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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-07

Senator WillzersonIor a city court and
fearing it will take something away
from the district court, oppose it. The
city court bill passed the house and it
is up to Wflkerson but he is letting the
people of Cowley stew awhile.
Senator Wilkerson says he is far
mer. His constituents say he is an
agriculturist He owns 400 acre
farm and is much interested in it.
Whether he is farmer or an agricul-
turiet he is a good deal of a politician
for he put ex-senator L. P. King out
of business. King began as the senator
from Cow1ey Is years ago after being
a representative for a while. He was
elected senator by the Republicans and
then by the Populists and Wilkerson
took the toga away from him and car
ried Cowley county by a Republican
majority of 1,724
The senate was discussing corpora
ton fees and some remarks were made
about Kansas gas and oil wells. Sen
ator Getty thought 1t was sort of
gas and oil investment experience
meeting and he gave his. I was taken
in on the ground floor on an oil well
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-07

The fact that the street cars were
able to partially overcome the OBJ
stacles of the recent heavy snow was
due in no small measure to the rein
forced condition of the power house
by the installation of a complete set
of batteries by the Gould Storage
Battery company of No. 1 West
Thirty-fOurth street. New York Mr.
William Abshagan. the company's
travelling representative and engi-
neer, has the installation of these bat
teries in charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-07

Fire, smoke and water sale at the
Fitwen Shoe company. commencing
morning, February 9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-07

There is a regulation peck OF trouple
=, Co1,-laxJ county all because Winfield
ana Arkansas City, dozen miles apart,
have never existed in the same county
in peace and harmony.
Senator Ed Wilkerson, from Winnelo'
has had the entire peek, tull lneas slllSs
5alixvared ~ him for smoothing over.
dEAANCANQ ~ AAA-- +,0,.t1Ia iS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-07

City Superintendent of Schools L. D.
Whittemore. was reelected superin-
tendent for another year, at an in
creased salary. Mr.. Whittemore has
been receiving s2.1Oo per annum, and
he will hereafter receive $2,400 per an
mum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-02-07

giving the board an oyster supper af-
ter they raised the salary of the sup
erintendent. Mr. Whittemore took the
member of the board to the Cremerie
upon the adjournment of the meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
OCEAN BEACH RESORT
IN SAN DIEGO LIMITS

Ocean Beach is a charming coast
resort, within the city limits of San
Diego, on the west side of Point Iona.
The combination of mountain ana
marine views is magnificent Warm
winters, cool summers. Property values
are attractive Lots at Ocean Beach
are now offered by the Ralston Realty
company at s1OO each on easy payments.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
HUSTLING REALTY FIRM AT
OCEAN PARK AND VENICE

With thousands of persons visiting
Ocean Park and Venice each week
fighting with each other to invest their
money in real estate, it is not strange
that values increase with startling
rapidity and oftentimes a turn" is
made overnight that nets several hun
dred dollars for the investor. Realty
firms spring up like mushrooms and,
for the most part are reliable and able
to cope with the vast amount of busi-
ness which must of necessity come
their way.
While the new firms are trying to
outdo each other and raise the price
of their particular listings, one con-
cern of the newest, yet already recog-
nized as one of the best, is going its
own way and satisfying it's clients
with quick sales and good prices The
firm in question is that of A. B. Wild
ney & Co. Associated with Mr. Wild
ney in his ventures are Walter Lenz
and j. G. Griffin, and the way the
three young men and their corps of as
SAoSe'AtS puJ anu SSil OeASi u'y 10 d
revelation to the older dealers.
Mr.. Widney started his vast busi-
ness at Ocean Park less than three
months ago, yet already he is looked
upon as one of the best judges of
prices in all the horde of realty deal
ers at the beach resort. His offices
are visited each day by various other
dealers, who seek his opinion on a
particular bit of property which they
wish to purchase. If Mr.. Widneys
judgment conforms to their own then
there is no hesitancy in completing the
deal, but If, on the contrary he hesi-
tates in appraisng the piece of prop
erty as highly as others. then there is
"a chance that there will be no sale at
the price asked before.
While he has an office in Los An
geles and one at Ocean Park Mr.. Wild
ney will not be content until he is in
the thick Of the strlfe-Venice itself
and will soon open another place on
Windward avenue. The building is now
in course of construction and as soon
as it is completed Widney g. Co. will
join the ranks of those now at Venice.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04

