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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-23
PENSIONS FOR THE AGED.
Ex-Secrctary yanderIip Urges Cor
poratfons to Make Provision.


poratfons to Make Provision.
Frank A. Yanderlip, formerly AS
sistant Secretary of the Treasury, ad-
vocated In a recent address the estab-
lishment by large corporations OF pen
sion funds for old employees. In dis
cussing the matter Mr.. Vanderlip re-
ferred to the great changes which have
been going on in industrial life during
the past % years. There have been
tendencies" he said. toward speciali-
zation and concentration. There has
been a wonderful application of me-
chanical aids. We have been work
ing toward production on a vast scale
This has created an industrial army
the rank and file of which tend more
and more toward becoming automatic
wheels in the great industrial organi-
zation. The new industrial order has
made a new social order. There is to-
day no such things as industrial indie
pendence possible for workingman.
He must work with others. He must
become subject to regulations in con-
nection with his fellows.
80 long as the individual can act
lively fill his place in this new order OF
affairs this condition shows great i'm
provement in many respects. The mo-
ment he gets out of harmony with the
whirl of the industrial machine, how
ever; the moment that sickness over
takes him and accident Injuries him or
old age reduces his power to keep in
step with the industrial march, his
condition is likely to become incompar-
ably more unfortunate than would
have been the case under similar cir
cumstances In earlier times.
with the exception of the United
States, all the great powers of the civ
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-23
A r CCk THAT BLOOMS
One of the Rarest and Strangest OF
B1owering Plants.

One OF the Rarest and Strangest OF
B1owering Plants.
A botanical novelty is being intro
duced In Washington under the name
Of The Living Rock" 1t Is exploit
ed as the wonder of wonders In the
plant kingdom, natures living picture
OF Intricate carved stone work, and it's
appearance does not belle these strik-
Ing encomiums. 1t resembles, indeed.
nothing so much as those carved con-
generations of different colored
stones to be seen in most collections
of minerals. 1t is claimed, says the
Washington Post, that this strange
plant will live and bloom for years
without being planted or watered. II
Is called by the Indians THE Star
Rock" and DRY Whisky" the latter
name being bestowed upon it from the
fact that, when chewed, it produces
more or less intoxication.
This rare and marvellous plant"
said the dealer, SIS found on the top
of arid, barren, rocky limestone noun
tains, at great attitudes, in Mexico,
NACiC IL 10 lOO nOl anu uIy III LQ6
summer for other vegetation and too
cold in the winter for even animal life.
1t will live and thrive in all extremes
of temperature and does we'll In a
northern climate when all the native
plants perish from the cold.
at retains sufficient moisture and
substance to furnish bloom for years
without being planted or watered, and
will bloom In trunk. room or wher-
ever it may be.
'The name, Living Rock has been
given 1t because of its unique hardi-
ness; scarcely any kind of neglect or
bad treatment will injure the plant,
unless it be too much water; at its
home rain does not fall, sometimes for
years. 1t blooms in September and
October, and has a very beautiful vari-
egated flower, imbedded In a white,
silky wool aureole. The lower part of
the plant Is top-shaped, and the upper
part scarcely projects from the ground,
and Is from two to four inches In
diameter when growing Wild, but I'M
der cultivation 1t is double that size.
The plant is very scarce and extremely
difficult to find"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-23
Too Pointed.

When somebody asked Graham
Saunders why he did not go to visit
the squire's family any more, he hesl-
tated for a moment before he ven
tured to put his reason into words.
I'm not one that's looking for
Sights" he drawled at last, land
never paid much attention when they
spoke about folks that generally came
at meal-times, nor any Of their re-
marks about large appetites. Nor I
never applied any O. their statements
in regard to not waiting for invita-
tons or outstaying your welcome to
myself. / considered such talk wasn't
worth noticing.
But when squire come out to me
at about four thutty one afternoon,
when 1 could smell baked beans cook
ing as easy as I'm sitting here, and
said he'd count 1t a favor If I'd note
down where the glass stood on our
north porch at 9 o'clock that night and
at 8 In the morning, twelve thutty at
noon and 6 p. m. for the next three
days, and then let him know at the
postoffice SOS he could compare 1t with
thelrs-I called 1t pretty considerable
like a hint for a man that claims to
have good manners, given to one that's
got sensitive streak, same as 1 have,
though try to keep it out O. sight"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-23

