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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23

showing by his ''capers' that he possesses great strength. He Is followed by half a dozen other boys who come close to him and examine his muscle and shoulders.
 How much cnn you lift7" asks ono boy, addressing the strong boy.
 "A ton," replies he of strength, en- phasizing the word ton.
 How much?' asks another boy, press ing forward.
 "A tonl' cries the strong boy. Then he begins threatening the practitioners with his fists and all run into the house. The Master of Charades calls Last sylla- ble," and the charade goes to the guess CTS. If It is not rightly guessed in . counted for these giving the charade. A tally must be kept of winners and losers. nightingale, sandwich. bootblack and looking glass. lend themselves admirably to the charade. Such proper nouns ns Baltimore (hali-tie-more), Milwaukee (MiIl-wa!k-key) and Rering Strait, ((bee- ring-straight), are easily acted by syllabls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23

"Chee-chee, whoppety wheel" Said little Young Bird, Just out of a tree.
 '.The worlds q big place, If you're out of your nest; Bnt l love the top of Big tree the best. Guess I'll fly back
 To the top of the tree A nest in q shady bough Greatly suits me. Cbee-chee, whoppety-whee Up once again in the top
 Of the tree"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
Hidden Word Verse.

s is for saw that saws plain wood; W is for work whenever we should; I Is for ignorant, If we don't study; M Is for mlre, when old earth is muddy; M is repeated to help spell word; N Is for nature that helps things about; G is for good-by when one goes out Spell down the line and you'll find the
 way
 vacation boy loves to spend hot day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
coNUNDRUMs

CONUNDRUMS. Why is a bucket like a spongef Both hold water Why Is department store like an in- ventors head? Because 1t is full of notions. When may room be full of men and still be empty7
 When not single man is in 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23
The Kingfsher,
A MOST INTERESTING BIRD.

Here is the picture of a kingfsher. Is he not q beautiful fellow with his splen- did plumage? And could you but see the marvellous colors that dye his shining feathers!-blue, green and black predom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23

How did our patient rest last nightf' The doctor asked of Mrs. White Fur; "He died but twice, good doctor dear,' The lady answered with a purr. "A cat-ht took him off at ten; Recovering that ho had backset; Then suffering from a meowing spell He fell at once in another fit" Aha, that's bad!' the doctor said: "Please give him catnip tea at 'leven To keep those fits from coming on, For now his lives are only seven"
 NJ. D. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23

Oh. dear me! Tell me true What would you do had it happened to you? l know 1t hurt her when she broke But she lay quite still and never spoke. Mamma mends broken china with glue; Maybe glue will mend Dolly, tool Ah I'll stick her together and bind her up,
 Just us you'd mend smashed teacup.
 FLORENCE MAY.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
Flower Mission DaY

Next Friday, June g. is to be OBJ
served all over the nation by the w. c.
T. U. as Flower Mission day. The pu-
pills of many of the public schools will
cooperate by bringing to their re-
spective schools flowers which will be
taken to Temperance temple and made
into bouquets for distribution. Those
who are shut in by indoor employment
will be especially remembered. Any
one who can give flowers or help will
be welcomed at the temple after 8
o'clock. A special need is conveyance
to help facilitate the work of disposing
of the flowers, and if any one can give
the use of a carriage or automobile for
any time of the day it will be greatly
appreciated. Offers of aid should be
addressed to Mrs. Laura T. Carter, 312
West Jefferson street. Telephone Main
1884
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
TWO NEW SUB-P0STAL
STATIONS FOR THE CITY

A dispatch from Washington, d. c.,
yesterday afternoon, states that orders
have been issued by the postoffice de-
partment for the establishment of two
new sub-stations in Los Angeles. One
station, known as Eddy station, will
be located at the corner of Twenty
fifth street and Long Beach avenue.
while Station NJ will be at the corner
of d and Alesandro streets.
Postmaster Flint says that he has not
yet received official notice of the orders
for establishing these new sub-stations.
but declares that he is elated over the
prompt action taken by the postoffice
department in acting on his recon-
mendation.
The postmaster says the new stations
are greatly needed, owing to the rapid
growth of that section of the city in
which they will be located. The two
additional stations will also relieve the
central station of much extra work.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
At the Orpheum

