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Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-12
BABEL OF VOICES HEARD
IN THE POLICE COURT
CONVENTION OF NATIONS is
SURPRISE FOR JUDGE
Twenty-seven Fruit Peddlers, Repre-
sentine Nearly as Many Lam
guaees, Appear to Answer Charge
of Selling Without License

Police Justice Roses court resem-
bled the scriptural account of the scene
at the tower of Babel. when men We're
suddenly stricken with a multiplicity
of tongues 49, a.,
Twenty-seven fruit peddlers from the
city market Third street and Central
avenue, were in court on charges OF
selling without license.
Syrians, Greeks, Turks, Chlnese'
Japanese, Hungarians, Poles, MeXi-
cans. Spaniards and other mixed races
were represented.
When the cases were called the
genial Justice looked aghast the BALM
held up his hands i'm dismay and some
of the spectators smiled broadly
1t being apparent that at least
dozen Interpreters would be required
the cases were continued until to-
morrow.
The arrests were the result OF a rald
made under the direction Of Sergeant
Dixon by Patrolmen Humphreys,
Roller and Harland The police say
the peddlers have been violating the
city ordinance requiring all peddlers
TO secure a license whether selling on
the streets or at the stalls at the city
market.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-12

killed by a Maple avenue car near
Thirty-ninth street on the afternoon of
April 1S. The tiny, golden haired tot
had wandered away from home and had
toddled to the street.
The shiny rails had attracted the fancy
of the big blue eyes and baby went
to investigate. Down on the soft, warm
dust she sat, and her little frock
matched the color of the dust She
rubbed the dirt on her hands to her
hearts content. and then turned half
around and in her awkward baby way
attempted to regain her footing. One
tiny baby shoe, well worn at the end,
suggestive of many restless steps, was
kicked deep into the dust. and then the
baby heard a rushing sound. There
came a peculiar singing on the rails
that caused her to clap her hands.
Down toward her dashed a great yell
low monster and she welcomed it with
her little hands clappingJin glee.
Little Life Crushed Out
Then came crunch, and the baby
life went out like puff from powder
The motorman stopped the car 100
feet farther on, for the juggernaut had
been going at rate of fifteen miles an
hour He walked back with the pas
track. Then he reported the accident
and continued his run.
The coroner's jury exonorated him,
but Deputy District Attorney Fleming
fought the case and had the man ar
rested on a manslaughter charge.
Passengers on the car had seen the
baby while the car was seventy feet
away, but not the mototman. He had
been looking to the side to see that
his madly dashing car did not crash
into any wagons and he had not seen
the baby between the tracks until the
last moment.
Then-he had attempted to stop the
car, and that fact won him his free
DOM According to ruling of the
supreme court motorman may look
forward or backward or anywhere but
on the track. and II he makes an effort
to stop the car after he has seen the
person on the track he cannot be held
guilty of criminal negligence.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-12
"THE BUILDERS"
Some Choice and Puneent Sayings
From Willis George Emerson's
New Book

The much talked of book, "The
Builders" by our fellow townsman,
Willis George Emerson, is not only
one of the literary events of the year
from the standpoint of plot, intrigue
and a pretty love affair, but also con-
tains many gems of thought worthy
of remembrance. We quote a few:
II really believe a reckless indulg-
ence in hope is the least bad form of
dissipation with which 1 am acquaint-
ed
"Cynics are only old, dilapidated
furnaces with fires burned out"
"The rose tinted hour Invariably
comes sooner or later to the man OF
patience and persistent action"
I'm most lives yesterday is a mem
ory, today a reality, tomorrow a
vision"
"The man or woman incapable of
sincerity is likewise incapable of
friendship"
Fired was very human, with the
red blood of life beating in the cruci-
bles of his heart"
"There is a love in some mems hearts
that crouches and stands guard, like
a ferocious lion, over the living rep
resentatives of a memory"
I'VE men of the world boast that
we are always ready to pay for So
observed, and profited by the obser-
walton, that the pendulum invariably
swings back the next morning as far
as it went abnormally forward the
night before. We pay double; we pay
in gold. and not infrequently, in a
loss Of self respect"
"A wondrous love coming into an
empty heart, beautiful love that
burns ami glows and radiates with
oirtI1 ft1 oil
transformation in the soul of a lonely
man to a degree that is little less than
miraculous"
"He was becoming acclimated-he
was making the sacrifice of assimila-
ton"
I'm every sincere and earnest mans
heart God has placed a little niche
where the poetic. the speculative and
the legendary hold full sway From
out of this corner come the dreams Of
our lives"
1.-The golden tinge of the western
sky so noticeable earlier in the even
ing, had changed to deepest lilac and
as the night advanced the purple tint
grew deeper and blended with the
dark blue of the canopied heavens"
"As he made ready for the night
he thought, while disrobing, of a story
he once heard of a man who unex.
pecleuly Wetlh W hctl DdchWdfui Wnlle
his face was honestly turned toward
heaven, and he wondered why he had
never consulted Burke's Heraldry to
see II he were not related to him."
''The love of one human being for
another is a world of itself, a marvel-
GUS medley. embracing every chord
in humanity's harp"
1T is easy for some women to be
Interesting. and It is easy for others
to be good. but II seems to be the most
difficult thing In the world for a wo-
man to be continuously Irresistible"
oh Life, i fear you most when you
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-12
WOMAN KEEPS HER WEALTH

