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Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
A TWo.SIDHD QUESTION

Directly after the San Francisco
disaster a report was sent broadcast
that the Insurance companies would
pay losses on all buildings, making no
distinction between earthquake and fire
causes. The Herald then ventured the
opinion that the companies would be
likely to be governed by the specific
liza billtles provided in their policies
rather than by generous sentiment
Now we have the sequel of this dues-
tlon. 1t is reported from San Fran
cisco that "the work of rebuilding has
been brought to standstlll by the
refusal OF insurance companies to
hasten settlement of their liabilities" /"
Repair work that was proceeding rap
idly on many buildings has been
stopped, as reported, by order of the
board of underwriters. All efforts to
induce these functlonaries to allow re-
pairs to go on have been without avail.
The situation is summed up by saying
that when the final word will come to
let the work go on is as much in doubt
now as It was on the day after the fire."
But there are two sides to this ques-
tion. In the matter of financial loss the
insurance companies have suffered as
greatly as the citizens of San Francisco,
assuming the correctness Of general
estimates. The insurance companies
are custodians of the money Of hun
dreds of thousands of stockholders. 1t
is a fact we'll known to f1nanciers that
insurance stocks are favorite securities
for persons Of moderate means, and
that they are more widely distrib-
uted among the people than almost any
other class Of securities.
Oflcers Of insurance companies would
be unfaithful to their trust II they
failed to save for stockholders every
possible dollar in the adjustment of
fire losses. In regard to the San Fran
cisco calamity it is especially incumbent
upon them to follow that policy. The
vast insurance payments called for, in
accordance with the terms Of policies,
will wipe out years of stock dividends
in many companies, and other compa-
nies will be obliged to levy heavy stock
assessments.
The insurance situation in respect to
San Francisco is badly complicated by
the difficulty of distinguishing between
losses for which the companies are
properly accountable and others which
are not chargeable to them according
to the terms of their policies Delay
in the work of reconstruction is regret
table but little reflection shows, as
remarked before, that there are two
sides to the question involved.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

was, What IL this going 10 be worth
to meY
Jesus makes the first move. That
was a lively scene I'm the temple. The
buyers and sellers fiji the air with their
cries; sheep for the passoverp Doves
for the poorP What am 7 offered for
this oxY Here are half-shekels I'm
change for your money!
Nov, why should Jesus make a
move at all? The world says, Keep
your religion in It's place! He had
done much IN retirement; why burst
from IL? But he made up his mind
that the hour for his assertion Of dig
nifty as a servant Of Almighty God had
struck. He rides I'm triumph through
the city gates AS Geike says, he leads
no captlves or spoils taken in battle:
but his attendants are the blind whom
he has healed the lame who leap for
Joy about him and even the children
who know their friends show JOY at
his presence which would be only a
pretense In the high priests, and their
Sleeful voices cry, 'TIosannal' But he
is yet more aggressive. He lashes busi-
ness out Of the way of religion.
Business and Religion
Religion will not interfere with
business unless business lnterferes with
the kingdom of heaven among men.
He was not fighting, he was declaring
religion and he will make It cut
Never a lash on a mans back, but the
Kissing scourge drives the cattle from
Gods temple, which have profaned It
by their odorous presence. Tlis was
all natural to him, and the world has
preserved the story for two thousand
years.
"They retalate The scene Is ami
mated. The Kissing sCourge, the stam-
pede of the cattle, the falling tables
which Jesus knocks right and left-this
is radical, 1t is insolent interference
with other mems affairs! Nay, 1t Is
dangerous to their methods of doing
business.
"For this Jesus is no mere noisy
fanatic. He Is a world-power The
inevitable result at that stage Of the
worlds history was the downfall of
Jesus, innocence suffering for the sal
walton of guilty. Men are made good
permanently in no other way. They
had the business world, an Indifferent
government and a corrupt church on
their side. He had brave heart and
a commenting God. His followers will
face such issues as he faced them,
Offering not force but sacrifice. They
will, If they are strong enough, and
they will win the world"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
RATE nlLL HELpEp pRlNrERs