Della Fox, former queen of comic
opera, is the leading attraction at the
Orpheum this week. The charming
Miss Della, garbed in the clothing of
fashionable young "swell" and puff
ing cigarette. sang her way into the
hearts of her audience last night. Her
return to the stage proved a great
success
Mabelle Adams, character violinst,
was the second attraction of a good
bill, and as the sweet faced young
woman gently caressed her violin the
audience swayed to the rhythm.
John Birch, the man with the hats.
appears in an act which for it's novelty
has proved one of the successes of the
season. Charles Barry and Hulda
Halvers in comedy also offered an
amusing sketch. with several new
features.
Emmett Corrigan and company in
1.-THE Card Party" depart slightly from
the general run of vaudeville perform
ances and give the audience a rare
piece of emotional acting.
Several other clever sketches. with
the motion pictures, complete the bill,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
TO PERMIT PASSAGE OF
MILITIA FROM OTHER STATES

Brigadier General Wankowski re-
celved orders from Adjt. General j. b.
Lauck yesterday afternoon to the effect
that militia from other states will be
allowed to pass through California
while going to and from the Portland
exposition. This order is interesting
to militia officers. owing to the laws of
states which permit no movement of
troops through one state from another,
without special permission.
All organizations of the national
guards have been ordered to parade on
the Fourth of July. Formations will
be by regiment, battalion or company,
as the brigade commanders may elect.
These orders apply also to the naval
militia.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
BOARD OF EXAMINING
PLUMBERS is ABOLISHED
Council Again Amends Building ordi-
manifestations Altered to Give
All Fair Show

The council yesterday repealed that
section of the building ordinance which
provided for the appointment of a board
of examining plumbers.
The repeal was feature of one of
the volumes of amendments to the
building ordinance which the council
is preparing to issue. 1t is thought
that the amendments will make an edi-
tion of something less than ten vol
umes.
The council looked upon the board of
examiners composed Of master plumb
ers as one means of shutting out the
'1ittle fish, who have not sufficient
capital to join this organization, and
therefore repealed the section provid-
ing for it so as to give all a fair show.
The new provisions are that so cents
shall be the fee for all plumbing per-
mits, and Is cents additional for each
outlet "roughed in" The ordinance
also provides that If the plumbing in
spector finds 1t necessary to make more
than one inspection of the roughing
and finishing of job he shall charge
a fee of 81 for each visit.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
Woman's Clubs
EbelI's Honored Guests

1t was a distinguished trio of honored
guests which sat upon the platform
at the meeting of the Ebell club yes
terday afternoon. Madame Helena
Modjeska whose name alone Is suffi-
cient for Californians; Frank Pixley,
author of numerous successful comic
operas, and James Randall, the young
old man of Georgia, author of that i'm
mortal song of the South, Maryland,
My Maryland"
Each had. something for the club.
Madame Madjeska brought only few
words in greeting as she thanked the
members for beautiful sweet peas pre-
sented to her. Mr.. Pixley came with a
delightful account Of the methods of
making and producing a comic opera,
into which he introduced many Incl
dents in his own work. He told of the
meeting of a club in California which
cred for whole afternoon whether or
not the stage should be abolished, one
declaring that the immoral effect was
proved by the fact that Sir Henry
Irving has committed 1900 murders be-
hind the footlights.
Temporarily the stage may stay"
said Mr.. Pixley, "but I tremble to
think what might have happened as a
result of the conference" Mr.. PiXley
spoke also of the stage as factor for
education and amusement, saying that
to bring laughter into lives by night
that have forgotten how to smile by day
is certainly an important mission. He
concluded his talk by reciting some OF
his lyrics and was many times called
back to give one more.
James Randall paid beautiful trib-
ute to Madame Modjeska, as did also
Mr.. Pixley. In his short address he
told many interesting anecdotes and
in the southern manner paid comp!i-
ments to the Ebell club women.
"There is no power so great as the
power of a womans eye," said he, land
to prove that 1 will say that I have
travelled 5000 miles to see you." A poem
written by him In his boyhood days was
given in closing.
After the session adjourned tea was
served and the club members were
given chance to shake hands with
the honored guests.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
MERCHANTSFAVOR
HIGH LICENSE
M. & M. OFFICIALLY THANK
ZEEHANDELAAR
OPPOSE FURTHER AGITATION
Resolutions Adopted Declaring for
Stringent Police Regulation Of
the saIoon-sussest an
Inspector
OPPOSE FURTHER AGITATION

