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Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
GREATEST OF EXPOSITIONS

The worlds fair project in Los An
geles has passed from the stage of pos
sibility to that of probability. Further
progress to the point of certainty now
seems to be assured, provided the
chamber of commerce approves.
Formal notification to congress of
that project, and through that medium
to the whole world, was made by Sem
ator Flint on Wednesday. The prompti-
tude of the announcement as one of
the first legislative acts of the session,
may be regarded as typical of the
energy that will push the proposition
to ultimate success.
The general plan of the exposition
was outlined In a bill presented by our
townsman-se senator. The bill provides,
in the first place, for the celebration at
Los Angeles of the opening of the Pan
anna canal, by holding a great worlds
fair. The date fixed is the year 1915.
which allows of reasonable margin over
the estimates OF time required for the
canals completion.
The official title of the fair, as pro-
vided in Senator Flint's bill, is uni
versal Peace and Commerce Exposi-
tion." The promoters will be COM
pany representative OF Los Angeles and
Southern California, which will operate
in conjunction with the United States
government. The bill calls for gov
ernment appropriation Of $4,000. 600,
made ION condition that the exposition
company satisfies the government COM
mission that it has a paid-up capital
of $1,000. 900"
The proposed exposition Will not be,
by any means. an exclusively local en-
terprise in its general management. The
bill provides for the creation Of a COM
mission composed of two members
representing each state and territory,
and eight selected from the country at
large, TO supervise the exposition
plans" 1t will be practically ma
tional project, therefore. the location
being the metropolis of the Pacific
coast and the nearest American COM
mereial mart y the Panama canal.
The exposition year chosen, 1915, is
eight years distant. The time thus al
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
MILLIONS FOR LOS ANGELES

That e. II. Hartman. the railway
magnate, is preparing to pour millions
of dollars into Los Angeles, atop of the
millions he has already invested here,
is indicated in the news columns of
this mornings Sunday Herald.
The story comes from New York,
through different sotces and from
local information, that Hartman has
determined to build UP the famous
suburban electric system of this city
into the greatest in the world. In the
accomplishment of this object he will
build new lines, construct tunnels, re-
duce running time erect a great build
ing for offices and supersede Mr.. Hunt
ington as the directing spirit Of the
suburban system.
1t is not understood that Mr.. Hunt
ington will retire from the city rail-
way system, but that he will stand
aside from the suburban system and
give Hartman the lead in that drec-
tion.
| Mr. Hartman has already invested
millions in Hill street property and it
is said he has reached the point where
some of his gigantic plans are about
ready for presentation to the public.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
Waiting for the Prince

Happy maiden in whose eyes
Beams the sunny light of youth.
In whose soul a glory lies
Tremulous with love and truth;
Musing of the days to come,
Full of visionary glints.
Through our mind sweet fancies run;
She Is waiting for a prince.
oh. how olden is the theme,
Which she finds so strangely fair;
In her heart there is one dream,
On her lips one silent prayer;
All the joys OF life we know.
All the wealth of earthly mints
Fades into passing show
She is waiting for the prince.
In life's pathway stretching wide
Through vale of fragrant flowers,
And thousand charms beside,
May she pose her morning hours;
And may all her skies above
Shine with hopes bright rainbow
tipts;
Thus we sing OF one we love
She is waiting for the prince.
London Mail.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
MEN AND THEIR WAYS

Wise men drink sage tea.
Sailors are fond Of port.
Millers must have their sack.
Pawnbrokers prefer hook.
Shoemakers are partial to cobblers.
Pugllists like claret punch.
Business partners drink half-and
half
The man with a broken arm wants
a sling.
Thin men relish stout.
Many well persons drink we'll water
The luggage burdened traveller asks
for porter.
Poultry men want cocktails.
Cotton growers must have their gin
Tanned summer girls request lem
onade.
Deaf mutes like Mumm.
The bald man wants a nightcap OF
some warm stuff.
The drowning man Graves something
extra dry.-Life.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

In the compilation Of building inn
provements in thirty-fiye leading cities
of the United States during November
Los Angeles is third in the total num-
Der Of building permits granted. being
suspassed only by Brooklyn and Phila-
delphia. This city-of only quarter
million inhabitants-is as high as sixth
ii the value OF improvements. This
ought to attract additional attention to
the fact that In Los Angeles there is
always something doing
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
FIND NO CLEWS TO BANDITS
Men Who Robbed Ten in Saloon Near
Salt Lake Depot EIude the
DoIira

No clews have been gained by the
police in regard to the men who held
up the ten men at Alexander Aikman's S
saloon, 1874 East First street, late Fri
day night.
According to the police they believe
that one man was the same who COM
mitted so many robberies here last
winter. They are making every effort
to capture him. but were unsuccessful
yesterday.
None of the men robbed is able to
give a good description of the robbers,
beyond the fact that one of them was
a tall man and the other two short. 1t
is thought probable that all of the men
have left the city for time, but will
return here when the chase for them
has cooled.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
BURGLARS LOOT STORE.
AND CART GOODS OFF

