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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
PUBLIC PARKS OF
Los ANGELES
CHARMING REST PLACES FOR
THE PEOPLE
Over 600 Acres In Los Angeles for the
Use Of the Publlc---Attraetlve
Play Grounds, Lovely Lakes
and Amusement Features

The beautiful parks or public play
grounds for the people are the pride
and boast of Los Angeles, as well as the
delight and admiration of the hundreds
of thousands of,strangers who visit the
Angel city every year.
In Los Angeles alone there are over
600 acres set apart for public parks
while In the outlying districts In the
foothills Is park territory bringing the
total park space to approximately 1000
acres.
Eastlake and WestIake
Westlake park, thrty-five acres in
area. at the end of the Seventh street
car line, is one of the most attractive
of the dozen or more city open air re-
sorts. 1t affords extensive views of the
adjacent hills and has lake, fine
drives beautiful flowers and plants,
band stand and q liberal supply OF
settees.
Eastlake park, on the Mission road
in East Los Angeles on the way to
Pasadena, comprises fifty-two acres-a
resort very popular with the masses;
Eastlake is provided with a beautiful
lake, q band stand, boating accessories,
a menageries, park nurseries, swings,
picnic facilities and flowers grow lux
uriantly.
Prospect park, on Boyle Heights, and
famous Hollenbeck park of twenty
acres, also in Boyle Heights, are fa-
vorite resorts for east side residents
and for many from other sections of the
city.
Echo park, in the northwestern part
of the city, north of Bellevenue avenue,
contains the largest body of water.
Landscape gardening is q feature of
'' ' Central Park
mi
Sixth, Hill and Olive. 1t Is the most
convenient rest spot for citizens and
visitors.
South park, twenty acres, Sunset
park, beyond Westlake park, Sycamore
Grove, fifteen acres, the old Plaza on
North Main street, which has been Sc
lected as the site for the new public
library--about 100 feet square in the
center This is the oldest and best
improved park in Los Angeles. The
trees have attained large growth.
Chutes park. on the southwest corner
of Main and Washington streets, is the
amusement resort.
EIysian Park
Elysian park, 500 acres in area. is a
remnant of the thousands of acres of
such land that the city formerly owned
It may be said that this tract offers the
greatest possibilities for diversity Of
grOwthS OF any piece OF ground W1tn1n
the limits of an American municipality
Much of the land Is within the FROST
less belt. The views of mountain, val
ley and ocean, city and plain, are grand
in the extreme.
What has been said in regard to Ely
sian park is true of the latest acquisi-
tion to the parks of Los Angeles-Grif-
fifth park-a tract of 5000 acres donated
to the city. 1t is located about mile
north of the city limits and embraces a
varied assortment of mountain, foothill
and valley scenery. A boulevard, to
connect the parks of Los Angeles, has
been commenced.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
z. w. Braun Company

During the past few years Los Angeles
has become one of the greatest wholesale
distributing points in the west. In this
connection the F. w. Braun company
stands pre-eminent Established in 1885
this large enterprise has grown TO be one
OF Los Angeles most prosperous business
houses.
The f. w. Braun company are import
ers and dealers in all kinds of assayers'
materials, as well as manufacturers of
labor saving appliances for assaying,
laboratory supplies of every description
and scientific apparatus of different va
rieties. Fire clay, crucibles, muffles.
scorifiers, heavy chemicals, cyanide, zinc,
etc, are also among the many articles
kept in stock in great quantities all the
time.
This concern has a well-established
reputation for handling the very best
and most modern Scientific apparatus for
colleges and schools, of which 1t has long
made a speciality Their labor saving ap-
piances for assayers are also In great
demand throughout the mining territory.
In this connection 1t is not amiss to state
that there is scarcely large camp In the
mineral bearing country wherein the f.
W. Braun goods are not much in evil
dence.
The company occupies large five-story
brick building in Los Angeles, located at
5Ol to sos North Main street, 1Ol to III
Republic street and 502 to SIG New High
street. Besides this there are branches
In San Francisco, San Diego and Seattle.
one hundred and SeVenty-nVe men are
employed by the F. w. Braun company
in this cityOalone, which is evidence OF
their large business, which not only
covers the territory surrounding Los An
geles, but extends throughout the west.
Large shipments are continually being
made to Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico
and even to Alaska aud old Mexico,
where the Braun goods are always in
demand.
II. w. Braun is the president and gem
eral manager of the concern; l.. N Bruns-
wig Is the first Vice presidents G. Knecht
Is second vice president. and William
Kennedy is secretary and treasurer These
gentlemen are we'll known throughout this
section and are accounted among our
most .enterprlsing citizeas. They are all
experienced In the line of business in
which they are engaged, and II Is due TO
this fact principally that they have scored
such a wonderful success.
The Braun company has offices IN New
York city at Is Cliff street. Their cable
address Is "Braundrug," Los Angeles
San Francisco Codes used are Postal
Telegraph Cable company. Western Union
Telegraph company, Liebers Standard and
the A. b. c., fourth and fifth editions
orders are filled promptly and satis-
The heads OF this large enterprise are
among many more successful business
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Flscher,s Theater

