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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-03-18
CLAIM CHARGES
ARE GROUNDLESS
INSURANCE OFFICIALS REPLY
TO POLICY HOLDERS SUIT
Deny That Conservative Life Company
Was in Financial Straits When 1t
Was Merged With Pacific
Mutual

Local officials Of the Pacific Mutual
and Conservative Life Insurance as
sociat ton, into which the Pacific Mutual
and Conservative companies recently
merged, .deny that the Conservative
was in bad financial straits when the
merger was effected, as was charged
in a bill filed in San Francisco Thurs
day by Frederick Clarence Howard,
policy holder in the Pacific Mutual,
with a view to preventing the merger.
The officials say that even II the
charges were true the suit has been be-
gun too late, because the merger al
ready has been effected.
Alfred w. Morgan, secretary or the
Con =ervative before the merger, and
also secretary of the new company, said
Yesterday that the suit was surprise
to the officers and was entirely use
less, as the merger has been completed.
He also said that three months had
been given the policy holders before the
merger in which to file complaints, and
that nobody took advantage of the OPP
portunity.
"As a matter of fact" continued Mr..
Morgan 1.-The business of the ConserVa-
tive was combined with that of the
Pacific Mutual March II by compact
of reinsurance. The Pacific Mutual ac-
sentative and assuming all of its la
biities.
Cites Annual Statement
mo policy holder of the Conservative
Life need be alarmed by the sensa-
tional statements said to have been
made in the complaint filed. The last
annual statement rendered to the in
surance commissioner showed that the
condition of the Conservative Life was
exceedingly satisfactory. The COM
pany at that time held bonds of the
city of Los Angeles of a face value of
SASS. 900, other first class bonds amount
| ing to $23, 900, and the street improve
ment bonds issued by the city of Mar
shalltown, which the complaint alleges
| to be worthless asset, amount to $780,
They bear interest at the rate of 6 per
cent and are all that are in the hands
of the company, out of a total of $4,000
originally held. They will be paid off
within few months. The insurance
department of this state verified the
| statement of the Conservative Life
within the last two weeks.
| 1.-THE real estate owned by the COM
pany at Third and Hill streets is ia
inilisr to all. The valuation placed
upon 1t in the company's statement,
S459 900, is in the opinion of leading
real estate men well within its value.
The building stands on the books at
cost. and the lot at valuation of less
than $1,000 a front foot. Any policy
holder readily can ascertain for HIM
self that this is considerably below its
selling value. 1t is without dollar
of incumbrance"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-03-18
BURGLARS MAKE
NOCTURNAL VISIT
PASADENA SLEEPERS AROUSED
TOO LATE
Mysterious Robbery While Brothers
Sleep PeacefuIly-Pockets Ritled
of Money and Loss viii
Reach About 500
Pasadena Agency,
II North Raymond Avenue
Telephone Main 1147.

PASADENA, March 1.-THE resi-
dence of Harry and Joseph Brand on
Palmetto drive, this city, was entered
by burglars Monday night and money
and articles to the value of about 500
stolen. The fact was promptly re-
ported to the police, but did not be-
come public until this afternoon IL
appears that the two young men en-
tered their sleeping rooms shortly after
midnight and disrobing lay their cloth
ing on chairs about the room In about
an hour both men were awakened by
a noise in the house and an investi-
CATION showed that someone had gone
through the pockets of their clothes
and stolen the money found there,
taken a number of articles about the
room and decamped. Harry Brand
lost S3S in cash and his brother SIS. No
clue was left as to the manner in
which the burglars entered the house,
although it seems to be believed that
they were there when the brothers
came home.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-03-18
RECORD BREAKING RUN
MADE BY SCHOONER
COMES DOWN FROM %WiLLAPA IN
TEN DAYS
San Pedro Butcher Called Upon to
Handle the MeIrose in an Emer'
eency and He Succeeds in Covering
Himself With Glory


