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The Washington times., 1905-02-26
Awoke in Amazement.

Washington awoke in amazement. The
polished streets stretched out In every
direetion-cIean as a ballroom floor. a
baby might have toddled along the side
walks without danger of fall.
Congress has suffered change Of
heart said ore.
The District Commissioners have ac-
quired new activity said another.
Perhaps this friend of the Sunday
Times. Urnog Grimdunalb, has lent the
city his valuable services" said a third,
but few realized with what entire truth
the laughing suggestion was made.
At any rate, the streets were clean.
Washington business men breathed a
sigh of content and went to work
Washington society inhaled joyous
exultation and prepared TO enjoy itself.
Urnog stretched himself by his wire
less telephone at the seashore.
1.-The first labcr is completed - he said.
The Washington times., 1905-02-26
KJnzite: New American Gem

These facts led TO the tern1-a deIahc<
gem; and also to the search Tor its
noss:ble Ilnspoiled existence elsewhere.
That if so far had never been diseoyereo
in its original beauty had given It tas
rame of spodumene, from the Greek
word for ashes.
The search first succeeded in North
Carolina. where. III 1881. clear. bright
green crystals were found, small eas
nerfect. This variety is known as hid
denite from the finder, " E. Hidden.
within two years crystals of noble size
have been found in San Diego county.
Cal They are Of a delicate rosy hiao
or amethystine tint, fat stones as large
az a mans head, perfectly clear and OF
great brillianey. 1Tese have been
named kunzite, because OF the valuable
researches into their nature made by
George F. I<untz. In the report OF tbs
Denartment OF the Interior for 1903, hs
had an article on 1.-The Production OF
precious stones in 1903. IN this many
of the facts about the occurrence and
scientific. value of kunztte are set forth.
AS a gem 1t has been cut and sold for
about a year The stones weigh from
to $50 scar;lts, and have xarssi in price
from SO to SEQ per carat The report fn-
dicates that more facts of peculiar i1~
terest may be expected about this lilac
ern.-Nvashington Letter in New York
Evening Post
The Washington times., 1905-02-26
Tackles and Solves the Street Cleaning,
Vestibuled Car, and Pure Water Prob
lens, and Exceedingly Amazes
the Citizens.
the Citizens.

7 7 RNOG GRIMDUNALR, she giant
from far country, Who for
the past month has delighted
Washington and whose atlven-
tGres and caustic comments on men
and things have been recounted in the
Sunday Times, has departed from these
shores. The scenes he has Witnessed
and dominated Will see him no more.
Yet. ere he left he did Washington
yeoman service. Mighty laboTs, that
had appalled, the enterprise OF the city
fathers and th-ottIed the fierce energy
of q myriad workmen, were to him as
easy OF accomplish nent as the turning
OF a hand: difficulties that throttled
others h met and overcame with bland
Indifference. Wherefore things are ac-
ccmpIished for which Washington has
prayed
The giant and his faithful mentor and
guide-that Sunday Times reporter who
had presented him 30 the great and good
and led him to the seats of the mighty
stroiied ore day down the bed of the
Potomac in the direction of the eastern
shore. The reporter did his strolling.
however, by proxy, for the giant had
perched him UPON his huge shoulders,
from which coign of vantage the re-
porter watched the surrounding country
as It Travelled past in rapid flight
The Washington times., 1905-02-26
Then Takes His Departure for Native Land,
Having Arranged By Very Long
Distance Telephone for
Return Trip.
Return Trip.

