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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
GREATER LOS ANGELES

The consolidation committee seems at
last to be getting right down to brass
tacks"
The object of a consolidation COM
mittee is to consolidate, and the way
to do this is to map out the districts
which such union will benefit at the
same time that their coming into Los
Angeles will afford advantages to the
latter: to make the facts in the case
plain to both sides, and then to afford
each the opportunity to express its
wishes regarding the proposition. 1t
is as simple as A B C.
So far this has not been done. The
committee, overwhelmed with the big
ness of the proposition per Sc, had
hardly begun to revolve the plans in its
own mind when an extra session of the
legislature seemingly offered an oppor-
tunity to advance the work at least
two years. With a rush, this was
grasped at, without due consideration
or any matured scheme. Wrangling,
bitterness and recrimination led to
inevitable failure.
The committee was not wholly to
blame for this; neither were the OPP
posing elements-the governor and the
opposition towns. So much haste was
given clear conception of what was
in view The fluke was lamented at
the time, but probably it was the best
thing that could have happened.
Much has occurred since then, how
ever, to put a new face on things. The
Owens river water is assured to Los
! Angeles, and to it alone. 1t is now
within the power of this city to furnish
or not furnish adjacent cities with
water under the act of congress. 1t
certainly need not unless it so desires.
This leaves these recalcitrant towns
high and dry unless they enter the
Los Angeles city and county plan.
That's the first great thing.
Another is that a way has been
evolved whereby consolidation by an
nexation can be achieved without ac-
tion by the state. This is the sane,
sensible and easy way of bringing it
about. When this is done, if a borough
system is then desired, the city can
ask the Legislature for it; meanwhile,
it can maintain the identity of it's COM
ponent parts by modifying its charter
accordingly-an easy matter. Thus
the nearby cities whose presence in its
own boundaries Los Angeles most de-
sires-and whose interests dictate this
as wise for their own future-like San
Pedro, can come in, still retaining their
individuality; and the others can stay
out and remain dry.
The consolidation committee has got
down to real business at last. It is
entitled to sincere congratulations.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
PUT PANTIES ON THE CHERUBS

OF course. where our virtuous and
estmable park board rejected a gift of
statue of a cherub because-shock-
ing, isn't it?-the youngster was clad
only in innocency and pleasant look
of course, we say, the board was guard
ing well the morals of the community.
Nakedness is a shocking thing in any
form; especially is it reprehensible in
cherubs of tender age, when done in
stone or marble and placed in a public
park. How commendable, then, for
these guardians of peoples morals to
condemn the statuette
Having started. however, on a career
Of condemnation of nakedness, the
park board will hardly cease with the
work already done. Let the labor of
love go on; there is need for it in many
places outside the parks. Why stop
there? There are certain art stores
and galleries-aye, even private homes.
If truth be told!-where not only naked
oherubs, but even naked men and
women--in stone. of course-are dis
played. That wicked hussy the Venus
de Milo; that shameless wretch. the
Apollo BelVedere-oh, one might men
tion many more-ornament drawing
rooms and galleries, right in the glare
Of the electric light, without a rag ON
them Scandalous? OF course 1t is.
Let the park board get busy
And in our public sehools-our high
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
INSURANCE WHLCHERS

Two months ago the attitude of the
insurance companies concerning the
earthquake and fire calamity was SYM
pathetic, one month ago it excited
suspicion, today It is characterized by
insolence. A large number of the
companies involved in losses at San
Francisco and adjacent cities have re-
fused to pay more than rs per cent of
the sums for which they are obligated.
Other companies refuse any payment
whatever on policies having what is
called the earthquake clause, no mat
ter whether the burned buildings were
affected or not by the quake. And all
of them that expect to continue in
business in California, as reported,
purpose to make unparalleled advances
in insurance rates.
San Jose reports. for instance, that
an increase in rates was ordered by
the board of underwriters of that city,
without even a days notice, ranging
from 25 to 125 per cent. And it is in
timated that a general marking up of
rates to high figures will be ordered
throughout the state as well as in
the section visited by the earthquake.
All this means that many insurance
companies are ready to resort to any
means available for saving accumu-
lated profits, and particularly for
avoiding assessments on stockholders.
There are honorable exceptions to this
rule possibly a majority of the whole
number. But the welchers are numer-
Gus enough to bring discredit upon the
whole insurance business and to create
a general feeling of distrust among
policy holders.
A business in which practically all
the people are vitally interested should
not be subject to methods of highway
robbery. The only difference between
the insolence of the hold up bandit
and the insurance company that oper-
ates as above described is a difference
in magnitude.
The fire insurance business evidently
requires such an overhauling as the
life insurance business is undergoing,
in order that the public may be rea-
sonably safeguarded against the WEIGH
er class of companies.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
HOTEL CHAPERONES