E. A. Fischer, proprietor and manager
of Fischer's theater, 1923 First street
one of the most popular family theaters
CT this city, is a man of many years
experience In catering to the public. Mr.
Fischer was for many years engaged In
the amusement field in San Francisco
and built Fischer's theater there, and the
name was retained by the new owners
long after Mr.. Fischer had disposed OF
his interests In the theater there, as II
had become a household word among
patrons Of the better class of theatrical
entertainment 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Fischer was the manager who
first presented the Weber & Fields plays
with his own company, In any city IN
the United States outside of New York
Mr.. Fischer has property interests IN
various parts of the state and his belief
In the future of Los Angeles is best
shown in his selection and locating here
In preference to other cities of the Pa
ciic coast.
Mr.. Fischer is one of the most enthus-
iastic and progressive OF Los Angeles
business men, and his success in his
various enterprises, particularly the
amusement field, Is due 10 earnest appli-
cation and personal attention 10 the many
details of business routine, coupled with
a sincere endeavor to deal Justly with
all whom he Is brought in contact with
His firm belief is that Los Angeles has
great destiny. and that the clty's mar
velous growth is but the natural outcome
OF her resources and united efforts of its
progressive and enterprlsing citizens.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
San Pedro Lumber Company

Among the large concerns which are
steadily supplying lumber to the grow
ing population of the southwest is the
San Pedro Lumber company. This in
stitution has it's main offices at 675 Pa
cifc Electric building, and maintains
large yards and wharves at San Pedro
Organized and Incorporated in 1882,
this company has capital stock and
surplus OF nearly million dollars. The
officers are j, A. Hooper, president; f,
p. Hooper, vice president and II. Nj.
Thurman. secretary T. l.. Ely is the
manager OF the Southern California Of
fees and superintends the shipments.
The San Pedro Lumber company deals
extensively in. Oregon pine, redwood,
spruce, shingles. etc. 1t maintains
branch yards at Long Beach. Compton,
Huntington Beach. Whittier and other
cities. A large supply of lumber is
also shipped by this concern into Ari-
zona. New Mexico and Nevada.
At San Pedro there Is large planning
mill conducted by the company in con-
nection with Its extensive yards there.
Several hundred men are given employ
ment, the business of the company
being the largest at the seaport city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
TRADE WITH THE ORIENT
Great Increase In Volume of Business.
Japan and China Liberal Con-
surners of American Products

Trade of the United States with
Japan is larger than with any other
oriental country, says q bulletin issued
by the department of commerce and
labor, and aggregated in the fiscal year
$106 900, 900. Exports to that country
have been about $5,000,000 in the calen-
dar year 1895, to over 5000, 900 in the
fiscal year 1905, and imports from that
country from $27, 100000 in 1895 to nearly
$51 ,000, 900 in 1905. The growth In ex-
ports from the United States to Japan
and China, says the bulletin, has been
remarkable feature in our export
trade in the last decade.
The trade of this country with Japan
shows very rapid growth during the
past ten years, especially in exports to
that country, although the imports
from China also show an increase. In
1895 our exports to China were only
SO, 703, 1922; in 1905 they amounted to
$5S574,793. Within the same period the
advance in our imports from China has
been from $21,S42,S $50 to $28.113,S11;
Hongkong, the British colony on the
south coast of China and the gateway
through witch large quantities of mer-
chandise enter that country, has also to
be considered. To Hongkong the ex-
ports of the United States grew from
81, 462, ,S56 in 1895 to $8,0S0920 In 1905.
while the exports from Hongkong grew
from 81, 1893, 920 in 1895 to 81, 6S5 1858 in
1905. In 1895 we supplied only 6 per
cent of the imports of China; last year,
with the Hongkong figures included,
we supplied about 20 per cent. The
principal articles we export to China
are cotton cloths, copper, mineral oil,
cigarettes, flour and miscellaneous
manufactures OF iron and steel. The
principal imports from China are raw
silk tea, hides and skins, wool, mat
tings and opium.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29