and give yourself mp. You came home.
Your uncle was not dead. Have you con-
fessed the crime?"
David made no reply.
Have you restored the papersY'
Again he made no reply.
This is your uncle; he looks as il
you had killed him a second time. Mad
ame"-he addressed Mary an sorry
to speak of such things in the presence of
lady, but have in my pocket the con-
fession of David Ieighan."
He was not killed, after ALL" said
David. what matters the confession p
But he was robbed. Where are the
papers?"
Here they are-all that are left"
observed that he had big book of some
kind under his arm; he laid this on the
table. There are his papers. Now
what's the odds of a confession or twoT'
rs this mans presence desired BY hls
uncleY" the baron asked.
NO. said Mary. HE comes sVery
morning and drives him nearly pad. He
had some power over him-I kpSy not
what. He has made my uncle's life mis-
cradle for three MONTHS
My duty seems plain" said the baron.
L shall go to the nearest police station
and deposit this confession. They will,
L suppose, arrest you, David. You can
not, l fear, be hanged, but you will be
shut up in prison for a very long time.
The wise man, David, flies from dangers
against which he can no longer struggle.
The door is open" He stood aside. Fly,
David. let fear add wings. The police
will be upon you this night if you are
still in the village. Fly, David even if
it is once more to face the ghost of your
murdered uncle! Better a hundred ghosts
than ten years of penal servitude. Fly,
David fly"
David has not since been heard of;
and the question whether Mary's fortune
was forfeited by her marriage has not
been raised. Nor can 1t be raised now.
For Mr.. Leighan remained senseless for
three days-the same period as that
which followed the assault upon him
And when he came to his right mind, be-
hold! it was another mind. He thinks
that the whole parish Of Challacombe be-
longs to him-all the farms and cottages,
and even the church and the rectory. He
is perfectly happy in this belief and Is
constantly planning improvements and
good works of all kinds. He exists only
to do good. He lives with George and
Mary, and enjoys not only good health,
but also an excellent temper. He always
has a bag of money on the table, the
handling and music of which give him
the most exquisite pleasure; and in the
drawing up of imaginary mortgages,
signing vast checks, and watching his
imaginary property grow more and more,
lie passes happy and contented old age.
His affairs ore managed by George, and
Mary is his heiress So that for the
present generation, at least. there will
be no more talk of going to Tasmania.
(The end)
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-23
seavveed Sauces.

The Japanese have many curious
recipes for cooking seaweed, which,
with fern, is almost a staple article Of
diet In China, Japan and the Asiahc
archipelago. A number of species of
seweed are eaten. Some are soaked,
othere are dried. Many Of tbs Japan
csc and Chinese sauces are made from
seaweed. Under the name of "asa-
kusa-nor," one variety is put up In
neat tin boxes and largely sold in the
Tokyo markets.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-23
Ills Hearts Desire
By SIR WALTER BEsANT
xSSssSsssssesNesssSs

as he would have done in Mary's time
to lay upon her the burden of his own
misery and bitterness. She was-a fine
large woman, who knew what was due to
herself, and Mr.. LeigGan had to treat
her with respect.
Nov, SIR" she said. ''sit up and eat
your dinner" 1t is thus that they adj
dress the paupers. Mary, he remember
ed daily, had been wont to carve for
him, to ask him what he would take,
and where he liked it cut. Now he was
told to sit up and eat his dinner. He
noticed these little things more than
usual, because when man has received
heavy blow his mind, for some mys-
ferrous reason, begins to notice the small
est trifes.
He obeyed, and ate his dinner, which
was half cold. And presently. partly
because his mind was so troubled, partly
from habit, he fell asleep as usual.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-23
Doubtful.

my poor man." said Mrs. Nc
Bride to the wayfarer at her door,
here are the biscuits that 1 Just
baked. You have my hearty SYM
pathy."
Before I eat the biscuits, ma'am,"
responded the traveller, may ask II
1t is because l am about to eat 'em
that you sympathize with me-or
bow T-Cleveland Leader.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-23

