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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
OUR NEW FEDERAL BUILDING

Designs as submitted for the new
Los Angeles federal building have
been viewed with the strongest ap-
proval by the public generally. The
new structure, if carried out accord
ing to the drawings, will be a notable
addition to Los Angeles architecture
and a decided ornament to the city.
The picture of the new building
shows a structure remarkable first for
it's solidity. This is the accepted rule
in government buildings; it seems to
typify the strength and massive char
acter of the government itself. There
is a grateful absence of gingerbread"
about the affair; unfortunately, too
many similar edifces run largely to
this sort of decoration" 1t is out of
place, and soon becomes a detriment
in that it catches all the dust and
smoke, adding CRIME before age should
legitimately show it. A postoffice is
business proposition and should be
housed accordingly.
To some there will occur a feeling
sence of dome, spire or tower. But
second thoughts tend to confirm the
wisdom Of omission in this case. The
building, for one thing, has hill back
of It, and tower or dome would not
dominate the city, and hence would be
of no practical benefit. Then, too, it
costs money to erect such ornaments,
and it is money ill spent in that this
part of building can never be put to
practical use,
1t is a point of wisdom, therefore,
to omit tower OF dome on the Los
Angeles building. The money that it
might cost can far better be put into
the structure itself. In a city growing
so fast as this is, the great danger is
that postoffice, no matter how SEEM
ingly adequate it may be now, will be
outgrown before it Is occupied, at best,
One point of safety, then, is to make
! it as large as the funds will allow,
and so to construct it that additional
stories may be superimposed as demand
may require.
Now that the designs are made, let
them be approved at once, that work
may begin. No city on earth stands in
greater need of a federal building, nor
has any waited more patiently for one.
The land is ready, the plans are made,
the money awaits expenditure: Get
| to Uor1l"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Cuban Specials Are AnnulIed

Local railroad men were officially III
formed yesterday that the Cuban spe-
cial trains over the Illinois Central
have been omitted. These trains were
No. 3, leaving Chicago Tuesdays and
No. 10, leaving New Orleans Thurs
days.
These two trains We're put into SER
vice when the eastern roads made a
strong endeavor to influence the peo-
pie to go to Cuba instead of coming
to California.
Eastern railroad officials who have
visited Los Angeles say that the at
tempt was failure because the peo-
ple did not like the Cuban climate as
we'll as they did that of California and
because a disagreeable ocean voyage
must be taken before Cuba could be
reached.
Former State Senator Howe of Mass
achusetts, who was in Los Angeles
about three weeks ago, said that he
much preferred to come to Southern
California rather than to go to Cuba.
He did not like the ocean trip and was
disgusted at the treatment he received
at the hotels and from the railroad en-
ployeS.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
RAILWAY WORLD
LARGE DEAL is CLOSED IN
CHICAGO
NEGOTIATIONS Said to Have Been Made
for Walsh Propertes-Transcon-
tinentaI Lines Receive Enor=
nous Sums From Tourists
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, March S.-A $4O,O0o,OO
railroad deal, embracing extensive ele-
walton plans, new Chicago-St. Louis
connection, the reorganization of the
Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad
company and the possible transfer OF
the Pennsylvania's terminal to the
Grand Central depot is now said to be
behind the pending sale of the John X.
Walsh railroads,
The plans in the big deal, it was
stated last night contemplate the ele-
walton of the terminal railroads. S tracks
within the city limits without further
delay and the subsequent apportlon-
ment of the Walsh coal and quarry
properties among at least three large
trunk line systems.
1t was learned that conference at
which the negotiations were wound up
was held at the residence of John j.
Mitchell, president of the Illinois Trust
and Savings bank, who represents the
clearing house committee in the dis
rosal OF the Walsh property.
Agreement Is Made
This conference lasted until a late
hour last night. Just what transp1red
at Mr. Mitchelrs residence could not
be learned authoritatively. 1t was re-
ported, however, that an agreement was
virtually entered into and that the
binding of the bargain may not be de-
layed beyond this afternoon. The only
delays that might follow, it was stated
by a representative of the clearing
house association, would be natural
ones, occasioned by the signing up OF
the voluminous documents. 1t was Of
ficially stated that no hitch had oc-
c,,rraJ i'm tha NEGOTIATIONS.
The Chicago Southern railroad, one
of the Walsh lines that can be COM
pleted in three months, is the road thai
furnishes the key to the community o1
interests plan which has brought the
big railroad interests together.
The strategic Importance of this line
was quickly recognized by the Wander
bilt people, the Pennsylvania interests
and the Moore companies. especially
the Chicago and Eastern Illinois road
and prompted these three large inter
ests TO enter into the syndicate agree
ment for joint operation of the ne"
road in the event of the purchase be-
ing made.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
AMONG THE OFFICIALS