Special to The Herald.
SAN PEDRO, March 16.-Last night
there arrived and rounded the break
water no less than twenty vessels
loaded with lumber from the north.
1t was a sight to astonish even the
oldest inhabitants as they looked out
this morning and saw heavily loaded
vessels lying peacefully at anchor III
almost every good spot in the harbor.
OF this list, which is the largest ever
arriving in one day all but three are
windiammers or sailing vessels. ..
The record breaker of the whole lot
is the Melrose, a medium sized schooner
with no particular speed ever given her
before. When the Melrose left here for
the north about thirty days ago she had
another skipper aboard her, but at
Willapa he became i'll and Captain Nc
Vicar, a butcher of this place, but
skipper of other days with great
record for getting speed out of vessel.
was sent for. He had been out of the
business for a long time and when he
left he. was "joshed" by his mates, but
he took the vessel and brought her
down in just ten days, thus eclipsing
the best run made so far.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-03-18
Valuable Lumber Cargo

The twenty vessels brought In Dot
less than 100000 feet of lumber, worth
at least $32O,00O OF this about one
seventh goes to the carriers, the boats,
for the work of bringing it down.
The yacht Aggie, belonging to j. E.
Mcfarland of Santa Barbara, was
towed out to the outer harbor from her
moorings near the Fellows boat house
this morning and will spread her sails
tomorrow morning for San Francisco
where she will be made ready for the
great national yacht race to take place
in June, between San Francisco and
Honolulu. The Lurline, another San
Pedro yacht, will be taken out little
later for the same race. The latter
is owned by Captain Sinclair of Pasa-
dena. The Aggie is a neat little vessel
with twenty-foot beam and drawing
eight feet of water The Lurline is
smaller, but Is considered a winner by
many.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-03-18

city is greatly in need of better streets
The Merchants association is pre-
pairing to organize a protective bureau
for the protection of credit merchants.
The plan is in operation in many other
cities with success and will be tried
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-03-18
Csc Wool Dress Goods 48C

The lot comprises all good qualities of veings mo-
hairs and heavy weight albatross; all in evening
shades including cream and black; worth regularly
Csc Here Saturday, a yard 4Sc.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-03-18

Today's rainfall LAB inches; seasons
total, 1886 inches.
The present inclement weather caused
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-03-18
New Walking Skirts $4.98

Made in popular plaid effects in gray shades; cut in
circular styles and trimmed with stitched folds of
material at hem; stylish and up-to-date. On sale
$4.9S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
The Nose.

The nose is intended for breathing,
the mouth for speaking and eating.
Who has ever seen horse breathing
Otherwise than through his nostrlls?
Minute scientific investigation has re-
yealed the fact that the number of peo-
pie who breathe through their nostrils
are becoming gradually but surely few
or In number The consequence Is that
the nostrils decrease in size, while 1t has
been found that the prevailing nose Is
quite an inferior organ to that of our
forefathers. 1t Is a well known phys
illogical fact that unused muscles and
bones gradually disappear. Fish who
live In the dark. for instance, or the
mole. who resides underground, be-
come blind. Thus if we cease to use
our noses for breathing they will cease
to exist. They will become superflu-
ousi-Pearson's Weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
banana Bread.

Bread made from banana -four Is
common enough in Europe and Eng
land. One pound is said to contain
more nourishment and energy produc-
ing material than one pound OF the
finest beefsteak, is much more digest
ible and less than one-sixth the price.
Sir Henry Stanley was firm believer
In the banana. He went so far as to
advise that Its consumption would cure
rheumatism, govt and all liver affec-
tons. When lying at the point OF
death from gastritls a light Cruel OF
banana -four mixed with milk was the
only food he could retain and digest.
The secret of the banana as health
and strength producing food lies In its
high percentage Of proteids and the
great number of its calories, respective
ly 20 and 391.71. 1t Is perfectly bal
anced ration II sliced for breakfast
and served with milk and sugar.-New
York Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
1exan1rias6 azefte.
THURSDAY EVENING. OCT. 4. 1906.
The sunDird.

Very curious are the nests OF the sun
bird, scarcely larger than a butterfly.
II chooses some exposed spot, probably
close to the public road, and proceeds
to build on an overhanging twig. The
finishing touches being put to the small
abode, it is left, according TO one au-
thorlty, severely alone until spiders
have woven their webs over and around
It. Another naturalist says that the
birds themselves turn ragmen and, col
lecting any rubbish they can find In the
way Of moss, faded leaves, ends OF cot
ton and other such trifes, stick them
on the outside Of the nest by means OF
pieces Of purloined webs. In either
case the result is the same, and they
make their future home thoroughly
disreputable object. Then, and not till
then. does the little hen sunblrd lay
her two greenish white eggs. which she
matches under the shelter Of a small
porch which has been constructed over
the nest, shielding her from sun and
rain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
The Tru. Test Of Oysters.