After putting up marvellous defense
in Judge James department of the SUI
perior court yesterday. Mrs. Rather
inc Taylor Dodge, who appeared in
court to answer charge Of ineom-
potency. was permitted to leave the
court room. still the possessor of her
hard-earned fortune of 100000.
The woman's uncle. Frank Ferguson,
had filed a petition asking an appoint
ment as guardian Of Mrs. Dodge's es-
tate. on the grounds that she was mem
tally unbalanced and unit to care for
her property. The allegations stated
that the woman was speculating reck-
lessly and that unless she was re-
strained her fortune would disappear.
Further allegations of insanity from
the use OF drugs were made.
Mrs. Dodge, however. objected to the
allegations, and after telling the Judge
her life history and easily showing
her competency, she was discharged
and the petition for the appointment Of
guardian dismissed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-12
DEATH Of BABY
AROUSES JUDGE
MOTORMAN is SUBJECTED TO
TONGUE LASHING
Dismissed on Charge of MansIaughter,
but Is Compelled to Listen to
Singing Rebuke by the
Court

"The b.ood of this innocent little one
Z will be upon you for the rest of your
life"
Such was the statement of Justice
Ftenry Pierce of the township court
yesterday as he delivered Judgment in
the preliminary examination of e. G.
Eutts, a motorman for the Los Angeles
Railway company who was charged
with manslaughter in the killing of a
IL months-old girl.
The motorman was released because
of a ruling of the supreme court re-
garding the duties of motorman, but
before that release was declared the
motorman was subjected to one of the
worst tongue lashings in the history of
the local courts, while even the SUI
preme court was severely trounced in
the remarks of the irate justice.
Criminal, Says Justice
IF ever criminal carelesness was ap-
parent this case is an example of it,"
said the Justice. Here, according to
the details of the evidence, you have
not one point in your favor to qualify
you to act as a motorman to pilot the
ears about the streets of the city, and
yet even in the face of these charges
against you you are still being allowed
By the company to act as motorman.
1Adl SWSSl litliC DdDJ, WHOSC lar
young soul had hardly grasped the full
sway of the life spark, was killed
simply because you did not look at the
tack before you as your duty de-
manded. In after years, when the
mother of that infant caresses some
try curly head. she will think of the
little one who was taken from her be-
cause motorman did not find It his
duty to watch the track.
The innocent blood of that dear little
baby will forever be on your garments,
lir, Butts, even though you are turned
fiee by this court"
Words Have Light Effect
While the justice was delivering his
cI.n.on the motorman seemed to pay
hat little attention to the case, ana
twirled his motorman's cap about his
fingers IN an awkward manner. AS
soon as he learned he had been de-
clared free he hurriedly left the court
room.
Mary Raulston. 10 months old. was
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-12
UNIQUE WILL Be
THE CEREMONIES
Ell GAMING REAL DEDICATION
TO OCCUR WEDNESDAY
Prominent Women and Men of Los
Angeles Signify Their Intention
to Take Part In the
Proceedings