I. o. Clay, secretary for the assist
ant general freight agent of the North
western with headquarters in Chicago,
left for the east yesterday after a
three months visit in Los Angeles.
T. l.. Travis, commercial agent for
the Southern Pacific with headquarters
in Pomona, is in Los Angeles on bust
ness.
Henry Phipps arrived i'll Los An
geles yesterday in the private car
Olympia over the Santa Fe. The car
was transferred to the Southern Pa
cific and was attached to a Santa Bar
bara train.
G. F. Baker passed through Los An
geles en- route for Pasadena Wednes-
day in the c. 3. & Q. private car No.
SO over the Southern Pacific. He spent
track of the Southern Pacific.
NJ. De Brabant, general agent for
the Salt Lake road with headquarters
in New York, left for San Francisco
last night. After a short stay there
he will return east.
l.. f. Townsley has been appointed
general agent in the freight and pas
senger department Of the Union Pacific
railroad at ST. Louis to succeed j. II.
Lathrop, who resigned to accept a po-
sition with another railroad.
Frank Adams, travelling freight agent
for the Salt Lake road, has just re-
turned to Los Angeles after long
visit in the first district which conf
prises the territory between Los An
geles and Otis.
F.. N. Holman has been appointed ad-
vertising clerk in the Santa Fe general
offices to succeed c. H. Randall Mr..
Randall resigned on account of poor
health caused by the close confinement
required by his duties. He is living at
Highland Park, where he is interested
i'm several business ventures, among
them the management of a small news
paper.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

that the scalpers are amenable to the
law and the scalpers contend that il
they are i'll any way harmed it will be
done unconstitutionally
A short time ago several ticket
brokers We're arrested in Denver and
now they have entered suit against the
officials. Under the name of the
American ticket offices, they have ap-
piled to the federal court for an in
junction against the railways, enjoin-
ing them from interfering with their
ticket brokerage business.
The Minnesota supreme court has
sustained the anti-scalping law. A
grand jury at st. Paul has brought a
general indictment against scalpers OF
the Twin cities.
1t has been decided in Fort Worth to
make scalpers pay license fee of $50
and to put up a bond of $2500. In all
of these places the brokers are fighting
the decisions in every way possible and
several cases are now in the hands of
the courts.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
DAY OF JEWISH REJOICING
Services # Temple B'nai Birth in
Celebration of the Purim
Festival

This evening, the eve of the Purim
festival, DR.. Hecht will preach a spe-
cial sermon at the Temple B'nai Birth
on "Mordacai and Esther up to Date"
The festival, which is minor one
in the Jewish calendar, is an annual
connemoration of events recorded in
the book of Esther, when Esther and
Mordecai prevented Jewish massacre.
The day is one OF rejoicing and of CIV
ing to the poor.
Saturday evening the annual Purim
festival for the Sunday school chill
dren of the temple will be held at Fra
ternal Brotherhood hall. Figueroa and
Eighth streets, where living pictures,
representing Biblical subjects. will be
presented. The program will close
with Liberty and the singing OF the
"Star Spangled Banner"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
DOUGLAS HYDE
ARRIVES TODAY
COMMITTEE BIDS WELCOME TO
SCHOLAR
Great Gaelic Teacher Entertained at
Santa Barbara and Met at Tropico
by Los Angeles
Friends

