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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
Fatal Fire in Minneapolis
BY Associated Press.

MINNEAPOLIS. Dec. 29.--One dead,
two badly burned and fifteen or more
injured or overcome by smoke is the
result of the cutting of the Higgins
tenements this morning. Twenty-seven
families We're rescued from their beds
and sent shivering and half smothered
into the outer air. where the thermome-
ter Indicated 10 above zero.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

I offer a resolution that the charges
agdnst Fire chief Lips arc not sus-
taird."
Iiss than q minute after the attor-
neyi In the investigation OF Fire chief
Lips had concluded their summary OF
the tvidence introduced during the day
ant = half Of the trial, Fire Commits
si0nf Clarence Miller offered this reso-
lUtio1. Commissioner Robinson prOmpt-
ly seconded the resolution and the come
mission unanimously acquitted the fire
chief without taking the case under
advisement as the mayor suggested or
retiring 10 consider the evidence.
Attorney Rogers, who defended chief
Lips. made no attempt to put on Wit
nesses for the defense. declaring he
was perfectly satisfied with the evidence
given by the Witnesses for Miss
MatheWson.
When nc had examined the last Wit
ness yesterday morning Attorney Here
bert Cutler Brown. who appeared for
Miss MatheWson. the proprietor Of the
burned Hotel Coronado. and on whose
account the Investigation was held,
figuratively held up both hands and de-
clared the charges of the fire depart
ment not responding promptly to the
alarm were not sustained.
Censures Fire Department
As most of the charges in the count
were based on this he was forced to
admit that IN that direction he had
lost his case but he severely censured
the department for not making greater
efforts TO put out the fire of the burn-
ing hotel. instead of turning their dt-
tention to the saving of the annex and
other buildings In the vicinity.
ir,H. IL ,t.. ,.,,t
arrived with all due diligence and
believe that charge should be stricken
from the count" said Mr.. Brown. But
l think the preponderance of the evil
dence here has shown that when the
department arrived the fire was chiefly
confined to the southwest corner of the
building and do believe it might have
been handled better
Il expected to have other witnesses
here. but they were very reluctant to
testify at u public hearing of this kind.
If you really want to know the truth
about your department you will have
to get out among the men and watch
them. Get your ears to the ground.
You can learn nothing by these public
Investigations
Firemen Afraid to Appear
II have been told things by members
of this department that show the real
state it is in, but they have said they
would lose their jobs if they gave pub
lie testimony and for that reason ]
could not put them on the stand. We
want better Gre protection out in our
part of the city and If we can get it
no other way we propose to help out
the mayor and the fire commission by
securing some additional apparatus.
at has been stated that appear here
Al The instigatlon OF f,rmer Chief
Strohm. but ] wish to take this occu-
sion to deny any such thing. ! am not
representing any one but Miss Mathew
SON"
Ill his summary of the evidence for
he defense attorney Rogers made the
startling statement that the entire in
Vestigation was nothing but an opening
gun in a campaign 10 be waged by
Grafters to regain coatrol of the fire
commission.
Says Grafters Seek Control
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

The battle between experts over the
probable cost Of the owens river water
project does not worry the public. A
few millions more or less may be ex-
pected In uch a stupendous enterprise,
and inasmuch as It is supposed to pay
for itself the difference is not so ma
teriai. What the people demand is
speedy construction at the smallest pos
sibIe cost.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Rostand the creator of "Cyrano," is
out Of funds. His "artistic tempera-
ment' doesn't permit him to conduct
his affairs with business acunen. His
artistic temperament" is considerably
overworked.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Mrs. Siegfried Goldman who married
an ex-convict after very brief court
ship, has found him out and seeks di-
vorce. Just another case of marrying
in haste"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Of al let him be remembered az te
good citizen who labored faithfufyu
dIi times and seasons for the welfal
or the community In which he livedll
Members ~ the Municipal ieagtA
who viii attend the funeral viii meel
with fher citizens at the Lankershin
hotel at 3 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

City Engineer Stafford reports that
during the past year there have been
constructed 4476 miles Of improved
streets and sixteen miles of sewer, ex-
elusive of the outfall. That's a COM
mendable years work.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Work is rushing on the Mt. Lowe
incline road up Echo mountain and it is
expected that it will be finished early
in January The fire came at bad
time for the roads business, but will
enable many needed improvements to
be made.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
Pi-LtneS and Pick-UpS
The go,est View

