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Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
a METROPOLITAN CITY

Two special features distinguish the
modern city when it assumes really
metropolitan character. One is the ap-
pearance of the lofty ''skyscrapers" and
the other is the establishment Of those
omnibus mercantile concerns known as
department stores. A feature equally
indicative of the metropolitan class, but
not so striking to the average mind, is
the coming of such specialties of store
and shop kind as are found in the cities
of first grade in population.
Measured by these familiar standards
it needs only glance backward over
a half dozen years to see the evolution
of Los Angeles to the heights of a
metropolitan city. The 'skyscraper"
was unknown here at the beginning of
the present decade, and in fact the
strictly modern store and Office building
dates not far back of that period. The
pioneer department store had a COM
paratively early beginning, keeping
pace in growth with the city's expan-
sion. The second store of that charac-
ter made it's modest debut about ten
years ago, also keeping abreast, since
then, of the city's growth.
At the present time Los Angeles ranks
with the foremost cities of the million
population class in the high type of it's
mercantile establishments and in the
strictly down-to-date character of the
structures that house them. Neither
Chicago nor New York contains hand
somer stores, department and other
wise, than are found in the leading
thoroughfares of Los Angeles, the only
notable difference being in the greater
dimensions of some establishments in
those eastern cities. In the matter of
styles and qualities of goods, and the
general equipment, Los Angeles may
confidently invite comparison with any
of the greater American cities. That is
the judgment, at least, of visitors who
are well acquainted with the foremost
examples of mercantile concerns
abroad
This line of thought is peculiarly fit
ting now because of the preparations in
progress for the early opening of several
more big mercantile concerns of the
first class. Almost equally notable are
the expansion and improvement of old
establishments, showing determina-
ton TO keep at the front in the sharp
competition that always is in evidence
here.
The fall and winter season which is
just opening I'm the retail mercantile
line gives every indication of being by
far the most active ever known i'm Los
Angeles. In anticipation Of such expe-
rience the merchants have made unus-
ual preparations for meeting the re-
quirement, as investigation will readily
prove.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
CALIFORNIA; LABOR VOTE

Another significant sign points to tho
political finish Of the twin iniQuities
Of California, Herrin and Hearst. As
.self-respecting Republicans are repu-
dating the Herrin political machine, 50
thoughtful men in the ranks OF labor
are repudiating the Hearst money-bar-
rel machine.
The drastic action Of the labor leaders
In San Francisco and Los Angeles rela-
tive to Hearsts nominee for governor
Of California presents the most interest,"
ing sidelight cast upon the contest for
governor. The Union Labor party of
California not only repudiates that
nominee, but names Theodore A. Bell as
its choice for the governorship.
This action Of the class heretofore re-
garded by Hearst as lis chief political
asset in California is voluntary and
wholly unsolicited compliment to the
Democratic candidate for governor. In
his Los Angeles speech Mr.. Bell ex-
pressed his views clearly and at con-
siderable length upon the general labor
issue and its bearing upon the present
Campaign. That there may be no mis-
Of his views in that line
H. is well, at this time. to revert to
leading points in his speech bearing on
the subject.
Relative to the Labor party, Mr.. Bell
said: II have not been an agitator or
with them; / have simply
told them my views of labor conditions
and what 1 mean TO do. They have
exacted no pledge from me; they have
simply asked me to give labor a square
deal. 1 would have done that even had
they not asked me-"
Concerning the general question of
relations between employers and en-
ployes. Mr.. Bell takes broad Democratic
ground. "It must appear" he says,
that labor and capital constitute a
great association for the advancement
of the entire race. Capital without
labor can enjoy no returns; labor with
out capital would reap no harvest. The
two stand together for a common end"
With this idea of the mutuality of
interests between workers and em-
ployers, Mr.. Bell outlines practical
plan for harmonizing those interests
if the opportunity is afforded In the
chief executive office: IF am elected
1 shall send out to labor and capital
an invitation to have their representa-
tives meet semi-annually for their COM
mon interests and for bringing about a
common understanding between those
parties upon which the future of this
great state and the welfare of the peo-
pie depend"
This straightforward declaration in
favor of square deal' in matters
affecting capital and labor spleases
workers and employers alike. 1t is an
honest, fair and reasonable proposition,
unlike the demogogue promises
Of Hearst to the laboring class, recall
ing the satanic offer of all the world
"if thou wilt fall down and worship
me-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
Tongue Fwisters