He stood on the beach and peered opt
10 the sea. shading his eyes 9fsh his
hand and striving TO pierce tie TnaTSy
darkness that enshrouded everything
For Il moment fash Of lightning
Illuminated the great expense Of waters.
and for that flashing second the re-
Ifrter saw the outlines of a great ship,
that struggled with the waves. she
was like nothing ne had ever seen be-
fore-as big as the biggest liner and
rugged Ike the smallest sloop. One
mast. so tall II seemed lost among the
clouds, was ali she boasted. and from
this a great sail, close reefed, caught
every puff of wind. On the deck forms
Ike that of Urnog cIuflg TO cabin and
yards Another massive form sat at
the wheel and locked toward the shore
For Urnog one look was enough.
..Boreg,, he cried. in his great voice,
and then began to wade out in the direc-
tion of the sloop. But he stopped ere he
had covered many yards and cam back
TO where the reporter still waited on tha
beach.
..Good-by,'' he said. i've had rather
q Jolly time since I have been IN wash
| ington, and since I have learned the
way it is just possible may make ah-
other trip. Just get the Sunday f1I1es
I TO tell the elIE I1dl l fiA s-@%% AAs~@s-.
He shook the reporter in the air-tnaI
| had become his method of greeting-then
! started out again through the shallow
water into the depths. The reporter
| watched him as far as he could: saw
he waves creep up to his middle, ana
| tr4n to his chest-then saw the giant
strike out swimming with poWeFfaa
| strokes IN the direction Of the strange
! shi,, that had come out Of the night
| Transflxed with wonder, the reporter
stood ON the beach. seeing nothing. but
stiu gazing seaward. The gloom OF the
night began 10 tighten as the vino
i cropued from stormy fury into rntideF
breeze. Suddenly there was fift II
the black clouds and the moon shoTe our
in all her splendor. The light that
bearned out upon the water revealed Lhe
sloop. with every sail set, seudding
along with 8 fair wind astera- by the
rail stood Urnog, and to the reporter on
the beach waved a benedictory fareWei.
II was the last seen OF the escaped
giant. But the reporter, who unJeiIlea
the telephone mast with huge difhcuies'
stflI preserves that ard its telephone a. a.
tachnent as meInentos CT this stranses1
OF all strange visits
The Washington times., 1905-02-26

ever able to understand Certainly. he
brought to the solution of the problem
some engineering lore of his own far
csluntry-a secret, possibly, he was not
willing to disclose. He met all queries
on the subject with an enignattc smile
He spent his time In the river-uucn
Of IL stretched along the banks IN thu
shallow water. with only his head clear
The great hands and arms were busy
with some work along the banks ana
en- the bottom, nor did ne hesitate to
sink IN deeper water and remain for
long periods entirely covered. He work
I'd with queer instruments and with
stranger materials. but the reporter
never knew whence they came nor to
what special purpose they had been ap-
piled.
! 1T is finished said Urnog one morn
| ing. and from the faucet tnat he turned
| the sparkling water ran out in glorious
abundance The reporter nearly had a
| fit
An end comes to all things; so there
| came an end TO the giants visit 10
| Washington.
| What conversations he had with the
/ pilot of the strange craft that sailed
| across the waters TO his rescue, he Kept
to himself. They must have been few,
|
as he lay on the beach and held the re-
! ceiver TO his ear. There was never a
word spoken.
| The giant began to get anxious. Night
and day he was at his telephone, and
night and day his eyes Travelled across
| the waves-eager, searching in their in
tensity, scanning every foot OF troubled
sea for the sail he longed TO behold
I'm getting homesick, said Urnog
| Grimdunalb. This country Is all very
| well for those who are accustomed to
it, but it does not suit the man who Is
accustomed to things on a larger scale
| Why, If my very shoes wore out
| would have the very dickens OF time
| getting another pair.
| This was an Indication that Crnoe
| was aroused-even vexed-for it was
only on rare occasions he condescendec
to the use of language even mildly pro-
fame
Patience brought at last the reward
all the copy books declare it will Away:
lreceive The night was dark. ahd heavy
clouds obscured the face OF the moon
II had not begun to rain, but lightning
was incessant. and the heavy rumble O
thunder roared an incessant accompanl
r,nent to the giants troubled thoughts
The Washington times., 1905-02-26
THE LABOR OF
THE PURE WATER

There came a morning in Washington
when the water that fiowsd into the
Washingtonian's matutinai tlb was as
coIdly clear as crystal itself As there
had been rain and snow within tie past
month, the early one was surprised.
but accepted the phenomenon as some
rare and gracious gift of fortuna de-
signed and supplied for his own special
deIectation.
At the breafast table Mrs. Wasting
tonian commented on the fact that the
filter had performed no useful serfice
For" she exclaimed, in charming de-
light, ''the water was as clear before
we placed 1t in the filter as it vas
when IL came OUT
The Washingtonian accepted this as
The Washington times., 1905-02-26
Long-Distanee Telephoning.

