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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
WOMAN HELD UP FAST TRAIN
With One Dainty Foot on the Step,
Express Didn't start Until the
Conductor Surrendered

Conductor Surrendered
Special to The Herald
NEW YORK, Dec. PA pretty
young woman hurried into the Grand
Central station last night at 6.5S
o'clock, two minutes before the Mont
real express is due to leave the sta
tion. Behind her n small messenger
boy staggered along under the weight
of an enormous pair of elk antlers.
Reckoning to him to follow her, the
young woman started down the plat
form to the Montreal train, stopped
before the first Pullman and motioned
for the boy to climb aboard A porter
had barred his way.
Very sorry madam. but you can't
take those things into the car"
But what shall l do with them?"
the young woman asked. II bought
them a few minutes ago and I have
not had time to have them Grated and
expressed"
The conductor was called and the
station agent and several trainmen
offered suggestions. To none of them
would the young woman agree. When
the hands Of the clock were at the
engineer shouted to the conductor for
the signal to go ahead.
you'll have to leave that thing If
you want to go on this train. We
start now" the conductor said
The young woman placed one foot
on the car step.
Don't you move" she told the mes
senger They won't start this train"
The conductor argued and pleaded.
At five minutes past he shouted to
the porter.
Pull that thing on board quick.
We're five minutes late"
The young woman smiled her thanks
and assured him as the train pulled
out that her husband, William G.
Strachan of No. 9 st. Timothee street.
Montreal, would appreciate his kind
ness, as the antlers were a present for
him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
WHO SAID CHLoRoFoRM?
old Folks of Berkshire, Conn.,, Cal
c'Iate They Don't Need 1t
Yet Awhile
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald,
WINSTED. Conn, Dec. 24.--The old
people of Berkshire county are getting
active.
William H. Palmer, 81 years old, of
Great harrington, saw his first theatri-
cal performance last week.
Mrs. Martha Foot, 81 took her first
dinner at hotel
Theodore Stratton, so, of Sandisfield,
is on trip through Connecticut selling
maple syrup.
George Hulett, SO has purchased a
sewlnill which he proposes to run alone.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

II a decision by a New York court
stands life insurance in fraternal COM
panies is likely to be considerably
changed for those who seek It here
after. The court holds that a rate
once established may not be changed
adverse to the interests OF those as
sured under it, This prevents the
general raising OF rates contemplated
and viii force associations to secure
new members at much higher figures
10 eoualize affairA
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
WOMAN CHEATS IN GOLF GAME
Turning in FaIse Scores on
the Tournament
Special to The Herald.

opsCldI " l ne ffeIdlu.
PITTSBURG, Pa. Dec. 24.-Pittsburg
society is scandalized over the dis
covery that one of it's leaders, whose
name is withheld, has been caught
turning in false scores in the golf
games conducted by the fashionable
Allegheny Country club.
A woman's tournament was held, and
when the scores were turned in it was
discovered that one woman had won
with such remarkably low score that
there could be no doubt that it was
false.
hurried investigation was made
and 1t was easily discovered that the
woman had cheated. Her score was
thrown out, and the trophy, silver
cup, was awarded to the woman with
the next highest score.
The board of governors will hold a
meeting to act on the case and there
are promises of wholesale designations
in the fashionable club
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

1t will not be a very merry Christ
mas, of course, for the unfortunate
folk burned out in the Broadway Van
Nuys hotel, but doubtless most of
them feel lucky that they are alive,
and that ought to help some.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

In about three weeks France will
elect president. Yet one hears little
of it, whereas three weeks before cleo
tion in this country the land would
be afiame. But in France the national
assembly elects, parties do not figure
largely. and the people have nothing
TO do with it.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

The Christmas giving this year is
greater than ever before in Los An
geles. Everyone not only has money
but is irnbued with the idea of making
everyone else happy and the Christmas
spirit is abroad in the land.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Fears are expressed that the cool
weather and touch of frost will shorten
the supply of blossoms needed for the
Tournament of Roses. 1t is to be
hoped that the fears will prove ground
less. A week of warm weather would
fix it. and warmer days are promised.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