Susan shines sho 5 and socks; sos
and shoes shines Susan. She COS u
shining shoes and Scks for shoss I
socks shock Susan.
Robert Rowley rlled a round :,
round; round I'd Robert Bon,t
rolled around; Wher rolled the roud
Oliver Oglethorp Gled an owl al
oyster. If Oliver Oetholp oeIe,1 =
owl and oyster. wherare the owi Al
oyster Oliver Oglethlp oeled > "
Sammy Shoesmith Rw a shrial,,
youngster, where's the shrieisi ik
youngster Sammy Sesmith - n
says Home Notes.
I went into the gaen In .o4t :,
some blades, and the saw
pretty babes. "Ah, VI Is tbat
babies, braiding bladeAabesP TO w ~,
braid any blades, babl braid h,a, ~
blades, babes. or bra no bisAes
babes"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

until Don Pedro gently corrected him.
Then we went out, past some OF the
ten thousand or more birds which ill
the house and line all the corridors,
with a word 10 the two deer and the
turtle which occupy the back patio,
and through a low opening into the
real bodega, half under the ground,
with rafters touching our heads, Here
Don Pedro turned on an electric light,
calling our attention to it, and sat
down comfortably on a box. Here he
was happy, and here and not in the
dining room or parlors above. he
served us with the customary refresco.
It was all right, that upstairs, to show
off. but here he was comfortable, and
here we sat and talked, exchanged
cards and asked questions, while as
gentle accompaniment, our friend,
Mr. Primero, told us how he had
known Don Pedro from a tiny boy
and had always predicted great things
for him, how he was now the honOred
guest i'm the house Of his patron, and
how the great mines worked and how
much they gave out each day. We
offered our congratula tions to Don
Pedro, over glasses of German beer.
and he passed them on to Providence
with religious resignation, but smiled
a happy, boylsh smile, when we drank
to his continued prosperity.
Pedro Alvarado may have piano
in every room-and that legend is very
nearly true-and he may always be
making bids for popularity, but he
is withal a gentle, kindly man, boy
in thought and deed, and a rather
charming boy at that. And II he is
a prince of poems, he is a wise man.
for he seeks for no more than Prov
idence gives him, and, realizing where
his pleasure Is keenest, stays where
life holds its most pleasant rewards
out to him. Arrogance and super
ficiality are foreign to him. He Is
honest, simple and sincere. His
friends of old, even the humblest, are
his friends and admirers today. Men
who can carry great wealth as he has
done, and can carry their friends with
them up the hill of prosperity, are in-
deed the chosen of the earth, and no
man, however mean, can find 1t in
his heart to begrudge them their good
fortune. Don Pedro is in the prime
of his life, barely 36 years old, and
is still as thoroughly youthful and
happy as a man can be under any
circumstances. Don Pedro is a new
character in the annals of the newly
rich, and character worth study and
admiration. w. T.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

The first recommendation of public
official for promotion is faithful per-
formance of duties intrusted to him,
McLachlan has allowed the S. P. to
steal San Pedro harbor while he could
have prevented it. Why McLachlan
again?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Langdon was elected to prosecute
criminals in San Francisco. He is gall
wanting about shouting Hearst's praises.
San Francisco is cursed with such a
wave OF crime that the citizens are
organizing vigilance committees TO
lynch criminals now uncaught or un-
tried. Is that the sort of man for
governor?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

The Herald doesn't know John Frazer
OF Santa Cruz, the Republican who re-
fuses TO swallow the s. p. ticket, but
Il our esteemed contemporary, the Sac
ramento Bee, ever tires of printing his
stinging editorials against the Repub-
liean machine the columns of this paper
are open to him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
Population Of Los Angeles, 25l.463
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rHE ousTINa oT HEARsT

