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Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30

give these gentlemen time. II Ham
burgers or some other big building pro-
ject is waiting let's pass this and
amend it later We can leave out the
offending clause anyway.
Mr.. Verge: I'VE are willing to submit
to any clause that will specify crushing
and tensile strength and to any rea-
sonable scientific test for our material"
Legislation Means Ruin
II. S. Hadsall of the Perrin company:
If you legislate against us you ruin our
business. We can and do make hol-
low blocks that stand all tests. You
wisely referred the problem to a COM
mission which has special cientific
knowledge. For some reason this COM
mission seeks to drive us out. We
come as representative tax payers to
protect hollow blocks.
Rosenheim Reports
Alfred Rosenheim of the commission
arose to answer some statements. He
said:
THE law recognizes only safe lines
in building The commission spent
many hours in study. We have studied
the ordinances of the principal cities.
We did not discriminate against any
particular industry. We know first
class architects will not consider hollow
blocks as a proper moterial for outside
walls. 1 would not have them as IA
gift"
1t was here proposed to get the two
contending interests together in COM
mittee room to see whether the COM
mission would recommend Withdrawing
the Objectionable section.
Doc Houghton wanted the sergeant
at arms to seize the original text of the
ordinance for the use Of the hollow
block men because the protestors had
so much trouble in trying to get a
glance at the proposed legislation.
When the two factions came back
Ilater Mr.. Rosenheim reported that the
commission was willing to agree to the
change providing ten foot clearance on
each floor, but the hollow block pro-
hibitiOn must stand.
Whttlesey on Rack
Then followed fifteen minutes of eX-
citing debate.
Mr.. Verge wound up an eloquent ap-
peal by stating that one member of
the commission had specified hollow
blocks in one of the most important
buildings in the west.
Name him." name him." came the
cry
"Ar. Whittlesey." he retorted. "The
Temple Baptist auditorium, built under
my care; has hollow blocks specified" /"
Councilman HouShton; ] don't know
what kind of honor and honesty this is.
II specified in one place why are hollow
blocks not good I'm another? TO kill
off some of our Baptist friends, IL that
building should tumble down would he
sad indeed, / don't propose to be
swayed by what someone whispers In
my ear"
After more OF this repartee the vote
was taken and the report carried unani-
mouSly
The hollow block men say they will
convince the world OF the merits OF
their claims Notwithstanding.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30
TEARS DOWN RIVALS SIGN
Proprietor Of Bath Parlor is Fined
for the Destruction Of
placard

F. G. Pursard, the proprietor of a
massage and bath establishment on
Hill street near Sixth, was fined s.
in Police Judge Chambers court yes
terday for destroying a sign placed in
front of the house he occupies by a
competitor in the same place, Nine
Kittle.
Pursard was arrested Sunday night
by Officer Oscar Low, who saw him
tear down the sign.
He pleaded guilty to the charge yes
terday in police court, but said that
the sign he demolished was a disgrace
to the establishment, owing to its tat
tered and dirty appearance, and that
he had. merely torn it away to improve
the looks of the house front
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30
GIVE MINSTREL PERFORMANCE CE
conaty Hall is Scene of Good Show
in East Los Angeles Last
EVeninQ

For the benefit Of the Sacred Heart
church a minstrel performance was
the direction Of ]. j. Cooke. j. c. Han
ley acted as interlocutor. Among those
who took part were Carl Unger, Grove
Vail and j. ]. Litzenstein. The soloists
were E. j. Villains, Dalton Wright,
Leo de Celes, e. G.. Coffin and j. II.
Davies.
In the latter part of the evening
several prominent young women gave
solos, including Miss Katherine Cooke,
Miss Edna Masonave, Miss Mary Mer-
rick, with Miss Mary ODonoghue as
accompanist.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30
TEAR UP BUSINESS CENTER
New Storm Sewers on Retail Thor
oughfares Will Cause Tenn
norarv Inconvenience
porary lnconNeniencl

With the prospective construction of
storm sewers on leading downtown
streets prospects are near for tornup
streets and much temporary incon-
venience.
The board of public works has opened
bids for storm sewers for Spring
street. Olive street and Broadway.
On Spring street and Broadway the
work will extend from Third to Sixth
Sixth streets.
One-half Of each street will be out
of service while the eXcavating is being
done.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30
Cyclone Thompson
Is Hero of DiSaS-
trous Fire
Pugilist Saves Life and
Property but Is
Modest
Two Houses Are Consumed in Holly
wood Blaze In Spite of Brave
Efforts to Prevent
Destruction

