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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

The Orange Growers association is
moving in the right direction, hav-
ing called a convention in Los Angeles
for next Monday-in accordance with
The Heralds suggestions. Stirring
resolutions in favor of freight rate
regulation will be passed and a COM
rnittee appointed to carry the same to
Washington. And that's business.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

II the California state railroad COM
missioners should by some accident
or misconception actually do some
thing in the interest of the shippers
the railroad companies would fall
dead from shock. So would the ship
pers. Probably that's why the commits
sioners are so considerate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

Senator Foraker has offered another
amendment to the Joint statehood bill,
this time providing that the measure
shall apply only to Oklahoma and the
Indian Territory. 1t should be adopted;
but the whole measure will remain In
doubt until the final vote tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

The interstate commerce commission
has been instructed to get busy with
inquiries into the railroad monopolies
Of coal and oil and their rate discrimi-
nations. Let us see now whether the
commission will do as much as young
Mr.. Garfield didn't do.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

In two-thirds of a column the Ex-
press denounces the frank hypocrisy
exhibited by! the police board in issu-
ing a new license to the rechristened
Del Monte tavern, yet in its own col
umns 1t carries advertisements for the
same resort. Has Bro. Earl been
"asleep at the switch" again?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

1t has developed in the beef trust
inquiry that J. Ogden Armour told a
representative of the government that
the Armour private car lines were "a
family company and none of the gov
ernment's business" That's what's
the matter with the railroad companies
they have become family affair and
"the public be id"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08
ROGUES AND PUBLIC OPINION
from the Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
The presidents summary dismissal
of United States District Attorney
Baxter in Nebraska, growing out of the
leniency shown to two wealthy cattle
men who pleaded guilty to fencing the
public lands, directs attention to the
remarkable condition of public opinion
Comstock were indicted for inclosing
25O, 900 acres of public land. Entering
a plea of guilty they were sentenced to
pay fine Of $500 and spend six hours
in the custody of the United States
marshal, who promptly turned them
over to their attorneys. the six hours
being spent in a jollification over the
punishment (?) inflicted. President
Roosevelt dismissed the marshal and
has now removed the district attorney
upon his refusal to resign.
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

The new board of public works in
spected the streets of Los Angeles
yesterday. This is the best way to
find out the most urgently needed i'm
provements and to discover the best
methods Of supplying them.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

Has it ever occurred to the ."holier
than thou" Evening Way Freight that
it is just about as consistent in its
fight on the Del Monte tavern, while
carrying that tavern's advertisement
in its own columns for pay, as it was in
fighting for closed saloons while TAX
ing money for whisky and beer adver-
tisements?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

Col. H. L. Gordon, who is suing his
wife for divorce, used to advise his
spouse to curl her pug's tail with irons.
No wonder, after such a deadly insult
to her pup, Mrs. Gordon became es-
franped
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08
IN RUSSIA
Clean of Comfort

"Still," unused the czar, as he crum-
pied up a threatening handblll that
had been thrust under his door, and
listened to the uproar in the streets,
there's one good thing about n strike.
1t makes the horrors Of war seem like
a holiday DIVERSION"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

DR.. Douglas Hyde, the Gaelic scholar,
will be distinguished visitor to Los
Angeles. He comes on a splendid mis-
sion. namely, the revival Of interest
in the Gaelic tongue, and his lecture
should be largely attended.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08
A Vile Habit

"Now it is a Russian scientist who
says that kissing is unhealthful and
ought to be stopped"
Yes, you know in Russia the men
kiss one nother."-Houston Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08
UnWeIcome

"a delegation from Finland, slre,"
the chamberlain. The czar
strove to conceal his agitation.
"Of course L cannot see my Fin
nish!" he answered, with characters
tic Romanoff obstinacy-Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

Yesterday agreement at Algeciras
was indicated; the day before disagree
ment was almost certain. Really how
this does remind one of that Ports
mouth affair.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

A Chicago man is suing a newsboy
for 7 cents. When he gets the "23"
that is coming to him he may add the
two together and learn just about how
much other people think Of him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

But if aerograms are. successful,
won't they put out of business the
Yehow Pups longest creased liar in
the world"?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

Andrew Hamilton, custodian of the
insurance company's yellow dog" is to
be sued, that he may be compelled to
put it back" About time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

No one can blame that Salt Lake
man who requested ere his death that
he be buried in Oakland. He knew it
was as dead as he would be.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08
The Commencement