A Bakersfield man claims to know
who shot Governor Goebel Of Ken
lucky and that Caleb Powers, under
sentence of death therefor, is inno-
cent. If his tale be true, then Powers
has stood long in the shade of the
gallows innocently. But his story
sounds fiimsy.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Kentucky is planning for "home
coming week. Already the race tracks
are being prepared and the mint beds
are under fertilization. while the corn
juice factories are working overtime.
Here's hoping the colonies enjoy them
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

English political parties. it is de-
clared, sell peerages to generous
parvenu politicians and thus obtain
funds. Here the Republicans "bilk''
the insurance companies. They do
some things better in England.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

The beef trust seemingly received
anoth rap Saturday in a grazing
decisiS4 by Secretary Wilson. The
beef trust needs several more; then it
may reform.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
His Star

When cross Judea's plains, wise men Of
old
Their journey took to seek and find the
King
Told of in legend, their rich gifts to
bring
And lay them at His feet in awe, behold
a glorious Star. unknown before, the cold
Blue dome Of heaven pierced. its rays
to fling
Athwart the night, while angels
caroling
The joy to earth, awolxe. with harps Of
gold.
Celestial harmonies. So, in our day.
When we set forth to find the King, there
glows
For us a Star; within our souls tits
given,
To lead us on our way--our wandering
way,
That rough may be, and long! By it He
shows
The steps that lead us on from earth
to heaven!
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Sympathy in the arrest of S. Gold
man in st. Louis is altogether with
his wife, bride of just two weeks.
If he is anything like as bad as is
reported, she needs all the sympathy
she can have.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

If your Christmas boxes from the
east have not reached you yet, don't
worry. The postfice is glutted with
great heaps of undelivered parcels, and
one express company reported thou
sands of bundles on hand yesterday
ana forty wagons at work trying to
break the blockade. Have patience.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
VALUES KISS AT slas
Woman Wants $4,000 for Stolen Smack
but Jury Considers Estimate
Too Hiqh
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
STERLING. ILL.,. Dec. 24,-The value
OF a stolen kiss was placed at $139 by a
jury in the Carroll county circuit court
yesterday. Mrs. Mile Rahan, from
whom the kiss was stolen, demanded
$4,000 from John l.. Bowman, who adj
mltted the theft, but the jury, after due
consideration, decided that $3.50 ought
to be sufficient balm.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

So far as reports go, little if any
damage was done by the very brief stay
of the Hon. Jack Frost 'in our midst"
The smudge met his attacks success
fully in practically every case.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

1t is to be hoped that ex-senator
Bards injuries are not so serious as
are now reported. The senator's age
is somewhat against him. but all Cali
fornia hopes for his speedy recovery.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Bob Fitzsimmons, the speckled
beauty of the prize ring. has more
woe on his hands. He was defeated
in his last ring battle last week. and
now his wife has gone with another
man. When a pug is hit by hard luck,
1t generally proves a solar plexus
blow
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
Ammonia for the Hair

One woman claims to have cultivated
wavy hair by the use of violet am
monia in the water in which she combs
her front locks when she dresses her
hair before breakfast Certainly the
pretty waves are there, and her hair
has a faint sweetness that suggests
excessive cleanliness. The ammonia
seems to hold the fragrance better than
the spirits Of which toilet waters are
made. and teaspoonful to pint and
IL half of water is the proportion she
recommends.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
One Idea of Ornaments

Every lady who serves afternoon tea
likes to surprise the friends who call
with as pretty and effective picture"
as possible. and the more original the
better One lady served tea wearing
a gown with elbow sleeves, while upon
her bare arm reposed a large Angora
cat with ribbon about it's neck.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
With Gold Lace

Wonderful things are done with gold
lace, and with an odd net which in
shadow seems to have just a thread
of gold here and there, but in the
sun blazes with every one of it's tiny
threads.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
Merry christmasl

Paris glovers and stay makers have
Just celebrated the five hundredth an
niversary of their crafts. Five CEN
turtles of vanityl
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