The Merchants and Manufacturers
association adopted resolutions at the
directors meeting yesterday afternoon
commencing the action of their secre-
tary, #. J. zeehandelaar, in the late
anti-saloon campaign.
The directors express their apprecia-
tion Of his valuable and efficient SER
vices and tender him a vote of thanks
The resolution goes further, and
states that the association is opposed
TO any more agitation along prohibit
ton lines, and the directors place
themselves on record as favoring high
license and strict police regulation of
the saloon. The resolution is as fol-
lows:
Resolved, that 1t is the sense Of this
association, through its board of di-
rectors, that we are opposed most pos
itively to any further agitation Of the
we desire to place ourselves on record
as favoring as high a license as Is now
charged in any other city of import
ance in the United States, to-wt: $10O
per month; this license to apply to all
places where liquor is sold, with the
exception of restaurants drug stores
and wholesale liquor dealers, believing
that the latter class pay an ample and
sufficient license. We further believe
that it would be wise to appoint an
inspector directly under the jurisdic-
tion Of the police commission, whose
duty it shall be to see to the faithful
observance of all rules regulating the
liquor traffic emanating from said COM
mission
The following resolution was also
unanimously adopted:
"Resolved, that the board of direc-
tors, on behalf of this association
hereby express their high apprecia-
tion OF and tender vote of thanks to
the secretary, F. j. Zeehandelaar, for
the valuable and efficient services rend-
cred the mercantile community in the
campaign just closed"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
WOMAN INJURED IN
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

Mrs. L. w. Harrington. 553 Gladys
avenue. sustained a severe scalp wound
In a runaway accident at Twenty
first and Main streets yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. Harrington was driving south on
Main street, when her horse became
frightened at a piece of paper in the
gutter. The animal shied suddenly,
throwing the woman over the dash
board. She struck the pavement with
the back of her head and was rendered
unconscious for a few moments.
The injured woman was sent to the
emergency hospital, where the cash in
the back of her head was dressed. she
returned to her home half an hour later.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
Mason Opera House

Nat C. Goodwin will present his new
play entitled 1.-The Usurper" tonight.
1.-THE Usurper" is an idyllic drama of
English life. with scenes laid in and
around Dulverton castle. one of the
great English ducal estates. There is
the usual English story with its hits
on America. Mr.. Goodwin brings an
excellent supporting company, in which
are many well known players, among
them being Neil O'Brien, Felix Ed
wards, w, II. Post. Norman Thorpe.
Fred Tyler Ruth Meckaye, Florence
Parker Georgia Mendum. Ina Gold
smith, Edna Faron and Ethel Beal.
'"rhe Usurper" will be seen tonight and
tomorrow night and at the Saturday
matinee. IAN American Citizen" on
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
New
Undermuslins
Second Floor, Broadway Front

Second Floor, broadway Front
Gowns of fine quality muslin and
cambria; cut full; dainty needle
work; regular value, 75c. Sale
price, soc.
Gowns of cambric and nainsook;
fine embroidery trimmings; full
flowing sleeves; regular value,
SITS. Sale price, $1.15.
Gowns of fine cambria and main
sock, lace and embroidery and
wide ribbon trimmings; very full
flowing sleeves; regular value,
$3.50. Sale price, $2.65.
French Nainsook Gowns, with
bertha effect of lace and beading;
regular value, 81. Sale price, $5.65.
Muslin Chemse, embroidery yoke
and band; short and skirt lengths;
regular value, 75c. Sale price, SOC.
Chemises of Cambria and Main
sock, both short and long; trimmed
with Val and Torchon lace and
baby ribbon; regular value, $1.75.
Sale price, $1.15. Short only; reg
ular value, $3.50. Sale price, $1.S5.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
COUNCIL THROWS DOWN
GAUNTLET TO RAILROADS
INSTRUCTS CITY ATTORNEY 10
SECURE INJUNCTION
Legislators Are Determined to Pre-
vent A. N. Davidson From Getting
Franchise on West Tenth Street
From the Municipality

The city council threw down the
gauntlet to the railroad company yes
terday by instructing the city attorney
to restrain one A. N. Davidson from
proceeding with the construction of an
electric street car line west on Tenth
street from Vermont avenue to Western
avenue. The city's legal department
was instructed to use injunction or
any other legal weapons which they
might find necessary to protect the
municipalities rights in the case.
When the franchise was sold to
Davidson, who it is believed represents
the Huntingtons, the thirty-three year
franchise law was in effect The ordi-
nance granting him the franchise, how
ever, was vetoed by the mayor, and
during the time occupied in getting a
rehearing the legislature passed the
twenty~one year amendment to the
city charter, so it was impossible for
the city to sell the franchise for thirty
three years.
= Inc purchaser WAS lotilleu W SeI MS
money, but he makes the claim that
he paid for the franchise and therefore
it is his. The council says his money
has been waiting for him and he can
get it by calling on the city treasurer.
Davidson notified the council yester-
day that he intends to begin work on
the new line at once. The council is
prepared to see that he does not.
The line in question is continu-
alton of the line out Eleventh street,
west from Main. At the present time
the line is constructed to Vermont
avenue, the company holding recognized
franchises for that territory.
Every member of the council voted
to restrain the railroad company.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
Thursday night only, and "A Gilded
Fool" on Friday and Saturday nights.
Elsnher,a rhnatsr


