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Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01

Independence tract. The following list
includes the weeks buyers
Emma swart No. SS, at $500; j. NJ.
Goepfert IS, at 5000; J. A. Lavoie and
wife, lot SO, at $3.50; Mrs j. Nemos,
81 and 90, at $500; L. N. Davies, 81, at
$500; Howard II. Waight and wife. A.
at $3.50; VIM. Dorm, "a, at $3.50; Anse-
lem B. de Grieve, lot 49, at $780, Eva
line r. MacGruder 2s, at $780, Estella
f. Mudell 80. at $3.50; Ida A. Thiele, 80
at $3.50; Lea A. Fiske, part of lots Is
and 10, at S575; Margaret ]. Petty, 63
at S4O0 Chester A. Bowman, 27
at $3.50; Miss +. Kingery, "a at $500;
Arthur Deets, 20 and &c at S1,lOO; j.
+. Tench, 20 at $500; Anna N, Lane, q
and 92 and part of 20 at 81 900; Miss
Need, parts of lots 10 and 20 at S575.
This tract is close in, All choice level
lots and nearly all purchasers are
now erecting houses or intending to
build. The lots averages 40 by 16O The
tract is only three blocks east of Cen
trail avenue at Thirty-fourth street and
one block west OF the Long Beach cleo
trio line on East Ninth street. Hunt
ington's new trolley line will soon be
running directly through the center OF
the tract.
In Strong & Dickinson's southwest
tract; Henry Mattinger, al, $3.50; j,
Green. 40 at $500.
In Crenshaw's Arlington Heights
A. NJ. Guidlnger. 10, II. IS, 10, block
% at $1,000 Charles N. Brown, IA,
block AZ at $3.50
In Southern Pacific Shops tract: H.
II, and Hattie Atmur, 20 at 1915.
In Central Arlington Heights tract:
William n. Woods. 6, block 2a at 81 1850,
In Strong & Dickinson's Flgueroa
street tract: Rose y. Clemens. 26l al
SS5O
Chas. A. Elder has purchased from
Michael Leahy 16 1-2 acres just south
Of Twentieth street. between Central
avenue ANA Alameda street for $4,000.
The tract viii be subdIyided into 10
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01

of the inviting nook, which is in fact
the outer reception hall of the man
sion.
The broad entrance leads the visl-
tor into a wide reception hail. which
opens into the large parlor, the library
and drawing room, all of liberal dimen-
sions with lofty ceilings. Other rooms
on the first floor include a den, the
spacious dining room and conveniences
for home life. All of the floors are
of polished oak and each door and
window is Of polished hardwood finish.
The upper story is divided into eight
large bedrooms, connecting bathrooms
and dressing rooms. The floors are of
maple and the finish of the rooms of
repose are most artistic, while the dec
orations of all the rooms of the dwell
ing are enriched by pleasing anC har-
monious effects.
In all Los Angeles it is doubtful if
any family dwells in a more com
modious or luXuriously appointed home
than the owner of this elegant estab-
lishment.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01

So long for the old year, as enter
again a new era next Sunday with you.
May all of you good fellows who have
been good to me live long and prosper,
ana here's to all the good fellows who
have been good TO you. III. j. r.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01

In this glorious climate of the sunny
southland, which aIlures the rich and
lowly from all parts of the world,
there are thousands of beautiful homes
fashioned to suit the varied tastes of
the owners, but all are constructed with
special reference to the climatic con-
ditions of the Golden State
Many of the more imposing resi-
dences show traces of the styles of
architecture prevailing in the different
sections of Europe, and these ideas of
the masters so deftly woven into the
homes with the new creations of the
American art of building by our own
architects contribute in no small de-
gree toward giving the dwelling places
of the wealthier class of people of Los
Angeles an individuality that is not
found in any other city on the face of
the globe.
The accompanying illustrations of the
exterior and a section of an interior
view of the luxurious home of Mrs.
Marie A. Wilcox at HOO West Adams
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01

lots averaging 4OX14O feet, facing on
Twentieth, Twenty-flrst and Twenty
second streets. Mr.. Elders plans call
for over 100000 worth of improve
ments, consisting of modern streets and
series of modern houses to be sold
on installments or rented.
This tract, which was bought by Mr.
Leahy thirty-seven years ago, and has
been his home for over thirty-two
years, is about the last of the close-in
tracts that have escaped the grasp Of
the city homeseeker. When he pur-
chased this ranch two miles of orange
ranches separated it from the cityi
now the city extends miles beyond it
and the business house and factory are
already ON its north boundary.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01