The Broadway Van Nuys fire started
from the furnace room. Trouble was
reported in the same room not long
SINCE when a man was rescued from
almost certain death by the girl cashier.
1t would seem that that should have
been a warning, and that the pro-
verbal ounce of prevention should
have been employed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
Black Evening Gown

A black evening gown. made in the
inevitable princess style, is set off by
the black scarf and fan carried with
it--both of them embroidered with tiny
glittering spangles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
HERALD ADVERTISING
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4 This advance is occasioned and
Z justified by the fact that during
4 the past six months there has been
+ a large and substantial increase
I in The Herald's circulation. per-
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l history of the paper. A perma-
I nent growth in circulation. to-
4 gether with the publication OF a
4 larger and greatly improved news
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Z Hence the small advance In ad-
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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
New Muffs

Mufrs are exquisite. Some of those
huge, wonderful affairs, with never a
hint of stiffening about them, have
appeared, though only n sprinkling of
them as yet. They're a little daring
for most, but are stunning when car
ried by n tall woman.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
Princess Gown to Stay

The princess gown is one of the in
sistent impressions. Wherever smart
frocks are collected there princess
models are repeated again and again,
and usually in such charming guise
that they linger in the memory.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
Pink Slippers

Pale pink slippers. embroidered with
gold and pink beads, are as dainty q
bit of footgear as anyone could want
But you've got to have a mighty pretty
foot to wear them.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

San Jacinto wants a public library
and suggests that Carnegie be
touched" therefor. Good idea.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

This is the coolest holiday season
Los Angeles has had in years. Really,
an easterner could almost feel at home
here, the last few days.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
PILGRIMS RETURN
TO FROZEN EAST
NEWSPAPER MEN DELIGHTED
WITH ENTERTAINMENT
Tenderfeet Reluctantly Board PaIstial
Los Angeles Limited and Start
for Cherries Land Of
Ice and Snow

The first LOS Angeles Limited" tC
leave Los Angeles pulled out of the
Salt Lake depot yesterday Afternoon
at 2:45, carrying a large number OF
passengers for the east, as well as a
part of the newspaper men who have
been here as the guests of the officials
of the three railroads over whose tracks
the train runs.
About twenty-five of the newspaper
correspondents went to Riverside al
1890 yesterday afternoon and were
given "A dinner and q drive about the
orange groves. The original plan had
been to stop there on the way to Los
Angeles, but the train was delayed on
account OF a wreck and they came
straight through to Los Angeles.
All of the newspaper men expressed
themselves yesterday morning as being
pleased with the treatment they re-
ceived at the hands of the local rail-
road officials and newspaper men and
stated their surprise at what they saw
while here.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Teacher-Johnny, what happened or
July 4th 1870 years ago?
Johnny-I dunno. ma'am. / amt but
10.--Cleveland Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Mrs. Orange-But do you give your
husband necktie every Christmas?
Mrs. Lemon-Yes, and do you know
he never notices that it is the same
old tie every time? Why, he's so easy
on his ties, it's never even wrinkled.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

When st. Nicholas was a child, now
who filled his stocking2
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Don't the Highhyers live beyond
their income?"
Dear me-why, they live beyond the
income they wish they had."-Life.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

True, "a woman is only q woman,
but a good cigar is smoke" as Kip
ling says, except at Christmas time.
Then the cigars that your wife gives
you are not smokes; they're weeds
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Lady Chiring cool)-Are you un-
attached at present?
Applicant-Oi think Oi am; OF
dressed in hurry, mum."-Puck
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
Mexican Bank to Double Capital

BY ASSOcIated PFesS.
MEXICO CITY. Dec. 24.--The state Of
Mexico bank will double its capital of
81 500 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
Pi-LineS and Pick-UpS
Her Gin

Her Christmas gift to me.
None may behold;
It ne'er existed but
'Tis ages oldl
'Tis neither large nor small;
Hot, nor yet coldl
Giving It freely. she
Took 1t as well:
Naught Is there left of 1t,
Yet all doubt quell-
Nothing on earth so sweet
Ever befel.
Seconds It lasted me.
Yet ne'er shall go;
Intangible as air
Faith, don't you know?
She gave It me beneath
The mistletoel
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Sammy Spindleshanks-Mr. Prune,
sisters got more in her stocking than
/ have. Amt 1t shame2
Mr.. Prune--It would be a shame if
she hadn't! with n significant look.)
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
Praises Los Angeles