The activity OF congress In the mat
ter Of rate Legislation has done much
this winter to furnish employment for
the printers and bookbinders of the
government printing office. one OF
the last large Jobs was the printing
Of all the amendments offered in the
senate to the rate bill, S2l pages being
members in the order In which they
win be reached In considering the
measure. II is anticipated that in a
few weeks the army OF night workers
will be scattered among the day di-
visions. thereby doing away with the
overtime which has prevailed lately
--Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
srUPENpous ARcHIrEcTuRE

"The grandest architectural idea"
said skyscraper builder. was that OF
Dlmocrates' of A-acedon. A forty-story
structure is {, trifie beside Dimocrates'
dream.
This man went to King Alexander
and proposed that he should carve
Mount Athos into the statue of a man
with city in one hand and basin In
the other. basin which should receive
all the waters of the mountain, and
again discharge them into the sea.
"What a dream was that A statue
so huge that 1t would actually hold a
live and teeming city In its hand. I'm
sorry Alexander didn't let Dimocrates
carry out his idea"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
NEED PERMANENT
ART GALLERY
PAINTERS AND CRITICS URGE
HOME FOR CANvASES
Such an Institution Would Make Los
Angeles More Than Ever
Center for Art and
Culture

Recent exhibitions of paintings in
Los Angeles have called renewed at
tention to the need of a permanent art
gallery here.
A prominent critic said to The Her
aid yesterday:
AS the seasons come and 20 and
Los Angeles has no permanent art gall
lery or place where works of the local
painter folk may be seen, the need of
such place is clearly manifested.
The true lovers of art will find the
hooks and corners where their favorite
artists work is shown, or perhaps the
more courageous hunt for new paint
ers, but the general people who would
visit such a place 1t is at present al
most an impossibility.
True, many exhibitions have been
held this year by many artists-good,
bad and Indifferent, but for the most
part good. Some have been worthy of
more credit than they have received
and still others less.
Permanent Center
when Los Angeles has permanent
art center, as is sure to come in the
course of time, then will the busy citi-
zens and toilers view the work that is
being done and by seeing gradually
siShioCiNSS ColHe up u nlBner unQer-
standing of art-true art and not the
hand painted pictures which are
manufactured in some store window
while you wait
For art students, of which there is
an ever growing number in the Angel
city. there could be nothing better than
a general exhibition gallery, where
only work of merit would be hung.
And in comparing the works of the
different artists, young and old, would
this large class of earnest workers in
the different branches be benefited.
"Only within the last three or four
years have exhibitions been held in
Los Angeles, with the exception of
small ones in individual studios. And
during this short time the people have
rallied round their artists and are now
giving loyal support.
Artist Colony Grows
with the increasing artist colony
discussions of ways and methods
technique, color and last, but not least,
truth, are common. AS to truth-the
red rag Of the Schools-nineteen hum
dred years ago one of the great ones
asked pointedly, What Is truth?' and
the greatest One was silent.
LOS Angeles has all its phases of
painters and paintings, nevertheless the
day when the fine arts building is
reality will be one of gladness to the
people of the city. If the site is ever
decided upon by the Ruskin Art club
and it's members are at peace the build
ing will prove a boon to Los Angeles"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
DOWNFALL OF A TIN JOSS