(Resoiution unanimously adopted
by the state Democratic convey
tion at Sacramento September IL
1906).
aResOlved, That in the SO-called
Independence league we recoEnize
\ political machine, created by w.
r. Hearst for his own poltticn,
preferment and Of which he IL the
undisputcd boss, and an Ingentous
endeavOr to forestall and preven.
the nomination for president ana
to compass the defeat of Amertca's
greatest citizen. william j. Bryan
we therefore denOunce such pur-
poses and call upon all true Demo-
Gratis TO oppose such ends"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

The non-partisan city ticket omits
naming a councilman from the Sixth
ward. Can it be possible that doc"
Houghton takes encouragement from
this? Perish the very thought.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

San Diego gave the visiting Angelenos
so fine time Saturday that only one
third of them came home then, San
Diego is often Jealous Of Los Angeles
growth. This may help her to compre-
hend it's reason.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
Beyond His StatioI

Does he live beyond his stah?"
l was anxious quite to knd
So l asked this wealthy neisor
OF Suburbus; "they say sd
Yes" his neighbor quickly aRered.
But he did it with smile;
"Quite a little past his station
I should say about a mile!'
VIII ~
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

A Long Beach car Saturday night
varied the usual program by butting
into trolley pole instead of man.
Yet, as poles are costly. it is hardly to
be expected that this is permanent
change Of heart.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

A Tennessee congressman has the
peek-a-boo as an issue i'm his cam
paign. Even that, flimsy as it is. af-
fords more basis for hopes of success
than does McLachIan's record in re-
gard to San Pedro.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

California has nearly half a million
voters. Isn't that record to be proud
Of? And still more so when it is ascer-
tained, as it will be, that most of them
are SO free of the S. p. collar that they
will ballot for Bell.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

II you want plain, unbiased report
on the machine ticket named at Santa
Cruz read the Republican papers. Even
they can't conceal its rotten odor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

The local Republicans must have a
fine opinion of boss who rams a rot
ten ticket down their throats and then
runs away from the consequences.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Let not DOC" Houghton imagine that
the non-partisans will name him as
Sixth ward councilman. The non-parti-
sans are not crazy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

With Los Angeles holding seventh
place i'm the September building records
and the first six days of September
showing permits almost equal to all
of last month. won't Los Angeles come
near topping the list if this keeps up?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Cuba isn't a very creditable example
to hold up to the Philippines, after all.
Yet how we have boasted of Cuba to
the little brown brother.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Pasadena's taxes have increased GA
per cent in a year. If Pasadena wants
to be an independent city she must
pay the cost of her folly.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

San Francisco wants salt water.
Wait till LarSdon makes his trip up
Salt river next month, and he can give
expert advice on sources of supply.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Loucks says there is only one issue
in his congressional campaign: San
Pedro must be free harbor. That one
issue ought to win for him
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Our soldiers are once more in Havana
after only five years. AS a colonizer,
your Uncle Sam isn't any great shakes.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

No one is called upon to vote on
any national issue this fall. 1t is plain
case of Bell and decent government as
against Hearst and Herrin.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Bell still sticks to the issue: Herrin
and Hearst. Gillett wobbles and re-
tracts and dodges. Langdon-but why
is Langdon, anyhow?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

The San Fernando forest fires are
one more argument for owens river
water at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

In refusing a joint debate with
Loucks, Congressman McLachlan plain
ly admits that on the one issue in ques-
tion, Shall San Pedro be owned by the
people or the S. p. ?" he is on the S. p.
side.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

In marrying into the czar's family
Princess Patricia of England has the
sincere sympathy of the civilized world
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

The czars brother is to wed King
Edwards niece. Ned must be looking
for trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

BY the time Bell finishes with South
ern California Boss Parker Will be
mighty glad he ran away when he did.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

1t is reported that the increase of 81
per cent in Pasadena's tax rate win
defeat the present Republican adminis-
tration. If so, doubtless the Pasadenas
will gladly pay the increase; Demo-
cratic city government is worth double
the cost.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

The hole in which the new postoffice
will stand is dug. Now begin to put
the new postoffice in the hole.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