I'm Gay Paree," a delightful bur
letta, was presented for the first time
at Fischer's theater last night and was
a pronounced success. The piece is re-
plete with bright, catchy music, pretty
chorus numbers and laugh provoking
situations that hold the attention Of
the audience from start to finish. The
costumes used are deserving of special
mention. The vaudeville bill this week
is above the average. Klein and Klein,
eccentric pantomlmists and comedy
trick clowns, put on very pleasing
act Nardow, Perry and wilber, in a
refined musical act, introduce all kinds
Of musical instruments and play them
well. Prof j. o. Wise, ambidextrous
chalk artist and cartoonist, is a wonder
In his line, making all kinds of life-like
pictures with lightning rapidlty.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
Linen
Department
First Floor, Broadway
Right 4isLe

Cream Damask, 70 inches wide:
several patterns; regular value. 81.
Sale price, zoe a yard.
BIeaehed Damask, excellent
weight. in a number of patterns:
68 to 72 inches wide; regular value.
S5c. Sale price, Csc a yard.
5Ieached Damask; large floral
patterns in exclusive designs; 70
inches wide; regular value, $1.75.
Sale price, $1.25.
BIeached Damask Napkins, 22x22
inches. assorted floral patterns;
regular value, 1925. Sale price,
$1.65 dozen.
BIeached Danask Napkins; ok
% inches; regular value, SO. Sale
price, $2.15 a dozen.
BIeached Damask Napkins, 24x
"a inches; regular value, SO. Sale
price, $2.15 a dozen.
BIeached Damask Napkins, 23x
% inches; regular value, $3.50.
Sale price, $2.45 a dozen.
Towels, 22x44-inch hemmed huck
towels, closely woven; durable;
regular value, 35c. Sale price, 25c
each.
Bed Spreads, 11-4 hemmed satin
Marseilles; floral patterns; smooth
finish; regular value, $3.50. Sale
price, $1.9O each.
Bed Spreads, 12-4 hemmed Mar
seilles; floral patterns; good
weight; no starch; regular value,
81. Sale price, $2.S5 each.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
HILARIOUS FARCE
At THE BELASCO
"WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES"
is CLEvERLY ACTED
FAMILIAR PLAY WELCOMED
Entire House Reserved for Knights
Of Columbus, Who viii At
tend Tonlght's Per-
formanee

What Happened to Jones" fulfilled
ITS mission Of mirth at the Belascc
theater last evening. 1t is not a. new
play in Los Angeles and the audience
knew It was going to have a good time
before the curtain rose, but IL is quite
certain the play never afforded as
many laughs as 1t does in the hands
of this company, possessing in the
highest degree the ability to extract
every bit of fun out of line or
situation.
What Happened to Jones" may be
placed in the category of conventional
farce. Its plot is as old as the ever
lasting hills Of comedy and its char
acters have done valiant service in one
guise or another on a hundred thou
sand stages of hundred epochs. 1t is
an old story based on mistaken iden-
tity, but it is told in a more robust and
satisfying fashion than usual and
takes high rank in the list of the
hilarious things of the world.
Richard Vivian was the man of the
hour last evening and he took his turn
at carving out a triumph for himself
with the same youthful aggressiveness
that has marked his excellent work
in the juvenile roles. He was given
enthusiastic applause and the compli-
ment of almost continuous laughter for
his clever Interpretation of the un-
happy Jones.
Robert Dempster was also allotted
one of the best roles of his local career
and gave an interesting although con-
ventional performance. He gives evil
dence of taking himself and his work
too seriously, and he hides individual
ity under the effort to be artistic" "
Thomas Oberle created roars of laugh
ter even when he said nothing and was
perfectly quiet. He made the perplexi-
ties of the Bishop of Ballarat true and
convincing. James A. Bliss distin-
guishes himself again in the role of
Among the women of the cast Mary
Graham deserves probably greatest
praise for her clever portrayal of Eben-
ezer's wife. 1t was one Of the few per-
fectly balanced performances afforded
by the cast and was in every manner
delightful. Agnes Rankin and Fannie
Yantis combined to charm with their
personal attractiveness, and Margaret
satisfactorily.
Marie Howe is not up to her stand
ard Of making the most Of her parts.
Her idea Of the maiden lady waiting
for the bishop-"object matrimony''-
would have been bettered by more
reserve and maiden ladylikeness. Car
roll Marshall is good in a character
role.
The company worked in excellent
harmony, considering it was the first
night, and for this as we'll as for the
splendid "set" praise should be given
to the director, George Barnum.
George Fl, Broadhursts farces are gat-
ling gun movement, and that the
whirlwind pace of hilarity was never
allowed to drop speaks volumes for the
directors work.
Tonight the entire seating capacity
of the Belasco is reserved for the
Knights of Columbus, who will attend
in body.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
Wool
Dress Goods
First Floor, Right of
Broadway Entrance