RESOLVE!
That is what confronteth mel
To swear off my habits bad.
Surely I OUGHT to be glad;
To squit smoking Of the weed.
oh, / should rejoice indeed;
To pass up the cuss word tart,
Should inspire a thankful heart;
To turn down the flowing bowl.
Ought to breed a Joyous soul
But to idols ] am we'd
Swearing off makes my tears shedi
And instead Of gladsomeness.
New Years brings me but unrest.
May it ali confounded be:
R-E-S-O-L-X-E-l
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

WIN Governor Pardee ask the
machine to name a successor to the
late Judge Van Dyke? 1t has been the
governors custom and he will probably
not deviate from it, but it is all very
tiresome to the rank and file of Cali
fornians, who vainly imagine that pub
lie sentiment ought to be in some
measure consulted.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Bids on street work are too high for
the board of public works. Contractors
should take notice that the day of
fatness in the street business is de-
parted. Mr.. Hanley, a good Democrat,
is on guard now.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

The arrest OF the mayor ana a mem
Der of the board Of trustees of Long
Beach on charge Of accepting brbes
is a serious matter and should have
fun and vigorous Investigation. Under
the law these men are innocent until
proven guilty, but no stone must be
left unturned in either direction.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
lERALp ADVERTISING
"~'- RATES ADVANCED

on and after the first day of
!. January next the advertising rates
!. of The Herald viii be advanced
1 25 per cent.
This advance is occasloned and
/ justified by the fact that during
! the past six months there has been
Z a large and substantial Increase
in The Herald's circulation, per-
haL3 the largest increase in the
history of the paper. A perma-
nent growth in circulation. to-
gether with the publication OF a
1 larger and greatly improved news
I paper, gives 10 advertisers advance
I ing benefits, at the same time in
creasing the cost OF production.
Hence the small advance IN ad-
hyertising rates.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
Merely a Suggestion

Scribbles-It costs me an awful lot
for postage on the manuscripts / send
to the different newspapers and maga-
zines.
Dribbles-Why don't you call the
postmaster's attention to the fact that
it is second-class matter? Chicago
News.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

The death Of Charles II. Yerkes in
New York removes powerful factor
from the street railway world. Chicago
and London both contain monuments
to his greatness in that line.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

The entire city OF Los Angeles win
unite today in doing honor to the re-
mains OF the late Jonathan Slauson.
The city had no better friend or more
Laithful citizen.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

The Northern and Cumberland Pres
byterian churches are perfecting plans
to unite as one body. Score another vic
tory for religion over sectarianism
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

The mayor says he has been shown
where he could make $4,000 il he would
approve certain purchases for the fire
department. The names MI Mayor.
Give the public the names and let no
guilty man escape.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

The council saves the city $500
year by cutting down its charity bud
get. Too much overlapping and indis-
cri71inate giving are the excuses Of
fered
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
Joy Morton out Of Danger
Assoalated Presa

by NssO1IuIeu FIeaN
OMAHA, Dec. 29.-Reports are that
JOY Morton, who was badly hurt last
Wednesday by fall from horse, is
now practically out of danger, his con-
dition having greatly improved within
the past twenty-four hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Uncle Russ Sage closes the year
pretty well. thank you One loan he
made Thursday was at 100 per cent
That's not so bad.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

In the matter OF Wrestling Gore
canyon from D. II. Moffatt it is to be
hoped none will be shed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

She's wise; remember her husband is a
pugilist and talking is his profession.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
Population of Los Angeles 2OI,249

Today and tomorrow and then you
swear Off. And the lid Is on tomorrow
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

We wonder II Paul de Longpre means
10 paint pretty flowers all over his new
bank
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Who offered bribes to Mayor Nc
Aleer and the fire commission? IT isl
their duty TO tell.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

A Pennsylvania limited train ran I'm
miles an hour into Chicago this week.
Now, IL il had been going away from
Chicago. such speed would have been
justified, but why such haste in arriv-
ing there?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

A West Virginia woman shot her
husband because he wouldn't kiss her.
The photograph of the woman will
constitute exhibit Az before the jury.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
Says Grafters Seek Control

This is a systematic campaign. not
for the purpose Of effecting anything
at this time: rot in the hope that this
commission viii al all displace CHER
Lips, said Mr.. Rogers. 1T IS Il studied
effort which will be followed by cam
palgn OF some length and some bitter
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

DR.. Osler is coming home. Here's
hoping he'll prove his theory on New
Yorks senator's
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

orange-Would you like to live your
life over again?
Lemon-Why should I make a fool
of myself twice?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Scotty seems to have as many lives
as cat-and they are about as useful.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Everything is all right up in this
part of the country. but Miss Brit
Smith; she is as mad as an old wet
hen because somebody found out she
had new dress. Hurley Cor. Center
(Ala.) Harmonizer
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
Mean Thlne, So Therel !

