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Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

Mother-"Mr. Brisk is nice-looking,
but he never seems to be able to say
the right thing in the right place"
Daughter-"Oh! 1 don't know. He said
the right thing last evening, although
you may not think it was in the right
place" Mother-"Where was that?"
Daughter-"In our drawing ROOM
Illustrated Bits
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

Now it is alleged that majority of delegates TO the
recent Interstate Commerce Law convention at Chicago
were railway deadheads." An appropriate motto for
them in the convention would have been, Down with
the rebates and up with the deadbeats"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03
Pi-LineS and Pick-UpS
With Apologies

With Apologies
Cfundreds of trunks of tourists are
piled up al Arcade station and the
baggage blockade grows every day
News item.)
Smash smash smash,
At the baggage heaps all day long;
And the trav'lers would they could
utter
Their thoughts-but it would be
wrong!
o well for the tourist brash.
And well for the luggage he had;
But the piles of trunks, they grow day
by day
No wonder the tourist is madi
The excursions come each day;
Each night, the excursions 60,
But the tenderfoot with his trunks tied
up,
Is filled with unutterable woel
Ella Wheeler Wilcox's Poems of
Passion" have been excluded from the
Dawson library. And yet we would
think warm" articles were desirable
up there.
The official Philadelphia election
proclamation begins: "God save the
commonwealth" Maybe He can, but
Mrs Orange-Baby has his fathers
hair.
Mrs Lemon-Is that why Mr. Orange
Is so bald?
A Methodist bishop says the future
American Will be part black and part
white. Great Scott! Is the whole
country to be as dirty as Chicago?
John D. is learning to be his own
chauffeur So many have been running
him down lately. perhaps he wants to
get even.
President Mccall says there are two
sides to his insurance business. Yes,
inside and outside, and he seems to
have the former, all right
But the czar of Russia will still
continue to draw the largest salary on
earth, or he'll have to drop out of the
life insurance class.
e. L. Harness and Gertrude Cart were
married In Missouri. All they need
now Is a pony.
Mr.. Peony-Darling, will you marry
me?
Miss Poppy-No; the preacher will
do that. But I'll be your wife.
The Major Turns Leaf
We are reliably informed that Maj.
Tooker, who for the past twenty
years has been one of the worst old
cided to give up the cup that cheers
and settle down to honest work. We
understand that he will work for Hank
Upton in his livery stable. Here's sue
cess, Maj Wilmington (Mo.) Clarion
Women want a place in the cabinet.
Was that gag order issued in antici-
patton of this?
A Kansas joint reports a fire from
spontaneous combustion. Probably
started by some Kansan's burning
thirst.
A German scientist says that kissing
is especially dangerous in the winter.
However, there is no winter in Los
Angeles, boys and girls!
Miss Magnolia-Marry you? What
do you take me for?
Mr.. Plum-Id like to take you for
better or worse.
You may always be happy when you
smell the gasoline. Then you'll know
the auto has passed, and you are still
alive.
Kansas City is to have half million
dollar glue factory-to stick down the
Sunday lid, perhaps.
A Baltimore official has refused an
increase in his salary. And yet the
days of the dime museum are past!
Anyway, our California boodlers can
boast that they escaped the Lincoln
Steffens pen.
November
Qn Los Angeles)
No rain, no snow,
No storms, no hail;
No ice, no freeze,
No cold, no gale;
No fading flowers,
No withered leaves;
No muddy roads,
No sodden sheaves;
No furnace fires;
No overcoats;
No grip, no colds,
No raspy throats;
No such a sun,
No land can render;
AS Californias
Great November!
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

Farmers in the central part of the state say that
agricultural interests suffering for want Of rain No
such suffering is reported in the southland mod
crop.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

The Dustless Roads companys has reached the
point of closing the testimony. twenty-five witnesses
in this state and fifteen in Pennsylvania have tes
titled that oil used for dust laying purposes prior to
the date of the companys patent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

The Santa Fe Railway companys large and imposing
new hospital building overlooking Hollenbeck park is
one Of the architectural show places of the city also
is of the most thoroughly equipped hospitals in the
west.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

No wonder that "Scoty" and his chauffeur failed to
heed the warning cries Of observers Sound travels at
the rate of only about mile in five seconds and ac-
cordng to the reports sound must have been "bad
second" in the race with "Scotty"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

Marquette, Mich, reports that a man shot and in
stanty killed his fathern-aw, whom he had mistaken
for bear There to be mother-in-law in the
case
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