Commencing today with a special
delegation of Angelenos at Tropico the
Gaelic league will honor DR.. Douglas
Hyde which will continue during his
visit here. The local sons of Erin and
the Celtic people with those interested
in the Gaelic revival will vie with each
other to do honor to the man who has
succeeded in uniting protestant and
Catholic in the mother country, who
now work shoulder to shoulder for the
betterment of the Irish race.
At 1920 a. m. a special car will leave
the Huntington depot with the eXecu-
tive committee and members of the
press to meet DIR. and Mrs. Hyde at
Tropico. Joseph Scott and Lawrence
Brannick' will come with the distin-
guislled guest and his wife from Santa
Barbara. Elegant apartments have
been engaged for DR.. and Mrs. Hyde
at the Alexandria, where the party will
repair for luncheon
This evening d public reception viii
be rendered DIR. and Mrs. Hyde at the
Alexandria, when all are invited TO
meet the guest of honor, Saturday will
be devoted to DR.. Hyde's favorite
pastime-automobilin In the evening
Rt. Rev. Bishop Conaty will entertain
with a dinner at the episcopal resi-
Will Go to Santa Catalina
Sunday will be devoted to a pleasure
trip TO Catalina, preceding which Dr.
Hyde, who is an Episcopalian, will at
tend an early service at ST. Paurs pro-
cathedral. Members of the executive
committee, many of whom will be ac-
companied by their wives, will make
the trip.
Monday will also be devoted to
sightseeing. The local committee is
leaving nothing undone to make the
visit of DR.. Hyde enjoyable. In the
evening he will make his one public
address at the Mason opera house,
which promises to be a great success.
Orders have come from all over
Southern California for reserved seats
and the indications point to standing
room only" The balcony will be re-
served for the various Celtic clubs,
among which are the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians, knights of Robert Emmett,
Caledonian club, Welsn-American club,
Erin-Republican club, O'Growney
branch of the Gaelic league and the
Celtic club.
Plan Extensive Program
Malcolm Macleod, who will make
opening remarks, will introduce Joseph
Scott, who will act as president of the
evening. Two hundred vice presidents
will occupy seats on the stage. Celtic
music will be rendered by an orchestra
and the Welsh-American quartet will
sing. The closing address will be made
by Bishop Conaty.
On Tuesday at 80 p. IN. DR.. Hyde
will address the students of ST. Vim
cents college and invited guests at the
Father Meyer memorial hall of the col
lege Later in the afternoon the Fri
day Morning club will tender recep-
tion in honor of DR.. and Mrs Hyde at
the Woman's club house. III the even
ing the Celtic club will tender the dis
tinguished guest a banquet Wednes-
day morning DR. and Mrs. Hyde will
leave for the north.
The proceeds from the lecture Mon
day will be devoted to the work of the
Gaelic league in the revival of the
| Gaelic language.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Guitar and Mandolin

The C. S. DeLano Guitar, Banjo and
Mandolin clubs packed the house last
night at the Dobinson auditorium, as
sisted by Charles Hendrick. Miss Knox
did not sing as she joined the Casino
Opera company. The program gave a
variety of compositions. The club kept
together with accuracy and showed
training. Some fifty players We're on
the stage which represents the largest
mandolin orchestra which has ever ap-
peared before a Los Angeles audience.
The several numbers took well, but
there lacked versatility in light and
shade, and piano and forte. Mr.. Hen
drick, robust tenor with lyric voice,
sang the Carnival" by Malloy. Mr..
DeLano's selections were well received
and showed brilliancy of technique and
pleasing expression. Many were unable
to get in, so great was the audience.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

The horse show at Pasadena was in
augurated yesterday with fine out
pouring of society and a splendid ex-
hibition of horses. This annual event
is a great source of interest to all
Southern California and draws heavily
from Los Angeles. This years exhibit
is reported larger and better than ever,
a fact which is highly complimentary
to the management. Before another
year Los Angeles win have horse
show of its own and thereafter cir
cult will be created that should be OF
mutual advantage to Pasadena and Los
angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
MUSIC AND
TIE DRAMA
German Night at Venice

All the numbers to be given by the
Ellery band at Venice this evenig will
be from the pens of the great German
authors with one exception. This eX-
ception will be the beautiful duet from,
Lucia di Lammermoor, which will
be given by special request by Messrs.
Palma and Lomonte. The German
music will include Wagner's Tam
hauser," "Lohengrin" and Album
blatt;" the "Andante Cantabile con
phony, to be played by the band for
the first time; Weber's Invitation to
the Dance Raff's "Rigaudon" and
Schubert's "Rosamunde" overture.
Signor Riso will play the baritone
aria from Der Trompeter Won SAX
kingen"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Concert of Many Nations