Another steel trust is forming. Let
as hope it is not steal trust also.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

New York has pugilistic crow that
is a great talker. Which latter fact
is self evident, of course.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

According to reports, Wright seems
to be the wrong man for Wright's
place, over in the Philippines.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

AS a menagerie, while playing in
her circus tent, Bernhardt might take
along the theatrical syndicate
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30
ClothessPost

Edward B. Close of New York wa.
recently married to Miss Marjorie
Post, II $2,0O0,000 heiress.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Pine-She wants to be painted, badly.
Pepper-You're the artist to do it.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Vice President Fairbanks has been
asked to introduce bill to pension
lonely men. On the score of fellow
feeling?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

They don't have trials by jury ir
Russia yet-often none at all-merely
plain funerals.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Sbuld inspire a thanktul hearts
To turn down the flowing bowl.
Ought to breed Joyous soul
But to idols am we'd
Swearing of makes my tears shedi
And instead Of gladsomeness,
New Years brings me but unrest.
May it ali confounded be:
R-E-S-O-L-V-E-!
A Pennsylvania limited train ran 1tn
miles an hour into Chicago this week.
Now. II IL had been going away from
Chicago. such speed would have been
justified, but why such haste in arriv-
Ing there?
Another steel trust is forming. Let
as hope it is not steal trust also.
Mean Thing, SO Therel
Everything is all right up in this
part of the country, but Miss Brit
Smith: she is as mad as an old wet
hen because somebody found out she
had new dress. Hurley Cor. Center
(Ala.) Harmonizer.
Scotty seems to have as many lives
as cat-and they are about as useful.
New York has a pugilistic crow that
is self evident, of course.
orange-would you like to live your
life over again?
Lemon--Why should I make a fool
of myself twice?
As a menagerie, while playing in
her circus tent, Bernhardt might take
along the theatrical syndicate.
Vice President Fairbanks has been
asked to- introduce a bill to pension
lonely men. On the score of fellow
feeling?
A woman may not be able to point
pencil, but how she can sharpen
her husbands wits!
Poppy-Is she man-crazy?
Poinsettia Rather! Why, her
favorite instrument is a mandolin.
Let the chorus girls perk up; that
new steel trust will also have a presi-
dent.
New York has a skunk club. Even
powerful smell has to combine In
New York to get a showing.
Does This Fool the Baby!
The wife of one of our gentlemen
friends makes him wear tucks in his
night gown, trimmed with pink rib
bon, so that the baby won't know the
difference when he walks the floor
with it at night.--Cavalier IN. D.
Republican.
However direful the news, yet let
us rejoice that Russia no longer makes
it in Eydtkuhnen. That name is worse
that q massacre.
Few diamonds will be found in that
hotel fire. Only real ones stand heat
Olive-Why did she never marry?
Palm-She has such scruples against
divorce.
Whitewash is a great purifier, but
what the insurance magnates need is
fire"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

A woman may not be able to point
a pencil, but how she can sharpen
her husbands wits!
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Whitewash is a great purifier, but
what the insurance magnates need is
fire"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Poppy-Is she man-crazy?
Poinsettia - Ratherl Why, her
favorite instrument is mandolin
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

New York has a skunk club. Even
a powerful smell has to combine in
New York to get a showing.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

However direful the news, yet let
us rejoice that Russia no longer makes
it in Eydtkuhnen. That name is worse
that q massacre.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Let the chorus girls perk up; that
new steel trust will also have presi-
dent
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-30

Olive-Why did she never marry?
Palm-She has such scruples against
divorce.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

Big
D-e-p-e-n-d-a-b-i-e
Houses
- Price $4,000 -
so rooms.
clears monthly, 1891.
Price $4,000 -
81 rooms, near
st Francis Hotel,
Price $500 -.
6S rooms, rent 1910;
income $500.
Price $4,000 -
80 rooms; exchange
for real estate.
Clears $635 monthly.
80 rooms,
The Finest"
Price $4,000 -
1A rooms near
''The Chronicle
MARION GRIFFIN.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