1t is hard lines for women who come
to town for a few weeks, every year for
shopping and sightseeing to be com
PEELED to put in much of their time
learning their way about Some New
York hotels have obviated that difficult
ty by keeping haperons-in-waiting.
Such a woman, in response to a tele-
phone call, appears in tailored frock
to attend a guest on her excursions.
These women, of course, must live close
at hand in order to start at a moments
notice, and must have wide knowledge
of the best shops. In return for such
Service they get god pay, to say moth
ing about tips which sometimes
reach q high figure.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
THE SMALLEST SHE HAD

A conductor on the O'Fallon park di-
vision of the st. Louis & Suburban rail-
way had such a good run of business
Sunday afternoon that he had difficulty
in keeping himself supplied With small
change. Many persons who patronized
his car handed him dollars and bills of
larger denominations in payment of
their fares.
The conductor however, managed to
get along fairly well until a woman
carrying tiny infant boarded his car.
When he approached the woman for her
fare she handed him a SIS bill.
us that the smallest you have,
MADAME queried the conductor fear
ing another stringency in change.
The woman looked at the conductor
and then at her baby, and made this
surprising reply:
YES / have been married only
twelve months"
IT niver was so sold while l have
been workin' on the road" said the
conductor afterward, in telling the
motorman of the incident.-St Louis
Globe Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
HAS REvoLuTloNlzED FARMING

Alfalfa is the most popular forage
crop we have, and its importance
throughout the west is so great that
the whole farming system is built up
with reference to the harvesting and
utilization of this crop. Although or
dinarily associated with the west, the
early attempts at Introducing alfalfa
were in New York state. AS far back
as 1871 efforts were made to grow it in
Jefferson county, New York. It was
first introduced into the western part
of this country in 1854, having been
taken from Chill to San Francisco.
Within the last twenty years it has
region where irrigation is not possible
and where a reduced rainfall is not
sufficient to grow the ordinary tame
grasses. In the east it has made far
less progress as competitor of red
clover and Notwithstanding.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
HOW ONE SHOULD REST

To understand how to rest is of more
importance than to know how to work.
The latter can be learned if one will
give ones mind to it, but the former
is an art some people never acquire.
Rest necessitates change of scene and
activities. Loungng is very often firing,
sleeping is not always restful, and sit
ting down with nothing to do is simply
to invoke weariness. A change is needed
to bring into play a different set of
faculties and to direct the thoughts into
a new channel. The man or woman who
is weary with care finds relief in active
employment with freedom from respon-
sibility. The brain worker generally
finds the best rest in playing hard. 1t
is quite mistake always to expect to
find it in ideness.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF

An Irish drill sergeant was instruct
ing some recruits in the mysteries of
marching movements and found great
difficulty in getting a countryman of
his to halt when the command was
given.
After explaining and illustrating sew
eral times, he approached the recruit,
sized him up silently for a couple of
minutes, then demanded his name.
"Fitzgerald, sor," was the reply.
Did you ever drive a donkey, Fitz?"
"Yes, snr."
"What did you say when you wished
him to stop?"
whoa"
The sergeant turned away and imme-
diately put his squad in motion. Afetr
they had advanced a dozen yards or so
he bawled out at the top of his lungs:
Squad, haiti Whoa, Fitzgerald!'
New York World.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
BOYS SELL FIREWORKS
FOR MISSIONS CAUSE
JUDGE wlLeUR's PUPILS ADOPT
UNIQUE SCHEME
Twenty Hustlers Have Established
Themselves in Vacant Lot Opposite
the Pacific Electric Depot and Are
Doing Land office Business