aBy the faith Of our fathers" said the
voice. "that was Urnog's chuckle. ]
would know that laugh though 1t sound
ed with the crack of doom.
There was a momentary silence; then
the voice over the telephone spoke again.
..Urnogi Urnog!" 1t called; where are
you?'
IN u strange country called the
United States OF America--a country Of
pigmies. was the answer. Come to
NY rescue
How got you there"
THE Gate of Death is but name. 1
passed it with my craft and so may
you. IT was after 1 had reached clean
water and the open sea the storm arose
that cost me nv vessel and my brave
fellows their lives. Get your course be
guided by the sound of my voice, and
sail 10 the south and east
In ten days expect me-. said the
voice.
The Washington times., 1905-02-26

''In ten days I shall expect you" an
swered Urnog. He took the receiver
from his ear 1T is home and wife and
country" said the giant.
You leave US in ten days, then?" the
reporter queried. A silent nod of the
shaggy head was the only response
"Do for Washington. before you go.
some of the things that must be done, "
the reporter besought. and Urnog Grim
dunaib yielded a ready assent. Here are
some of the things he did:
The Washington times., 1905-02-26

and the last bolt fastened. The giant
leaned back on his hammf. and sur
veyed the work of his haTis. There
was a smile. of satisfactin on the
broadly good~natured featufs.
Il think the Railway Employees Mu-
tuaI Aid Society should pas me vote
of thanks ne said.
The reporter agreed withihim fully.
The Washington times., 1905-02-26

7 RNoG GRIMDUNALB. .he giant
from far country, Who for
the past month has delighted
The Washington times., 1905-02-26
THE LABOR OF
VESTIBULED CARS

'1t is cold today" said Urnog.
Not so cold as 1t has been" replied
the reporter
"These poor fellows on the front end
of the street cars seem TO have rather
d bard time of it, quoth Urnog, re-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17
THE eovrRNNrNTs DESERT PROPERTY

In the resolutions concerning desert water supplies
adopted by the American Mining congress- the
large and the counties directly upon
the needful provision. The resolutions declare
that "the development and protection OF water
supplies is Of importance mining world as to
state aid" And regard county aid there
IS the direct demand that wells will be central
points the desert by the county board supervisors
whose jurisdiction such localities may lie"
The emergent need Of such water provision on tho
desert is unduestonabe but in The Heralds Judgment
the mining in holding the state and
counties having desert accountable for the remedy
The deserts and mountains of the United states
owned chiefly by the federal government. The duty Of
the government to take of Its property
is acknowledged by system of protection for
which regular appropriations made
Why should the government make provision for
the of its deserts in the of supply
the Of prospectors and developers 1t makes pro-
vision for all of the forests? The miners
who operate the deserts probably do not a rule,
belong to either the county the state in which they
operate! The Californian desert for instance, Is
braced chiefly in the counties Of San Bernardno River
side and San Diego and 1t is safe to that not half
the pospecors and miners the desert residents of
those counties Such delivers for mineral wealth hail
from all parts of the United States and from foreign
countries we'll would be manfestly unjust there
FORE to saddle either the state those counties
the expense OF supplying the California desert with wells
1t seems The Herald that the government should
provide wells for the desert provides protection for
It's forests and that the provision for the desert
should be feature of the reclamation service. And
view Of the here presented in outline The Herald
suggests Californas representatives in congress,
particularly those of Southern California which
prses territory consider the propriey
bringing this subject the attention of in
the coming session.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17
pERNIc1OUs MAYORAL ACTIVITY

The weakness of the mayor for butting into the
tailed management of the police department appears
be much in evidence before self-respec
forced Chief Hammel to tender his resignation There
appears to be change in the mayors determination
to make the police force political of the executive
office. And because of this apparent purpose,
ported in yesterdays Herald Sweeping charges
be brought about and those the wrong side of the
political fence trembling in the fear that they to
be derated and possibly dismissed"
If these reports correct and of that there
to be reasonable for doubt, the hope for
creased police efficiency is likely to be blasted If Chief
Auble's hands be tied by the mayoral knot as
Chief Hammers the best aainable police service
for Angeles cannot be expected. No police
be efficient when trembling in the fear" of derang
dismissal.
But the mayor is not omnipotent in control of the
police department. The police commissioners body
directly responsible to the people for the efficiency
of the force, and without their connivance mayor
work the department personal political
gne. The commissioners should support the chief
in every aimed at the betterment of the service
the extent If need be- clapping "the on
the mayor and then sitting on it.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17
IN ST. LOUIS-SINCE JOE FOLK