To the most magnificent floral display ever wit
messed in Los Angeles go Blanchard hail. where the
exhibit of the Southern California Horticultural asso
citation is now open.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

Frenzied with rage by the withdrawal from its col
umns of the advertising of leading business houses the
Examiner strikes out wildly and blindly The Herald
and punctures it's own hide with its own fangs
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

1t would have been another glitterng example of
the "irony of fate if Pierpont Morgan had been run
over by a New York street He would have been
"hoist by his petard" to speak.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

And yet the arrival of Prince Louis fleet at the
mouth Of Chesapeake bay not received more
warmly than the reception the British fleet got at the
head of the bay some four score and ten years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

Yesterdays weather report gave the temperature
at Devils Lake as degrees, 2S below freezing Per-
haps the stokers union of that neighborhood is on
strike
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03
Population of Los Angeles 2OI.249

Give rogue plenty of rope and he will hang him
self" The same is true of yellow newspaper
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

1t is noticed that the opponents of the city hall propo
eition the Main street site very backward about
coming forward with free site elsewhere
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

Abe Ruef (sotto voce)-'Let me manipulate the vot
ing machines Of a city and care not who cast the
ballots-nor how"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03

paper pattern of this garment can
be obtained by filling In above order
and directing 1T to The Herald's pat
tern department. 1t win be sent post
paid, within three days. on receipt OF
nrico
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-03
Watch the Children
HERALD'S PATTERNS

Different patterns every day. Up-tO-
date styles.
Special Notice-These patterns can be
delivered by mail within three days
after the order is received by The
Herald.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-12
OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA.

More than sevety-fve elegant
residence lots will be sold in
Oglethorpe, Ga, Thursday, Sept,
IA, by the Oglethorpe Develop
ment Co, The Fitzgerald Brass
Band has been engaged for the
occasion. On the same date the
Atlantic & Birmingham Ry. Co.
will run a big excursion from
Fitzgerald to Oglethorpe, and
that with free barbecue guar
antees a good time. Everybody
should 60 and buy lot in one of
the best towns in Georgia.
A FEW FACTS.
Oglethorpe is the county site
of Macon county. tits the home
of many of the best people of the
state.
It is fifty miles west of Macon,
20 miles north of Americas, %
miles north of Cordele and 70
miles north of Fitzgerald.
1t is the crossing point of the
Central of Georgia and Atlantic,
BIRMINGHAM and Atlantic rail-
roads.
It is on the west bank of the
Flint river, high and dry, free
from malaria and mosquitoes, and
has perhaps the lowest death
rate of any town of it's size in
Georgia.
A FEW MORE FACTS.
1t has the best artesian water
in South Georgia.
It has free library and local
system of public schools.
1t has new and thoroughly
equipped school building.
It has been the headquarters
of the Atlantic & Birmingham
construction company, having in
charge the extension of the A.
& B. road TO Birmingham, and
will be the passenger and freight
transfer station of the Central
and A. & B. roads and will have
union passenger station.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-12

Fire-proof terra Gotta stove
fues. Cheaper than brick, bet
ter than anything. If
Fitzgerald Pottery Co.
At the Enterprise Office.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-18
Correct Form

Correct Form
in the best society is authoritatively set
down in the booklets Gard Courtesy"
and wedding Stationery Well be
pleased to give one, send one or both
Sanborn, Vail & Co.. 357 S. Broadway.
]. c. Cunningham Trunk Factory.
ROO South Snrinp street phOnaS 21P
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-18
NEWMAN CLUB MEMBERS
GIVE BANQUET 10 BISHOP

Elaborate preparations are being
made by the Newman club for It's
farewell banquet to Rt Rev. Bishop
Conaty next Tuesday evening at the
red room of the Angelus. j. Wiseman
Macdonald viii deliver the farewell
address in behalf of the club. The fol,
lowing members will make addresses
in behalf Of the several bodies: John
S. McGroarity OF the Times. the press
John G. Mott. directors; #. S. Norton,
corporate bodies; l. B. Dockweiler, le-
gal profession; Joseph Scott, fraternal
orders Judge II. c. Dillon. president
Of the club. will act as POSTMASTER.
The decorations throughout will be IN
purple. the bishops color.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-18

