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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
ABOUT WORLDS FAIRS

Possibly the city council was merely
exercising a merry Christmas humor
when It adopted resolutions favoring
an international exposition at Los An
geles upon the completion of the owens
river water project.
Worlds fairs are costly things and in
most cases they leave behind them a
trail OF inactivity and somnolence in
business and development that fire.
quently lasts for years. At best they
are merely advertisements that rely
for success upon "the long run"
Everything depends upon whether the
city which exhausts itself in managing
one Of them can keep going until the
returns come in.
Los Angeles is today the best adver-
tlsed city in the world. It's pusations
are heard in New York and Boston and
are felt on the other side of the con-
tinent. People are coming here for
settlement and investment at as rapid
a rate as they can be properly cared
for. We've got our hands full. OF
course It is the general desire to keep
our hands full, and possibly that can
better be done by local improvements;
by the Introduction of better oppor
tunities for trade and commerce; the
opening OF the free harbor at San
Pedro: by the building of more rail-
ways, more street car lines, better
streets, fine boulevards and splendid
homes.
The millions that would be required
to construct and operate a worlds fair
would have to be raised ip this city.
Congress has declared that it will not
again intervene. And those millions
spent upon local improvements would
perhaps do more for Los Angeles than
any worlds fair, and do it quicker.
The owens river project is a great
one-perhaps the greatest I'm the history
of American municipalities--and its
completion will be a source of upbuild
ing that is expected to make of Los
Angeles a city of million inhabitants.
If it is deemed wise by financiers to
celebrate its completion with a worlds
fair The Herald can be counted upon
to give prompt and vigorous support
to the measure.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
PERSONAL

II. r. Maxson of Reno, New, is u
guest at the Hollenbecll hotel. Mr..
Maxson is the secretary of the national
irrigation committee.
S. T.. Booth, general agent of the
passenger department of the Union Pa
cific at San Francisco. arrived in Los
Angeles yesterday morning.
Miss Kate Ames superintendent of
schools at Napa, Cal, is in Los An
geles to attend the teachers institute
which is now in progress. Miss Ames
is guest at the Hollenbeck.
N. Blackstone of Ventura, state bank
examiner is registered at the Hollen..
beck hotel.
DR.. B. Hoist of Oxnard and Judge
Felix w. Ewing of Ventura arrived in
Los Angeles yesterday and are guests
at the Hollenbeck hotel.
S. j. Whitmore, manager Of the new
Alexandria hotel. has returned from
Kansas City and is making prepara-
tions for the formal opening.
T. F. Bowes, city ticket agent for
the Salt Lake, is confined to his home
with an attack of rheumatism.
A. r. Whitney, wealthy resident
of Morristown. N. j., has chartered the
private car Grassmere of the Lack
awanna railroad and will arrive in
Los Angeles January Is over the Santa
Fe. He will go from here to San Diego.
where he will spend the greater part
of the winter
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
RAILS RARELY SPREAD
the Railway Ape.

From the Railway Age.
AS to the cause of railway accidents
spreading rails" is about as unscien-
tific as it can be. Rails rarely spread
and their appearance of having been
forced apart Is the only justification
for the use of the term by people at
large, who are unable through expert
ence or opportunity to form accurate
conclusions. An investigation of a de-
railment almost invariably develops
the essential facts, and an ingenious
trackman should seldom find himself at
fault in deciding whether it was due to
an overturning rail. bad joint or one
of the other many recognized causes of
derailment. Hence there is very little
excuse for the application of the term
by railroad engineers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
WHY NOT AT WORK?
From the San Luis Tribune.

From the San Luis Tribune.
The Santa Barbara papers announce
that Congressman William Randolph
Hearst has arrived b that city TO spend
several months of the winter season.
Why is Mr.. Hearst running away from
congress at this time? He represents a
New York city district in the house of
representatives and should be in his
seat attending to the duties of the
office He processes to be champion of
rate legislation. Why is he not attend
ing congress to look after the interests
of the people he processes to love 50
dearly? Congress is not in session al
the Potter hotel in Santa Barbara.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Notes for Women
About Earrings