1.-THE best oyster experts that know
Of" said the captain Of an oyster boat.
Judge an oyster by the smell instead
Of by the taste. There Is something
about the smell Of any oyster that In
dicates It's condition to me much plain
err than does the taste. People buy
them and eat them probably on &C
count of their taste. So also do they
buy tea, coffee and the various grades
Of whisky and brandy for their taste,
but all experts on those things pass
upon them entirely by their smell. The
professional tea faster or whisky tast-
err, so called, never tastes them, but
simply arrives at their taste by their
peculiarities Of favor or, to speak
plainly, smell. l can tell what price
a load Of oysters will be rated at when
they arrive at the wharf here by open
ing up the hold Of the boat and smell
ing. In eight cases out Of ten I am
right II strikes oystermen as strange
when they see persons going about
from boat to boat. as they lie at the
wharf, tasting oysters before they con-
clude to buy. Taste Is all right, but
II they don't smell right they will never
taste right "-Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Moznrt's Quick Work.

On one occasion Mozart was max
Ing merry with his friends at midnight
when not n single note was written OF
the overture to Don Giovanni" which
was to be produced on the following
evening. When he had said goodby to
his friends he calmly went to bed and
slept until 5 O'Clock In the morning
Awaking refreshed. he set to work on
the overture. dashing off sheet after
sheet with incredible rapidlty and dis
patching them TO the copyists. The
opera was TO begin at Z in the evening,
and few minutes after that hour
Mozart was in his place as conductor
baton in hand, while the parts with
the ink still wet on some Of them were
being handed to the orchestra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
A Gu lua Coincidence.

The sto OF a queer coincidence is
told by 4 Arthur Conan Doyle. While
travelling upon the continent he visited
a certain mountain Inn, which was In
winter, he learned, occupied only by
two men. These men, prisoned in q
waste Of snow and Ice, had for all that
period no communication with the
world below. Here was a situation for
q novelist And the novelist accord
ingly began to let his Imagination play
about the possibilities Of tragedy sur
rounding the two men on their noun
tain height. But the story was never
written, for, happening to come upon
a volume OF Guy de Maupassant, which
was new to him. he found therein, I'M
der the title Of "L'Auberge." the very
story he had meant to write.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
A wonderful Island of Chalk.

The English island of Thanet, form
ing a part of the county Of Kent, Is al
most wholly composed Of chalk. The
island is ten miles in length and about
FIVE In breadth and has more chalk ex-
posed on its surface than has any 9th
er spot OF equal area on the globe
British biologists say that there are
not less than 42,0O0OOO,0O0 tons Of
chalk "in sight" on Thanet and that II
would take 10000 men and 5000 horses
and carts 10000 years to move 1t, pro-
ylding 1t were dug up ready to be
carted away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Trains leave Union Station Alexandria.
In Effect September 10. 1906.
B-Following schedule figures published
only as information, and are not guaranteed.
7:52 A. M.-Daily--Locai for Harrisonburg
Warren.en, Dsnville and way stations.
HOS A. M.-Washngton and Florida limit.
ed. Sleeping ears between New York and
Jacksonville. Through hrst-class coaches
between Washington ard Jacksonyille.
Dining car service between Washington ana
ll.32 A. M.-Daily-U. s. Fast Mail. First
class coaches snd drawing room sleeper to
New Orleans. kDining car service
4:l8 p. M.-Week Days-Local for Har
risohburg and way stations on Manassas
branch.
5:l2 P. M.-Daily-Local for wsrrenton ard
Charlottesville.
TAI p. M.-Daily-New YORK and Atlanta
TO Columbus, Ga. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays Sunset Route Tourist sleeper Wash
ington TO San frsncisco.
1907 P. NJ, No. 33-Dsily-New York and
Florida Express. Through coaches and
| sleepeir TO Columbia, Savannah and Jackson.
Vile. Sleepers to Augusta and Port Tampa
DINING car service Ia carte.
1917 +. M.-Daily-Washingto and Chat.
tanoogs Limited (via Lynchburgl. First
/ SlsS' SooSh ohu oiccpihS var W honuVhcs
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep.
er to Birmingham and New Orleans, Wash
ington to Roanoke. Dining ear service.
HOP p. Washington and South
western Limited. All Pullman train, club
car to Atlanta, observation cars to Atlanta,
Macon Sleepers to Nashville, Atlanta, Macon,
Birmingham and New Orleans. Dining car
| service
Through trains from the South arrive at Al
exandris 6:l9, $50. 933 and l04S A. NJ.
and 2:43, 9:l3 and 1888 p. NJ. daily. Har-
| risonburg 1888 A. NJ. week days and 1903 p.
| n. daily. From Charlottesville 1868 A. NJ.
and from Lynchburg 903 p. NJ. daily.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
| Leave Alexandria wv. 4 o. Station) 1921 A
NJ. lao, 4:23 and 1853 P. NJ. week days for
| Bluemont; 6:37 P. NJ. for Leesburg 905 A.
N. and 6:37 p. NJ. on Sundays only for
| Bluem0nt
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pull
man reservation, etc., apply to WILLIAM q
LEHEW, ticket agent, Alexandria, Va.
| II. B. SPENCER, General Manager.
| 8. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Traf. Mgr.
| w. II. TAYLOE, Gen. Passenger Agent.
| l.. 8. BROWN, General Agent.
Washington, ID, G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
A Peculiar Tree.