Arrangements have been completed
for the solemn dedication of Ell Canine
Real; which will be celebrated next
Wednesday, together with the feast of
Our Lady of Angels and the 125th ami
versary of the founding of the city.
The first of the mission bell posts
which are to outline the kings high
way has been erected in the courtyard
of the old Plaza church, and this will
be blessed and dedicated Wednesday.
A solemn high mass will be celebrated
at 10 a. m. by Rev. j. Caballeria; Rev.
sub-deacon. and M. Lucey, master of
ceremonies. Rosewich's mass in c Will
be rendered by the choir.
American and Spanish Hymns
After the mass a procession will pro-
ceed to the patio, where the dedica-
tory services will be opened with a
General Aguilar This will be followed
by the American hymn and an address
by Rev. j. Caballeria. The Spanish
hymn win be sung and the dedicatory
services read. A Spanish song by a
chorus will close the morning exer-
cises.
The following prominent women will
act as madrinos. who, With the padri-
nos, will sign the register OF the church
as formal witnesses of the event:
Mines. owen McAleer, Armitage 8.
C. Forbes. Ida Hancock, oliver C..
Bryant. N. X. Potter and Miss Guada-
lupe Dominguez. The padrinos will be:
Mayor owen McAleer, j. w. Wash
hurn. A. p. Fleming, g. E. Patterson,
A. S. C. Forbes, William Garland, Allen
G. Hancock, James c. Kays. A. p.
Grifhth. DR.. o. S. Barnum and DR.. Mil
bank Johnson.
Services Will Be Unique
EI Canine Real association has is
sued invitations for the reopening of
the famous highway and dedication of
the bells. and II is expected that the
services will be the most unique in
the history of the city.
For the event the early vestments,
which are carefully stored away will
be used In the mass and procession.
In the evening an old-time Spanish
festival win be held in the patio, with
old Spanish songs and dances.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-12
Z rec Ride to
RedOndO

Every day by electric line every 20 minutes
All lots 800. $4 down, $4 per month, no
interest, no taxes.
Rich soil and plenty Of pure water, only
7h cents per thousand gallons. Electric
light and electric power now on the tract.
Come one, come all. Get your free cleo
trio railway tickets at our Office, 124 South
Broadway, Los Angeles.
Free car tickets from Los Angeles to Re
dondo and return every day, every 20 min
utes, by electric railway. Call at our office
for free car tickets. Don't delay. Lots are
selling fast. Soon will be all Sold Do it
now. All1ots one price---no more, no less.
Only 500 per lot; $4 down, $4 per month.
No interest, no taxes.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-12
Get a Home Of
Your Own.
Get a Start in the
World in This Way.

Buy town lot on easy terms in
this Paradise of America.
Dom 'tspend all you make. What
good is it to live in cities with
paved streets if you don't own
anything? Don't be satisfied sim
ply with the enjoyment of our
glorious climate some of the
earth which is so blessed. Just
as soon as you own a home you
will become a better man in every
way. Your friends will then rec
ognize and respect you as prop
erty owner, and you will profit by
increase in values.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-12

Once learn the real satisfaction
and practical economy of keep
ing ice in summer-youn never
be without it. ICE PRICES
LOWER than ever before in
Los Angeles:
Less than so lbs. .,....., 40c per i99oo
80 to $50 lbs s.....'..,'''''. 59c pen tooo0
NATIONAL ICE COMPANY
Main SOC. Home hN' oVo'
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-12

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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05

EXPENDITURES in Minneapolis
II. for improvements and buildings
~ compare favorably with those
Of larger cities, according to, fig
ures that are being prepared by
the free information bureau OF
the Real Estate board. While other
cities have been advertised extensively
in the papers as expending enormous
sums for building, modest Minneapolis
has said little, but has been plugging
away with. the result that it stands
away up in the column. = ,.r
In comparing Minneapolis with. Chi
cago, G., L., Sawyer, manager OF the
information bureau, says:
"We notice from an article published
not long ago in one of the Chicago dai-
lies, that Chicago is expending $780,
100000 this year in buildings and gen
eral Improvements, and the writer
of the article seemed to think that the
statement was appalling.
cit is true that the figures look large,
but when we compare the size OF Min, :,
neapolis with that of Chicago, we find
excel proportionately the amount boast
ed Of in the article referred to.
"1n that budget of $l0O, 100000,
Chicago includes $4,O00,0OO for park
improvements, $4,5OO,O00 for street paw
ing, about $12,0OO,000 for track eleva-
tion and elevated railroad extensions,
and $2,000,00O more for tunnels, sewers,
with our expenditures for new build
ing such i'm provements as these, our
| figures would compare more than ia
vorably with those of the windy city.
| Our population, as compared with that
of Chicago, is about one to eight. AT
ter making the necessary deductions
from their claims for improvements
other than new buildings, we, find that
Chicago expended last year about $780,
have reason to be proud Of the fact that
our proportion, as compared with Chi
cago for such expenditure is one to SIX,
while our ratio of population, as stated
above, was one to eight. This would
seem to show that we are progressing
even faster than Chicago:
"Sixty millions for buildings in Chi,
sufficient Importance to call for large
headlines and extended comment.
"What is the matter with our in:
dulging in the exhilarating pastime of
writing ourselves up and educating our
people with reference to the extent of
! our own enterprise, especially when we
| consider the fact that on July "a per.
mits for new buildings were issued in
this city to the amount Of $3S3,940
and further, in consideration of the
fact that on July 81 the record for per
mits was $2O7, ,595. These items, to-
gether with others along this uine
would seem to show that our July rec
ord will surpass any record in the build
ing line that we have made in single
month. for some years.
"We certainly feel like congratulate
ing Chicago for the extent of her i'm
X provements, but it is also evident tha'
we have occasion for congratulatins
ourselves as well.'
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05