night of their plans. He has signed
an agreement 10 give to the philan-
thropist in question his exclusive time
for a period of eight months, begin
ming September Z, with the option of a
two years contract at the end of the
eight months. During that time the
celebrated exponent of psychic re-
search has agreed to give a lecture
nightly, touring the coast and the
east, the lectures to be free to the
public.
Leading theaters and auditoriums
throughout the country have been en-
gagged for the purpose and the public
at large who are interested in the
movement will not be called upon 10
contribute so much as the proverbial
widows mite" to defray the expense
Of the propagation. All expense Incl
dental to the lectures, including
princely salary for DIR. McIvor-Tyn-
dali, is to be borne by one man, who Is
modest enough to want to keep his
name secret and who is wealthy
enough and interested enough to i'll
dividually bear the very considerable
expense of spreading the theories and
original ideas of the remarkable psy-
chist, DR.. McIvor-Tyndall
1t was rumored several days ago
that gift of 100000 had been offered
for the purpose of building an instl-
tute in this city for the development
of the unknown and, as yet, occult
powers of man and Rockefeller's name
was mentioned in connection with the
gift. However, further than to admit
that an institute Of that character will
be built before his return, DR.. McIvor-
Tyndall neither denies nor affirms the
truth of the story.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-18
BGIrrelleing

If man came to you some morning
and said: Il can increase your business
so per cent" what would you say?
You would listen to him.
Listen then to this. man who has
novelty that appeals to huntsmen and
fishermen was told not long ago that its
business could be increased He listened
ana naturally asked how, he was told
lhat there We're many persons who want
ed his novelty but who had never heard
OF 1t. He knew that, he said These per-
sons We're all high-class sportsmen He
knew that too. Well. these persons
names were in the newspapers from time
to time. Sometimes they were going on
fishing excursion, sometimes a hunting
trip, sometimes they were mentioned as
having just returned. He knew that, too,
he said, Suppose, then, that every paper
In the United States could be read day
by day. And from every edition of all
the papers issued each name of hunts
clipped out and given to him. Simply by
telling these people that he had such q
novelty he would make sales would he
Certainly" replied the head of the
firm, but to read every paper published
every day would cost an enormous
Yes, it would cost $4,000 year But
there is concern that will do that for
you at the cost Of a few cents a day"
geson Ife man s1d SAN the wisdom Of the ,suE
the Burrelle press clipping bureau. which
Is the largest concern of the kind in
the world The result is, since that time,
he has had every name of a person who
might need his goods sent 10 him day
by day. The method was new to him,
and his business was increased.
Now, whatever your business Is, isn't
II quite reasonable that 1t can be in
creased In the same way Whatever your
profession Is, II can be aided. AS a sug-
eestion, drop a line 10 the concern; ad-
dress It simply, "Burrelle. New York"
Let them tell you about H.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-18
PHILANTHR0PIST AIDS
SPREAD OF NEW THOUGHT"
CONTRIBUTES MONEY TO BUILD
LOCAL INSTITUTE
Engages DR.. McIvor- -TyndaII for Leo
ture Tour of United States, Begin
ming September 7-ldentity of
"Angel" Is Withheld

Who is the unknown philanthropist
psychic research work of the Psychic
Science alliance of this city is a ques-
ton that is agitating the minds Of
friends and acquaintance of members
Of the society, which was founded two
years ago by DR.. Alexander j. Nc
Ivor-Tyndall and his supporters, and
which has spread the principles of the
psychic science movement in Southern
California.
1t is not the members of the society
who have contributed the vast sum of
money which has recently been fur
nished for the support of the work
and the president Of the society denies
that he has himself provided for the
philanthropic work in which he is
that one man is the sole contributor
to the fund. Who this man is Dr..
McIvor- Tyndall says he is not yet at
liberty to divulge. Rumor insists that
it is John D. Rockefeller, but John D.
is hardly the man to keep his good
deeds a secret.
Begins Lecture Tour
Although DR.. McIvor-Tyndall pre-
serves discreet silence regarding the
identity of the "angel" of the Psychic
Science alliance, he talked freely last
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-18
BABY SHOW FOR
CATHOLIC PICNIC
ANNUAL REUNION TO BE HELD
AT PLAYA DEL REY
INFANT BEAUTY CONTEST
Elaborate Program Of Literary Exer-
eises and Sporting Events viii
Celebrate Yearly Vacation
at Beach Resort