with the intention of making Bay Side
tract one of the famous resorts on the
coast.
President Louis, in speaking of the
property, said: "This purchase pos
eesses in a larger degree than any other
great natural advantages in the extent
and safety of the surf bathing, in boat
ing, sailing and other facilities for sea-
side pleasure. The fishing is good at
all times. The Huntington Beach ear
line is to be extended to and through
the tract. The distance from Los An-
geles in time by ear line will be about 60
minutes. The Los Angeles Boat club is
figuring on putting up boat house
valued at $4,000, and in the near future
it is expected that an appropriation
will be secured for fine government
harbor in the bay section"
Acreage Is Sold
Harbert & Butterworth have closed
deal for the purchase Of about ten
acres on the corner OF Downey avenue
and Mission boulevard, for a sum ap-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01

lToximating 10000 The firm viii at
cnce subdivide and improve this tract
and place 1t upon the market.
This same firm reports having sold
during the last week dozen lots IN
Huntington Park annex, which is
across the city line on the Long Beach
road. The total aggregates about
$4,000.
This firm has also sold within the
last few days six lots in their new san
Gabriel orange grove tract, which they
are placing upon the market at S4OO
zach for half-acre lots. including wa
Ter,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01
Small Deals Bunched

Frank Baiersky & Co. report prop
erty sales as follows;
A. J. sanborn to Solomon S. Strong.
for investment, lot at southwest corner
OF Park avenue and Orange Grove
place. $500.
Mrs. b. Prizgent to Mrs. Josie staf-
ford. for Investment, lot at 1914 Birch
street, With five room cottage. s2OOO
,. T.. Sledzionoski TO c, H. Clark fye
roam, modern cottage at 525 East Thir-
iy-6fth street S25OO
Large Sale Of Lots
strong a. Dickinson report $4,000
worth of lots sold IN Gus y, liilrs
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01
Wlys

Gilt paper 7Ae roll; border same price
lee aud iac paper, sc; border same price !;
Ingram borders for 12-foot room. 81: Z foot
shades 25c and 35ci muldlng, 2e foot
harm aud roof paint, soc; shingle stain zoe
Painting reasonable and guaranteed WAL.
TOR BROS. 6s7 South Soring street
Phones-Main 1855, Home 1858.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01
BurnInr Wood and Leathe,

With our new typography machines is an
artistic pleasure that any one can enjoy
with little e1pense. Colored skins Of AN
kinds aud wooden articles for burning. as
well as designs 10 work from. sanborp,
VAN co.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-01

II You want 70 gC east, q. Haydeek,
AGENT Illinois Central 4. r.. s2s s 'Hos'S~'
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13

The Chinese mother is very fond OF
her children. says Paul Hunter in the
Pilgrim. She is happy in their com
pany and spends much time caring
for them. In Chinese family the
birth of child is a greater event than
with other Orientals. Long before the
child Is born the mother performs the
rites and ceremonies to propitiate the
gods that her child may be a boy.
After birth. the little fellow Is wrapped
in old rags. and in winter is some
times put In a bag of sand sewed
close around its neck to keep the little
one warm. Great rejoicing follows
the birth of boy; otherwise there
is an air of chastened disappointment.
But good Chinese parents make the
best of their little lassies, becoming
very fond and even proud of them.
have known more than one Chinese
father to exhibit his toddling wee girl
for approval though always with the
customary national verbal depreciation
of what belongs to one. Indeed. this
evidence of excessive courtesy may be
found everywhere in this strange land.
1t is good form to villify what is mine
and laud what is thine. "My good-for-
nothing family are all still troubling
is your honorable family?"
The fact that Chinese custom has be-
come moulded into certain set forms
has misled many travellers. 1t is, for
instance. a generally accepted custom
in this country that gentleman should
remove his hat when he meets a lady
with whom he is acquainted, but a
Chinese visitor would fall into error if
he assumed that this implied that wo-
men. therefore, reduced men to social
servitude. So in China a woman waits
on her husband while he is eating, be-
cause it has been the custom from
time immemoral. In the same way
were they travelling he would walk be-
side the cart while she rode.
The education of their children is a
matter of no small interest TO the af-
fectionate Chinese mothers. They
watch the little one from the day he
is born, to note superstitious signs. Let
him cry Justify, and he will live long,
say the old grannies. If he teeths or
walks too soon he will grow up un-
lovable in disposition. At first the lit
tie Chinese are not very attractive OBJ
jects, presenting rather a scaly appear
ance. due to the custom of not washing
them lest they catch cold. A month
after his birth, the boys head is
shaved. A great feast is prepared and
celebrated, the child now receiving his
milk name" When he enters school
this name is changed, as it is once
more when he receives his degree.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13