From the ST. Louis Globe-D Democrat.
We've got a Morality Squad, bgosh
It's part of the city police,
It's guarding our virtue,
And surely will hurt you
If you assist vice to increase.
We've got a Morality Squad, II iing!
Which is why were so turr'ble good;
Cur coming and going
1t has ways Of knowing,
We couldn't be bad If we would.
We've got Morality Squad, my!
And dasn't stray far from the path
OF duty and right
Or stay out at night
Lest it come down upon us in wrath.
We've got Morality Squad, dew tell!
Christian and vigiant toilers;
We mayn't rush the can
Or play at fan tan
Or ogle OF wink at the "brolers."
We've got a Morality Squad, whoopee
And can't lead life that is double;
We can't steal a kiss
From Missus or Miss.
Because 1t would get us in trouble.
We've got a Morality Squad. o WOW!
We live on a high moral level;
We never get gay
Or wander astr9y,
Drink, gamble, fiirt-or raise the devil
We've got a Morality Squad, gee whiz
A squad that's as brave as It's prayer
We've got to be good?
Well we reckon we should
Or else-be exceedingly careful!
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17
GARNERED PLEASANTRIES

my poor, forlorn woman, does your
husband drink?" "No, mum. Does
yours?"-Life.
Pa Twaddles-Tommy l wasn't such
a big fool when 1 was your age. Tom
my Twaddles-But you've growed a lot
since then, amt you, pa?-Cleyeland
Leader.
"Pop" Eyes, my son." "What is an
excavation?" "Why, an excavation.
my boy is a place from which dirt has
been taken" "Well, / suppose my face
is an excavation, then2"-Yonkers
Statesman.
"What do you regard as the best
protection from burglars?" well, L
have found that being Independently
poor is effective. Louis POST
Dispatch.
Mrs. Woody Riter-What does your
husband do for a living? Mrs. Kaut-
ton (haughtily)-He's an author. Mrs.
woody Riter-I know; SO is mine.
But say what does he do for a living Z?
Philadelphia Catholic Standard.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17
A NATIONAL SAFETY VALVE

Pessimists who scent national danger in class
nations should study situation that will command pub
lie attention when assemblies The salient ques-
ton coming session will hinge upon PROPOSE
ton give the interstate commission power
to control railway transportation That issue involves
the soppage rebates favorites the right
large shippers the orange growers to their
products and other matters of great moment to all inter-
connected with railway management.
Now note the alignment on that issue of great class
interests representing the larger bodies
workers The farmers first in importance in the
general division of workers numerically and otherwise
They practically unanimous throughout the country
support of control of railway transporta
ton They believe that by such control the railway
service would be responsive to their interests
that lower freight their produce would pos
sibe Hence the American farmer is redhot hacker
Roosevelt in his effort to the
ment by congress of measure giving the interstate
commission such control of railway manage
ment as will eliminate the abuses of which
plain.
Now the attitude of the next largest class of
American workers in regard to the same question of
transportation control. This class comprises the
organizations railway employees engineers
men, conductors switchmen and ranmen. 1t is said that
this aggregation, together with the dependent families
represents 100000 people The aggregate annual
ings of the railway workers amount to $5O00OO,OOO
On Tuesday of this week delegation representing
Roosevelt to protest against the thing that
the earnestly striving for-transporation
control of railways by the interstate
son as proposed by what is called railroad rate egs
laton.
Here we have example of the two leading industrial
lines workers taking opposite sides in great public
issue The friction between them, when the subject
up in congress- will undoubtedly be sharp, as the
issue directly both in damercaly opposite drec
tons
In this divergence of interests the larger indus
trial classes lies the element of safety against coa
that might threaten national stability Not only is
safety valve in the anagonism of interests
the opposite pull Of farmers and railway employees
but the great organizations of workers in
cned to quarrel among themselves over important mat
ters, as almost constant experience proves.
There is danger from class combinations in this
country there fundamental differences of
interest noted in the of the farmers and railway
men, and long there is insufficient room at the
top" for the leaders who think they entitled
to places the top perch
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17
Bryan and the octopus