one of the most interesting features
of the annual Catholic reunion ana
picnic next Wednesday at Playa del
Rey will be the baby contest, for
which four prizes are offered. At a
, meeting of the executive committee
last Monday evening the final arrange
ments were made, which will be Of
ficially announced in the Tidings to-
day, as follows:
The literary exercises will commence
promptly at 10 o'clock in the morning
and continue as follows: Overture,
Willey's Playa del Rey marine band
opening remarks by the president, Ed =
ward lyman; address of welcome, Rt.
Rev. Bishop Conaty, d. d.
The baby contest will follow the pro-
gram. There will be two classes, girls
less than one year old; girls from one
to two years old; boys, with same con-
ditions
The athletic program will commence
at $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon, as fol e
lows:
One hundred yard dash, open to all;
fifty yard dash, for boys under fifteen
years; fat mans race, weight 225
pounds; girls running race, under fif-
teen years; swimming race, fifty
yards; tub race; barge race, contest.
ants st. Vincents college, Sherman
and Frazier crews; shell race; ladies'
boat race yacht race.
Various Committees
The following subcommittee have
charge of the days program:
Reception COMMUNICATION. H. c.
Dillon, chairman; John Alton, John
Clinch, Richard Garvey, Richard Mo
lony, John O'Sullivan, Robert Steere,
]. G. Stamm, Frank Ganahl, Anthony
Schwamm, P. P. O'Brien, P. ]. De-
laney, P. F. McCarty, Michael Stepan,
Bethousky.
Athletic committee-Francis Hag-
gerty. chairman; P. ]. Ward, Patrick
Higgins, Daniel Pixtel, Henry Muir
rietta. P. ]. O'Connor, Walter Kays
and Matthew Walsh.
Floor committee-James ]. Regan.
chairman; j. F.. McElheney, John
Fitzpatrick j. Bodkin, P. ]. McGarry,
Eugene Ganahl, VIM. La Motto, p.
O'Donnell, James c. Hanley, Carroll
DAILY, Benz. Kraenwinkle, o. Hovel,
Joseph Sharp, j. A. c. Korbell.
Following are the officers and exc
cutive committee having general in
spection of the picnic: Edward lyman,
president; DR.. A. j. Scholl, secretary;
j. r. Dwyer, treasurer; NJ. T. Collins,
chairman; Joseph Mesmer, Joseph
Scott, NJ. ]. McGarry, T. j. Cunning
ham, ]. P. Coyne, Joseph Smith and
Francis Haggerty, executive COM
mittee.
Special cars on the Pacific Electric
line have been promised and special
rates for those attending.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-18

Pet dogs in sunbonnets and blue glass
spectacles are to be seen following their
owners through the streets of Berlin
in hot weather.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-18

5urnett's Vanilla ls Pure Food
Always get Burnett's. Take no other.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21

Newport, r.. l.. July 18.-The second
division OF the tattleship squadron Of
the North Atlantic fleet, under OH
mand Of Rear Admiral Charles H Da-
Wis, left this port today, having receiv-
ed orders 20 join Admiral Sigsbee's
fleet of warships which is conveying
the body OF john Paul Jones 10 this
country from France. Late this after
noon, however. The warshiDs returned,
and il was announced that they would
sail for Hampton Roads tomorrow. to-
gether with the first division, which
is commanded BY Rear Admiral Robert
Evans. The war ships will separate
as q IS they come into wireless ocm-
muni1aticn with Admiral Sigbee's fleet,
the second division will act as cscJrt
during the remainder Of the voyage OF
that fleet. The vessels OF the first divi-
sion will proceed TO Hampton Roads
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21
RESPITE WILL BE ASKED
Will Adams. COlored. to be Hanged
Next Week-Judge Allen Undecided
What Course to Pursue in EN-
kracefy Case.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, n. c., July 1S.-~Attorney
William 4. Snow, will ask Governor
Glenn to respite for thirty days Will
Adams, colored, condemned to be hang
ed next week for murder of a negro
woman and her two children in this
county.
Judge Allen, though he has nov read
the entire special report Of the grand
jury in the embracery case, has not de-
Cided what course to pursue, whether
to act now or to put it in the solicitors
lands to be acted on at the next term.
1t is most probable the latter course
will be taken. 1t is felt that the county
commissioners ought to have special
counsel in this case as the judge, Of
course. cannot prosecute and the solicit
tors hands are full. The grand jury
has gone as far into the investigation
as it can. Its report is not made pub
lie because it is in the nature Of a pre-
sentiment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21
EXCITEMENT AT N')REIfEAD
Ter Persons Narrowly Escane Drown
ing I'm tho Surf.