progress and expansion is to be ex-
planned by It's superb locality. its
splendid conveniences, the expenditure
of ample capital in the eShands of men
whose exertions from the. start have
been of the most strenuous nature and
whose determination was to build not
only a summer resort, but city by
ceeded is known the world over, for
no resort in the history of this coun-
try has made such developments and
attained such popularity as has Ocean
Park. Some one has very truly re-
marked that Ocean Park is the view
spot of the Pacific coast; "a gorgeous
panorama Of earth, sky. sea and
mountain in their most alluring forms
is spread before the eye.
In the distance to the north, Santa
Monica mountains rise in gorgeous sill
houette and extend around the long,
winding arm of Santa Monica bay
To the west the grand old Pacific,
dotted where the sun catches the
white simmer OF the sails or the
black smoke from the tunnels OF the
passing steamers or perhaps the great
ocean freighter, bound for the longest
wharf in the world, that of the South
ern Pacific company which extends a
mile and half into the briny Pacific
To the south one sees precipitous
bluffs or low-lying Catalina rises on
the horizon, Near at hand the view Of
Ocean Park itself is even more de-
lightful. The city is built upon a great
level stretch Of clean white sand,
which follows the ocean for 5000 feet
ana extends inland for from 700 to
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
STRONG REALTY FIRM
AT LONG BEACH CITY

Gary & Kenyon, hustling realty deal
ersr at Long Beach, report long list
of sales for the week ending June 30.
The total is twenty-one sales in var
ious tracts at good figures The firm
says that inquiry for investment and
home property at Long Beach Is quite
active
s. M. Rice & Co. report that in Will
mington alone they have recently sold
over 10000 worth Of property. Mr.. Rice
has some choice holdings there, but his
faith is so strong in the future out
look of the "Harbor City" that he pre-
fers to sell other property than his
own. They have no office in Whining
ton. but sometimes make two trips
daily from their Long Beach office, Il
being only about thirty minute drive
between the two places, with a good
road, making a delightful spin.
The company has done its share in
selling Long Beach realty and 1t is It's
desire to see the two places unite
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
COUNTRY CLUB
NEAR OCEAN PARK
ABBOT KINNEY, PRESIDENT; w.
R. WHEAT, SECRETARY
MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS ESQ
Popular Establishment and Grounds
Convenient to Ocean Front--All
the Comforts Of Home
Available
MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS ESQ

Near Ocean Park are the grounds and
buildings of the Country club. The
present membership is 250 Last year
the directorate headed by Mayor Burlxs
of Ocean Park, the growth of the club
, was great as a social institution. The
new directors are: President. Abbot
Kinney; vice president, Force Parker;
secretary and treasurer, w. r. Wheat
The names of these men as directors
make them guarantors OF the clubs
progress and success. Already import
ant changes are in view. Possibly the
best of these is the building of the
annex and the extension Of the club
house to afford room when required
for the ladies and families of club MEM
bers, who are taking an active interest
in the club work.
One striking evidence of the thor
oughness of the club management un-
der Mr.. Kinney's direction is the con-
struction of the tennis courts, for Mr..
Kinney is himself a tennis player who
can play with the strongest and most
alert. Two new tennis courts have
been added and the old ones have been
reconstructed. This is literal, for the
asphalt surface has been completely
removed and deep, strong and smooth
cement ground work takes its place.
This cement surface is colored dark
green shade, easy for the players eyes.
| The new courts are similarly tinted 1t
is careful truth to say that few, If any.
other clubs in the world have tennis
courts so attractive and well equipped
as this; shaded from the sun and pro-
tected by the building from the wind
of the sea. On these grounds are being
held the international tournament.
which begins July 1 and will end to-
day, at which event are appearing the
best tennis players in Southern Califor-
mia. A croquet and out-of-door ping
pong court has been opened and will
be finished in hard clay under the di-
rection of Robert Armstrong. whose
genius as an artist gardener is well
known.
The recent musicale given at the
country club by Mrs. Abbot Kinney is
mere initial of similar successes to
be won by the lady devotees as fair
patrons of the club. Rare and rich
prizes for the card games and other
contests win be provided by Mrs. NJ
M. Merry and the committee named
with her.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04