The issue is still Hearst and Herrih.
No amount of S. p. flubdub can be-
cloud it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

One ten and one six-story building
were started last week. Going up!"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Bell is certainly ringing in no un-
certain tones in Southern California.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
Hear the Bell9

Hearst and Herrin-the double dis
grace.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Palm-I should like to kiss yd
Poppy-Have you the courage dt
convictions?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
GAS FOR IEL

There are many fuy but GAS
has been proven thaost salts
factory for each andyery pur-
pose.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
Pl-Lincs and PidJOs
81 Ne Dom watch

Dah's a mighty ugly ogre datnoopIn'
'roun' dis state,
An you bettah keep a-watchlut be-
foah hit am too late;
He's a awful vicious ogre, anhsnows
what he's about;
De S. P.'s gwine & git yeh IL
don
out
Dis ogre Is slick one an he W with
a machine;
Dc slickes' sort o. grinders dat vou
has seen:
pey make a lot OF motions, aRllers
squeal and shout.
But de S. P,s gwlne Z git yeh o
don
watd
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Gourdain, who recently tried ic
cessfully to break into prisonn
started a bank. He has hopes.J
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

A mans vocabulary often exceed
muscular capacity.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

A Plttsburg preacher says wa&
ton founded that city. He mib,
ashamed of IL now.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
ALVARADo, THE PEON MILLIONAIRE OF PARRAL :.

Famous Character History 50 Little
ls Known
tho Mexica HraId
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

An inspection of the coffins Of ca
and Garcia would probably disc
that the corpses have turned oven
well they might.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Chancellor Day says that the |
who smokes is a fool. This prob;
indicates that the tobacco trust isl
as generous q supporter of Syrad
University as is the oil trust.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
How They Sleep in Atchlsot

Doc Robinson put his foot out OF
the other night and it was steppd
by a horse.-Atchison Globe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

The shame in doing somebod in
being caught
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Mrs. Youngwed q A. M)-And to think
! pinned my faith to your high sense OF
honor!
Mr. Youngwed Qoaded)-Justsh like
hic-a woman; thingingsh that pins
hic-will holdsh anything-hic-and al
WaySh
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Lots of men of importance nobn't
cut any ice when they're ded
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

No one seems to pay much attenti
to the way the Isle of Pines fels abd
it at the present time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

1t doesn't take the tomato long
ketchup these days.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

The Dutch are accused of stealil
one Of the Philippine islandsfrom
AS a fitting punishment, thy oup
to be compelled to keep it. Z
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Next we We're led to the famous
chapel of the house, which rumor has
it is hung in cloth of gold and where
incense burns night and day. 1t was
not at all as it Was advertised, but
the effort to make it superbly elegant
was apparent. 1t was not built in
chapel form, as might have been eX-
pected, but was merely one of the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

Orange-How can I prevent this st,
Lemon-Put out the fire.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

What sort of pure food labels
hash require?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
Complaining with Their Backs

Cotton Is opening very fast and sd
are already complaining with I'll
backs.-Wadesbor IN. C.) Ansonla
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08

A number of Cubans will ! diseJ
tented when they discover tha proti.
sional government is not ondhat dis.
tributes free provisions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-08
BY GEORGE o. BAKER

the kitchen all morning.
Mr., eWWed-Dolng whaG7
Mrs. Newwsd-Prspsring one Of those
y Fifteen minute luneheong that the
NicklO-out Magazine tells about.
Williams news., 1906-03-17
That A. & C. Railroad

There are many reports appear
 ing in print, some of them dated
 with Gallup date lines. telling about what the A. & c. railroad is going to do. One party had it that the new line would head directly for Gallup; another that Gallup was to be left eight miles to the east of the road, and still another that the s. P. people were out to get a line through as soon as possible to beat out another road. The correspond ent who sent out the news is better informed than the officials. for as yet there is no news as to what the intentions of the company are. The people of Gallup want the road and will make their wants known at headquarters, and until the owners of the road make known their de- cision all reports as to their inten- tions are based on private opinion, which may be reliable and may not.-Gallup Republican, March 10.
Williams news., 1906-03-17
The Fellow Who Knocks