New Bern. y. G., July 17.-Quitc q
sensation occurred at the beach a.
Morehead City yesterday. Reports BY
several eyewitn"eses say that as many
as a dozen were IN danger OF their
lives. One of the party, Il youny man
of this city, got zoo far out and was ia
danger, as there are no life lines or
boats at the surf. Immediately a hu-
man life line was formed In the at
tempt TO rescue the young man. The
line parted, however, carrying s 1r 10
out in the sea a. the mercy OF the
waves.
Every available means was used tn
save the entire party. One man pulled
off a rope of a flag pole, tied a bottle
on the end and threw IL out to a m.an
which saved his life. Mr.. T. NJ. Owens.
the purser on the Ocracoke, which TINS
btween New BEN and Belhaven, was
the worst sufferer. He now lies In bed
at the Hotel Chaitawka, having recei-
we'd necessary medical attention. He
is out Of danger and will be on his feet
in a few days.-News and Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21
SUIT FOR DAMAGES FILED
Result of Collision Between Army
Transport and Southern HALLWAY
Barge,

Norfolk. Va, July 1S.-As the result
Of Il collision in the harbOr on March
II, 1900. between The army transport
Sumner and Il barge of the Southern
Railway, the latter company filed a
suit against the United States govern
ment for damages as the Tcsll: Of the
collision.
Dispositions in the case were taken
today before Notary L. :. PIegGF, the
LAWYERS il the case being II. =. Hay
Gen. of Washington, representing the
railway and L. II. & Faust. of Wash
iEstOn. attorney for The federal gov
eminent. The action * at present
rcndir" IN tiIU court Cf claims at
Washington.
IS tie time Of the collision the
transport. which had been ovcrhaule0
al the navy yard. was bound out and
she collided with the barge. which was
loaded with freight cars and which had
to he sunk on the Portsmouth fats.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21
Norway Wants Recognition.

Chicago, July 1S.-The Daily News
says:
That the Independent Norwegian
government is prepared TO ask Official
recognition from the United States, ar
that special ENJOYS a private
that special envovs have been in this
county for some time looking oyer me
ground af private citizens prior 10 tna
assumption of Diplomatic powers yl-h
whicn they have Eeen invested, Geve.-
oped today. After consultations wi-h
such international authorities as Pro-
fesscr Moore Of Columbia University
and John w. Foster. an informal doca-
rent has been drawn up for presenta-
ton 10 the state department TO sery,
as q "ffeeler" fer official documents
which may be expected to follow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21

a Jose, Cal, July 1S.-Danlel Ma
loney, who had made numerous suc-
cessful ~ascensions with Prof. Mont
gomery's aeroplane, today fell three
thousand feet to his death at Santa
Clara. r7"s~---~1 -
Maloney made an ascension from
The grounds Of Santa Clara college.
Abou 1000 persons watched with in
terest the machine as it shot upward
from the college garden attached 10 a
huge balloon.
At a height Of 1900 feet Maloney cut
COSe from the balloon and began ma
~nouvering the aeroplane. He sailed
gracefully about, then essayed a deep
cap. Suddenly the machine sweryed,
Iesitated and then turned over. 1t
rlghted itself, sank down II consalera-
Die distance and turned over again,
Maloney was clinging desperately to
bis seat and evidently endeavoring to
regain control of the aeroplane, but all
lis efforts were in vain. Again the
aerOpiane turned III the air, the wings
came together and the man and the
machine plunged straight downward
while the Mortified spectators gazed
helplessly. A number of cadets car
red him to the college hospital. His
skull was fractured and blood was
flowing from bis cars and mouth. He
died within a short time. The aero
plane was demolished.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-21
MIR. HYDE TALKS
Feels That He Has Cast Off an I'M
mcn Burden From his Shoulders.

Washington, July 1S.-Mr. Hyde at
his house tonight said that he felt that
he had cast off an immense burden
from mis- shoulders. He had fully in
tended to resign some time during the
coming autumn ne stated. and there
fore he had only advanced his resigna-
ton by a few weeks. Mr.. Hyde spoke
OF how congenial the work had been to
him, Notwithstanding its laborious
character and expressed regret at nav
ing to part from the efficient clerl-
cal force in the bureau of statistics. .
Their personal loyalty, and their
personal regard for myself" he said,
'tof which l had evidence today, is eS-
tremely touching. l should have very
few recollections Of my last years work
that will not be highly gratifying to lie
as long as | live. The secretary has
always been extremely kind to me as
stated in my letter Of resignation
AS regards the investigation now Dc-
ing conducted by the district attorney,
Mr.. Hyde said that he had calculated
to assist in every possible way in get
ting to the bottom of the case, and
that ever now that he was out or Oh
flee he would if called upon, be only too
happy to contribute in any way his aid
in the investigation.