The Russian minister at Rio Janelro
and all his family are Buddhists, while
the Japanese minister and his secre-
tarH ara Ghriatiana
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
SOARING VALUES
AT COAST CITIES
MARVELLOUS ADVANCES IN
OCEAN FRONTAGE
COMPARISONS OF INTEREST
Big Fortunes Acquired by Investments
in Property on the Atlantic and
Pacific Coasts-Frontage
Limited
COMPARISONS OF INTEREST

Many people, especially strangers
who come to Los Angeles as COOKERS
on in Venice" marvel at the soaring
values in ocean front property, but
these tourists who are wonder-struck
and sometimes skeptical come chiefly
from the inland country, the middle
west, or west of Chicago, and are
scarcely qualified to pass judgment on
the real value of beach lots and the
inexpressible charms of a season by the
the seaside.
1t has been remarked that there is
just so much frontage on the Pacific
coast" an expression heard frequent
ly. No one will dispute this statement
of fact. And the most casual observer
has found that wherever town on the
coast has sprung into existence, even
''sand lots" those on the strand, are
snapped up eagerly. Why? Because
people want to live on the ocean front
and enjoy the wondrous delights of
coast life summer and winter.
Comparison of Values
Hazy ideas appear to prevail as to
the future value of lots on the ocean
front In some localities it is difficult
even for the veteran realty operators
to foretell approximately what prop
erty will be worth two to five years
hence. The only way to arrive at a
satisfactory estimate is by compar-
ison Of values and ''tell the truth
Ten years ago lots on Ocean avenue
at Long Beach sold at $500 each. Now
one lot with frontage of rs feet inn
proved with four small cottages is
worth $4,000 On Pine avenue at the
same place lots that sold for $3.50 ten
years ago cannot be had now for less
than $35,00O each. Other lots, back
from the front, have advanced in like
proportion.
Eighteen months ago sand lots al
Ocean Park sold at $3.50 each. The
same lots cannot be had now for less
than $500 to $500. On Pier avenue
lots sold two years ago at $4OO each
Now they command $4,000 to $4,000
each.
Prevailing prices for residence lots
at Venice of America at present range
from $225O to $500 and business lots
are as high as $4,000 and s25,OOO Nc
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04

Reyans is the proximity of natural
arm of the sea which forms a tidewater
lagoon extending in sinuous course
for several miles inland. winding in
and out among picturesque sand dunes
and through meadows and marsh land.
Boating and Bathing
Playa del Rey is practically the only
resort on the bay which can offer small
boating and out-of-door still water
bathing to visitors. The lagoon is fifty
yards wide and varies in depth from a
half dozen inches to as many feet, with
fairly navigable channel for pleasure
boating along its entire length.
A handsome pavilion and ardito-
minarets after the manner of an orien-
tai pagoda is one of the chief centers
around which the merrymakers gather.
Frank Lawton, the genial proprietor
and lessee of the auditorium, is also the
manager of the del Rey hotel and the
Hotel Playa. These hostelries, contain
ing forty eight and thirty-three guest
rooms respectively, are furnished and
equipped in the latest improved man
ner and offer every convenience for the
comfort Of summer guests.
A Dazzling Picture
The auditorium at night is a dazzling
picture of glistening splendor. Alto
gether there are $500 electric lights
strung on the outer side Of the build
ing toinuminate the structure on festal
occasions. The auditorium dining room
and restaurant will seat comfortably
S5O guests. who may enjoy their re-
freshments within stones throw OF
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04

Polo, golf. tennis, bowling, trap
shooting, bathing, fishing, duck and
quail shooting in season are sports fully
enjoyed at Ocean Park. Visitors to
Ocean Park are unanimous in express
ing their appreciation of the heartfelt
welcome always extended to them AMI
many of those who now make Ocean
Park their home only intended their
visit to be temporary when first they
came.
The surf bathing is unsurpassed,
while a great variety of entertainments
on the strand are provided for the
crowds.
Great Horseshoe Pier
The new horseshoe pier, which will
extend in a curve from Pier avenue to
Marine street. when completed win be
a popular fishing point as well as a
point of various amusements.
The construction of this pier is well
under way and when completed will
include a pavilion, band stand and
various amusement concessions.
The parallel spans will be 800 feet In
length and the connecting circle about
300 feet, making promenade of close
to 200 feet for the use Of pleasure seek
ers. The total cost of this enterprise IS
placed at 100000
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04

