De Pooh!
Just so they don't call the probable new
chief of police Film Flammer his name
won't be so bad.
Mr.. Riverside-Wouldn't he take job
at good wages?
Mr.. Hollywood-No; he wants a, post
tion' on high salary
A Denver girl was on her first Trip to
the country. and was shown some ,alves.
"Oh. the dear little cowlets' she cried.
Them amt cowlets," said the hiredman.
''them's bull-ets!'
The Santa Barbara Silver Cornet band
has asked for a receiver. Want him to
collect it's notes, perhaps.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

The state dental board is having strenuous time in
trying skirts OF charges about tips given TO
students before ofhcial examination The tips
probably contained the secret for causing patient 10
imagine that 1T didn't hurt bt'
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Congratulations from San Francisco like praise
from Sir Hubert'-praise indeed!
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Among other "awakenings" hereabouts may now be
mentioned of Old SOL who has been quiescent
for some months.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Carmen sylvia" queen OF Roumania
ana one of the most romantic figures
Ia history. is student and worker as
well as poet. 4--s.-I---j -A..-4
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Betwixt their troubles and those they have
created over the library racket the club
strictly in the limelight.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

All the dogs hiking for the tall uncut now. The
Igorrotes are coming to the Chutes
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Those "back to nature" people in Pasadena will be
glad now colony of gorrotes, naturel will
established in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

The planning mill men who declare for open shop
are probably building better than they know.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

King Oscar is to take a rest. Since the shock Of
losing half his income land kingdom) he needs it.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Here's hoping Frisco may be lucky in her efforts
to obtain good water supply.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

Just so the club women don't club each other
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09
Population of Los Angeles 2OI.249

Shaw to leave the cabinet9 oh. Shawl
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09

The HeraId's circulation In the city Of Los Angeles
b larger than that Of the Examiner the Express
and second only to that Of the Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16
camn to Be Removed.

Montgomery, September 15-(Special.)- Indicating that the situation of the de- isntion camp of tp3 state of Florida nds been located in accordance with the wishes of the governor of Alabama, the follow wing teiegram has been received:
 Washington, D. C., Sept. 10, 1905. Hon. William D. Jellxs, Governor, Mont
 gomery, Ala:
 Replying to your telegram of 18th, pro testing against detention camp in Florida near Flomaton, said site was contemplat- cd because of it's possible use for more than Pensacola viz: Certain places In Alabama which were then under suspicion and have since been cleared up. I cannot admit that detention camp under serv- ice lnanug ement would be a menace any where. Lut as conditions have changed 1t is deta, :1ined that the camp will now be for Pensacola alone, and l am very glad snat 1 ani able to choose another cation equally good for our present pur- poses. and which will not be contrary Go your views. The camp will be near Pen sacola. Kindly show this to State Health Officer Sanders as reply also to his tele- gram. WALKER LYMAN,
 Surgeon General.
 "Tallahassee, Fla, Sept. 15, 1905. Gov. William D. Jelks Montgomery,
 Ala:
 T have tsFen up the matter of deten- 
 health officer. I trust that we may be able 10 ,uake the camp a protection to beth states. Ir my opinion, from tae Alabama standpoint. 1t would be better to have the camp so near the line that the Alabama guards could see everybody going into or leaving the camp in the daytime, ano, if they desired, to have an agreement with the Florida guards to notify them at the earliest possible mo- rncnt Of are-y one escaping by night. My opinion Is that the safest way Is to have the guards of the two states as close together as practicable.
 ''N. B. BROWARD, Governor" Of course, in the light of Dr. Wymans letter, there is nothing to be done about that of the Governor of Florida. It will be satisfactory to all, however to know that the camp will not be placed so near as to give the Alabama authorities an- noyance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16
SECRET DRIVES HER MAD.
Lived Without Knowing Father or
 Mother for Over 20 Years.