1t happened at station on the ele-
waited.
A big policeman and slxteen-year.
old special delivery boy attempted to
rush through the gate at the same
instant.
They colllded, and stuck fast in the
gate.
The train pulled out and left them,
just as they wrenched themselves
loose.
Then the big copper turned on the
boy.
You dad burned, insignificant
little
Jaw. wot's bltin' YER interrupted
the boy. raising his hand warningly.
"Skiddoo! You work fur de city, an
work fur de United States Guv-ment
Git away I'm met"
The officer, who probably had read
In his little book that he could not
arrest carrier on duty, gnawed he's
mustache reiectively and walked to
the other end of the platform.
Whereupon man who owns an
automobile relieved his feelings by
clapping the boy enthusiastically on
the shoulder and giving him a fifty-
cent piece.-Chicago Tribune.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13
A Woman Conscript.

Women soldiers there have been fe-
fore now who won fame and honor
in their day, but woman conscrlpt is,
it may be supposed, something of a
novelty. She has just made an ephem-
eral appearance at the French village
of Mazelle, in the Correze, where Il
young woman. named Francolse Ber-
nard, few days since received for
NAL order directing her to report her.
self for service with the Fourteenth
Infantry, stationed at Brive. Though
little surprised, Francose consulted
the village mayor, and, as he advised
her to report herself, the plucky girl
made no more fuss about it, but set
out TO do so. At the village station
she had no difficulty in getting her
ticket at one-fourth the usual fare, but
on reaching Brive nothing less than
production of her mobilization order
saved her from being arrested for frau
dulent travelling. Her difficulties cul-
minated on presenting herself at the
barracks. The sergeant of the guard
nbstinately refused to allow her to pass
inside, but having gone so far she
had no mind to be baked of her uni
form, and X required long parley TO
persuade her to take steps with the po-
lice for having her civil state" placed
on a more accurate footing. London
Globe.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13
Glitterlng Fans.

The medium sized fan, measuring
eight or nine inches, viii be the popu-
lar ones this year, dealers say. Larger
fans, those decorated with real lace
and ostrich feathers, viii also be fas-
hionable. and as for the sLnles fans
Of all, those perhaps five inches long,
this season Will see their glorification.
1t is the exceptional fan that Is not
partially or entirely covered with
spangles
The queer thing about 1t, though. is
that il may be as dlgniiied as II is mis-
chlevous. Inc smallest fans, as well
rs the medium sized ones used for
dances and dinners. are practically all
made on the same order, though of
course the former do not admit o. the
elaboration of design found on the
larger Size.
The gauze foundation prevails and
Is treated With adornment In spangles,
hand painting or applied ace or SIX in
charming designs. Spangles come in
different shapes. The round or sharply
pointed oval shapes are the most pop
ular, the latter being largely used for
flower petals in spang.e design.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13
A LOYAL Kansas Cityan.

Two young men We're standing in the
vestibule of a Rockhill car Thursday
night and one Of them was getting
much satisfaction out of comparing
Kansas City unfavorably with Chi
cago.
why" he said. ION the Clark street
line alone. in Chicago, they run 543
cars daily. That's more than twice
the number the Kansas City car sys-
tenn runs on all its lines"
He glanced around with an air of
superior knowledge and puffed his
cigar a third young man, standing
outside to smoke, turned to the first
speaker and said: MY friend. that
isn't half the number of cars the Met
ropolitan runs here And what is
more, the Clark street line in Chicago
runs only 141 cars a day"
The other fellow "hedged" "Well."
he said then the man who gave me
my information must have been
wrong"
He did no more comparing, and when
he left the car few minutes later the
conductor said to the young man who
had stood up for Kansas City: II was
glad to hear you cali him. But how
on earth do you happen to know so
much about the street car systems Of
Chicago and Kansas City?"
II don't know thing about either"
said the other, but I'm not going to
stand quietly by and hear anybody
give Kansas City black eyew-Kan-
sas City Times.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13
ELECTRIC FISH CATCHER.
When Current Stuns Them They
Are Gathered In.