Although the ocean breezes and
sunny climate of California have wooed
and won the hearts of millions of peo-
pie, Los Angeles probably has no more
ardent admirer in the wide world than
DR.. w. A. Shaw Of Indianapolis, Ind.
After walking under the shade of
beautiful palms and pepper trees for
two weeks, stopping occasionally to
note the beauty of countless flower
bedecked lawns and to inhale the
healthful ozone of the many nearby
suburbs, DIR. Shaw has the following
to say of Southern California:
This is the first state ever visited
in my life where its attractions had
not been overdrawn and its disadvant-
tages kept in the foreground. Truly
il may be said that the half has not
been told of Los Angeles and vicinity.
without boasting 1 may say that
| have travelled extensively and have
seen many places which impressed me
favorably, but not one Of them has
so won my admiration as Los Angeles
and its pretty suburbs.
Spreads the News
I'm fact 1t would be Impossible TO
say too many nice things about this
city and its people, and letters have
written to friends in various portions
fairly bubbled over with my enthusi-
asm.
"And say" continued DR.. Shaw, as
he again attempted to make 1t plain
how deeply he had been impressed
with the City of the Angels, do you
know I am going to be at the head Of
some church here in the near future
and may make this city my permanent
home, even If am compelled to start
little church of my own, just as 9TH
ers before me have done?
"I am well aware that your cham
ber of commerce has accomplished
great things In the way of advertising
the states resources and in making it
plain to those in search of health and
wealth Just what the city has to offer
in the way of inducements, but will
wager that even the members Of this
organization fall short of adequate
words in describing Los Angeles ac-
tual. everyday conditions and re-
| sources"
DR.. Shaw is interested in the Ameri-
can Anti-Cigarette league work and is
devoting his entire time to saving
school boys who are constantly tempt
ed to become cigarette users.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Los Angeles Trust Company

Organized in 1902, the Los Angeles Trust
Company was the first institution of It's
kind to begin a general trust company
business in Southern California. Its con-
stant growth and present popularity are
proof that there was a good field for
such an organization.
The company started with a capital of
81 900, 600, With 100000 paid in. AS the
business developed the whole of the stock
was paid in cash. The banking depart
ment was opened in March. 1903. The
1903, showing deposits of s5S9, 900. This
increased to 81 041 900 in one year and to
s., ,233, 900 the following year. The last
statement issued April 9, 1906, showed de-
IS paid on checking accounts and four
per cent on savings accounts. AT present
there are property and funds valued at
600 managed and invested by the
trust department. This department, how
ever, is separate from the banking de-
partment.
The Safe Deposit and Bond departments
ere valuable adjuncts to the business Of
this concern. Both departments do large
business and the deposit boxes are in
great demand, especially since the San
Francisco disaster. In the fall of 1905
the stock of the Los Angeles Trust COM
OF the First National bank, the combina-
tion giving to both institutions additional
strength and broadening their spheres of
influence. The officers Of the company
are:f j. @. Drake, president; II. s. Nc
Kee, vice president; III. w. O'MelYeny,
vice president and counsel; Robert Wan
kowslki, secretary and cashier; H. b. Kay,
Ger; c. Il. Woodwise bond officer Di-
rectors--J. M. Elliott John b. Miller, John
III. Norton, Stoddard Jess, w l. Hollings-
worth, Gall B. Johnson, u 5. Torrance,
II. Staats, George l. COCHRAN, n. j. Mar
shall, j. c. Drake. IL. s. Mckee, ii. w.
O'Melveny.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Mcearxln & Bronson