WE also have a
"G-ra-n-d-s-w-e-l-r
house, 6 blocks north
OF Market. that Is a
dream of beauty and
a joy forever; private
baths; all up-to- date;
profit $219 monthly.
Price $500 -
- easy terms -
MARION GRIFFIN.
$40 Market ST.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

S-room elegantly furnished modern corner
fat; choicest location; oil paintings, chInaware.
everything goes; yin be sacrificed; owner must
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

YOU-can-row secure
a l-room house near
Van Ness and Ellis
by paying $500 down
and small monthly
payments. TT Is
spot I ! e ssly clean.
Monthly profit is
Highly respectable
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

20 rooms -
8 blocks OF Market St
ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Profit, $50 monthly.
$1,000 PRICE $1,000
You pay down. $500
We back you for. 5000
Installynents .........
monthly >. .....$20
Clean and nice.
HIGHLY
RESPECTABLE
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

A BOARDING
HOUSE. SELECT:
AZ rooms; corner east
of Van Ness. Same
owner Fl years
Rent, S135.
Price, $500.
A buyer
must come -
with"
an agent from
MARION .GRIFFIN'S
office,
Room sol, James Flood
Building, go Market
street. Opposite
The Emporium"
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

PARTLY Furnished
PARTLY Furnished
(31 rooms
l31 rooms
Near Turk and Larkin
Near Turk and Larkin
Rent $130.
Rent $3.50.
Get a permit to see
the house from
MARION GRIFFIN,
$40 Market St..
Opposite
The Emporium"
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

20 rooms; centrally located; uf-to-date down.
town house; cheap rent; well furnished; has
big country transient trade; never clears less
than $500 per month; dissolution of partner
reason for selling.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

500
Paid down and 500 In
so monthly INSTALL
ments will buy q
highly respectable
- 14-room house -
now clearing -
- $40 each month -
It-is-CLEAN -
and BRIGHT and
WELL FURNISHED
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

BUSINESS CHANCEs-continued.

A-CAMERON & co Phone South 1850.
3 Eddy st. cor. Market and Powell
Headquarters for all kinds of business chances.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

TO SUBSCRIBERS LEAVING TOWN
FOR THE SUMNER.
CALL subscribers contemplating q
change of residence during the summer
months can have their paper forwarded
ny mail TO their new address by notify
ing THE CALL Business once. This
PaIer will also be on sale at all summer
resorts and is represented by n local
GEenf in all towns on the ccast.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

- NOTICE -
We have a client who
has spent two months
looking for a % to IS
room house vacant.
We now offer a RE-
WARD of 500 for in
formation of such a
house IN good repair
at reasonable rent and
in a good neighborhood
for renting rooms.
- NO
- STRINGS
on that reward.
II you know of such a
house. come in and
get the money.
MARION GRIFFIN.
- Room sol -
James Flood Building,
- 970 Market st.
nnvz1csfA -
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17
LoDGING-HoUsEs FOR SALE.

A CAMERON & CO.-Phone South 1850
Eddy St, cor. Market and Powell
Headquarters for Rooming- houses, Hotely and
All Kinds of Business Chances
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17
Roomins-Hou.e. and Hotel. for Sale.
MARION GRIFFIN.

Room sol. 9Th floor,
James Flood Building.
$40 Market ST.,
Opposite The Emporium
Up-to-date offices
NEAR THE ELEVATORS.
ALI. TITLES GUARANTEED
Rooming houses and Hotels
For sale and rent.
| Money to loan.
Tel Main S3-4-3.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

CHEAPEST and best in America-The Weekly
CALL 10 pages, sent to any address in the
United States or Canada one year for ST.
COLLECTION OFFICES.
BAD tenants elected for $4 collections made:
city or country. Pacific Collection Co., 415
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

l2S-roorn modern. new, downtown house;
office and billiard room ground floor; we'll
furnished; long lease; up-to-date PROPOSE
tion: doing good business; owing to death in
family will be sold at sacrifice; part down
balance long time at low interest.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