For the purpose of aiding the mis-
sionaries in foreign parts of the world
the Baracca. club of Judge Wilbur's
Sunday school class started selling fire
works for Fourth of July and will do
nate the proceeds to the board of mis-
sions.
Clyde f.. Doyle is chairman of the
fireworks committee and he sees that
all the business of the corps of boys
is done.
There are about twenty of them in
the work and they are doing everything
possible to make the thing a sue
cess.
The boys are having fireworks in
large lots put up for them. AS they
have had the lot placed at their con-
venience for the purpose they are not
losing by the proceedings
The place of sale is directly opposite
the Los Angeles-Pacifc depot in a va
cant lot. Signs all over the stand upon
which the goods are placed bear the
nature of the venture.
The boys will continue selling up to
and including the day Of the nations
birthday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
ARRIVE FOR SESSIONS
Sightseeing on Monday Opens the
Three Days of Business and Pleas
ure--Much Interest Shown in the
Election

Los Angeles is filling up with Span
ish war veterans and their friends.
Monday will be devoted to sight see
ing.
The Spanish American War veterans
who will hold their third annual en-
campment in Long Beach July 2, 8 and
4, will conduct their first business meet
ing Tuesday morning at which the
president for the next year will be
elected.
Major f. S. Bean of Miles camp,
San Francisco, will be the candidate
supported by the northern California
forces, while George w. Moulton of
San Diego and General F. O. Prescott,
Col. w. G.. Schroeder and Gen. Robert
Wankowski of Los Angeles will receive
the support of Southern California.
Past Department Commander Col.
Thomas F. O'Neal of San Francisco
arrived yesterday and took apartments
at the Hollenbeck hotel. The orders
headquarters has been established at
the Hotel Lankershim where Adjutant
General F.. F. Schulz of San Jose has
taken apartments with his wife and
children.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
BRYAN in GOLD STATE BELT"

The Keystone state quite properly
leads the states cf the Atlantic sea-
board in the Endorsement Of William J.
Bryan az the Democratic choice for the
presidential succession.
II Is a hearty and emphatic approval
Of Mr. Bryan that the Pennsylvania
Democrats have placed as a plank in
their platform. adopted in convention
last Tuesday. They declare that "the
only prominence which the present Re-
publican administration has attained
has been achieved by a feeble and pre-
tended application of the principles
annunclated by the Hon. w. j. Bryan,
the great Democratic commoner, who
is now regarded as the certain sue
cessor Of Theodore Roosevelt"
The attitude OF the Pennsylvania
Democrats undoubtedly foreshadows
the action of the party in all the other
eastern states In this years conven-
tions. This outlook makes 1t almost
certain that Mr.. Bryan will be declared
the Democratic choice of all the states
IN Ine UNION as IdSJ as tne state con-
ventions assemble. His Endorsement
by the whole west is assured, and there
is hardly doubt that the southern
states will indorse him unanimously.
The so-called gold states of the east
may be relied upon to fall into line
under the leadership of Pennsylvania.
1t is evident, therefore, that unless
some remarkable contingency inter-
venes within the next two years, Mr..
Bryan will make his third race for the
presidency. There is no likelihood of
any intervention, as the issues that
divide the two great parties are of
basic character and must be contested
to the finish.
Assuming that Mr.. Bryan will be the
Democratic candidate in 1908, he will
be the third man to make the race
three times for the presidency. Gen.
Jackson was the first candidate for the
Office who reached that distinction. He
was defeated in 1924, elected in 1928
and reelected in 1882. Grover Cleve-
land was elected in 1884, defeated in
1883 and elected in 1892.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
TO FRESHEN SHOES