Counsel-Well, after the prisoner
gave you the blow what happened?
Prosecutor-He gave me third one.
Counsel-You mean a second one.
Prosecutor-No, sir. l landed him the
second one.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-23

Compliments are dangerous. No
one can hear them very long with ,ut
being injured. A certain rabbit has
been complimented so much lately that
he 10 preparing to fight bulldog.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-12-23

Good breeding consists in having no
particular mark of any profession, but
a general elegance of manners.-Johu
SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
ST. ELMO CIGAR COMPANY

No wholesale house in Los Angeles has
done more in the last five years to at
tract attention to this city as a whole
sale and manufa cturing center than has
the st. Elmo Cigar company, manufac-
turers and wholesale merchants of high
grade clear Havana cigars. whose down
town office and storeroom are located at
225 West Sixth street The company was
incorporated here about three years ago
and from the first they have put upon the
market cigars as fine as those which are
brought into this country from Havana day5I1,
and Key West, demonstrating conclu-
sively that the climatic conditions of
Southern California for the manufacture
of high grade cigars are unsurpassed IN
the Union and quite equal to those or
Cuba. This has been done by lavish
outlay of time, labor, capital and, we
might add, brains and business sagacity.
and a judicious buying of the finest
grades of leaf tobacco, and by the same
process Of conducting the enterprise the
company has proven that our home
made cigars can be popularized In the
west. The officers of the company are
Messrs. j. *. McGinnis, president, and
II. Booth, secretary and treasurer. Their
factory is located at 319 Second street,
where they employ one hundred people
and do the largest wholesale cigar bust
ness in California, shipping to all points
leo, their travelling representatives visit
ing the trade in these states. Their lead
ing brands are their st. Elmo and Senator
White, both of which appeal to the aris-
tocratic custom, as they are fine, clear
Havana cigars of delightful flavor ard
aroma, having but few peers and no
superiors in this market
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
ADOLF FREsE OPTICAL COMPANY

The excellent store of the above
named company contains merchandise
and performs work of the highest uses
within the range of human knowledge
and for the greatest benefits to man.
The company are dealers in and manu-
fucturers of optical goods and mathe-
matical, astronomical and engineering
instruments, and do all the scientific
and professional work of oculists and
opticians. The company is composed of
Adolf Frese, president. treasurer and
manager, and Otto F. Harms, vice
president. Their store is located at 126
South Spring street. 1t is widely known.
having numerous orders for goods and
work from California, Utah. Nevada and
Arizona The company has been ,estab-
lished here for many years and have
built up a fine institution, having in
innate connection with educational in
stitutions, mining people and promot-
ers of important works of construction
and with people of various professions.
They handle all the latest improve
ments in. all the finest and most. SER
viceable lines of astronomical and en-.
gineering instruments, while they do a
line of work that is highly beneficial
to the community in optical lines. They
make lenses upon oculists' prescriptions
and make speciality of fitting glasses
to the eye.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
LOS ANGELES MANTEL
AND TILE COMPANY

Few business houses in Los Angeles
are more firmly established in their trade
than is the we'll known concern known as
the Los Angeles Mantel and Tile COM
pany, of which H. R. Dodd is the
proprietor. whose business is the manu-
facture of wood mantels, CRATES, tiles
and all sorts of fireplace fixtures, and
setting of marble and onyx mantels,
wainscoting and base. They are, also
agents for roofing tile. Goodyear Akron
rubber tiling. Apalite tile, Effec tile and
Woodstone flooring (Xylolith). They make
speciality of club house, roller basket
CRATES. spark guards for brick mantels
etc, and make estimates on bath
room fixtures and floor and wall tile.
The factory and salesroom is at 623 South
Spring street, where they sell both to the
wholesale and retail trade shipping to
all points in Southern California, Arizona,
Nevada and New Mexico. Mr.. Dodd is
man of strong individuality and personal
character and is master of every depart
ment of his business. The materials
which enter into the construction of the
goods which are made at his factory are
all selected with especial care, and all
work is done under his immediate super
vision, and only skilled labor is employed
All orders are Immediately and person
ally attended to and the fullest satisfac-
ton guaranteed while his prices are eX-
ceedingly moderate, Write for price list
and catalogue.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
c. scHEERER AND COMPANY