A-FIsHER & CO. James Flood bldr
Main 1854.
Present a fine line of roomng-houses
many real bargains; investigation desired
WANTED-A lodging-house: not over 30
rooms; well furnished; state II leased etc
Address box 1203 Call office.
HOUSE of II rooms. z25 Minna st, for sale
cheap; all full; rent $50. Call forenoons
A CHEAP bargain: a rooming-house with "a
rooms for sale. 613 Howard St, old No. 6O9h.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

A-Wanted. hrst-class real estate man with
some money to take charge of the realty de-
partment in old established real estate office
city: must have best of reference and ex-
perience- See CAMERON & co.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

CHICAGO NEWS STANDS:
Sherman House: p. o. News Co; Sreai
AScrthern Hotel: fremont House; Audiooriun
Hotel. Palmer House
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

A. CAMERON 4 CO., EDDY ST.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-17

AA-BOOKKEEPER. cashier; prepossessif
young woman. with tact, expert account
ant. familiar with all modern systems, de-
sires permanent position in wholesale house
or as private secretary; highest references.
Box 2611. Call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
AUTOMOBILE HABIT.

From the New York Sun.
 A tall young man alighted from car- rlage at the Grand Central yesterday and, with weary steps, entered the waiting room. After a hasty glance at the clock he flung himself into seat and prepared for a. nap. But no such luck awaited him, for another young fellow, laden with grip, tennis rackets, and golf sticks, spied him.
 Hello, Jacl" said he. "Awfully glad to see you"
 Hello" sleepily.
 whats the matter? You're not sick. are you?"
 "Yes, I am sick and tired"
 "Pshawl that's too bad! But. say, my automobile is to meet me at the sta- ton, and I'll take you up if you like"
 "Automobile" almost shouted Jack Don't say automobile to me! It's all on account of automobiles that have be- come a physical wreck, see You know I have a new one, and every day the girls want me to take them out. That's all right. I'm delighted. But when, after working like a slave at 1t all day, wake several times every night hunting at the foot of my bed for the brake, or find my self standing up yelling to some one to get out of the way-the horn is always broken in my dreams-then it's time to quit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
am as true as truths simplicity, And simpler than the Infancy Of truth
 -Trollus and Cresslda.
Refininu Oil in Kansas.

The last legislature passed law ap- propriating $410,000 to build an inde- pendent oil refinery at Peru and to set up a branch of the state penitentiary in which would be kept prisoners, who, it was intended. were to work the oil plant, as some other prisoners in that state were conducting a binding twine factory. It was the duty of the legis- lature to find work for the conyicts, and it was hoped this duty would pro tect the Peru appropriation.
 It did not, because the Kansas con stitution declares: "The state shall never be a party in carrying on works of internal improvement" It was held by the supreme court of Kansas that an oil refinery, though located In branch penitentiary, would be work of internal improvement, and the law was declared unconstitutional.
 No bonds had been signed, and no harm has been done except to upset Governor>Hoch's plans for meeting and defeating the plans of the Standard Oll. As things stand the constitution of Kansas must be changed before the state can erect an oil refinery. The chances are that the state will not go into the oil refining business.
 The bill in question was questioned from the outset. It's constitutionality was doubted, and some have doubted it's expediency. The court was unan- imous in rendering it's opinion, and no doubt some other way of heading off the oil octopus will have to be de- vised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
Another Bia Corn Crop.

The governments reports gathered amid the cornfields show that on July 1 the average was at least per cent larger than in 1904, and that the con dition of the growing crop is fully as high as 1t was one year ago, and the crop of 1904 aggregated 2467 million bushels. It was the largest crop ever grown except that of 1902, when the outturn was 2523 million bushels.
 The more sanguine in the great corn states are anticipating crop exceed ing that of 1902, and if the weather conditions continue favorable up to September 15 the acreage will produce an immense crop. The crop will not be fully matured in the northwest be- fore mid-september.
 The value of the corn crop of 1904 as 1t left the farm was put by the De- 
 partment of Agriculture at 10S7 mil lion dollars. It is, however, difficult to name in figures the value of crop which is freely consumed on the farm, being in that way turned into pork, beef, and dozen other products. Cot ton, on the other hand, is strictly cash product. It must be sold from the farm in order to be used at all, and it brings cash always on delivery. It is not easy. therefore, to say whether corn or whether cotton puts the more money in producers pockets. The fig ures of the Agricultural Department go to show that either corn or hay Is the imperial crop. but the chances are that neither brings to the farmers so much money as the cotton bales do.