The man who will today predict cor
rectly the future OF Los Angeles and
put 1t In print the public will call in
common parlance "Looney" In the
past men who advised our people to
prepare for great city were ridiculed
for their foresight
In 1880 the writer an owner of prop
erty on Spring street north of First,
tried to persuade property owners to
widen that thoroughfare fifteen feet.
There were no buildings of any conse-
aIqe1nee south OF First street, ,ssti ana yer
the proposed plan. Most owners de-
elared then that the town would never
be great enough to require wider
street All conditions that have been
responsible for the tremendous growth
of the city are still with us and new
ones being added each year.
For the purpose OF bringing ship and
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Johnson, carveI & Murphy, Merchan'
disc Brokers and Warehouse Men

The position which this firm occupies
in the business community is one pecul-
lar to the western country and particu-
larly to the Pacific coast. Johnson,
Carvell a. Murphy act as Southern
California representatives for many of
the largest eastern manufacturers Of
food products and the large Increase in
with its attendant demands for such
products as this firm represents has
more than doubled the firms business
during the past three years. Many OF
the accounts which are represented by
Johnson, Caryell q Murphy have been
in their hands for upwards of fifteen
years and are products which are
Sresdth OF the land. Amons ne many
accounts represented by this firm may
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
LOS ANGELES SIDE TRIPS
Opportunities for Enjoyment at Small
Cost - Points Worth VISIT
Ina by Rail and Steamer

The following comprise only a few
of the principal trips that may be made
from Los Angeles in couple of days
or less:
Halliday Trips
Santa Monica, Ocean Park, Port Los
Angeles; steam and electric.
Terminal Island, Long Beacn, san
Pedro; steam and electric.
Redondo beach; steam and electric.
Baldwin's ranch, San Gabriel mission;
steam, electric and tallyho.
Ostrich farm; steam and electric road.
Soldiers home steam and electric
road.
Pasadena; steam and electric road.
Whittier and Santa Fe Springs.
Hollywood and Cahuegna valley;
electric road.
San Fernando mission.
one-Day Trips
Mount Lowe; electric road.
"Kite-shaped track of the Santa Fe
system, including stops at Riverside
and Redlands
Inside track of the Southern Pacific,
including stops at Pomona and Ontario.
Alamitos, Oxnard or Chino sugar fac-
tory.
Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin and sur
roundings.
Oil wells of Whittier, Fullerton and
Puente; railroad and private convey
ance.
TWo-Day Trips
Monrovia, Duarte and Azusa (heart
of San Gabriel valley)..
San Buenaventura.
San Juan Capistrano mission.
Santa Catalina island; railroad and
steamship.
Santa Barbara.
Wilson's peak; railroad. stage and
burros.
Bear valley; railroad and stage.
Idyllwild (Strawberry Valley; rail-
road and stage.
Elsinore.
San Luis Rey mission; railroad and
stage.
San Diego. Coronado Beach and Mex
lean line,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
CItIzens National Bank

Located in one OF the handsomest office
buildings in Los Angeles, which was re-
Gently erected at the corner OF Third and
Main streets, tine Citizens National bank
Is one of the strongest financial institu-
tions in the southwest 1t was organized
in 1890, and its growth has been so pro-
nounced that the stockholders are now
considering the advisability Of increasing
the capitalization from 100000 to $500 900.
There is now surplus or 100000, which
bespeaks the excellent condition Of the
bank.
The bank only recently moved into its
elegant new building, which has floor
space of 70 feet and basement. The struc-
ture made of brick, concrete and steel Is
absolutely fireproof and carries the lpweHt
rate of insurance OF any bMlding II the
city. There are 30 offices in the building,
all Of which were rented before ~ was
The' Citizens National bank is a United
States depository Its officers are all men
of excellent character and influence In
Southern California. 1ney are as Follows:
n. j, Waters, president; ]. Ross Clark,
vice president; A. ]. Waters, cashier;
GsS9rgs s Rns sssstsSt ssbisr cashier
Directors. r. j. Waters, j. Ross Clark.
A. G. Hubbard, l.. w. Blinn, ]. NJ Hale.
John H. Norton, c. A. Garfield. e. q.
Fay, Robert Hale. John J. Fay, jr, and
. AS evidence OF the solidity and strength
of this institution the last statement Is
sued and condensed from the report 10
given:
Reso,lrces-Loans and discounts, 81 49,
04S.9S; overdrafts. SS49.25; u. S. bonds and
premium. S206 10000: other bonds. 5000
0.00 furniture and fixtures, 1856; hve
per cent redemption fund, $92S000; cash
on hand and due from banks, 81 ,S02 800 2l,
total. $500, $50. 20.
Liabilities~-cnpital stock paid In, $780,
10000; surplus and profits. ti8i 0a; ma
tional bank notes outstanding Sl6b. 10000,
due depositors. S2.9ls,679,Sl; total. $780,
S6029.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29