"I see," said Flipp, as he laid down
his paper, that Russia's internal
broils are now at an end"
Flapp sneered.
(which end?" he said.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08
Population of Los Angeles 20I.249

Peculiar how much distress in a
universally prosperous city the depu-
ties of Assessor Lewis come across.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08
Seemed to Be an Insinuation

"You want me to call on that odious
Mrs. Jellers, do you?" said Mrs. Fergu-
son, with much sharpness. do you
think L am losing my mind?'
Impossible" said her husband
George Ferguson, what do you mean
hY that?n
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

The threatened opposition to the in
coming cigar trust seems to have gone
up much like its products-in smoke.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08
Glad When He Stopped

Jacob Kuenster, that good old whole
souled farmer from near Glen Haven,
appeared on the program at school
entertainment last week. being called
upon to recite a piece which he had
not given since he was a young man.
He was loudly applauded when he fin
ished.-Cassville (Wis) Record.
No, barnacles don't grow on barns,
any more than tentacles sprout from
tents.
Preacher Torrey made 800 converts in
Philadelphia. He ought to have Car
negie life-saver's medal, sure.
A Chicago woman got $4,000 because a
man kissed her. Judgment is suspend
ed till photographs are offered i'll evil
dence.
All things may come to him who
waits, but he who hustles for 'em gets
there a sight sooner.
A Kansas City paper says: Snakes
are being seen every day this winter
throughout Missouri" The people
should try a change of barroom or
booze.
Mansfield is to retire in three years.
thereafter he VIII ueNOIe his stage
work to farewell tours.
In Gray She Ate
In gray she ate--for it was Lent
Above her table small, bent,
And wondered if a kindly Fate
Would give a hint, ere twas too
late.
OF how my life so far was spent
In hopes that toward me she'd relent!
OF course she knew my wish. meant
To tell her freely, ere L went,
From where, with many pause
and wait,
In gray she ate;
But am timid. For cent,
Id run a towards course. Intent
She is upon the menu. Hate
Would better be than thus to skate
On ice so thin Oh that some Fate
Would me thro' her hearts lovely gate
Ingratiate!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

No, barnacles don't grow on barns,
any more than tentacles sprout from
tents
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

Preacher Torrey made 800 converts in
Philadelphia. He ought to have a Car
negie life-saver's medal sure.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

Senator Patterson of Colorado says
he possesses a conscience. How lone
some he must be in congress!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-08

A Chicago woman got $4,000 because
man kissed her. Judgment is suspend
ed till photographs are offered i'll evi
dence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
MASONARY ARCH
NOW NEEDED At
BRANCH AVENUE

In his annual report the commissioner
of public works recommends a masonry
arch at Branch avenue in place OF the
present structure.
The abutments and its northwest wing
wall are bulging and cracking and the
wooden superstructure has about reached
the limit OF safety.
The commissioners idea is that con
tract should be awarded now in order
that the new bridge can be completed
during the present season.
The total amount expended on public
bridges during the year was s22. .42564. and
the balance on hand Jan. 1 was $40. .556. 20.
The new parts OF the Point street bridge
probably will not be completed before
the summer OF 1907.
The total number OF vessels passing
through the drawbridges was: Point
street, 22.706; Red bridge. 2671; Washing
ton bridge India Point. Ass.
The new Smithheld avenue bridge. 10
replace the one burned oct. 80. will cost
about $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08