In freshening white shoes, either
canvas or buckskin, different prepar-
ations of pipeclay are invaluable. The
yellowness that comes with this clean
ing is usually caused by using too
much of the preparation, which leaves
q thick, cakey deposit. Always set the
shoes in the sun to bleach while they
dry
Russet shoes, when the ordinary pol
ishes are not available, can be given
a fine shine by rubbing with the inside
of banana skin and polishing off with
a soft cloth. If tan or russet shoes are
polished before bei:.g worn the first
time, they will not spot.
If one cannot afford to own several
pairs of trees. Shoes especially patent
feathers, should be kept stuffed with
tissue paper or soft muslin, to prevent
cracking or wearing into unsightly
creaSeS.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

attempting to create the Impression
that Pasadena Is now opposing the
whole project
Los Angeles will find this city giving
1t stanch support in the building Of this
water system. And when lust and fair
terms can be agreed upon, involving
solely the business elements of purchase
and sale without any consolidation con-
ditions, Pasadena will enter into an
agreement to share this water supply,
this city TO assume an equitable share
Of the burden. proportionate to the vol
umc of water received. Meantime
everybody in this city. by voice and act,
is consistently friendly to the main
enterprise.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

During the fiscal year ending yes
terday all building records in the his
tory of Los Angels were outdone,
there having been issued 9717 permits
for improvements, valued at $17, ,734, ,s93
AS a comparison Of the constant
growth Of this city it need only be
mentioned that in June 1900, there
were issued 146 permits, valued at
$lSl.122. while for June Of this year
there were 766 permits, valued at
s2,S71, ,62O. Throughout the city of Los
Angeles the erection OF new buildings
is in progress at all hours and almost
on all days. The development OF the
city goes spinning forward at an un-
precedented gait-not in booming
way, for there is no boom-but so con-
tinuously. surely and safely as to mark
Los Angeles as the greatest growing
young city in the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Among the record breaking incidents
of Los Angeles development is the
fact that bank clearings for the month
of June reached the high aggregate
of $45,599O5O-19. being an increase of
1926, 7O79S over the June clearings
of last year. Since January the bank
clearings amount to s2S6,25 ,O9O.44, an
increase of $50, ,16S. .64SS3 over the first
six months of 1905. This ought to sat
isfy the most demanding eastern capt.
talist that there is something doing in
Los Angeles every minute.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01


Who woman's love would win,
For a woman's heart is beyond his ken,
Though her ways seem simple to simple
men.
How can he hope to comprehend
The eternal feminine?
vagrant painter of pictures and
Vagrant writer of rhymes
Wandered the world together, tented in
varied climes,
Pcturing life and singing secrets of
death and birth,
Till they came to place where Gods
Smiled down on the brown old earth
And they halted there at the crossroads
in the heat of the afternoon,
While the dusky shadows heightened
and the night wind raised its
Busted with brush and pencil, working
with heart and soul,
Till into the spot. when they needed
not,
A beautiful woman stole.
And the painter limned her his pictures,
and the poet sang her his lays,
And their hearts grew hot in effort to
please her in many ways,
Then envy came, and malice. and many
a petty brawl.
AS each strove to raise her word of
praise,
And they quarreled and fought withal.
A stranger came through the thicket-a
motley garb he wore,
With cap and bells. and a lifting song
he sang to the lutte he bore.
She paused no more TO comment on la
bors of heart and hand,
But hied away without delay
For she could not understand
Rough is the road man must wend
Who WOman's love would win,
For a Woman's heart Is beyond his ken,
Though her ways seem simple to simple
men.
How can he hope to comprehend
The eternal feminine?
--HarloWe II. HOyt.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

If demonstration were needed to
prove the earnestness of activity of
Los Angeles county Democrats it was
presented yesterday in the meeting of
the Democratic central committee,
which was peculiarly marked by en-
thusiasm and hopefulness. The mem
bers were all present, the speeches were
eloquent and timely and the entire pro-
ceedings were characterized by a de-
sire to get right into the campaign. The
Endorsement OF the "possum policy
of preparing to support an independent
movement met with warm approval,
and altogether the campaign opens
with better feeling and prospects
than for many years past
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR RAYS?