Kansas City standard has not yet been
reached, except in an isolated case.
The new industry for Minneapolis has
come at the psychological moment. AS
permanent industry it will replace
satisfactorily some Of the vanishing
lines of business. Minneapolis was
built by the lumber trade in white pine
and by other forms of business that are
allied with the opening of new Sec
tion of country. Some of these activi-
ties have disappeared entirely and the
lumber business, except, in imported
stocks, is on the wane. The manufac-
ture Of lumber, under modern methods,
is being moved onward as the line of
the pine forests recedes, and the city
has only a few mills left. The saw
mill had it's place in producing a cir
culation of money and was one of the
strongest factors; in promotion of the
wealth Of the city. Lumber manufac-
ture has gradually been supplemented
by other kinds of manufacturing, and a
growing jobbing business, but the ar
rival Of the Armour plant, along with
the increased banking business to be
produced by Butler Brothers, is tonic
whose strength, will be appreciated gen
orally only as the plan develops and the
cattle begin to- arrive. ~.
A characteristic of the stock business,
in comparison with the lumber manu-
featuring business, is the fact that it
will improve as time passes and the
growth of the tributary country makes
the demand for meat products greater
year by year. ..s s. "a t.t'.;t':. ..
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
REALTY MEN DISSATISFIED

Canvass Of the real estate men will
be made to discover their sentiment on
the postoffice site. No attempt is to
be made to discount the choice made
by the Commercial club, but the real
estate men believe that the selection
of the site is largely a real estate mat
ter and that the real estate men are
as deeply interested in the location Of
the postoffice as any one. The choice
of the Pence block is not at all salts
factory to several members of the
board.
;Altho it is rather late in the day,
in the opinion of some of the members
of the board, the question will be tax
e2 up. On Monday each real estate
man will receive an inquiry as to his
position in the matter and the aggre
gate Of opinion is expected to, hav,
some weight. Assessed valuation or
several of the downtown blocks has
been investigated by one of the real
estate men and he has found a good
site, nearer the center Of the city than
the Pence block, that can be secured
on the valuation basis at less than
$50O,O0O, and possibly nearer tho
! amount that is appropriated.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
PRIZES GIVEN FOR LAWNS

Along the line Of civic improvement
the Wisconsin syndicate has recently
awarded prizes for the disappearing
yards in Clifton addition, Minnehaha
avenue and Thirty-ifth street. James
Atchison, 1921 Thirty-third avenue s,
secured the first prize of SIS; his neigh
Dor, Gustav Hallen, 3515 Thirty third
avenue S, secured the second prize Of
$40, and J. M. Carlson of 3515 Thirty
fourth avenue s secured the third prize
of SIS. Honorable mention was made by
the committee of the premises Of David
Anderson, 35O8 Thirty-ffth avenue S.
Condition cf lawn, disposition Of
shrubs and flowers and general neat and
artistic appearance were the points
taken into consideration by the award
ing committee.
The prizes were in themselves insig
nifcant, but were offered to stimulate
an interest in the special care that
might be given to the properties re-
Gently built in the district.
Thirty-third avenue, between Thirty
fifth and Thirty-sixth streets, which a
year ago was an ordinary plowed field,
now presents for half it's distance a
fine appearance. In another year great
improvement is expected on four Of the
avenues.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
"DON'T GET GAYr i
Improvement Bulletin Advises Boomers
Who Yell Too Loud.