Paris.-Antonio Serane. the French South American, famous for his extrava- gances, has gone mad and is at last united with his mother. who sits in the padded room with him. watching over her son, who refused to comfort her when he was sane.
 Six weeks after Antonio's birth hfs fa- ther the Paris banker obtained divorce from his beautiful wife, Immaculate, and sent her back home to Rio de Janeiro. The boy remained in France and received a splendid education at the hands of strangers but never saw his father nor his mother in fact, knew nothing about them. When he was twenty-one years of age his notary called upon him, bring ing a letter from Serane, Senior, which said in substances:
 "From this day on Bankers Heine will pay to your order on the first day Of each month 15,000 francs. Do with 1t as you 1ike-only don't bother me. l have returned to South America and intend to be left alone"
 Three times, in the course of years, An tonic went to Rio to see his father, but never succeeded in the task. and three times he carried off hush money" to the amount of 100000 francs, which his father paid him as the price of his withdrawal from the capital year ago when the vessel that brought him from Rio on the fourth trip touched at Lisbon, he found a dispatch awaiting him:
 Father died suddenly. Hurry back"
 At the landing place in Rio de Janeiro he was met by an elderly woman in mourning dress. ''I am your mother, she said and recited the incidents of the fathers death.
 'If you are what you say. take pity upon me and tell me why neither you nor father ever gave me sign of life, Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16
COME AND GET ONE ON YOUR OWN TERMS
Store 1909 Second AvenueOpposte Postofice Every Night Until 93O to ACCcmodate Those Who Can
 not Call During the Day.

Those that are marred or used in the lease wise are marked accordingly-so low that the sale prices in many instan- ces do not begin to represent the ac- tual cost of production.
 Numerous cabinet grand styles left that sell regularly at sS75, s4o0, s450 and $500 are marked to close at from s175 to s275. and slightly upward for the most ex- pensively cased ones
 Terms $10 to $25 down, S5, s7 to $10 mont7n- ly, or all cash. No difference except small rate of interest on deferred pay ments. Some Square Pianos and Organs to
 Give Away.
 We'll give away a number of square pianos and organs all we will charge for Is the carriage and the repairs we put on them' Other fine square pianos to close at much less than their actual worth
 Payments on squares and used organs 5Oc week or s2 per month up.
 And then numerous new organs to close at half. The prices start at SAT and a little higher for the large, rich designs. etc.
 We are closing this stock out quickly. Honorable methods square, fair dealing Is q cardinal principle of this house. We are closing out at this sale the same kind of pianos we have been selling for nearly quarter of century to Blrming- ham people, and we have no dissatisfied customers.
 Try this sale for low prices. Try our pianos for quality, on your own terms,' and you will trade with us. But you'll have to hurry or you'll be left
 Come out after supper when the days work Is over. Bring your good wife and all the children. We're keeping our store open every night until 9:30 for the special benefit of those who cannot call during the day.
 SEALS PIANO AND ORGAN CO,
 1909 End Ave. Opposite P. O.. Bell phone 1059. Peoples Phone 612
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16

love? Explain the mystery of your eternal silence Why was my father op- posed to seeing me?"
 The mother replied "rhe secret be- longed to him, who is dead. If you love me, never repeat that question:"
 week later the bankers testament was opened. It disposed of eight million francs. which were to be divided between mother and son in equal parts
 Three days later Antonio left his mother in tears and returned to Paris to become once more man about town. But the secret being forever in his mind spoiled all his pleasures. He took to drink, to low company Then the search after the secret became a fixed idea with him. and Antonio's friends cabled to the old woman in Rio de Janeiro to come and take care of her son. Upon her arrival. a few days ago, she found the young mil lionaire q raving maniac, but when he saw her he quieted down and she has now become his keeper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16