Girls who are fond OF earrings may
perhaps be Interested in hearing a few
facts about them. Sad It is for the
emancipated woman of the present day
to learn that these fashionable orna-
ments were originally a mark of
slavery. In bygone days the slave al.
ways wore his masters earrings. In
the east they were a sign Of caste and
were buried with the dead. Some
ancient earrings were very elaborate
and many statues had their ears
bored in readiness for votive offerings
of earrings. In our own country the
earliest earrings were very cumbrous
and made Of stone or wood. The
eighteenth century saw the glorincation
of the earring, fashionable beauties
outvying each other with the rarest
and most beautiful Jewels. There Is no
doubt that the earring is one of the
prettiest feminine adornment and as
such well deserves It's present popu-
larity.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
SAY RAIN HAS DEPARTED
Night and Today Changed
to "Fair Weather"

Los Angeles was treated to a light
rain Sunday night Two hundredths of
an inch fell, which was just enough to
register on the rain gauge. Rain was
predicted for last evening and today by
the weather bureau, but late last night
the sky cleared of clouds and the latest
prediction is fair weather.
San Francisco and San Luis Oblspo
were both given heavy showers Sunday
night, the precipitation in each place
being 26 of an inch.
Considerable snow fell in the northern
portion of Arizona sunday night and a
heavy rain was reported from the GEN.
trail and southern sections.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
SUES AUTOIST FOR DAMAGES
o. T. Johnson, Jr., and Others Made
Defendants in Suit for
$4,000

Charging a malicious attempt to do
him bodily injury Frank Vaurillaer of
Los Angeles yesterday filed suit for
$4,000 damages against o. II. johnson,
jr,, f. o. Johnson and A. M. Shields.
According to the PLAINTIFFS allega-
tions. he was driving buggy west on
the Santa Monica road August 23, when
young Johnson appeared, driving his
automobile. Vaurlllaer charges john
son with having maliclously driven the
heavy car against his light buggy.
Vaurllaer was thrown to the ground
ana severely injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

San Pedro citizens are agitating for a
free mole in that Los Angeles gate
way. Much of the San Pedro water
front is occupied now by corporations,
but the citizens believe that free
landing place is a necessity in any
great harbor, and that now is the time
to establish it.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Rewards for Robbers Capture
BY Associated Press.

SPOKANE, Dec. 1S.-Advices received
at the office of superintendent Beamei
of the Northern Pacific railway TO-DAY
cured by the bandits who robbed the
North Coast limited train near North
Yakima Sunday night, but they. did
secure a large amount of negotiable
paper, the value of which is not yet
ascertained. The Northern Pacific
railroad company has offered reward
of $4,000 for the arrest of the robbers
and the state Of washington offers a
reward of $1,000,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Wedding Rings

The custom of wearing wedding rings
took its rise among the Romans. Be
fore the wedding there was n meeting
of friends at the house of the lady's
father to settle the marriage contra ct.
on these occasions a feast was gwen
and at its conclusion the man gave the
woman Il ring as a pledge, which she
placed on the fourth finger of her left
hand, in the belief that nerve reached
from thence to the heart A day was
then named for the marriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

A Maryland congressman is severely
taking to task the officials of the An
napolis naval academy because of the
prevalence of hazing in the school.
Hazing is disgrace and fragrant ex-
amples OF it are altogether too numer-
Gus. If the present officers cannot sup
press it they should give way to men
who can.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

Congressman Van Duzer of Nevada
has introduced a bill to create a de-
partment Of mines and mining. Ger
tainly such a department seems to he
needed 1t is intended that IL shall
have jurisdiction over all affairs per-
tanning to the mining industries. one
OF the greatest interests in the United
States which are now vested in the
interior department
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

The Fresno Democrat pokes fun at
the Los Angeles 400 who aspire to do
an anise seed fox hunt, and suggests
that the managers put a little goldfish
in the anise bag Now that's dreadfully
unkind. There is 40 Goldfish aristocracy
in Los Angeles. It's the real thing. II
goes with the delicious climate. Every
body in Los Angeles is a nabob in his
own right
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

III the Republican party" says the
sacramento News, proceeds on the
line that 1t can cast over Ruef it viii
he so much worse for the party" Sure.
Ana that's the reason the people of
California are going 10 help the Demo-
cratic ticket to win next year. They
cannot have the Republican party
without Ruef, hence they win cast over
both. Watch 'em do il.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Women as Pilots

There are said TO be five women who
are licensed steamboat pilots in south
ern waters, and not one of them has
yet had u serious accident been fined
or reprmanded, and yet--oh wonderi
they are said to be well-mannered
and gentle women.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