300 feet on a plane which rises from
six feet at the beach to twenty feet
or more at the electric road.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04

one pretends to state what the advance
will be a year or two hence.
Values at Alamitos Bay, Seaside
Park, Huntington Beach, Naples, Sun
set Beach, Bay City, Redondo, New
port Beach, La Grande Beach, Ocean
Beach and other points among the
new resorts now are comparatively low,
but extensive developments under way
will bring the entire ocean frontage
into notice and values will advance.
Atlantic Coast Prices
On the Atlantic coast the records
show great increase in property values
within two years after frontage was
placed on the market. Sand lots nj
Atlantic City that sold at $50 each are
now worth $4,000; at Long Branch $250
lots have advanced in price $4,000; at
Coney Island two years ago lots were
sold at $500, and have since gone sky
ward in price-$15,OOO to $4,000 each
on which S25,OOO to $5O,OOO build
ings have been erected. At Au-
burn by the-Sea lots that sold
for $3.50 each twelve years ago are
now held at $4,000 to $4,000 each,
and at Narragansett Pier values
have risen to $4,000 10 $4,000 for lots.
Even at Chicago, at Manhattan Beach
and at Lake View on Lake Michigan
lots that sold at SIS to S10o each few
years ago are now difficult to secure al
$4,000 to $4,000.
Yes, it's true. There is just so much
shore frontage All is desirable, judg-
ing from the rush to, secure 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
'CONEY ISLAND
IS OCEAN PARK
GLAD HAND OF WELCOME FOR
EVERYBODY
THE GREAT HORSESHOE PIER
Marvellous Development of the Lively
Coast City, Where Amusement
and Cottages Acknowledgment
ing of Bath House
THE GREAT HORSESHOE PIER

Ocean Park, lying snugly on the
coast between Santa Monica and
Venice of America" is confessedly
the "Coney Island" of the Pacific,
lively, chic and Bohemian.
There are no other seaside resorts
upon the Pacific coast that possess the
peculiar and altogether charming char
acteristics Of this popular resort The
history and phenomenal growth of
Ocean Park is the most remarkable of
any seaside city and it's wonderful
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
on the LAGOON

But it is the pleasure of riding upon
the still, safe waters of the lagoon that
draws the multitudes to Lagoon resort.
For the convenience of the thousands
of visitors there is fleet of 81 well
built rowboats, five gasoline launches
and one electric yacht under the man
agement of Edward Lawton and Capt.
Hank Hadley.
These boats are in constant request.
Here papa, mamma and the baby may
sail over the placid waters of the in
land gulf with no fear of angry winds
or waves. Here too, many hundreds
of happy sweethearts may float idly
to the strains of music Of the Playa
del Rey Marine band, which gives con-
certs at the auditorium under the di-
rection of Prof e. H. Wiley.
At night a moonlight ride upon the
lagoon, with the little vessels illumin-
ated by ornamental Chinese lanterns;
the burst of electric lights on the pa
vilion itself and the glimmering star
light overhead, presents an enchant-
ing scene which suggests most fas-
c;nating and picturesque glimpse of
fairyland.
The surf bathing is safe here as well
as the still water
well equipped bath house is ready
to provide every necessity for those
who choose to tussle with the breakers.
The accommodations for residents in
del Rey are being constantly aug
mented. Some, like oliver Morosco
the Burbank theater, have built bun
galows and cottages overlooking the
ocean and lagoon. Many other pictur-
esque residences are being erected and
the near future promises to witness q
solid line of seaside habtations ex-
tending from Playa del Rey on the
south. through the Strand, Short Line
beach, Venice and Ocean Park withou!
q gap to the parent city of them all
Santa Monica.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04