A singular maple tree on the left
bank of the Oder, in Germany, Is at
least century old and has been twist
ed and cut into a kind of circular house
of two stories. A firm, leafy floor has
been formed by causing the branches
to become gradually woven together.
Above this is a smaller second floor,
similarly formed, and the ends Of the
branches have been woven into solid
walls, in which eight windows on each
story have been cut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
American Tourists and Their Way

American Tourists and Their Ways.
English people, as a rule, try to en-
ter hotel drawing room or any other
public place as quietly as possible and
endeavor not to interfere with the
other occupants Of the room more than
they can help. A party Of French or
Germans will never dream Of stopping
to consider whether their piercing
voices are deafening their nelghbors.
while Americans have a particularly
maddenlng habit Of reading their cor
respondence aloud In public without
the slightest regard to other people
who are reading or conversing In the
same room. It Is no doubt part Of the
same lack Of breeding which leads
them to hold conversations at the top
Of their very penetrating voices not
only In public picture galleries. but
also In continental churches. without
paying any attention to the fact that
q solemn service may be going on
within a few yards of them.-London
Modern Society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
WIN. s. MOORE
LEGAL NOTICES.

NJOTICE,-Having qualified as admins
~ traitor of the estate Of HUGH 3. MUIR
PLY, deceased, all persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notified to
present the same duly verified to me for
settlement, and all persons indebted to said
estate are hereby notified to make prompt
payment of such indebtedness TO me.
ROBT. II. cox, City Sergeant,
sep26 lot ADMINISTRATOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Human Blood Marks.

A tale of horror was told by marks Of hui
man blood in the home Of J: W. Williams; a
well known merchant Of Bae; NY, lie
writes Twenty years ago l had severe
hemorrhages Of the lungs. and was near
death when began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery. 1t completely cured Inc ana l
have remained well ever since" II cures
Chronic Coughs, Settled
Colds and Bronchitis, and is the only known
cure for Weak Lungs. Every bottle guaran;.
Iced by f. s. Ieadbeater q Sons, Druggists
Soc and $l.00. Trial bottle free,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Washington Southern Ry

Schedule IN eject Sept. y, 100.
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at sol. 927 and IL OF a. m.
25S, 7O7. 8 IS, and II 80 p. M, week days.
Sundays "a q. M, 120l, 707, iS' and
1913 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
south at 44S. Sl2 (lotal). and 10 10 Q. m.
400, 507 local, and 8 Al p. m. week days.
Sundays AZ and 10 Is a. M, 90, 6O7
Qocal), and 6 Al p. m.
Accommodation for Quantico IL q. m. Sun
days only, 442 p. m. week days and 8SS p.
m. except Saturdays.
NoTR:-Time of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
w. ID. DUKE, C. w. CULP, w. p. TAYLOR
Asst to Pres't. Gen'l Supt. Traf. Mgr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Catholic Priests and Marriage.