"by a careless laugh. When I was youth fin Illinois I heard that the con- gressman from our district intended to hold an examination to determine what young man he should appoint to West Point l pitched in and studied hard for that examination. and found 1t easy when I came to take 1t. Most of the other fellows seemed to be still struggling with 1t when had finished. and I was so con- fident that had made few mistakes that was in pretty cheerful frame of mind. This Is why laughed when one of the strugglers asked a rather foolish qlles- ton of the professor in charge. Tho lat- ter evidently felt that the dignity of the occasion had been trified with. for hs scored one per cent against me. When the papers came to be corrected this loss caused me to fall one-ffth of one per cent below the boy who stood highest on the list He is a captain in the army now, where suppose I should be had 1t not been for that laugh. believe in the power of cheerfulness. Looking back, am rather glad that I laughed"
 When it prints good. it Is good cut The Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16

Yes, we are in awful predicament. Forced to move from our present store building on SHORT NOTICE and our new location at 2017 First avenue not being ready for occupancy before Octo- Der 25 we are practically obliged to close out our entire stock or store it, which would not only cost considerable, but ten chances to one, the selling qualities of the pianos would be deprecated to such an extent that we would RATHER ACCEPT COST and LESS for THEM than to take the chances. and pay the expense of storing
 Eleven Pianos Sold Yesterday.
 At this rate the stock will all be taken by delighted customers even before the first of the month.
 Plain Flgures-one Price to All.
 We marked all these fine instruments in plain figures, even regardless of cost, be- fore the sale began-marl1ed them so low that we were sure they would sell read fly, but we want to say that the bus mess done up to date during this sale has outstripped our most sanguine expecta- tions.
 We started this sale to close out all this stock in two weeks, so we would not have to store them. and we are going to accomplish that end.
 When new Upright Pianos are sold as low as $97 on your own terms.'' it surely means that now is a good time to buy.
 When upright panos of good dependable makes, that are worth $275, $500 to $S50 are to be found here marked In plain figures as low as S147, $16S to sl9S, on your own terms, surely quality as well as price reigns here.
 Quality as Well as Price Reigns Here.
 Mo to ( in this sale, for they consist of the best and most reliable, such as Weber, Fischer, Kimball, Haines Bros., Crown. Marshall & Wendell Whitney, Hinze, Kurtfimann and numerous others, all fully guaran- teed. Stool and scarf free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16

as a guarantee of good faith than all the promises that may be made.
 As it is to be given practically without expense and as space in the newspapers has aroused popular interest in it. 1t is deemed probable that the diamond festi- val tomorrow will yield a large addition to the yellow fever fund, which is now s14.OOO short of what the committee de- sires to make It. Many of the business houses will give their employees a half holiday in order that they may attend the festival The infection of other points in the state has necessarily diverted some of the S10O0OO which Governor Blanchard borrowed form the fiscal agents to carry on the fever fight When the federal gov ernment took charge 1t said that ss5O 600 would be required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16
Mortality Rate High in Pensacola.

Pensacola, September 15.-Another day has passed without a death or a new case of yellow fever There are a number of suspicious cases, however, and of these more than one will probably develop. Of the forty-one cases to be pronounced since the fever first appeared, there now re- mains only about ten under treatment. The mortality rate, however, has been over 20 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16
Cotton Crop Badly Behind.

Athens, September 15.-(Specia1.)- cotton crop is very much behind in this section. So far with half the month of September gone only two or three bales of the new crop has been marketed. when usually q thousand are sold here before this time in the fall. But little has been picked and the farmers claim that they never knew it so backward In opening. They say that it is the result of the con tinued rains. An early frost would work dire havoc in the crop in these parts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16
Three New Cases in Natchez.

Natchez. Miss. September 15-Dr. Law ender reported three new cases of vel low fever today. One of the patients Is a negro baker. who was sick in a house one block from the heart of the city. The negro woman sought to screen the man, but a voluntary inspector insisted on en- tering the room, saw the patient In bed and notified the health authorities This is new focus of infection. Eight cases are now under treatment.