The grand concert of many nations
which is to be given this evening at
Simpson auditorium is for the benefit
of the Y. w. c. A. of U. S. C. The Y.
w. C. A. of that school has been at
work for some time gathering funds
for the purpose of fitting up a room in
the vicinity of the college which is to
be devoted to the use of the young
women attending U. S. c.
Fourteen nations will be represented
in the program and each nation will
have natives who will either sing folk
songs of the country or will demon
strate in some way the customs pecu-
liar to that section.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Says Rate Reduction Is Trick

By Associated Press.
ST. PAUL, March S.-Second Vice
President c. S. Styckney of the Chi
cago Great Western characterizes the
announced intention of the western
roads to reduce freight rates Is per
cent. between the Missouri river and
the Atlantic seaboard, as simply q
trick of competing roads. He admits
that if the roads persist in carrying
out the plan, other competing lines, ia
Guiding the Great Western, will meet
the reduction.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

One seaman was killed and several
were hurt in pitched battle on the
II. S. S. Massachusetts, yesterday. If
foreign nations will take the hint that
our jackies fight outsiders even better
than they do one another, war won't
menace US very much.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

Citizens generally will approve the
determination of the board of public
works to stop the practice of tearing
UP paved streets by public utilities
companies. The board may find a great
many necessary exceptions to its new
rule, but in the main the rule should
prove operative.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

Chicago university had to come to
California after all, for a president to
succeed the late William f. Harper
And strangely enough the successor is
a brother OF the late president. We
can i'll afford to spare any of our great
educators, but better Robert +. Har-
Yer than President Wheeler.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

Senator Flint says congress has no
funds for Notifications at San Pedro
this year. Then what's the use of going
to war with China. If we leave our
own front door unprotected while ham,
mering at theirs?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

The city has started steps to ascer-
tain just how much of Elysian park it
pwns-if any. Someone has set up
claim to thirty-odd acres of it, sup
posedly city property, and has invited
q suit. 1t is strange that the city has
not conserved it's rights long ere this.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

Senator McCumber yesterday offered
an amendment to the joint statehood
bill providing for the elimination of
Arizona and New Mexico. If single
statehood is impossible at this time,
both Arizona and New Mexico would
prefer to walt until more advan-
rageous season.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

"rl1e outlook for navel oranges is
better than it has been for many years, -
reports Dun & Co. Also "the lemon
market is strong" Now If the railroads
would do the fair thing and not absorb
most of the profits the citrus fruit
growers would make a large sum of
money this year.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

For those who sneer at climate
as an asset" The railroads, basing
their figures on ticket sales, say $4,000
persons have come into Southern Cal
ifornia as tourists alone this winter;
that most of them are still here; that
they have spent $5.OOO,OOO for fares, and
are spending $15.OOO,OOO more, at least,
while sightseeing during their stay
here. Put that in your pipe and
smoke it,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

DIR. Douglas Hyde, national president
of the Gaelic league, will arrive this
morning and become the guest of Los
Angeles for several days. There will
be a sAries Of receptions, and on Mon
day night Or. Hyde will deliver a lee
ture IA the Mason opera house on the
Gaelic language and literature. The
distinguished philologist will undoubt-
edly have a great audience.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

Too many burglaries, too much petty
rhieving and too many pickpockets in
Los Angeles just now. Chief Auble
should shake up the police department
and catch some of the thieves. That's
whatsthe city has a police department
for, namely, to protect the people from
criminals. ---4-----.---.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

Evidences are not lacking, even at
this early date" says the Santa Ana
Bulletin, that the Republican party
of California is in distress" Wait till
Abe Ruef and the railroad machine
name the next state ticket and you
will see the old party of Lincoln and
Grant go to sending up skyrockets.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Two Killed in Saloon Fight
Assnciated Press.

Bv Associated Press.
LAWTON, okla, March SIN sa-
loon fight near the line of the Chicka-
saw nation, thirty miles east of Law
ton, last night, Ed Buchanan and
Thomas Caldwell were shot and killed
ana q third man, name unknown. was
seriously wounded.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

your idea that every man ought to
have his vermiform appendix removed
may do well enough for those that can
person, "but how about the proleta-
riat?" c,..,,
''WelI sir" answered Mr. Gasweli,
wondering vaguely where he had heard
the word before, N'any man ought to
cure himself OF that by dietinK.'
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
$4,000 TOURISTS VISIT STATE
Statistics Show That Strangers Pay
$1,000, 200 to Escape Cold Winter

by ASSDCIdVIU I IO5EI'
SAN FRANCISCO, March S.,-South-
ern Pacific and Santa Fe passenger Of
ficials state that after a careful can
vass of the matter figures show that
the distinctive winter travel to Cali
fornia during the season just closed
aggregated $4,000 persons, most of whom
are still in the state, and that their
railroad and Pullman fares for round
They estimate that these people are
spending a total of $4,000, 900 while in
California.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Population of Los Angeles 2Ol,249
Todav's Amusements