TTdlSeS Los Angeles
"I was amazed" said Chicago re-
porter just before the train left the
station, lat the number of people there
are here. There are three times as
many as I expected to see. We usually
think of Los Angeles merely as re-
sort for wealthy people, but 1 see a
good chance here for a man in most
any line of business. They coulda't
have possibly treated us better if they
had tried. and the banquet the Press
club gave us surpassed anything of the
kind / have ever attended.
our bunch has been a jolly one. and
think the people of Los Angeles have
done everything they could to make
us enjoy ourselves. We saw the fire
this morning and 1 told one of the
fellows that 1 believed someone set it
afire for our special benefit, for they
lave done everything else they could.
isn't this beauty of train? 1t
is the finest | have ever ridden in. and
don't know how they could equip n
better one. 1t beats riding on the
bumpers, as | have done before now"
Train Most Luxurious
The whole party had good laugh and
regan telling how they beat their way
In their younger days. and some of the
book, would make most adventure
stories look tame when it comes to
escapes.
They told of hobo that was caught
at Las Vegas riding on the brake
beams under their car. The newspaper
men offered to take up collection and
pay his way from here to Los Angeles,
but the superintendent gave the young
wanderer a pass.
The train was composed of seven
cars and the Pullman, Suffield, in which
the newspaper men rode The train is
the finest that has ever left
Los Angeles for the east and is steam
heated and lighted with electricity
1t is also equipped with
gas for use in case the electric lights
fail to work.
The combined library, buffet, smok
ing and reading car is certainly a model
of it's kind. 1t is beautifully finished
in cherry and is upholstered in leather
and plush. The diner is well equipped
and the furniture is of fine quality.
The tourist and standard seepers are
nicely and are equipped with
all of the comforts and conveniences
that it is possible to give the traveller
who spends three days riding OH the
fra in
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Mrs. Poppy-Husband, what does this
mean? Here you have given me
double-barrel shotgun for Christmas.
don't shoot.
Mr. Poppy-Yes, dear; last year,
you know you gave me a new silk
gown, and / thought you'd like me
to reciprocate.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Cause we live in a fiat.
I wondered what old Santa d do7
But now guess that he'll come thro'
My grandpas stovepipe hatl
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
GARNERED PLTAsANTRIEs

TITS gittn' so,'' said Uncle Eben.
dat in order to git anywhah in poll
tics a mans either gotter be powerful
bad or powerful good. Washington
Star.
She-Some people profit by the mis-
takes of others.
He--Yes; like the minister who got
a fee for marrying us.-Chicago Jour-
nal.
did you see that personal that
Magruder was writing?" bee
"I couldn't help seeing it, 5-
"Well, what does he mean by saying,
Return at once and all will be for
given and forgotten? Has his wife left
him?"
mo; his cook."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
my goodness. I must rush home at
once"
Whats the matter?'
Just got a telephone message that
the nurse had disappeared and left
the baby alone with it's mother
Cleveland Leader.
Your wife certainly has a remark
able command of language" said Gray
Yes, l presume she has" reJoined
ofilllIl, put lutIe are LiIIlep WIFI l.
am inclined to think it has command
of her."-Chicago News.
Lady (hiring cook)-Are you un-
attached at present?
Applicant-Oi think Oi am; OF
dressed in a hurry, mum."-Puck.
Don't the Highfyers live beyond
their income?"
Dear me-why, they live beyond the
income they wish they had."-Life.
Teacher-Johnny, what happened ON
July 4th 1870 years ago?
Johnny-I dunno. ma'am. amt but
10.-Cleveland Leader.
Old lady-How can you use such
shocking language?
Old woman-Beg pardon, mum, but
I be very deaf, and 1 cawn't rightly
ear wot 1 says.-Punch.
Teacher-Can you tell me the differ
ence between like" and 'love"?
Small boy-Yes. ma'am. / like my
father and my mother, but l love
pie.-Ram's Horn.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
BISHOP CONATY
DESCRIBES POPE
TELLS OF VISIT TO HEAD OF
ROMAN CHURCH
Compares Plus x With Leo XIII and
Declares Present PontiH Nearer
to the Masses Than His
Predecessor