With a look into the future, the I'm
provement Bulletin has made an .edi-
torial comment on the general building
situation as follows: t't.1 .*:.,,..:
I. "This is the time Of year when the
gentle Farmer (note the capital F)
holds the winning card in the big game
of business. The captains of industry
can do all kinds of things except the
most important thing of all, and there
is where Mr.. Farmer gets on.
HUnless all signs fail, q splendid crop
will be harvested in the great north
western field. All conditions have been
favorable and nothing but the worst
sort of a dose Of weather would seem
to stand in the way Of big, if not a
"bumper,' crop. What this means to
every line of business gGes sh witheut d+ the he
more marked than in that of building.
AS building activity has been for some
time close up to the, limit of capacity,
it means a continuance rather than a
revival of activity.
"The usual midsummer letup has
been scarcely perceptible. The problem
has been all along to get the material
and the men to carry on the work. This
will be increasingly the case as soon as
full assurance is given of the expected
harvest.
zone Of the sure things. in the situa
ton, crop or no crop, is the large
amount of improvements to be made
by the federal government. Congress
sional appropriations running into 'the
millions are to be expended. The north
west Jared we'll in this respect. The
twin cities are rejoicing in the prospect
of the location of an immense packing
plant by the Armour company. The
direct and indirect benefits Of the in
vestment of the millions said to be in
volvcd in. this deal it is difficult tx
measure. =
"Whether any marked change in tht
item of prices Of building material is t.
be expected is a matter of opinion 1
is not probable that any notable ad
vances will be made over present .higl
lists. The chairman Of the Nationa
Building Material association is author
ity for the statement that no increases
are likely. A boom Of unprecedented
proportions might necessitate the in
evitable check Of higher prices, how
ever. It is a good time to organic
anti boom societies. Don't get gay i
a good motto for all times, especiall,
for such extra good times as we ar
now on the verge Of. Saw wood an
keep as cool as, you can.'
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
: l92 $351,,.75a
Real Estate in Particular Will Feel In
fluence of Big Industry.

Comparing Kansas City's situation
and advantages with those of Mime
apolis. the local real estate men, Who
visited the Missouri metropolis on
board junket, were unable to under
stand the discrepancy between the low
values of Minneapolis property and the
high frontage charges in Kansas City.
They appreciated the fine points in
Kansas City municipal management and
with. Minneapolis values as standard,
considered Kansas City prices high.
1t develops now that the packing in
dustr1es, with their enormous annual
disbursements, are probably responsible
for the difference. Other things being
practically equal, the differencesis rep
presented by the additional business
which the packing companies have tax
en- to. that city. The Armour invasion
have more significance to the real; es-
t tate men. The dealers Hdeprecate the
possibility of bad odors when the wind
blows off the stockyards, and some
strong objection is being registered
against the proximity Of the chosen
site, but with that%reservation the real
estate dealers are going to welcome the
new business as heartily as the st. Paul
men have.
pend $50, 100000 Yearly for i've stock
and $5,000,00O year in pay rolls. This
money largely passes thru Kansas City
banks and the big sum does not include
what the alarge-pocketed stockmen ex-
pend of their receipts for supplies de-
livered at the stockyards Where there
is money center and money is moving
freely, more money is naturally ex,
pended, property buying is more active
and values are higher. This is said tc
explain Kansas City real estate stand
ards.
In Kansas City $4,000 to $4,000 g
front foot is paid for business prop
erty. Altho scarcity Of available
property exists on some Of the mair
business streets, of Minneapolis, the
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
Chas. w. Chase
S48 Security Bank Bldg.

$4,000 am just completing an S-room
fully modern house, at 1929 Dupont av
S, finished in oak, With hardwood
floors, brick mantel in parlor, nickel
plated plumbing, and ready to occupy.
Can be sold on monthly payment plan.
$3SOO-This price will buy new, mod
ern S-room house at 3419 9th av S, oak
finish, very fine oak sideboard, hard
wood floors, full nickel plated plumb
Ing, all ready to move Into. VIII be
to good party with option to purchase
during term of lease.
$3OOO-For an east front corner, 10
by lis feet; Irwin av and 25th st, Lake
Of the Isles.
$16OO-Will take double corner 76 by
.11S feet, Lyndale av and 9th st.
$2OOO-This price will purchase 7 lots
corner 9Th av S and 36th st. Thou
sands of loads of the best building
sand in these lots. s.:
Lots in all sections of the city at low
prices and easy terms. Call and see
me. Houses and flats for rent.