"Cyclone" Thompson, the lightweight
pugilst, and his trainer. "Rawhide"
Kelly, probab bly, were the means of
saving the life of Mrs. c. II. White of
Hollywood yesterday morning The
residence occupied by Mr.. White and
his family burned to the ground about
$3.50 o'clock. together with it's contents,
and but for the arrival of Thompson
and Kelly it is almost certain Mrs.
White would have perished in the
flames.
Mr.. White was away from home and
his wife and their two little children
were alone in the house when the fire
was discovered. Running into the
yard with them, Mrs. White returned
to try to save sum of money and
valuable iewelry and diamonds which
were secreted in the building.
The house by this time was in flames.
and being frame structure burned
like tnder. Before she could locate
the valuables the smoke nearly suffo-
Gated her, and she was almost uncon-
scious when Thompson, who was train
ing on the road, and Trainer Kelly
arrived
Thompson compelled the woman to
leave the building and it was not a
moment too soon.
An instant later the roof fell in and
almost before they had time to turn
their attention toward saving the ba rn
and its contents the house was re-
duced to ashes.
Save Property
Working like demons the two men
then opened the barn doors, which by
that time was on fire. and removed a
valuable buggy, several sets of har-
ness and other property which was
movable.
A small building on the same lot oc-
cupied by John Kernsey also took
fire and was burned. From this build
ing a trunk, gun, revolver, clothing and
other personal effects were taken to a
place of safety. Kernsey was absent
at the time and upon his return imag-
ined that everything he possessed had
been consumed by the flames.
How the fire started is not known.
Mrs White declared after the excite
rnent was over that there had been no
fire in the stove since o'clock, and
the suspicion is that her little son was
playing with matches
Mr.. White carried a small amount of
insurance on his place, but not enough
to cover the loss on his houSehO old
goods.
When asked to give an account of
the exciting experience which they
passed through Thompson and Kelly
very modestly refused to pose as he
roes. remarking that they had done
no more than any one else would have
done under the circumstances.
eve saved considerable property" :"
said Thompson, land we could have
saved more but for the fact that both
buildings were frame structures and
burned like powder. 1t looks to me as
If Hollywood should have some kind
of fire protection"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30
TO LINK TEXAS
AND MAzATLAN
ROCK ISLAND STOCKHOLM DERS
VISIT MEXICO
Western Pacifc's Tide Water Fiaht
is On in Court of Appeals at
San Francisco-Chicago
Traction Problem
BY Associated Press.

MEXICO CITY, oct. 29.-The visit of
a group Of Rick Island railroad stock
holders, headed by James Campbell of
st. Louis, to the western coast of
Mexico has given rise to rumor that
the Rock Island is contemplating the
construction of road from some point
in Texas to Mazatlan.
The rumor is apparently based largely
on the statement of B. f. Yoakum,
chairman of the board of directors, that
when the Rock Island finished building
roads in Texas it would look to Mexico
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30


G, not be used for any exterior or in e
g, terror exposed wnlIs.
900 g 20 9 g @ 81 @ 9 g g @ @ .
The council yesterday in passing the
concrete building ordinance dealt a
blow to the hollow block industry. rep
resentatives of the latter telling the
legislative body that it meant almost
ruin to them here.
Passage of the ordinance ended a
wears discussion and study i'm which
conflicting interests were arrayed and
costly buildings were delayed by rea-
son Of the uncertainty that prevailed.
All councilmen except Summerland
and Smith were present.
After referring the. ordinance back
to the concrete commission during the
afternoon for further consideration,
came back a half hour later still favor
ing the clause, to which the hollow
block men objected.
The death dealing section is brief,
saying merely:
section 1873. Hollow blocks shall
not be used for any exterior or IN
terror exposed walls"
Floor Space Not Specified
AS soon as the ordinance was read
Doc Houghton protested, saying under
its provisions buildings with stories five
feet high could be erected. He insisted
on every floor being at least ten feet
in the clear.
"Why, it would admit of monstrosi-
ties being put up here" said he.
C. e. Verge of the Empire Stone, Co..
representing the concrete block indus
try delegation, then took the floor.
lowing to our inability to get copy
of the text of the ordinance we are
not prepared to discuss this as we
would like to. We tried every way to
get the copy"
Councilman Kern: while we do not
want TO be unfair, this controversy has
been under discussion nearly a year
| favor passing the ordinance as 1t Is.
Then if these gentlemen want any
amendments we can insert them later.
others are waiting to go ahead with
building operations while this hangs
fire."
Represent Invested Capital
Mr.. Verge: 1--WE represent the inter-
ests of at least a quarter of million
invested capital here and a growing
business. Artificial stone is an indus
lfy Nndl ueSeINhS IStObhlNlolls w = iNp-
resent material interests that are build
ing up the city"
Attorney Simons of the concrete men
took the floor TO say that happily an
agreement had been reached after long
study. yet at the last moment the hol-
low block men would halt improve
ments to make amendments to conclu-
sions that the commission Of experts
had given patient study Delay would
be a grieVous error. he said.
Doc Houghton: / think we ought 10
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30
PRISONER SAVES
LIFE OF JAILER
BY Associated Press.