ut was my privilege to see Leo XIII,
man of great intellectual power. |
had an audience with him twenty-thres
years ago and / recall him as the man
of books, the mighty ruler of minds.
and | compared him with Pope Plus X.
Leo XIII was not of the people. lie
came from ranks princely in intellect
as we'll as socially. Plus X comes from
the people. He has risen step by step
to the highest place in Christian power.
He also has mighty intellectual powers,
but of different stand. Pope Leo held
strong philosophical thoughts and in
structed the people with higher ideas,
but Pope Plus comes to the bed rock
ideas Of Christian knowledge His in-
tellect goes to the masses. The SYM
pathy of the man is more human, the
touch closer and you feel love and not
dread. Your love is that of a child,
as dear to you as you are to him
Selected from among thousands he
holds the scepter of power and no more
affectionate heart ever guided it," said
Rt. Rev. Bishop Conaty yesterday
morning at the Cathedral of st. Vibiana
in an eloquent sermon In which he
gave a word picture of his visit to the
pontiff at Rome. The bishop opened
his discourse with words of joyous
thanksgiving on his safe return from
the perils of travel on land and sea,
which struck the keynote of the SER
mon. He said:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
"My goodness. I must rush hon

Your wife certainly has a remark
able command of language said Gray.
Yes, l presume she has" rejoined
Smith, but there are times when /
am inclined to think it has command
of her."-Chicago News.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Its gittin' .so,'' said Uncle Eben,
''dat in order to git anywhah in poll
tics a mans either gotter be powerful
bad or powerful good. ."-Washingt
Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

1t is when we come to pay the
Christmas bills that we no longer
wonder because 1t Is the shortest"
holiday in the year.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25

Old lady-How can you use such
shocking language?
Old woman-Beg pardon, mum, but
/ be very deaf, and I cawn't rightly
ear wot / says.-Punch.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
Receives Pope's Blessing

Brethren, L placed your homage and
mine at his feet and told him what 1
myself believed of your loyalty and
fidelity. 1 brought to him the Peter
pence, and when I handed it to him
he said: 'Monsignor, take back to all
the people who have contributed to
my support, my gratitude and blessing
l then asked for his blessing for the
diocesan work, priests, people and So
cieties of men and women which he
gladly gave. This describes but feebly
the scene.
II had a second audience as a fare
well, when I said my adieus as 1 was
leaving the city That was but a repe-
tition of the first-the 1eeling of the
great heart of a good father and the
feeling of a God bless you. Brethren,
never can it be forgotten, and no one
who has not stood in that presence
can realize. So I bring you his bless
ing and kind sympathy and assure you
he holds you all in his heart as children
over whom he is called to rule. You
may be proud that in the heart of an
old man there is the fullness of a
fathers love. All agree that Pope Plus
x is the most lovable, sweetest and
dearest of all the rulers of modern
times"
Describes Roman Architecture
The bishop gave vivid descriptions of
St. Peters in Rome and st. Paul's out
side the walls, and his visit to the
threshold of the apostles, at both Of
which churches he celebrated mass in
the crypts. The bishop also described
the excavations of the first st. Glenn
ents church and the apartments of
Pope Clement, who built the church,
and also the church of Santa Maria
in the forum. He continued:
1--WE stand today on the threshold of
Christmas. What does it mean to you
and to me? There is much that is
human in the Christmas Of the world,
and it is well, for 1t expresses the
human love. Christmas day is some
thing more than gift giving and re-
ceiving; remembrance from friend TO
friend. That Is but the exterior, human
side. Christmas is higher and broader.
Be 1t not forgotten that we owe Christ
mas day to the love of a God, who gave
his only begotten son to show his love.
"As brethren we wish one another a
happy Christmas, let us wish 1t with
the happiness of Jesus Christ and
his love-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-25
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