Marriage by the clergy was first posi-
lively forbidden in the year 1914 by
Pope Gregory VII. The controversy,
however, which had been going on for
centuries on that subject was not alto
gether settled by Gregory's decree. The
council of Trent In 1893 was the &C.
clesiastical body which formally pro-
hiblted priests from forming marriage
alliances. That permanently settled
the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
The Strenuous Life.

There can be no question that the
prevalence of certain diseases has In
creased during the last half century.
Conspicuous among these are diabetes
and insomnia, both of which are large
ly due to the mental stress OF a harder
struggle for Observation-Disclosures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS


Northern mails, week days, close at 10,
s. and II 90 q. M, and IS, 500, 10
and 10 10 d. m. Open at S00a. M, 1900 m.
and 4 80 p. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at 8 90 q. m, 2 90 p. m. and 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close at
10 and 10 20 q. ne, and 50, 30 and 1016
D. 10. Open at 8 90 q. m. and 2 80 and 4 30 p. M.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
945 O. M, and $50. 600 and 10 Is p. No
Open at q. m. and and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 10 a. m.
and $50 D. N. Open at ~ 90 m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close ct
z 80 q. m, 90 and co p. III. Open at 9O0
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at IS p.
N. aad 10 Is p. m. Open ct 500 a. m. and
Washington mails close at 40. SIS and
II 90 a. m, and So, 800, 10 and Id IS
D. m. Open at 800 g. m, II 90 IN. and 90 p.
Office Hours-Open at 800 q. m. Close Ut
Sunday Hours-opsn st sOOs. m. Gloss
ut 10 90 Q. m.
Carriers Schedule Collection made on In.
side routes-6 80 and 1000 q. N. and 8 90 and
8 30 D. m. Full route-6 30 o. m. and 30 p.
m. Sunday collection 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 800 q. m. and close
1000 Q. m. Il.
Deliveries made 800 a. m. D. m. and 4i6
o. m.
All mail should be in the Office ten minutes
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
STEAMERS.
STEAMERS.
NORFOLK AND WASHINGTON
STEAMBOAT co.
Alexandria Washing
ton Ferry.

STEAMER "WOODBURY."
Leave Washington at $50. 7.3O, $50. $50,
1890 and l1.3O q. M, and 1890, l.3O, 2.SO,
$50, 4.30, $50 and $50 p. m. oo
Leave Alexandria at 700, 500, 900, 1000
and II 90 a. M, 1900 noon, LOO, 200, 500.
400, 500 and 500 p. m.
STEAMER CALLAHAN"
Leave Alexandria at $50, 7.3O, 80. $50,
1000 and ll.30 a. M, and 1890, l.SO, Z.5O,
$3.50, $50, $50 and $50 p. m.
Leave Washington at 200, 500, 600, lO:OO
and HOO q. M, 1900 noon, and LOO, 2.OO,
500, 400, 500 and 500.
w. II. CALLAHAN, Gen. Pass. Agt.
JOHN CALLAHAN, I'd VIZ. and u. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Or Cofnniefe Lack of IL.

Talesman i wish TO be excused
from serving on this jury. Judge
What Is your reason? Talesman-Pm
very absentminded. Judge-Can't ex-
cuse you. Absence OF mind is the best
qualification for juryman.-Cleveland
Leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
DRUGGISTS.
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL.
DRUGGISTS

CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX sTs
Prescriptions speciality, D,.
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps Genuine Farina Cologne Mag
nolis, Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water >; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; SPolgess,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; a full assortment OF Patent
yeIicines; Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
ia Moss Fsrine, Spices Of all kinds, and Q
'sct stock Of all articles sold by druggists
.Jcces 30 low as the same quality can be OBJ
= I'd elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

Miss Prim--In Siberia do they have
reindeer? Mr.. Nervey-Yes, but often
er they have snow, darling.-Cleveland
Leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

True and tried friends Of the family-De-
Wits Little Early Risers. Best for results
and best to take. Dependable little pills;
They do not grippe or sicken. Sold by W. r
Creighton 4 Co, 40l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

DIscontinuance Through Coach be-
tween Washington and Warrenton,
Virginia
Southern Railway announces effective with
last ear from Washington, train No. 10 Satur'
day, September 18th, and last car from
WarrentOn. Train No. 3l6, Monday, October
lst. discontinuance through coach between
Washington and and Warrenton for the
season 1905