TOPEKA, Kas., oct. 29-When w.
]. Patterson, jailer at the Shawnee
county jail went into the cell house
this morning to give the prisoners
their breakfast, he was seized by a
prisoner and thrown to the floor.
b. Z. Murick, a prisoner under in
dictment for murder, came to Patter-
sons rescue.
Patterson backed into corner and
started to shoot at the other prisoners
who were coming at him. Several
prisoners were injured and Murick was
badly hurt
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30
Prophesies War
BY Associated Press.


ST PETERSBURG. Oct. 29.-The
Novoe Vremya i'm a leading article to-
day on Japanese American relations
declares that yesterdays friends
have begun TO quarrel" and asserts
that IAN anti-Japanese agitation has
been started In the United states in
response to the anti-Americanism in
Japan, causing a friction which may
easily be famed to war"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30

o Section 1S3---HOIlOw blocks shall
o not be used for any exterior or in
{. terror exposed wills.
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-30
THE WEIGHTY CLAUSE

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-25
SHOOK AND GOT WELL.

The other day We briefly noticed. in
these columns, the fact that the San
Francisco earthquake seems TO have
had wonderful effect upon the gen-
eral health of the stricken people per-
fectly curing many cases Of sickness,
some Of long standing individuals
who had been dosing themselves with
medicine for years were suddenly CONF
PEELED to hustle about, change their
diet. sleep wherever they could, and do
many things which they thought they
could not do, The result was that they
forgot their ailments.
This statement is corroborated IN
letter written by one OF the celebrated
physicians Of the country, Dr. Emmett
Rixford, to a local doctor lie says
concerning the health conditions Of the
people of San Francisco:
THE health OF the town is remark.
ably good, The dyspeptics must have
all died There are none. Everyone Is
glad TO eat bacon and beans Neuras-
thenla too is thing Of the past. The
ltuIOipklSlN VIII surety sldlNt, luT
there Is nothing for them 10 do. In
fact, ! suppose most medical men win
turn surgeons, for people still continue
to grow tumors IN spite Of quake and
Are
This statement by an eminent physi-
elan az to the effect Of the san Fran
cisco catastrophe Is really noteworthy,
There are, he says no dyspeptcs and
no sufferers from ueurasthenia. Dr.
RiXford knows whereof he speaks, for
he has every opportunity Of ascertain
ing just what the facts are.
Or. Allen, Of this city informs us
that Il was commonly observed among
physicians during the so-called hard
times that people did not need medical
aid az much az they do during times Of
prosperity. This is another Illustration
Of the truth that many ailments are
conquered by the exercise OF energy. \
plain diet. simple mode OF living and
the necessity Of working hard are
splendid aids to good health and long
evity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-25
THE NEGROES HIGH PLACE.
Harry sunwell Edwards in the centur

Harry Stillwel Edwards In the Century
Looking back through the American
history Of the negroes and considering
the vIclssitudes Of their life the hard
ships some OF them have endured and
the resultant condition. their faithful
ness in captivity, their peacefulnesA
for two hundred years. their swift eyo-
luton from complete ignorance. their
rapid adoption Of the white mans
methods and their amiable life as
people the fair-mnded aud unpreju-
diced student must accord them a high
place among the laboring populations
Of the earth. As race they have done
well. As race they are doing well,
As race they can ana do produce
criminals. SO does our own; So does
every race under the sun, every State.
every city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-25
A HEBREW UNION,