The professional laborites, the unions
and their leaders, who assume to speak
for all laboring men, are seeing a great
light. They have come to the conclu-
sion that the urspeakable Hearst,
whom they have bamboozled them
upon as a little tin joss, is only a fake,
a fluke, a bit of clay. They have
opened their eyes to the fact that his
leadership has proved disastrous to
everyone who has followed him; that
he is sincere only in self-vaunting; that
he cares no more for the unionites than
he does for any other lot of dupes who
may be made to serve his purpose,
which has but one end-the boosting of
himself, first, last and all the time.
And the Associated Building Trades
of Chicago have formally and bitterly
repudiated this modern Ananias, de-
nouncing him as a false prophet, a
faker a user of labor for his ignoble
ends, betrayer of their interests and
political manipulation who is dis
tinctly an enemy of the labor organiza-
tions he processes to love.
1t has taken organized labor a long
time to wake up to the true status of
Hearst Two reasons may be assigned
for this: Either the laborite leaders
were honestly deceived by the Hearst
mouthings or else they have squeezed
him dry. 1t is possibly even true that
few labor agitators honestly believed
the Hearst yawps. and they must be
credited with the benefits Of the doubt.
But in either case, the affair leaves
Hearst in about the worst predicament
he has yet been put. He has always
| ranted long and loudly about his love
for labor" His whole political fabric
has been erected on theory of class
prejudice antagonism to wealth. cul-
ture and decency; advocacy of the
"downtrodden workingman"; support OF
anarchy, Socialism, class hatred and
extreme, radical unionism of the most
virulent type. Withdraw this ruction
from behind him and he has no follow
| rs AT hiAf IlC AdbpAlNtb were the IilOSt
respectable elements in his support;
the rest represents mere rag-tag-the
scum of the earth.
Now unionism deserts the hypocriti-
cal Hearst repudiates him, spews him
out as vile dose, filings him to the -four
winds. Even the rank professional agi-
tator cannot stand for Hearst and his
outrageous usage of the union organi.
cations as cats paw to pull Hearst
chestnuts from the fire.
Los Angeles laborites are still in q
measure dupes. They trail at the tai
OF the Hearst chariot like so many cap
tives. Their eyes are yet blinded. They
fail to see that the Hearst opposition tC
Owens river and the Fiesta, the out
rageous lies about Los Angeles at the
time OF the San Francisco quake. th'
Hearst influence In keeping the Shrinerl
away-that all these and the thousands
4 OF other overt acts Of the Hearst yellow
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
WOMAN INJURED BY CAR
Passengers say She Threw Herself IN
Front Of coaoh--She Denies
suIcIdal Intent

Anna Fiebiser, German dress
maker, threw herself in front OF
Moneta avenue car at the intersection
OF Fortieth and Main streets last even
ing and sustained a severe confusion or
the side. The girl was brought to the
police station In an Unconscious con-
dition, and when revived would not
say whether or not she had tried to
commit suicide.
Witnesses say the girl deliberately
threw herself in front of the car as 1t
was coming north, and that she
was dragged on the fender several
yards.
At the central station the girl told
story about having come to Los An
geles from San Francisco few months
ago, and today as she came home from
Catalina island she hid her money by
throwing It In the ocean.
Her condition is not serious.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

reflect directly back on every man that
works. They are obsessed by the blare
Of the Hearst self-praise band, the
yelps OF the Hearst yellow brood that
bays the moon all night; and they play
sucker to the Hearst game day after
day. When will the Los Angeles union
lists awake TO the true conditions and
repudiate this vampire, as their Chicago
brethren have done?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
AN "ARDUoUS" CAMPAIGN

In an EFFORT to open the coming cam
peign." on behalf Of the Republican
party, the San Diego Union says; ut
behooves Republicans all over the state
to begin preparations for a campaign
which promises TO he arducus and on
the outcome Of which much is at
stake"
That's a very sensible trulsm, TO
begin with. But the Union should go a
little deeper and endeavor to explain
why the campaign will be arduous for
the Republican organization. It ought
to confess to its party friends that they
are being ridden to death by rail-
road machine that now has Abe Ruef
for it's chief fugleman. 1t ought to say
that It's party Is no longer governed or
managed by its supporters. but is con-
Quoted by and wholly in the interest of
a little clique of politicians backed by
the railroad corporations.
The campaign will be arduous for the
Republican party because the old cry
of vote for the party Of Lincoln and
Grant is played out. II either Lincoln
or Grant were alive today he wouldn't
own the old thing 1t has become the
mere agent Of trusts and big corpora
tlons, who dominate It, write it's plat
forms and nominate it's candidates.
Does the Union suppose that the
Southern California orange growers, for
instance, are going to keep right on
voting for party that nourishes cor
porations which charge them "all the
traffic will bear" and puts into office
railroad commissioners who do nothing
but write last year almanacs?' Not
unless they change their minds very
materially.
Does the Union suppose that the
honest people Of California are going
to continue sending to congress a dele
gation chosen by railroads for the ex-
press purpose Of continuing the high
protective tariff on the vital necessities
of life?- delegation that refused, with
out explanation, to allow San Fran
cisco to import free steel in order that
It might arise from the ashes of its
calamity? Not much.
Does the Union suppose that prating
about continued loyalty to the tradi-
tions and principles of the Republican
party" is going to catch any gudgeons
in this intelligent year of 1906? 10y
atty to traditions" is sort Of fetish
that is about on a par with the worship
of ancestors and about as valuable.
Loyalty to the Republican party of
today is simply out of the question,
especially with Californians who are
tired of doing the loyalty stunt for the
benefit of Abe Ruef and the railroads.
OF course the campaign will be "ardu-
Gus" for the Republicans. The people
are weary Of the machine and they give
every promise of a disposition to put
their sweaty backs against it and dump
1t into the ocean. They have tried their
luck with it and it kept everything and
gave nothing in return.
1t is time for California to have a
state administration that represents
the people. Under present conditions
such an administration is impossible
with the Republican machine in
trenched in power. Honest Republi-
cans express a willingness to vote the
Democratic ticket this year and give
the Golden State a new and square
deal.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