bryan saw real octopus in Honolulu
News Item)
When Bryan met the Octopus, on Homo
lulus strand.
Did Bryan up and greet the beast, and
take it by the hand?
The Octopus which he had fought for To-,
these many years,
With strident voice and words outpoured,
and even, too, with tears?
Nay, nay, the mighty Bryan let the
Octopus alone
He sidestepped from the monster, down
where the sunshine shone!
O Bryan. who hath followed, forensic
ally, free,
The mighty. grasping Octopus DER land
and over sea,
Say, Bryan, was it right of you, when
you met one at last,
To give the brute the naughty stare, as
you went trundling past?
Nay, nay! A foe is worthy of gentle
courtesy,
And you should have been embraced by
him, o, w. j. b.!
W. II. c..
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17
PRICE OF DAILY HERALD

1 months subscription to Daily Her
aid, Csc; months subscription to
Daily Herald, $1.95; months sub
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months subscription to Daily Herald.
$3.50.
Those who are already subscribers
to this paper may secure votes in this
contest by paying in advance as long
as desired. Payments in arrears count
the same as payments in advance, pro-
vided there Is a payment made for at
least one month in advance.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

The heaviest gun used by W. r. Hearst in his attack
the count of ballots poled the late election is
spiked by the action of Mayor Mcclellan in Joining in
Hearst's demand for recount Evidently that is not
what the claimant wanted. There is hardly doubt that
recount will affirm the election Mcclellan by a sub
Iantial majority In that Hearst win be deprived of
his chief supply Of political ammunition for the
the claim that his municipal ownership party was de-
frauded out Of the mayoray by the Democratic party
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

The citizens Of Tucson and Pima county are so eager
for statehood that they have adopted resolution asking
for admission to the Union, "even accepting annexation
with New Mexico rather than remain any longer in
territorial condition" that alternative would be
akin to jumping out Of the pan into the fire."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

Beginning next week. reported, "the health COM
mission will make another inspection every
dairy in Los Angeles county furnishing use in
the city With such timely notice it will be wonderful
indeed if the dairies "spick and span" for he
dress parade OCCASION
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

Following The Heralds auson the resources of the
two leading banks, shown by their statements is the
aggregate statement of the eight national banks. The
total resources than fifty million dollars the
deposits nearly thirtyseven millions and the cash re-
serve more than seventeen millions This of course
is independent of the splendid showing of state banks
trust companies and savings banks.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

Twenty eight tons of gold is the contrbu-
tion that California has made the since the dis
covery in Suffers mill in 1S4S The value of that
product is $1414OOOOOO No other state the Union
appropriate a distinction as Cafornia-the
Golden State
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

There is nothing suggestive of airshp soaring in the
sky, far above "he madding crowd" in the chucking
of aerial craft into dismal Of Los Angeles
warehouse security for trivial debt all great
inventors had before prosperity struck
them violently.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

The directors of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses
association preparing coming exhibition the
most attractive program they ever presented.
reminder that New Years day is approaching appears in
the statement that the already in the hands
Of the printer.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

1t seems that Indianapolis bought voting machines at
prices twenty-five per cent below the figures asked of
Los Angeles, But it is noticeable there is differ
ence in the make of the two varieties The kind bought
for Indianapolis is said to be Just good the other
kind but we all know what just as good means COM
mercialy.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

Nothing is likely TO reconcile the people of Pico
Heights with the establishment of crematory n their
midst But those people deserve the sympathy of resi-
in every other section of the city Nobody
tell where or when the next nuisance may be located
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

The burning of house in this city after caught
ahre because there available within nearly
mile affords another object lesson bearing owens
valley water project.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

The dedication of the great convention hall at Long
Beach is another striking example the progressive
spirit that the beautiful thriving city by the
sea. Los Angeles would feel proud it had such a.
structure, with seating capacity of 6OOO
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

District Attorney filed election expense
account in New York 1t is to the personally
his election cost him a cent. Now how much did it
cost w. r. Hearst defeated?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

The practice of dice throwing at cigar is the
kindergarten Of gambling 1t attracts boys other
wise might be from the gambling entcerent and
direct stepping to higher levels of the vice
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17
Population of Los Angeles 2OI .249

That union depot for Los Angeles again is reported
chance to escape.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-17

President Roosevelt has himself strongly
in favor of joint statehood for Arizona New Mexico
That does not alter the fact that it would political
crime to link two unwilling territories together as single
state.