4 movement recently commenced in
this country, among the Hebrews, has
for object the union OF all American
citizens OF Jewish origin m an organi-
cation with the object OF promoting Ju-
daism aud 10 aid in securing the civil
and religious rights OF the Jews In all
countries where such rights are denied
or endangered. The leaders OF thls
movement believe that such an orglrl-
cation VIII be able to exercise an in
huence tor good and be Of material
benefit TO the oppressed race. especially
IN Russia and Roumania, and other
countries where oppression Is the rule
The New York Mall says that on Feb.
Il committee. beaded BY Louis Mar.
shall was appointed 20 draw up plan
Of organization. The suggestion OF this
Is, that d can be issued to the Jews of
the United states 10 choose delegates
who shall assemble in convention for
the organization OF the conference. ani
the transaction OF such business ger
name 20 lis objects as may arise. Said
nd vention Is TO consist Of $50 dele
ute "a, tc be apportloned smong the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-25

Jewish residents IN the several parts Of
the United States according to the ra-
ito OF population. The delegates are TO
be elected BY tina Incorporated Hebrew
congregations throughout the country.
and the vote OF each congrogat ton II TO
be regulated by the payment OF fees.
This ia an important movement IL
IN a natural expression OF sympathy
for the numerous victims OF race-hatrei
and bigotry, who are sacrificed every
year IA the countries mentioned, be-
cause OF the Wild ialsshoods that are
circulated about the Jews. as poo
pie and popularity received as truth, II
the proposition receives the support II
deserves. the organization should be-
come strong enough TO exert an n6u-
ence upon the European cabinets.
II is also possible that deeper study
OF the various questions relating to Ju.
daism and the Jegs, would lead many
members Of such an organization to he
Arm conviction that there is no final,
or permanent. solution ~ those ques-
tons except that which is abundantly
set forth by the ancient seors az the
hope Of Israel. viz. the nationalist ton OF
the psople IN the land of their fathers
That does not. Of course, mean a gem
oral exodus Of all the Hebrews from
every country where they now dwell
II would mean the Capitalization OF
Jewish nationality and worship In one
country. and such powerful influence
as nation commanding the wealth ~
the world would exercise upon the fa:e
Of other nations. In the final reunion
OF the descendants of Abraham there
are possibilities which are well char
acterized, by one of the New Tesla
ment writers. as 'llfe from the dead"
That happy event will give new life to
the world
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-25
A PERFECT FLYING MACHINE,
American MAgazlne


Gulis are masters IN the air. | have
watched by the hour birds similar 10
these following along IN the wake OF
steamer. but had never before had such
chances with a camera Often they
polse. resting apparently motlouiess on
outstrctchcd wing. It Is difficult feat,
a small bird can't do g. sparrow
hawk can only pOise by the rapid beat
ing Of his wings, The gulls seem In
hang perfectly still, yet there is never
an lnstan, when the wings and tail are
not constantly adjusted 10 meet the
different air currents. Just as in shoot
ing the rapids In canoe. the paddle
mus, be adjusted every moment TO meet
the different eddies. currents and whirl-
pools, and Il Is never the same IN two
different lnstams, \ gull by the per-
feet adjustment OF It's body. without n
single zap Of the wings, makes head.
way straight IN the teeth Of the wind
saw one retain perfect equilibrium
In stiff breeze. and at the same time
reach forward and scratch his ear
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-25
PRESERVE THE ANTIQUITIES.