be mentioned Royal baking powder,
baking powder Eagle milk. Challenge
milk, Pioneer cream, Arbuckle's coffee.
Walter Bakers chocolate and cocoa,
Lea & Perrins sauce, Pyle's pearline,
Germea, Kingford starch, DIR, Prices
flavoring extracts. Frazer's axle grease,
Lepage's glue, Ponds extract. etc.
In addition to accounts such as above
mentioned Johnson. Carvell & Murphy
are large handlers of canned goods of
all descriptions and operate a general
warehouse business, being the proprie-
tors of the Central warehouse, PSI San
Pedro street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29

train together we will Soon have one
of the best harbors on the coast. With
three transcontinenta railroads and
splendid shipping facilities our COM
merce will naturally increase. Our in
terurban car service brings all South
ern California towns into close touch.
The Immense quantities of crude oil
and convenient fuel. The products of
the soil of Southern California bring an
immense revenue into Los Angeles, the
producers gaining a handsome profit on
their crops of walnuts, oranges and
lemons as competition is not too keen.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
National Sank Of California

This Institution is considered one OF
the safest and most reliable on the
coast. numbering among It's officers and
stockholders many OF the leading busi-
In the Trust building, corner of Second
and spring streets. In the heart of the
business district. Besides doing a gem
eral banking business II solicits ac-
counts Of banks. corporations, hrms and
individuals.
No local concern enjoys TO a greater
extent the confidence OF the people than
the National Bank OF California. This
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
As Scenes sss AND wsssss ss swaHs

men who express confidence in the great
future which Los Angeles has. The
present rapid growth of their business,
which is only in keeping with the growth
of the country, is sufficient evidence of
the prosperity we are now enjoying and
will continue to enjoy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29
Los ANGELES IS
IDEAL HOME CITY
DR.. w. A. SHAW OF INDIANA
COMING BACK
Beauties Of Climate and City lnoom-
parable--vIsitor at a Loss
for Words Of just
Appreciation

) II have lived in the east ell my Z
} life, practically where one is COM 4
PEELED to shovel coal eight months (
In the year and pay man $500 q (
day to haul the ashes to a dumping 4
ground in the spring, and / want (
) to say / am going TO locate in Los 4
Angeles as soon as possible, where (
, Gods blessings are everywhere {
apparent and the sun shines
brightly throughout the year. (
DR.. w. A. Shaw. 4
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-29

The Herald win sen you sS5 worth Of
records and GIVE you a ak months
Subscription 10 The Herald and S2b
Taik-o-Phone absolutely tree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-05
UPLlFT THE BENIGHTED.

CONTINUED from Page One.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-05
NO BIG MEETING
Summer Session of National Ed
ucational Association is
Abandoned.
TO HAVE BEEN AT FRISCO
Superintendent Ferguson Makes Prep.
aration for the County institute
Able instructors Secured

School teachers who had expected to
spend a portion of their vacation in at
tendance at the annual meeting of the
National Educational association at
San Francisco this month, have given
up such an outing, as no meeting will
be held this year. On account of the
devastation by the earthquake and fire
that city had to give up the entertain
ment of its guests this year, but in
stead of fixing the meeting place for
some other city, those in charge aban-
doned the sessions for this year en-
tirely.
County Institute.
Superintendent Ferguson is prepar-
ing for the summer institute. which
will be held in Rock Island Aug 27-31.
Excellent instructors have been secur-
ed for this course of a few days. The
superintendent has been particularly
fortunate in getting Miss Maud Sum
mers. formerly of Evanston and now
from Boston, who is a primary special
list. The week here closes a year of
lecture engagements which are being
filled by her. Livingston c. Lord. with
whose work the teachers are more or
less familiar, he being the president
of the Eastern Illinois Normal school,
will lecture on language and probably
on history and it's associated subjects.
To Hear Maxwell.
Announcement is made to the teach
ers that at their next state meeting
they viii have the privilege of hearing
William II. Maxwell, city superintend-
ent of New York. His subject on this
occasion will be, "Fads and Essentials
in Education