AS manager of the business in the above
firm name, Conrad Scheerer, the extern
sive and well known contractor of as
phalt paving and gravel roofing, has
probably done as large portion OF the
work In these lines as any individual,
active part in the development of this
city and the surrounding section of coun-
try. Mr.. Scheerer established his business
in this city eighteen years ago, and the
period of his business career is contem-
porary with that of the great upward
growth and expansion of the city. besides
the mighty work of public improvement
and private enterprises of construction
in the vicinity. Mr.. Scheerer, in his ca
at 12315 West Third street, and extensive
yards at 71S East Third street for the
manufacture and storage of materials
and equipment used in the several depart
ments of his trade. He makes and exc
cutes contracts of any nature or magnt-
tude for asphalt paving and the roofing of
houses with gravel and tar roofing ma
structed in Los Angeles within recent
years have been covered by this firm.
some of these being important business
buildings. Among the more important of
Mr. Scheerer's recent paving contracts
was the Riverside bridge, and he paved
and coated the reservoir of the Hunting
ton Land and Improvement company;
also paved and coated the two Alhambra
additions OF the water company, besides
Scheerer operates with thirty men, and
his services are always in requisition by
reason of the superior quality of the ma
terials used and the excellence and reli-
ability of the workmanship in all his un-
dertakings.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
WEBER SHOWCASE AND
FIXTURE COMPANY

This is distinctly home. industry,
with a ready home market for all it's
goods. The initial plant of this manu-
factory was founded fifteen years ago.
and has grown from an experiment to
a large thriving industry The business
passed into the hands of the present
proprietors three years ago, Fred Web
er being the president and manager;
The factory of the company is at 44O
Seaton street. 1t occupies a one-story
building Of 1ooY15G feet land and is is thor pr
cry. The office and salesroom are at
Nos. 257 and 25s South Los Los 4engelIeess n6xl es
feet. The company employs large
force in season of seventy-five people;
and manufactures all descriptions Of
plain and fancy show cases for all
kinds of business. while they make
office, store and bank fixtures of the
most desirable and appropriate mate
rias They make speciality OF the
order business, taking contracts of any
quality or magnitude. while e. they they
eral custom They have a large local
demand, while they have a good ship
ping trade through Southern California
and Arizona.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
HARDWOOD AND MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY

Very few persons, unless intimately ac-
quainted with the varied and compare
lively different departments of work done
by the Southern California Hardwood
Manufacturing company realize that the
list of their products comprises cabinet
making, showcases, finishing, sashes
and doors, general mill work, veneer
ing and hardwood lumber, and that
their Specialtes alone number several dis
tinct classes of work AS their business
has increased and widened they have
enlarged and improved their plant until
this company has now one of the largest
factories in the west. They employ in
the work 100 workmen. They carry no
stock designs and each piece of work is
made solely and individually for the
buyer alone. They handle the work from
beginning to end, all in one building, and
work accurately from designs furnished
or suggestions given by the customer.
Their own experience and artistic ability
also enable them to often be of great as
sistance in working out for practical ex-
ecution plans roughly conceived by their
patrons. Doing business on large scale,
they are able to buy their lumber in cor
respondingly large quantities. They carry
their own stock of glass for fixtures ETC..
and furnish brass and metal work of all
kinds. When you have work of this kind
call on the Southern California Hardwood
and Manufacturing company, Ninth and
Kohler streets. The officers of the COM
pany are r. H. Raphael, president, and
S. Morris, manager. The company
recently installed a new Westinghouse
275-h. p. generator for both power and
light.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
NATIONAL VINEGAR
AND PICKLE COMPANY