There is precious little sympathy
wasted on a young chap who, thor
oughly spanked, refuses to heed the
lesson. Young Mr.. Hyde lost a great
deal in money and prestige by a din
ner to Rejane, but that didn't prevent
him giving another to Bernhard But
perhaps he feels that there is nothing
more 10 lose
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

Chief of Police Auble, in the annual
report of his department filed yester-
cay, asks for additional patromen,
more motorcycles to catch auto speed
naniacs, and more jeil room. They are
city is able to respond, they should be
complied with.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Facial Massage

Before massaging the face it should
be thoroughly cleansed. You may use
a soft brush or cloth with warm
water and pure soap. Many like the
after stimulation of cool or cold water
This is particularly beneficial, as it
tends to contract the pores. which have
become relaxed by application of heat.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

Sigsbee and his warships are to sail
to the Mediterranean. The row in Rus
sia and the crisis in Turkey are seri-
Gus. and the United States govern
ment deems it just as well to have
q few of our dogs of war handy, to be
unleashed if necessary. And Sigsbee
is the man to handle 'em.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
LADIES' SCARF AND STOLE.
Pattern No. 1851.
All Seams Allowed.

An excellent design for a scarf and
stole Is here portrayed. and is q favorite,
being becoming to most figures. Any of
the fashionable furs may be used for de-
Veloping.
The pattern ia in three sizes--smali,
medium and large-correspondng to 81.
9S and a inches bust measure. For the
medium size the stole requires IL yards
OF material 20 inches wide. or 1H yards
s6 inches or moro wide. and 10 fur tails.
The scarf needs 1h yards OF material "a
inches or more wide and " yard of
fringe. Or the stole and scarf together
will require 1& yards OF material 35
inches or more wide. Quantity OF fur
for these garments. is not given on ao-
count of difference in size of skins.
Price. 10 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
HOPE FOR DEMOCRACY

From the New York World,
web" Davis has renOunced Democ-
racy and again identified himself with
the Republican party. Even Roosevelt
luck has It's eXoeptions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

With new steel bridge across the
arroyo connecting Buena Vista street
and Downey avenue, the northeast part
of Los Angeles win he put in much
closer touch with the rest of the city.
Property there has already felt the ef-
feet of such an Improvement, and
values are on the upgrade. The bridge
is needed and cannot be ready too soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

Again has Dowie's health failed, and
he will seek recovery in the south
leaving his work for others. Has
Dowie never heard that order: ply
sician, heal thysef?"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Keep Hairbrushes Clean

Hair brushes must be kept scrupulous-
ly clean and should be washed twice
week i'll soft water. do not allow the
backs of the brushes to go into the
water. BE economical, but give each
member OF the family comb and a
hair brush
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Tribute to Kate ereenaway

Austen Dobsen. the English poet,
wrote once of Kate Greenaway:
Farewell. kind heart And if there be
In that unshored immcnsity
Child-singers, they will welcome thee.
Clean-souled, clcar-eyed, unspoiled, dis
Greet.
Thou gav'st thy gifts to make life sweet
These shall be flowers about thy feet!
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

DR.. A. II. Winship declared to the
Los Angeles teachers yesterday that
Booker Washington is the greatest man
iii the United States. Perhaps the good
doctor is color-blind.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

The startling statement is made in
an evening paper that an actress lost
money at Ascot. Had sheer any
one else-won, the item might have
been worthy of note.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

New York reports union of grand
opera singers. What's the matter?
Isn't $25OO performance wages enough
for even grand opera singer?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
In for a Time

"And what are you in for?' inquired
the benevolent old lady as she passed
cell 124,
Ten years, mum; two off for good
behavior. ."-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

Mexico has surplus of S1O,OOo,OOo
The United states has n deficit. can
It be that Mexico can teach us tricks
in finance?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

In one tract az Hollywood, not yet
placed on the market 1S3 lots were sold
to insistent purchasers, Sunday. Hol-
lywood seems to be going some"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Newest Watches

Extra thin watches, in the latest
models-about as large as an ordinary
watch and thin as the proverbial wafer
are in perfectly plain finish of bright
or dull gold
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
ENERALD'S PATTERNS