They must hold life pretty cheap in
Omaha, where a woman who stole and
swallowed diamond is to be operated
on to secure the gem But perhaps the
woman feels that even an operation
and its attendant risks are preferabl
to assured life in Omaha.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

It's up to the merchants just how
long Los Angeles must endure the
calumnies of the Hearst atroclty. And
some of the merchants are getting wise
to that fact, too.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Los Angeles postal receipts for May
o-er May, 1905. were $4,000, an in
crease of 81 per cent, or nearly one
third greater than they were a year
ago. And May was a dull month!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Julius Black says Los Angeles only
needs one thing to insure its continued
growth and greatness-incessant boost
ing. That's what We're all doing, old
man-all but the Hearst yellow
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

An Oaklander says he sees cities per-
sonified and that Los Angeles reminds
him of sideshow spieler. Oakland,
then, must look like a sexton in a
cemetery.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

The fact that Gov. Pardee's narrow
vision prevents consideration of Los
Angeles enlargement at the legisla-
lures special session may lead to more
lengthy discussion of the question, but
that doesn't excuse the governors PIN
head attitude at all.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
WELCOME END
OF HOLIDAYS
Jail overcrowded With All Manner
of Prisoners Awaiting Trial.
Petty Charges May Be
Dropped

Police officials welcome the resump-
tion of business da.-s.
Since the San Francisco disaster,
April Is, cases have been piling up in
the three police courts.
The Jail is full to overflowing with
men and women awaiting trial.
There are a number of important pre-
liminary examinations that have been
continued for nearly two months.
An alleged murderer is awaiting ex-
animation; several important cases of
robbery end burglary have been held
up for weeks, and a number Of forgery
cases are on the docket.
In Justice Austin's department there
are many important cases and scores
of petty trials. Justice Chambers
court is clogged with business and JUS
tice Rose is deluged with court busi-
ness.
Will Reset Gases
All felony examinations and misde-
meanor trials. will be reset. Cases
which have been continued until the
first business day" will be set for
trial. Ht
The three justices may hold even
ing sessions in order to dispose of some
of the surplus business. City Prosecutor
Beebe and his assistants will have
plenty of work for the next few weeks
disposing of cases that have been ac-
cumulating.
1t Is probable, according to the city
prosecutor that a number of petty
cases will be dropped from the docket
and prisoners charged with petty
crimes may be discharged. Many OF
them have been in Jail two months
awaiting trial
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

The Western Federation of Miners
still insists that Idaho can't hold Hay
wood, Meyer and Pettibone in prison.
As the gentlemen named are stln be-
hind the bars and likely to stay there.
the w. f. OF M. Is respectfully referred
TO funny story that everyone knows,
bearing upon somewhat similar sit
uation,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

The university must wait a year
before it realizes on the Kearney
fortune, but it has the satisfaction of
knowing that the fortune will increase
materially meanwhile.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

In view of the frequency with which
shops are swindled by the gentlemanIy
stranger who comes in with forged
check and takes away the change.
wouldn't it be wiser Cor merchants to
ask the banks before cashlng such
paper?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

President Castro and Vice President
Gomez of Venezuela having fallen out,
perhaps honest men will now get their
dues there.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

No more of the willy but very eff
cient Japanese are to be employed on
our war vessels. Maybe the mikado's
navy won't be quite so startlingly
strong and victorious in the next great
war.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Still, Alfonso's English bride must
have found even bull fight dull after
the slaughter that marked her home
coming from her wedding.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