Fancy Mohairs; gray. cardinal.
green, brown, tan and blue mix.
lures; also plain colors in similar
shades; 9S TO 40 inches wide; regrl.
lar values. SOC to 75c. Sale price,
35c yard.
English and Scotch suItlnos:
mannish effects. 50 to Sc inches
wide; regular values. $1.25 to 81.
Sale price, 95c a yard.
Broadeloths and Venetlans;
browns, blues. green, grays, tans.
cardinals. modes. burnt orange and
mahogany; regular values, $1.25 to
So. Sale price, 81 yard.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
Wash Goods
Department
Rear Of Right Riste
Broddwdy Entrance

Fancy Cotton MohaIr suItlngs, %
inches wide: navy and white, black
and white, brown and white, green
and white. tan and white, light
blue and white and gray and black;
regular value, 95c. Sale price, 25c
yard.
Llnon suItlngs, 81 to 36 inches
wide; mixed effects. striped checks
and plain colors: regular values
75c and 81. Sale price, SOC a. yard.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
Notions
and
Fancy Goods
Rear of Left RisLe
'BroddUdy Entrance

Hooks and Eyes, black or white;
'Tnvisible;" assorted sizes; regular
value. 10c. Sale price, sc a card.
Dress Shields, alba brand; main
sock covered; Nos. 3, and 5;
regular values, 15c. zoe and Csc,
Sale price, 10c pair.
Leather Goods-Bags in different
shapes and leathers-walrus. seal,
etc, several colors; regular values,
so, $3.50 and SO. Sale price, $1.50
Velines-Broken meshes. Tuxe-
dos and Maline nets; different
colors. browns, green and novelty
effects; regular values, 25c and Csc.
Sale price, 15c a yard.
Embroideries in pompadour;
match sets; hands, edges and
fiounces; different widths; floral
patterns. Anglais effects. medallion
and scroll designs; Irish and Rose
Point patterns done on net; values,
25c to S2.25. In the sale at 121ac
to $1.12b yard-half regular
prices.
Laces-Bands, edges, insertions,
galloons and appliques; all widths;
Venice, Irish point, crochet, net
top, applique, Cluny and antique
effects; regular values, 25c to $3.50.
In the sale at 121Rc to $1.75 a yard
half regular prices.
AppIiques, Persian bands, fancy
braids, jet and spangled trimming;
in black, white and colors; regular
values, soc to $3.50. Sale price,
25c Tn S375 a ward
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
GloVes---Ribbons
First Floor, Left
.4fsIe, BroddWdy

Dresden, Persian and Shaded Rib
bons; general assortment of colors
and styles; 20. y. and ~ inches
wide; regular values. 12kc, 15c
zoe, 25c and 35c. Sale price. 10c
yard.
Dresden MessaIlne Taffetas; 4
inches wide: regular value, Csc.
Sale price, 10c yard.
Fabric Gloves; two-button and
three-clasp styles; black white and
cream; regular value, $1.25. Sale
price, Csc a. pair.
Mocha Gloves in one and two-clasp
styles; black. white, gray and
mode; regular value, $1.50. Sale
price, 81 a pair.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
A Habit to BE Encouraged

keep Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in your home as a
safeguard against sudden attack of
bowel complaint. 1t is certain to be
needed sooner or later, and when that
time comes it will he needed badly, 1t
will be needed quickly. Buy 1t now. 1t
may save life. For sale by all leading
druggists,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-06
AROUND THE TOWN

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to any
one furnishing evidence that will lead to
the arrest and conviction of any person
caught stealing copies Of The Herald from
the premises Of our patrons. -
THE HERALD.