The measure for the preservation Of
American antiquities now ordered ia
vorably reported by the Senate COM
mlttee on public lands should be act
ed on without unnecessary delay This
country has some very valuable relics
and monuments OF past civilizations.
They should be protected from the
depredations OF the thoughtless. who
but iirperfectly realize their import
ancc to students of history BY the
biRotted vandalism OF early explorers
OF the American continents drchaeo-
logical treasures Of inestimable value
were lost for ever, TO the ineSpI essible
regret OF the student. The sins OF the
first conquerors' should not be re-
ment To take care ~ the Witnesses Of
a wonderful past, that stIil remain, and
1t is the duty OF every good citizen TO
cooperate with the government in this
work,
To the Latter-day Saints this ~ Of
especial Importance. They firmly be-
lieve that the Book OF Mormon con-
talns part Of the true history OF the
ancient lnhabtlnts of these continents.
and SO testify 10 the world because
they know that the Prophet Joseph
was raised up by the Almighty and in
spred. 10 bring to the light that re-
markable volume They as firmly be-
lieve thar the study of American arch-
aeoogy viii disclose many facts cor-
roboratlve Of the Book OF Mormon. just
as students of the archaeology of tho
Old World have found innumerable
proofs Of the authenticity Of the his
torical part OF the Bible, as well as
many facts the knowledge Of which
aids them TO a correct understanding
OF the sacred Scriptures The same,
we believe, win prove true with rela-
tion to the Book OF Mormon, as the
study Of American archaeology pro-
ceeds. We therefore deem the preser-
walton OF the ancient monuments OF the
utmost importance
AS we understand Il. scientists now
recognize the existence Of mainly three
different centers Of ancient American
civilizations; the Maya, TO the south,
the Aztec and Toltec further north, and
the Pueblo. still further north. Be
sides these, there were roaming tribes
that have left but few traces OF t'.eu
Wild life. The origin and hIstt 'lcal
connection between these civilizations
are not known TO science lie plon-
geou recognizes the Maya civilization
as the most ancient. and II is certain
that It was the most advanced. II is
perfectly clear that, as far as the facts
are known. they point to the historical
accuracy Of tho Book OF Mormon. We
look forward to the day when Ameri-
cas- past will BE- an open book to scien-
lists, because we firmly believe that
thereby the Prophet Joseph and his
work Will be INDICATED, Not that
any evidence that can be brought forth
by scientific research Is stronger than
the testimony of the Holy Spirit In the
hearts Of those who are willing 20 do
the work Of the Father There is no
stronger testimony than this, and that
is available to all. who shall comply
with the conditions on which Il is
promised. But It is nevertheless i'm
portant esueclalIv as "A rcply 10 tho
objections Of unbelief
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-25
UNNECESSARY RESEARCH.
Manchester Union.

Manchester Union.
over IN England the scholars are
getting interested IN the question Of
the origin OF the word bose a cor
respondent OF tho London Spectator
contributes TO the discussion, by fur
nishing the information tnat in South
Africa the Hottsntots Use the term
'baas," and call the head Of the fam
lly 'ou baas." or old boss He then
goes of rummaging round IN the an
Client classics 10 prove that Cicero
once said that the Egyptians called
the cod Vulcan "Obss," from which
tho deduction Is made that there 10 a
direct connection between the "ou
baas' Of the Hottentots and the Vul-
can, or Obas, Of the ancient Egyp-
tians, that the Dutch took the term
from the Hottentots and that from
the Dutch the word boss has spread
throughout the world, II may all be
very interesting, but IN New Hamp.
shire the Information, such as II Is,
Ia wholly unnecessary Everybody
here knows who the "old boss IL
and what he is.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-25
sMoKELEsS CLEVELAND,
Utica tN " Press.

The city which seems 10 he making
the most headway against he smoke
nuisance Is Cleveland. There are In the
city nearly 2 300 boilers. Of which about
400 arc for heating purposes. or the
balance. about IS per cent are equipped
With what are accepted as satisfactory
smoke preventing devices, The news
papers ~ that city say II has been a
campaign OF education rather than Of
force. The smoke inspector has demon
strated successfully 10 the manufac-
turers and owners Of large buildings
that II Is 10 their interest 10 do away
with the immense quantity of carbon
which pours from the tall stacks. AS
result the owr~rs Of the boilers get
more heat and power from the coal
and the city suffers less from the smoke
nuisance. There Is an object lesson In
the Cleveland experience.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-25
WHAT A PEOPLE,
From colliers

Frederick Palmer. writing Ia Golfers
for May 10. quotes a German who was
IN san Francisco TO take Pacific
steamer az saying what people,
Here their city Is In ruins, and they
are talking ot worlds fair In 1918"
Mr.. Palmer says he saw him 4 week
later. His steamer had not yet gon.
because II was having difficulty IN pro.
Nisioniug: crowds of refugees were de-
parting by every train, He was looking
at the hrst poster 10 be put on the
boards since the fire--a poster laid over
bills OF plays 10 theaters that We're
ashes II declared that everybody must
get TO work to make Frisco city Of
a million population By 1915. and incl
dentally told you the best medium OF
advertising Two hurrylng men With
Greater San Francisco labels In their