Different patterns every day. Up-to-
date styles,
Special Notice-Thcse patterns can be
delivered by mail within three days
after the order in received by The
Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
SENATE, RAILROADS
AND FRANKLIN K. LANE
PREDATORY WEALTH WITH.
HOLDS CONFIRMATION

Why the Big californlans Name Is
Held Up in the senate-RaiIroad
Corporations Are Opposed to
Him
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Population of Los Angeles 2OI,249

Mr.. Ryan and Mr.. Hartman have
ceased to write TO one another. Run
out of asbestos paper, maybe.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
County Teachers Meet

The Los Angeles and Ventura
county association will meet at Simp-
son auditorium at $3.50 this morning,
when superintendent Edward Hyatt
of Riverside county will speak on "rhe
Colorado Desert" DIR. Jesse f. Mills
paugh, of the state normal school, will
make an address.
Los Angeles and Ventura high school
teachers will meet at the Polytechnic
nigh school at $3.50 o'clock, when three
discussions will take up the forenoon.
students Self Government" will be
the topic of Principals w. II. Housh
and j. Fl. Francis of the high and
Polytechnic high schools respectively.
Should Athletic Training be Compul-
sorry or Voluntary" will be the topic
of Miss Anna Fraser, who will speak
for the former. and Prof. G. Walter
Monroe, who will speak for the latter.
Should Interschool Contests Be En-
couraged?" Prof. j. j. Morgan of Long
Beach.
The Los Angeles city teachers will
meet in the auditorium of the Polytech-
mic high school at $3.50 this morning.
why Teachers Should Read will be
the topic of superintendent Kate t..
,Ames, while Prof. G. f. Davidson will
speak on "Oral and Written Compost
tion Work.
In the afternoon the Los Angeles
and Ventura high school teachers will
take up section work, the session to
be held at the Grand Avenue and Poly
technic schools. The city school teach
ers will be addressed by Or. j. H.
Hoose on "The Art of Conserving Time
and Energy in the School,"
Examinations for county schol teach
ers were also conducted yesterday by
County superintendent Mark Keppel.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

A paper pattern OF this garment can
be obtained by filling in above order
and directing 1t to The Herald's pat
tern department. 1t will be sent post
paid, within three days. on receipt OF
price.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

those VINO are dead.
Sonnets to a Sweetheart--vlII
1t is the chase, fools say, that gives
man JOY.
When ended is pursuit, and he doth
gain
The object, he soons wearios, and
again
Is off for newer fields, wherein t. en-
ploy
His freshened vigor - th' evanescent,
coy,
Uncertain, charm him, and tits all
in vain
That she who's won tries holding
him amain!
So say the fools! But peace without
alloy,
Deep sense of rest, unvarying certitude,
a changeless love, and knowledge
all unswayed
By shifting winds--these came TO
me, dear heart,
When you gave me your pledge, and
never mood
OF restlessness hath me since then dis.
mayed!
Dear, surely is far the better part!
w. H C..
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Not Compromising Himself

"Do you love your teacher, WillieT
Asked his mother, Mrs. Thomas.
IF ] do I'd not be silly
'Nuff to say so," answered Billie,
'An' git sued for breach of promisev'
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

A New York man has COW that
barks like a dog. Huh! Lots OF cows
give milk like "a pump
Calve says Milwaukee is bum
town. Being French, she can't appre-
ciate what makes Milwaukee fa-
NOUS"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

Palm-vDo you take your roast beef
rare?
Prune-No, rarely, these days.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
SAYS FEW MEN
WORTH MENTION
BOSTON EDUCATOR PLACES
ROOSEVELT THIRD
Or. Albert E. Winship Addresses the
Teachers Institute on "Power and
Poise,' Which he Says VIII Be
Future Ruling Elements

There are less than a bakers dozen
of men in this country who are worthy
of mention" according to the ideas ex-
pressed by Or. Albert u. Winship, editor
of the New England Journal of Edu-
cation of Boston, in an address before
the opening session of the Los Angeles
Teachers institute yesterday morning.
The first man who comes within the
enchanted circle of the doctor is Booker
7. Washington, and so on down the line,
President Roosevelt ranking third i'm
the procession.
DIR. Winshlp spoke on the subject of
Power and Poise," which he claimed
would be the future ruling element in
education and that tradition would take
the place OF organization.
Power and poiSe must work to-
gcther, the one to balance the other"
said the doctor. "They are essential
to the Development OF the children in
school,"
The city teachers met yesterday
morning in the Polytechnic high school,
while the Los Angeles county teachers
met in Simpson auditorium and the
Ventura county teachers i'm the gym
nasium hall of the state normal school.
The first three days will be occupied
with individual institute work, while
the last three days will be devoted
to sessions of the Southern California
Teachers association, in which the sep
arate organizations will take part.
The various teachers met in sessions
at the school rooms, where interesting
addresses were made pertaining to the
varied branches of school work. In
addition to the general sessions various
classes of teachers are meeting in diff
ferent sections, to discuss special
branches of school work
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