The accompanying illustrations show
q device for catching fish by the aid
Of electricity. Judged from the stand
ard of sportsmanship, the apparatus
is Objectionable, but as proposed ap-
plicatlon of electricity it is of some in
terest. although it may be doubted
whether it will ever be put to exten-
'sive practical use.
This electrical fish catcher or killer
was recently patented by Michael
Ward, of Plttsburg, Pa. In carrying
The invention into effect suitable
boat is provided with an electrical bat
terry on board. Suspended from the
sides of the vessel is netting com
posed partly of electric conductors.
which are placed in circuit with the
battery, so that the fish coming in con-
tact with the netting will be submit
ed to shock of electricity. which will
have the effect of stunning them and
causing them to float on the top of
the water. where they may be gath
cred In hand-nets.
One of the accompanying views, re-
produced from the Western Electrician,
shows, in transverse section, a boat
provided with the device. The second
is diagrammatic view illustrating
the peculiar construction of one of the
nets which are employed, the net in
this figure being in several separable
sections.
On each side of the boat is mounted Il
spar or boom, extending out laterally
from the boat to any desired distance
The source of energy is so connected to
the net that the vertical strands, which
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13
Changed His Order.

The young man was from the coun-
try, and, while he was mighty nice, he
wasn't what might be called sophisti-
Gated. He had been to the hospital
to see a friend who was i'll, and she
looked so pale and wan that the young
man was imbued with the greatest
sympathy for her.
What sort Of flowers do you like
best?" he asked, as he made ready TO
go. his tone pregnant with meaning.
Orchids replied the i'll woman,
family.
The young man only knew about
orchids in a general way. and no good
angel warned him, so he said goodby
cheerily and went at once from the
hospital to a florists.
Got any orchids?' he asked the
florist, inelegantl-'.
1--WE haven't any on hand" respond
ed the merchant, but we can get you
some"
II wish you would" said this mis-
guided youth. Get me two dozen,
will you. and send them to Miss Blank,
at the Hogarth Hospital. Send me the
bill when the things are delivered, and
I'll stop by and pay you"
The florist looked dubious and acqui-
esced to this arrangement, but slowly.
His hesitancy caused the young man a
burst of caution. by the way" said
he, how much will they be-"
well, you see. we have to send to
New York for them. and 1 would not
be surprised If they cost 50 apiece, but
I'll try to get them for S1.50 for you"
Say" said the youth from the coun-
try, II won't give you all that trouble.
Just send dozen American Beauties
to the hospital, will you? and I'll pay
you now" And he walked out n
wiser and gladder man.-Baltim o'o
News
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13
cRosssEcTIoN BOAT, ELECTRIC FISH CATCHER

are bare or uncovered wires, will con
stitute terminals of conductors leading
from the source. Vertical strands of
the net are alternately connected to
the positive and to the negative poles
of the battery. the wires leading from
the positive pole Of the battery and
those leading from the negative pole
of the battery being insulated one from
the other. The vertical strands of the
net are united by cross-strands at suit
able intervals, these cross-strands be-
ing composed of suitable insulating ma
terlal. so that the vertical metallic
strands Of the net are electrically in
sulated from one another, The bottom
of the net is provided with weights,
which assist In sinking the net and
maintaining it in a vertical position in
the water.
In carrying the invention into effect
the boat is brought to narrow portion
of stream or body of water and the
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13
Latest in Gloves.