ance OF the Regent avenue school 10 the
appropriation for the Webster avenue
school was laid on the table until the next
meeting
An ordinance permitting the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad COM
pany TO lay tracks I'm the proposed eN-
tension OF Aliens avenue on certain con-
ditions was passed I'm concurrence.
Also an ordinance that all officers re-
ceiving fees shall make weekly payments
OF all such receipts, the same 10 take ef-
feet the first OF the month next succeed
ing the passage OF this amendment.
An ordinance permitting the Provl-
dence Telephone company TO build con-
duits and TO erect poles and wires I'm Bow.
Veazie and other streets was passed in
concurrence
Also report OF the commissioner OF pub
lie works recommending an ordinance
permitting the Narragansett Electric
Light company TO erect poles and wires In.
Pratt street.
A resolution TO provide for a public
comfort station at the southwest corner
OF South Main and Comfort streets.
Also a resolution appropTiating 500 for
dredging In Providen6s harbor; also reso-
luton providing for locating and main
tanning city bath houses.
Also an ordinance hiring $4,000 for and
for the treatment OF contagious diseases.
The board OF aldermen resolution TO
hire 10000 for and authorizing the park
commissioners to purchase and improve
certain land for public parks. parkways
and Fairgrounds was referred TO the joint
committee on parks
Also resolution permitting the Queen
Dyeing company TO erect building over
the Woonasquatucket river. also resolu-
tion directing the commission OF public
works 10 construct two new filter beds
and 10 cover the other eight at Petta-
conset
Petitions OF the New England Manufac-
turing jewelers. and Silversmiths' asso-
citation for the preservation OF the "Old
Market House" In Market square were
referred TO committee on city property.
Mr. Littlefield introduced a resolution
dedicating land on Cypress street and
Duncan avenue and on Richardson and
Logan streets for park purposes. which
was referred TO the joint committee on
Parks
A petition OF Gaspee chapter. ID. A. r..
for preservation OF the "old market
house" was referred TO the committee on
city property.
Mr. Rawson introduced a resolution
that "the Joint standing committee on fire
department be and is hereby authorized
and directed 10 inquire into and report
upon the advisabilty OF enlarging the
area OF the close or first building district
as fixed and determined by the provisions
of section OF chapter OF the public
laws"
The petition was referred to committee
on fire department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
WALL STREET
SKYSCRAPER
PLANS READY

81. Louis. Mo. May s.--''Number one
Wall Street Corporation" organized here
10 erect an office building on the site
which has been styled tho most valuable
piece OF real estate in the world and
which cost 100000 has decided on the de-
sign Of tho eighteen story structure that
Will be constructed across Broadway from
famous Trinity church, New York. The
corporation" is made up OF fifteen St.
Louis men, whose names have not yet
been made public. The Mercantile Trust
company, OF this city. handled the entire
transaction. and the work will be done by
the Westlake Construction company, a
st. Louis firm.
To utilize every inch OF the valuable
space has been made a matter OF minute
calculation. The cost OF the building Will
be 100000
The building will be an innovation In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
ST. MARGARET'S BRANCH
GAVE A FINE SHOW

A production OF THE Irish Rebel was
given last evening in Affair hall for the
benefit OF st. Marearet's branch, l. c. y.
T.. under the direction OF Isabelle f.
Ahearp.
All of the parts were we'll taken and
much credit is due to the participants
Mary Mclaughlin, Charles Harkens,
Mamie Dugan. Edward f. Brown, Cath
crime Barry. Thomas II. Brown. Cecilia
Hanley, James A. Warren, Winifred
Healey, Frank Bannon, Nora Spellman
and Thomas c. Blake Jr
The audience was much pleased with
the excellent manner in which the play
was given; and showed it's warm appre-
ciation by frequent bursts OF applause.
Specialties were introduced between the
acts, including a vocal solo by Miss Cath
crime Powers, buck and wing dance by
Messrs. Barstow and Supplies. club swing
ing by Miss Gertrude Donnelly. and songs.
including MY Irish Maid" by Charles
Harkins.
Music was furnished by the Peerless or
The committee OF arrangements con-
sisted OF Mrs John F. Clark, chairlady:
Miss Mary NJ. Guilty. secretary: Miss
Mary Devine, treasurer: Miss b Healy,
Mrs. Edward Norris. Mrs Frank Hlg-
gins and Mrs. John Mclaughlin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
Proposed Building TO be
Erected at Mol Wall Street

the line OF office structures. Three high
power elevators win be I'm operation. The
elevator shafts will be enclosed. so that
passengers will not obtrudo on the pri-
vacy OF offices az they pass up or down
the elevators. Each floor will consist OF
one office into which the elevator Will
open directly.
The building will be fireproof in every
particular It Will be OF steel construction,
covered with thing. The bracing of the
building against tho wind has been the
subject OF much study on the part OF the
architects, Messrs Barnett Haynes n
Barnett The base is only 30x35 feet and
the height is over 200 feet. The Interior,
including the doors and windows, will be
OF steel and bronze finish There Will be
no attempt at ornamentation.
The Westlake Construction company
expects TO have the building ready for
occupancy January /. 1907. Lorenzo p.
Anderson. vice president OF the Mercan-
tile Trust company. Is now In New YORK
city on business in connection with the
new structure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
HOT TIME IN
HARR|SV|LLE
OVER CHARTER