the rolling Pacific on the one hand
and in equal proximity to the broad
basin of the lagoon on the other. There
are two private banquet rooms, each
with capacity of fifty, where parties
of merrymakers may wine and dine
apart from the general holiday throng.
Overhead and extending the entire
length of the auditorium on the Sec
end floor is a fine large dancing hall,
64x168 feet, in dimensions. For vau-
deville and other theatrical and spec
ial purposes, there is a stage S5x60 feet
occupying one end of the hall. This
dancing place has a seating capacity
of 1900 when turned into an assembly
hall
Everything about the auditorium
smacks of the salt sea flavor The
decorative scheme embraces nautical
flags in brilliant and varied colors fes-
tooning the main dining room, while
hawsers, seines and the models of
graceful craft of every kind play an
important part in the ornamentation
o. the interior.
The auditorium grill, below decks,
as 1t were, is a Bohemian cafe. built
beneath the timbers of the original
wharf at this point
Here the nautical effect is carried out
in detail. Portfolios and headlight
take the place of windows and all the
fittings are those of a deep water ves-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
AQUATIC LIFE
At LAGOON CITY
PLAYA DEL REY A DELIGHTFUL
SUMMER RESORT
BOATING, DANCING, FEAS Ting
Important Link in Chain of Charming
Beach PIaygrounds-Larg Au-
ditorium and Hotel-Pier
and Bathing
BOATING, DANCING, FEAS Ting

For those who delight in being in,
near and on the water during the hot
summer days, there is no more charm
ing resort than the lagoon city of Playa
del Rey. This king of beaches is prac-
tically continuation or a termination
of the chain of watering places that
line the crescentic shores Of Santa
Monica bay, from the city of that name
on the north to Playa del Rey on the
south.
One UNIQUE advantage erioyed by del
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
oualIfIcatIons Of an Artist

Harold Speed, the London artist, Is
pleasantly cynical and witty in speech
dn the ordinary acceptation Of the word
should be an artist for either the gentle
man or the artist must suffer. Another
favorite observation OF his; Look fool
but don't be one" Mr.. Speed Is a bit OF
a dandy, but everything about him be-
trays the artistic temperament,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
Coast Social Life

OF the pleasures of social life at
Ocean Park scarcely.too much can be
said 1t is not exclusive in the sense
that its people segregate themselves
into narrow circles, but is noted for it's
high character and social tone.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
Beauties Of Nature

Then come the beautiful hills, act
ing as background to this growing
city. But perhaps the most attractive
and interesting features which catch the
eye of the visitor are the long avenues
of home-like residences and pretentious
hotels, the most modern, and from an
architectural standpoint, the most
beautiful bath house in the world.
Brick blocks have come into existence
with wonderful rapidity stores of all
kinds have been established, banks
schools and churches afford the people
every advantage Of Los Angeles. The
great moving spirit who has been most
influential in bringing into existence, in
the short period of three and a half
years. this magic city by the sea is the
worthy president of the Ocean Park
Improvement company, A. r. Fraser.
ably seconded in his efforts by his CO.
laborers, c. M. Jones and H. R. Gage.
To these gentlemen Ocean Park owes
a vast amount of it's success.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-27
Often The kidneys Are
Weakened By Over Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
1t used to be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were to be
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-27
Ayers i;
THE LETTER
NEVER CAME

Breeze Gibson is never anything un-
less true to name. He went to Port.
land a few days ago, and, Of course,
got busy. He also got lonesome. He
thought Of the green hills of Polk; of
his bachelor home, where, under his
vine and 6g tree, he could look down
over the broad plains Of Marion--and
ho wept. He wanted to write home,
but, not having anyone to write TO, he
was up against it, but he wrote any.
way. Maybe to the hired man, maybe
TO the hired girl, we don't presume to
say, but he wrote. Then, Of course, he
had to mail his letter. He had invest
ed in a two-cent stamp, and IL had to
90. With friend he went out to hunt
up a mail box. They found one, but
could not find a place to put the letter
in There was crank on one end Of
the box, and the friend suggested that
maybe If he would turn the handle the
box would open. Breeze gave it a
turn or two, but there were no results.
Then he gave il another, and two or
three more Then the two tenderfeet
began to investigate, and, while they
were looking, the whole Portland fire
department came up. There was no
FIRE, but few minutes investigation
showed them tho source Of the trouble,
and then they tangled Breeze up in the
hook and ladder department, and
dumped him Off at the police court, and
Breeze paid $25 fine, and, as he didn't
care to see any more of the exposition,
and couldn't afford'it, anyway, not just
then, he came home. He says this
morning the green hills of Polk cOun-
ty look good, but they seem so far away
and its a case Of walk.