+. Marion Crawford's new book is
called "Salve Venetia." But it is not
a patent medicine ad. after all.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

OF course, the G.. o. p. is not ex-
pected to kill the fatted calf for Web
Davis unwelcome return, but it might
slaughter the beef trust.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
The Impressionable Age

Every girl novel reader likes to i'm
agine herself a wild, untamed thing
going through life as tiger that beats
itself against the window bars of its
cell.-Atchison Globe.
There are two kinds of women
those who love pretty clothes and
those who are dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

Is there anyone OF particular note
these days who should not resign.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

The Boston Globe runs a scare head
Robbed in a Hotel" Who isn't?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

Mr.. Mccall, he who hesitates is
sometimes bounced, also.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19
Pi-LimeS and Pick-Ups
MistIstoe

Mistletoe
"Will you" I asked n maiden fair,
Hang up bit OF mistletoe?
I'd like so well to kiss you, sweet,
And yet L am afraid, you known
"No mistletoe will hang up"
She said AN mpudent miss,
[ am, and / would have you know,
l will not hint, cen for a kiss!
"And IL I kissable am not,
without fictitious aids why then--"
But is she? Well, when her I'D kissed,
l Kissed her several time againl
Mr.. Mccall, he who hesitates is
sometimes bounced, also.
England's insurance men declare New
York is not a good fire risk. SO do the
clergymen.
The Boston Globe runs a scare head:
Robbed in a Hotel" Who isn't?
Is there anyone OF particular note
these days who should not resign.
OF course, the G.. o. r. is not ex-
pected to kill the fatted calf for Web
Davis unwelcome return, but it might
slaughter the beef trust.
f. Marion Crawford's new book is
called "Salve Venetla." But it is not
a patent medicine ad. after all.
Not Compromising Himself
"Do you love your teacher, Willie"
Asked his mother, Mrs. Thomas.
IF ] do I'd not be silly
'Nuff to say so," answered Billie,
"An' git sued for breach of promiseW
Palm-vDo you take your roast beef
rare?
Prune-No. rarely, these days.
A New York man has a COW that
barks like a dog. Huh! Lots OF cows
ciNn milk lilrn Il rnlIirafnl
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-19

England's insurance men declare New
York is not good fire risk. So do the
clergymen,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-21

The worst Of it is that those episodes pleas
antly b4guile the readerl He knows that there
Is something depIorably morbid about these tales.
he feels that they cannot but exert a bad infiu-
ence, yet he is bound to admit that they are put
together with great skill, and set forth with all
the arts of narrative. 1.-THE Last Word" which
makes the last chapter of this book. only deepens
disapproval by seeking to throw a glamour of
sentimentality over the authors hl-chosen
hero. Decidedly it is good thing that we have
seen the last OF Rallies
1.-THE Speculations Of John Steele is another
topical" novel, an account of the life OF one OF
those astonishing young Americans who are
born with the gift of money making. and prove
it by sending grizzled kings of finance down to
defeat The hero OF this book makes thor
oughly heroic start. saving an express train
from wreck by thinking and acting TO the point
at a moments notice. Then he goes into the
railroad business with vengeance and achieves
wonders He sets feeble corporation upon its
feet, and the experience emboidens him to take
a hand in more daring undertakings. specula-
ton claims him for it's own he becomes learned
in deals" and presently is handling millions
with the ease OF a veteran. Through all this
part of the book Mr.. Barr makes his hero good
company. If not altogether credible. but as he
carries him from triumph to triumph the readers
confidence begins to melt away. MI. Steele La
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-21

Of A J. Raf1es Cricketer and Craftsman. By
e w Hornung. Illustrated by Cyrus Cuneo
limo DID, 81 Charles Scribner's Sons.