The so called N-rays are said to be
emitted by the human body. In a re-
port of them published in the London
Lancet a certain DR.. Harker says that
they vary in color according to the tenn
permanent, character and dominant
marks Of the individual.
A very passionate person gives off
rays of deep red hue. An ambitious
man gives off an orange oolored ray.
The philosopher, the deep thinker, is
surrounded by an aura of deep blue. A
person habitually anxious worried and
depressed will send off rays of gray
ish tint.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
lu Absence

Day. and the garish sun,
That fills the world with gold
Yet round my heart longing lies,
Untold!
For what for me holds any day,
With you away?
Night, and the silent stars,
That glitter still and cold
But in my soul an eagerness
Untold!
All, what's for me in any night,
You not in sight?
Twilight-the afterglow
That CLEANS adown the west
This is the time that you and l
Loved best!
Within its light, tho far apart,
We're heart to heart!
w. H. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

And as soon as the Toledo ice trust
magnates were put in Jail the weather
turns hot and the demand for ice be-
comes terrific. And they are where
they can't raise the prices. There's re-
Venge for you.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
No Pardon Desired
Gy Associated Press.

Topeka, June 3O.-Bailie P. Wag-
gener, one of the attorneys for former
United States Senator Joseph r. Bur-
ton, was in Topeka today and gave out
a signed statement denying on behalf
of Senator Burton any desire to secure
an executive pardon in case of his
final conviction by the United States
supreme court
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Take long breath: Congress has ad-
journed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

The east is whitening under scorching
skies while it's inhabitants are dying
from sunstrokes. And in Los Angeles
we sleep under blankets!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Maybe congress thought he was one
of those long Lanes that have no turn
ing down.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Now that the UnitedNS NStates has de-
cided to camp on Castro's trail, that
ubiquitous op-o'-me-thumb may as
well realize that the jig is up.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Judging by the number of it's sun
strokes Chicago must be trying to live
up to its reputation as being a hot
town.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

In his effort to take the Native Sons
into his political camp, Abe Ruef again
demonstrates that he never overlooks a
bet
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Evidently Stanford Whites last name
is a misnomer, if he were as black as
he is now painted.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Every time an auto Stays promi-
nent person it adds one more word to
the condemnation of the speed maniac.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Maybe, if the United States presses
its claims hard enough, Castro will re-
fuse to reassume the Venezuela presi-
dency July 5. Push 'em hard, Uncle
Sami
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Now watch the railroads put more
and bigger holes in the rate bill than
the up-to-date girl has in her peekaboo.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Whenever Mr.. Shonts wants to, he
can take the key to the lock canal ano
get busy. It's up to him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

And soon the supreme court will be
called upon to undo most of what con-
gress has so painfully done.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Don't become hilarious-the cabinet
that will quit is that of Car Nick, not
Czar Teddy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
The WIae Summer Mnn.

Wellington--Swellingt says he is well
fortified against breach OF promise suits.
Telhngton-Hows that7
Wellington-He writes all his letters this
summer with patent ink OF his own
which fades as soon as the letter Is read.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
Pl-LineS and Pick-UpS
Nothlno 70 w..s

she nothing had to wear, she said
When | invited her to dine;
marveled, for | always thought
Her wardrobe something fne.
yet still she came, In swell array:
She really did look very good;
But when | saw the peekaboo
She wore, I-understoodl
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Goremykin now proves that Goremy-
kant.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Come to Los Angeles, you poor, sun
baked fasteners, and cool off!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

- senator Morgan, speaking of the
Panama canal, says we are going too
tast.' He must mean with the money
certainly not with the digging.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
Population of Los Angeles 23S.4l9

1t is again Mr.. Whites turn to laugh.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

It may be meet that we should eat
but not meat.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01
No Honor.
BY RYAN WALKER.

Banker-Did your son graduate with
honors7
Broksr-No. he was on the crew and It
lost
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

Poppy-Why did they wed?
Magnolia Perhaps because misery
loves company.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

AS a scrapper, Dock Houghton is one
of life's unexpected surprises.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

m no darned fool" says Mr.. Ben
SOIL tne new senator from Kansas No:
but why the disclaimer?