London's latest delicacy is trout
broiled alive. Just how much alive
they are when they have been broiled
1t is up to the chef to say.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Germany is taking steps to insure it's
health by barring American packing
house beef. They do some things very
well in Germany.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

It's the dull sickening thud for Willie
Ananias. The unions are repudiating
him, and they are the last vestige of
his support.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Will the council kindly note that we
haven't acquired owl cars during it's
vacation and get busy accordingly?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
Pi-LineS and Pick-UpS
Sure sians

He had no rod, or reel, or line,
No fish he carried. wet;
But that he was an angler bold,
1 easy guessed, You bet.
He had jug-'twas empty, quite
He bored me most to death;
His line of yarns stretched out rod
He talked with bated breath!
They have discovered a mountain of
pure soap in Nebraska. Omaha should
get 1t and clean up.
King Haakon is to be anolnted with oil
at his coronation. Even on that, John d.
gets in.
A girl has been born in West Virginia
possessing two tongues, It's old-maid-
hood for her.
The University of Chicago is fifteen
years old. A good many of its professors
talk and act as if they were the same age.
A theatrical nation bank has been
started in Chicago. Will it pay in stage
money?
Leave Hope Behind
sign over the. door of the editor of a
popular magazine reads.
POETS TAKE NOTICE.
Shelley, Chatterton, Raleigh Marlowe,
Tickell, Tannahill and Sucking
all died violent deaths.
Verb sap.
Palm-Why do they serve such poor free
lunches in saloons?
Pepper-To drive men to drink, maybe.
Senator Burton is to write a book.
Hasn't he sinned enough already?
There's lots of lie In that immunity bath.
Miss Fowler's Misfortune
Miss Fowler, the accomplished cook at
the Fowler Inn, had quite an accident last
week She baked a batch of biscuits which
weighed less than pound each.-Grind-
stone Is. D. Bee.
Slight earthquakes are reported from
Southern Illinois. Maybe it's only the in
habitants' usual spell of ague.
In senatorial homes the pianola seems
to have been supplanted by the Tyre.
Cleaning Up
Burton gets his %,
Time for him TO go;
Senate is a-cleaning up;
My, but IL is slowl
smoot will have to skiddoo next.
Writings on the wall;
Took three years TO fetch him. but
He has heard the call
Still there's work for all the hands
Barnacles few
Left There's Aldrich. Platt. ct al,
And say, how bout DePhew?
w. II. G.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Eabbling N -lson has gone east. At
least half the pugilistic gabfest is over.
For which, many thanksl
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Mr.. Babbling Nelson and Mr.. Antonio
Hurrah-rah may fight again. With
their fists, this time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

yesterday was very fine, Mr.. Prognos-
ticator; now just keep it up awhile.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

st. Louis man suggests a worlds
fair for Los Angeles. Huh; amt we
the worlds fairest now?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
Population of Los Angeles 23S,4I9

LET there be light"-on Main and
Hill streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Sacramento" is once more date
line in the daily papers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Incidentally, those schoolhouses will
be badly needed this coming fall.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Rude Fellow.
Reggy-My gwacious. Such n vicious
natuah Percy has
Clarence-Has he Weally?
Reggy-FwightfuL I had some words
nay hair.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
Quits LiLsly.

Reggy-l make II a point never 70 talk
more than ten minutes with any one per-
son.
Virginia wiss-sO a. not 70 tell ali SOu
Know suDpo9eS
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
an IusInaatIOn,

sotty = How vewy dweadful paWsnts
must ieel when gheah ofspwing - born 40
IDIOT, donch0rknow.
GIaco-Yes. indeed. have aAWayD koii
sorry fQg ycNr. paEents.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
y lixlnn PFool.

Sappy-No; | nave no owotbers OF aisT
tabs. I'm the only child OF my pawents-
pie who Will persist ~ aAaarting that mAks
rage iaSgAt = knAluEol
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Senator Burton is to write a book.
Hasn't he sinned enough already?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Palm-Why do they serve such poor free
lunches in saloons?
Pepper-To drive men to drink, maybe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
Miss FowIer's MIsfortune

Theres Iots Of lie In that lmmunity bath.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04
Cleaning Up

In senatorial homes the pianola seems
to have been supplanted by the Tyre.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-04

Slight earthquakes are reported from
Southern Illinois. Maybe it's only the in
habitants usual spell of ague.