The above we'll known company was
founded in 1891 under the management
of Herman Thomas, and was incor-
porated in 1901, the management being
changed to ]. B. Dodson. The business
has been steadily growing and expand
ing under the practical experience and
management of Mr.. Dodson, until today
it is recognized as the leading company
in this line in Southern California. 1t
is exclusive handler of the famous Gu
pid brand of goods, manufactured by
the Dodson- -Brann Manufacturing COM
pany of st. Louis. These goods re-
fair, St. Louis, for purity and excel
lence Of quality. The lines handled
consist of pickles, preserves, jams and
Jellies. This company is the only man
ufacturer of vinegar in this city, and
its trade in this line has grown until
it has been compelled to increase the
capacity of its plant. Besides its large
local trade, it supplies the trade
throughout California. Arizona and Ne
vada, its travelling men covering the
territory mentioned. The following
compose the officers: ]. B. Dodson,
president and manager; Herman Thorn
as, vice president; and A. c. Day, sec
retary. The office is located at 500
East Fourth street, and the factory at
400-408 Seaton street.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
MURRAY FIXTURE COMPANY

This popular company has recently
moved into it's new and commodious
quarters at SO5-3lS East Fifth street,
where they employ force of thirty men.
They make a speciality of showcase work
and make everything in showcase goods,
store, office, bank and bar fixtures, The
Murray company are owners of the pat
ent Angelus all show plate, shoW goods
practical construction of this descrip-
ton. 1t is being manufactured now at
manufactures of the United States. The
Murray company justly feel proud of the
recent contracts awarded them, among
the number being H. j. Whitley jeweleer';
S. Nordlinger company. jewellers; s. ST,
mons. jeweler; e. Gerson. .jeweler, and
last but not least the award for furnish
ing the fine mahogany fixtures for the
new store of the Vile de Paris This
company has been unfortunate with fires,
but the merlted public confidence they
have earned enables them to arise,
phoenix like, from their ashes. The Off
GERS are C. F. Murray, president; William
secretary and treasurer; Max e. La
Berge, factory superintendent. Capital
ization $4,000,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
UNION LIME COMPANY

The superior advantages of geo.
graphical situation constitute Los An
geles the best adapted market in the
country for all descriptions of building
materials and all the products essential
to constructive works A large part of
this field is covered by the Union Lime
company, which has become famous for
its extensive manufacture of Blue Sum-
as large retail dealer in all kinds of
plastering material 1t is special sales
agent for the Youngstown Iron and
Steel company. The Union Lime com
cen years ago, and has been leading
source of supply for these essentials
throughout the great building era
which has transformed Los Angeles
metropolis of today The management
of this company is composed of F. O.
Wyman, general manager, and George
M. North, secretary and treasurer. Its
San Pedro street. The extensive kilns
of the company are located at Te-
hachapi and Orc Grande. Cal. and have
a daily capacity Of 800 barrels of lime,
while its city kiln has a capacity
is famous for it's superior quality, and
the company has ready sale for it's
product throughout the southwest. In
addition to it's manufacture, the com
pany keeps large supplies as sales
ment, Youngstown expanded metal iath
and fireproofing, Hercules plaster fiber,
United States Gypsum companys plas-
ter products, Union metal cornice heads
and all standard brands of Portland ce-
ments, friedrich and clay The com
pany sells in immense quantities to
contractors and builders in Los An
geles and all the surrounding towns
Southern California, Arizona and New
Mexico.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE eREEN-MARsHALL COMPANY

This company are manufacturers,
wholesale and retail dealers in paints,
oils, varnishes and painters, supplies.
selling both their own goods and as
agents for other we'll known factories
They cover all this, section Of the coun- Cd
try with their wholesale trade and car
ry big stocks all the time ready for
shipments of any amount; on short
notice. The Green Marshall Co. paints
are recognized as the best wherever
they are known and are used exclusive
ly by numbers of contractors and build
ers They are sold by al tissIt the leading ding
the factory. For wear and appearance
they are unexcelled, The he, com company, eel is
GERS: A. P. Green. president; e. 3: E p
treasurer; j. H. Hohl, secretary, and b.
s. webb assistant seeretsryy S1;dbad Snd treas in
the city five years. Beside their own
paints the company is IS sole Tag agent nfo for
coiors and Gerts. Lumbard & Co.'S
brushes Their own factory Is at FIJI
teenth and Alameda streets. They have
offices at $50 South Broadway, In this
city, and branch offices In Pasadena
and 7 T,onnS Reach. g. =