The taxpayers OF Harrisville last even
ing failed TO take action on the PROPOSE
ton to accept the charter and incorpora-
ton OF the Harrisville fire district, as
granted by the general assembly at the
last session.
r. NJ Wood read a paper, bearing the
signatures OF himself, Smith b. Mowry
and r. s. Wood He said this was not a
report OF the committee, but was sug-
gestion OF the three men who signed IT,
and he recommended that their suEg5s=
tions be adopted.
The chair ruled that II was commit
tee report. but his decision was overruled.
Then followed a warm discussion between
ex-Councll President John s. Walling and
ex-Repreeentative +. NJ. Wood, both mem
bers OF the charter committee.
Mr.. Mowry charged that there was
graft in the enterprise for Mr.. Walling
and Mr.. Potter and said Mr.. Walllng was
there in the interest OF his own pocket.
Great excitement prevailed and IL looked
for n time as II the meeting would wind
up in a fist fight between the Walling and
Wood forces.
The meeting adjourned after refusing to
take vote on the question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
PHILIPPINE PEOPLE SEND
MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY

Manila. May s.--Governor General Ide
has cabled Secretary OF War Taft az fol-
lows: All the people OF the Philippines.
Irrespective of nationality, are profoundly
moved by the terrific disaster which has
befallen San Francisco and its inhabi-
tants.
I'm the name OF all extend tho most
profound sympathy 10 the sufferers and
request that you make known this fact
20 the people OF San Francisco.
II will forward i'm a few days a draft
for funds contributed by officials, citi-
zens and organizations without respect 20
the nationality. IL Is nor such contribu-
tion as we would wish TO make but is an
evidence Of the deep sympathy we feel.
our only regret Is that tho poverty OF the
people prevents us rendering greater as.
sistance. Every material portion OF tho
contribution comes from Filipinos, who
initiated the movement"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
NEWPORT MEN
AS DELEGATES
To CONVENTION

The Newport Democrats last night held
a convention to elect 10 delegates to the
state convention in this city on Saturday
The meeting was called to order by
Judge J. II. Mahoney chairman OF the
city committee, who was elected chair
man, and S. s. Graham was secretary.
The following were unanimously elected
"a delegates: Judge Mahoney, Hon
Patrick j. Boyle, Gilbert II. Burnham
William h. Mumford, Hon. j. Stacy
Brown, Hon. j. O'Neill. Lewis Brown.
Charles A. Wahlgren, Hon. Patrick j,
Murphy and william Christmas
All the delegates elected are well-known
Democrats, although the call OF the CON
venuon invited all, Irrespective OF party
affiliations, 90 attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
s. P. CORBETT
APPOINTED AS
CLAIM AGENT

Samuel p. Corbett has been appointed
claim agent Of the New York. New Haven
and Hartford Railroad company and the
New England Navigation company Csouno
llnes), with headquarters In Providence.
Mr.. Corbett. who is we'll known among
local business men, is native OF os-
wego. ~. Y, and come TO Providence in
1896 as crew dispatcher and etenographer
for the station master, A. r.. Whaley.
later promoted 90 the position OF super
Intendent OF the Worcester and tho New
york divisions. and now located at tho
Grand Central station. In New York.
In 1895 Mr. Corbett was transferred 10
the legal department when Edward G..
auckland was appointed attorney for
Rhode Island. and on Jan. !. 1904, he was
made chief clerk OF this department.
lie now has entire charge OF claims and
also co-operatee with the attorneys who
represent the New Haven interests in the
courts
Mr.. Corbett stated that his policy will
he 10 encourage people having claims TO
present them direct 20 the claim agent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08

-Xaea- stood -en-the site now occupied
by the Tabernacle NJ. e church.
Mrs Mary II. Ahearn, wife of Detective
Ahearn. who died suddenly at her home,
PA Broadway, last evening. was well
known in this vicinity she having resided
on Hyatt street for many years.
Four families in the annexed district
enjoyed a feast OF brook trout for their
evening meal yesterday through the kind
ness Of Mr. George Simpsin OF Priscilla
street.
The rank OF knight will be conferred on
one candidate at the meeting OF Persever-
ance lodge, Knights OF Pythias, this eve
ming.
Frank Welton, IS years old. is missing
from his home. 21 Aspinwall court. His
parents are OF the opinion that he is in
New York.
to his home on Webster avenue for some
time, Is very much improved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
STATEMENT OF MEXlC0'S
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS

Mexico city. May S-The treasury de-
partment published statistics OF imports
and exports for the first half OF the fiscal
wear The imports in standard Mexican
currency amounted TO Sse. .7es 2ii. showing
a net decrease OF Si.195.75l over the cor
responding period OF the pervious fiscal
year. But exports amounted 20 SlSlS6i.-
5O7 showing a net increase over the cor
responding period OF the previous fiscal
year os ss7.03j,2si an increase OF nea. ~
40 per cent.
There was a heavy increase In gold and
silver and vegetable exports. The heavy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
CLEVER PRODUCTS OF THE
BLIND ARE ON EXHIBITION

An exhibition and sale Of tho work Of
the blind of the state Of Rhode Island
was held under the auspices OF the So
ciety OF Hope at leo Power street. this af-
ternoon and will continue this evening
from 1850 TO 10.
This work Is the result OF instruction
from two teachers appointed 90 instruct
the blind throughout the state The
teaching was at first confined To reading
and writing. but sewing. knitting cro-
cheting. chair Gaming and basketry are
now included.
A number OF the pupils have been able
to earn considerable money by Gaming
chairs and selling the baskets and other
articles they make. The keynote OF the
work Is In teaching the pupils 20 use their
hands instead OF their eyes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08

exports indicate greatly Increased pur-
chasing power OF tho country and hs due
I'M part TO railway extension.
The local branch of the Bank OF Mon
treal opened for business yesterday. Man
ager stewart having arrived from Can
ada II Is estimated that the Canadian
Investment here Is now colse To sSO.ccoooo
gold.
A sensational trial involving persons OF
great wealth and high social standing Will
begin In public this week. Antonio Cou-
tolene and his nephwe. Francisco Rangel
Coutolene, are accused Of the murder OF
Gustave stein. n noted capitalist of OAK
aca City. and formerly German consul
there stein at the time OF his death had
an important mining deal pending with
Greorge Fred Williams and other Boston
.,ecole. who was subsequently perfecssa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
SPECIAL SYRIAN MISS ION
HELD AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH

At ST. Johns Roman Catholic church.
Rev. Joseph X Yazbek r. holding a mis-
sion this week for the Syrian population
OF the city. with a celebration OF mass
and n sermon evefy morning at s o'clock.
and on Sunday solemn high mass will be
said at a. m. followed by the benedic-
ton.
Rev. Fr. Yazbek will preach daily IN
Arabic. For the mass, however, Whlcn IL
celebrated according 20 the Maronite rite,
the ancient Syrio-Chaldaic language Is
used. This was the language spoken by
the Saviour.
Fr Yazbek. whose headquarters Is In
Boston. comes 20 Providence twice a year.
his last previous visit here having been a
short time before Christmas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
GORHAM ORCRESTRY GIVES
EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT I

Tho fourth social of the Gorham or
chestra in the Gorham Casino last even
inc proved a most enjoyable affair.
Carl Paynton conducted the orchestra
w. a. LEM acted as pianist. and the on
tertaInmcnt was followed by dance pro-
gram Of eight numbers. the proceeds TO
no devoted to the San Francisco sufferers.
L NJ watson James King. Clemonce
Friedel and Paul Haugcn contributed
solos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
LITTLE TOT FELL INTO GOOD H ANDs

Evelyn Forlonl 2ik years, was brought
into the Firth sttaion late yesterday after
noon ny two little girls. The tot had
lost her way and after n visit with the
kind hearted policemen she was called for
bv her mother. who took her to her home
at 22i Friendship street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
CITY COUNCIL
SPENT S300,000

Both Branches Met Yesterday and Provided for New
Hospital for Contagious Diseases, Appropriated
$12O,OOOfor New School Houses and Ward Rooms,
Referred Park Propositions to Committee, and
Elected Albert A. Baker City Solicitor and
Robert II. l. Goddard Park Commissioner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
OLNEYVILLE,
Members Of Young Mems Literary
and Social Club Asked TO Meet
Charitable People HsIp the
Stricken MCManuS Family

The branch office OF The News has been
removed from Heffernan's lunch room TO
the office OF the West Side Real Estate
company. No. 3 Hartford avenue. Tele-
phone 40-West