Now, here is a toast. May it thrice react
 On the somber visaged duffer, With face OCT long and with brain half cracked, Who maketh us all to suffer! May little red devils chase him, all, On their redhot racks to break him, While we drink one toast, though it be as gall, To the fellow who knocks deuce
 take him! Your business and mine at times may lag,
 But his tongue wags forever. The craft that he sails floats the black, black flag; His motto: "Crush all endeavor!'' May the little red devils-but that was said,
 And never the words will shake
 him. So here is a toast, while wish him dead,
 To the fellow who knocks-deuce
 take him!
 San Francisco Call.
Williams news., 1906-03-17

It is stated the secretary of the interior will shortly issue an order for the leasing of public lands. This will mean great changes in the man. ner of conducting the sheep and cattle business in the west. In or der to secure grazing privileges on the public lands, it will be neces- sary for the owners of stock to lease the lands they expect to use. Pro- miscuous grazing as in the past will be cut out. It is believed by the authorities at Washington that by leasing of the public lands the grass will go much further than at present, and that over stocking of the public range will be done away with. The outcome of this innova- tion, should the order be issued as expected, will be watched with great interest.
Williams news., 1906-03-17
The April Races

At meeting of the board of di- rectors of the fair association held yesterday afternoon arrangements were made for matinee of driving and running events to be held at the fair grounds on the afternoon of St. Patrick's day, March 17. For the arrangement of the program J. c. Adams and Chas. Goldman were named as speed committee. Ac- tion was also taken at the meeting in the way of provision for four days meeting to be held the third week in April. Purses to the amount of $5OOO will be hung up and from correspondence already had with various horsemen and the owners of strings in the west such an amount will be so attrac- tive that many will be here. In fact it is likely that the races of April will be faster and by more prominent horses than those held during fair week. Announcement will be made later regarding the horses likely to be entered. It is known, however, that Hazel Patch will be in the list, as will also the horses of the Frost stable at Albu- querque. A short meeting of the territorial fair commission was held yesterday afternoon following the meeting of the directors of the asso- citation and steps were taken toward an arrangement for the making of the report of the commission. The law provides for the making of this report to the governor before the 18th of July.-Phoenix Republican, March 10.
Williams news., 1906-03-17

sippi have never seen the Rocky mountains or the Grand Canyon of Arizona. The campaign to have Americans zee America first is a sound one and it will win. It means good deal for the west and par ticularly the southwest. More tour ists will come to New Mexico and Arizona next season than ever be- fore, purely as a result of this cam paign."- ."-Albuquerque Journal.
Williams news., 1906-03-17
Scandal in Phoenix Asylum

Scandal m PhOenix Asylum
 The Prescott Journal Miner of March 7 says:
 A secret meeting of the board of control was held a. few days ago at which w. H. Ward, superintendent of the territorial insane asylum, were on the carpet. As result oi the investigation MT. Vinson has resigned. Dr. Ward, who rendered his resignation some time ago, was not asked to step out at once. Nc action was taken in the case against him. His recent resignation had no connection with the recent trouble, and as his successor has not been named, he will not step out until July.
 The charges against Dr. Ward and Steward Vinson were filed by a woman attendant at the asylum who had been discharged. Vinson was accused of drunkenness. The woman stated that she first filed the charges with Dr. Ward, and that he paid no attention to them. Later she was discharged. She car ried the matter to the governor and it was investigated by the board oi control. It was decided that the attendants discharge had been reg ular, but Vinson was asked to re. sign.
 For reasons difficult to under. stand, the news of this investiga. tion was suppressed in all the Phoenix papers.
 Dr. Ray Ferguson of Nogales ar. rived in the city yesterday morn ing and spent part of the morning in conference with Gov. Kibbey and in the afternoon paid visit te the territorial asylum for the in. sane. It is known that Dr. Fergu. son will be named to succeed Dr. w. H. Ward as superintendent o the asylum to take office on the first of the month. Dr. Ferguson has been a resident of the territory for six years and stands high in his profession. He will leave for the south this evening and later return accompanied by his fainily.-Phoe' nix Republican.