MAsoN--"sweet Nell of Old Drury."
BEIASCO-"Old Heidelberg."
HOTCHKISS--"A Gaiety Girl,
BURBANK--"Ric Carvel
ORPHEUM--Vaude
GRAND-"My Wife's Family" .,
N0TELTYW"The Slaves of Russia
FISCHER 'S-"Monte Carlo"
GNfQUE~"Baxter' Invention" and
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

Rear Admiral Walker, U. S. N, a
distinguished visitor to Los Angeles, is
of the opinion that the talk about war
with China has no foundation. Accord
ing to Senator Hale OF Maine this Inn
peaches the general staff OF the army,
who, the senator says, is preparing to
invade China.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
scaIper War Grows Bitter

The fight between the railroad Off
cials and the ticket brokers in the mid
die west is becoming more bitter
every day. The railroad men claim
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

Oregon is going to raise the size of
her cows by stuffing them. Hosiery
experts say the average Oregon calf
doesn't need stuffing.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
chIaffarelIi at chutes

A Wagnerlan program will be offered
at the Chutes tonight Chiafferellis ar
rangement of Liszt's second and ninth
hungarian rhapsodies will be played.
The Walkyries also will be played.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Pi-LineS and Pick-UDS
Could He Beat It?

Sir Thomas Upton is to build another
yacht and try again for the America"
cup-News item.)
Across the ocean comes a wall
Sir Thomas Lipton'd race once more
Tie longs to cross the raging main
And take the mug" to Erin's shore
Sir Tommy, as a sport. you're fine,
But as a racer-"23r'
Well build no boat to sail, but send
The drydock Dewey after ye!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

An Oakland man claims TO have
bluffed out Scotty by daring him to {
bath in champagne. Scotty had doubts
about the effect of a bath, 1t seems.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

One is almost tempted to believe
these days that there is no such person
as Mizner; that it is merely the name
of a get-rich-quick syndicate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

Officers of one of the smaller insur-
ance companies in New York have
been indicted for fraud. But those OF
the "big three ara still free. Why ?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

The emperor of China is very i'll. Too
much Tsi-An-itis, maybe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Another Laying Hen

Another Laying Hen
Phillip Hem has laid a new floor in
his grocery store.-Leesville, Colo,
Light.
A Topeka, Kas.. bartender had a de-
lusion the other day that the author
tiles were going to raid his joint. He
was adjudged insane and sent to the
asylum.
Susan B. Anthony says man is a joke.
But she never took one.
Two st. Louis women were arrested
for fighting over a wooden Indian.
Yes, both were old maids.
If you can't be good at least be
careful.
Chair=itabIe
When first 1 called on Polly,
Altho' she was quite jolly,
felt that at distance l must stay.
wanted to come nearer,
But rather did 1 fear her,
So we sat this way.
A little while. however,
Did not our fondness sever,
And things Were more steadily and
slow;
So when we sat there talking,
Our chairs, they kept on walking,
Till they stood just so!
But. one day growing bolder,
sat right up and told her!
She answered in way TO give me
bliss
Twas then told her never
Could fate our fond hearts sever
Aswesatlikethis!
w IT. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Yoakum Leaves Mexico for East
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
CITY OF MEXICO, March S.-B. +.
Yoakum, chairman of the executive
board of the Rock Island and Frisco
systems, left last night for New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

Poppy-He put his arms around me
twice last night.
Magnolia-What long arms he must
have!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
WHY CLEVELAND'S HEN
TOOK TO THE WOODS
DEPUTY SHERIFF ADMITS HE
TALKED TOO MUCH
Pays Fancy Price for Rhode Island
Red, but "Biddy" Becomes Alarmed
at Owners SoIIoquy on Way Home
and Escapes

LOST. sTRAYED OR STOLEN FROM
Deputy Sheriff Len Cleveland, one
Rhode Island hen. Said hen is of un-
usual color and frequently makes a
noise like an egg. \ reward of 81 is
offered for the return of the hen.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

The drydock Dewey after ye!