The latest thing in gloves? Hands,
of course. That's easy, but it is not
50 easy to Keep track of all the new
things in the shape of gloves.
The party glove, the long kind, the
kind that buttons down the back. as
some one has said, will have some pro-
lection in the new overgloves that are
brought out this season. These oyer
gloves are knit of white wool and are
so long and flexible that the wearer
may draw them on over her long
party gloves and protect them from
the soil that sometimes comes on them
between the house and the place of the
party.
Many young woman prefers to ad-
just her gloves before she goes to
the party, but hesltates to do it, as the
chances are that she will not arrive
at the party with them in the same i'm
maculate condition as she left home,
no matter how careful she may be.
With the new overgloves all danger
of soil is past and she may pull off
the knit gloves and find her kid gloves
in perfect condition. There is also
warmth in them and instead of
chilled fingers, the wearer will find
herself arriving in the dressingroom
with ''toasty" hands.
Another glove Is the slip-on, made
without any buttons. and the wrist
spreads into gauntlet shape to come
up over the sleeve and keep out all
the wind. The slip-on gloves may be
worn over party gloves, or may be
worn alone
They come in white. black, brown
and tan shades. They are good for
shopping gloves, and when the weather
is not too cold make good driving,
gloves. the broad wrist effects and no
buttons making them desirable bit of
hand-wear.
While many Of the new costumes are
in shades Of purple. green and red,
these colors In gloves are not salts
factory, and neither do hands loo well
in bright colored gloves. The tints for
evening wear-are an entirely different
proposition. The colors are so pale
and artificial light makes them even
lighter than they are by day that they
make an evening costume complete
A purple, red or green glove on the
hand in the day time Is positively ugly.
80 well ia this understood by glove
mal,ers that onl, n few OF them are
made to satisfy The demand OF some
women who think that glove the
color Of the day gown should be per
fectly matched.
For several seasons, white and tan
gloves have been worn with colored
dresses. This year 1t Is the perfectly
fitted black glove that has the lead
vita the bright colored gowns.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13

real reason why the three supporting
points should not be as effective as
four, and probably this suggestion of
instability arises from the skeleton
design. The economy of material
would be much appreciated by those
who have to carry stepladders about
from place to place to whom any saw.
ing of weight is a grateful benefaction
The ladder consists of single stlle, to
which are secured a series of horizon
tai steps. A single prop pivoted near
the upper end of the stile takes the
place of the usual double support. A
cross piece at the foot of the stile ear
rles diverglng braces and insures sta.
billty by increasing the base area
Theoretically nobody can rest on more
than three points at any one time. so
that the modified tripod stepladder
here shown fulfills this fundamental
requirement.-Phil Philadelphia Record.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13

Poor little bossoml Oh. Princess,
carefully guard. | cannot be happy
unless | hear the sound of your voice
In my ears | came hither to ask you
to be my wife, but your coldness is
such that the words freeze upon my
lips, and, like yonder rose. l can feel
myself changing. Is your heart of ice.
fair one? Will nothing warm it2 Dear
Princess, be merciful: for love you,
love you"
The White Princess began to tremble
violently, and when she rose to her
feet strange noise startled her con-
siderably. Drip! drip! drip! sounded
from all parts of the garden. Little
streams of water began to run from
the palace walls. and her own spotless
robes hung Imply upon her But be-
fore she could move Prince Roland
stepped forward and seized her hands.
Princess" he said fondly, 81 love
you, and | am going to give you n
kiss, even If you have me beheaded for
it afterward. Perhaps that will make
you more human. Well see"
And as he drew her toward him she
cast an anxious glance over her
shoulder. What she saw evidently de-
cided her, for she twined her arms
around his neck and laid her cold
cheek upon his.
II too love you" she confessed; "but
what will you say, I wonder, when
you find | am no longer the White
Princess! Your words have thawed
my heart and driven my power away.
| am only poor. peasant maid. See,
my palace, my garden, even my lovely
white robes, have melted. and l am In
my old rags once more What will you
do now?"
"Do?' he echoed looking into the
pretty little face, upturned so anxious
ly toward him, II care naught for
grandeur. l love you. and you alone.
dear one-so l will give you the kiss
just the same. e."-Cassell's Magazine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-13
Cables nm Old Story Vow.

Tho almost placid indifference with
which America receives the news of
the completion Of arrangements for
the extension of the present Pacific
cable which links the United States
with Hawaii, Guam and the Philip
pines TO the shores Of Japan and China
is in remarkable contrast to the pop
ular demonstrations which attended
the completion of the first successful
cable across the Atlantic in 1858. In
that year the news was heralded by
the ringing Of bells and the discharge
Of cannon all over the land. and the
first messages that passed beneath the
oceanic deeps voiced the fluctuations
and the rejoiclngs of the whole world
at the great and daring triumph which
had been accomplished Philadelphia
Ledger.