A burglary, thought to have been
committed by youths living in the
neighborhood, was reported to the police
yesterday, when it was stated that the
Diver department store at 2001 Central
avenue had been broken into some time
Friday night and all the stock portable
carried away. 1t is thought the rob-
bers had an express wagon which they
loaded up with goods. Entrance was
gained through a side windaw Hand
kerchiefs, trousers, shirts, hats and
caps composed the greater portion of
the hnntY.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
Something in a Name

L once did know clinging girl:
Her name was Jessie Mine.
And close about my beating heart
Her tendrils did entwine.
Then did 1 meet a sweeter lass:
She was Miss Carry Mel;
No wonder that I gave in quick,
For by her charms fell
Then came damsel with a voice
Her pretty face to aid
And soon proffered heart and hand
To young Miss Sarah Made.
1 sought livelier girl and found
Her in Miss Anna Nation;
But had to pass her up at last
She was above my station.
Still higher. tho, quickly scared
When Ella Cant I met,
And had no other come in view
1 might have loved her yet.
little cared for Polly Conn,
Though she was very square,;
Nor liked L Anna Mostly
She had distant air.
No, none was quite the one I wished
1 missed my real vocation,
But one day Fate was kind to me,
1 met Amelia Ration.
And now I eat at every meal
The best the market gives
Go, marry Amelia Ration's mate;
Who does so, surely lives!
w. H. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
FER U

They's lots NV kids whut's bigger'n l..
Nd praps they's lots whut can't do
But they amt nuthin I won't try
Fer u.
If Jones cow'd get mad some day.
Nd hook at folkes and holler Moo!
I'd grab stick nd drive her away
From U.
If we'd get shiprect off sumwhare.
Nd cannybulls should seeze us two,
I wouldent let um hurt hare
Nv U.
If even piruts cum sum mite
To rob yore folkes md kill um, too,
If wuz thare, u bet I'd fite
Fer U.
Nd if amung the things I'd try,
I'd tackle sum cuddent do,
1t wuddent be so hard to die
Fer u.
Henry Lee Slippery, in Watson's.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

p. A. Stanton machine Republican
member OF the legislature from Los
Angeles, is an aspirant for the speaker
ship. He ought TO have it. All the
friends OF the S. 2. are entitled to
everything they want at Sacramento,
and Stanton is in the front seat.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

One doesn't have to wait, however,
for the Ascot park thugs to come in
to town TO hold him up. The art is
practiced most expertly at Ascot in
broad daylight.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
Among the Humans

What do you think of that scien-
tist who went to Africa to study mon
key chatter"
"Foolish waste Of time. You can
hear plenty Of that here at home."-
Detroit Free Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

The moral for the ten or a dozen
victims of highwaymen in an East
First street saloon yesterday is;
keep out of saloons" Had these
men been at home they wouldn't have
been robbed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

Maybe the congressman have all
they can do remembering the old
spelling without learning the deformed
sort so late in life.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

Young men who come here to "see
the town" with plenty of money and
private cars can usually jump a $50
bail bond and feel that it is merely
part of the fun.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

A conductor has captured q lone
railroad bandit, but no one has vet had
the nerve to get the colored hoidup on
each Pullman car
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

1t is to be hoped that the Roosevelt
will be more quietly conducted than
was the Roosevelt imbroglio.
But storer is a diplomat and can thus
say. you're a liar" in the most polite
of ways.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

Cooking by electricity is now to be
made cheaper than by any other
method. Won't that help to solve the
domestic servant problem?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

To the Democrats: Too much pie is
provocative Of Indigestion. Eat slow
ly and masticate thoroughly; it lasts
three years.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

The way to prevent your house be-
ing looted by burglars during your
absence is to stay at home or hire a
care-taker.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

This time Mark Twains advocacy
of an extension Of the copyright law
can hardly be. called a joke; it means
too much to him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

Between the hold-up brute and the
open gas jet Los Angeles is lucky to
be alive.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

The United States coal supply will
last only 5000 years. But what does
Southern California care?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

If, as is reported, Huntington ex-
poets to sell out to Hartman Los An
geles will feel that it has lost one of
its best friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

The death of the Southern railroads s
president in collision did not pre-
vent that road having. another sma1h-
up yesterday
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

Encourage the movement to estab-
lish a smelter here. The mining camps
tributary to Los Angeles need 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

The moral law may be all right in
some cases, but who's to determine
when it applies?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

The swat that congress gave Teddy
over devitalized spelling doesn't augur
very much for peaceful session to
come.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

long, but there seems plenty to keep
him busy while he has it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

A Staten Island editor has at last
discovered that the auto can be used
for other purposes than life-taking.
He has tanned one to run his printing
press.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

system. Must take care of the rush
to California some way
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
Pi-LineS and Pick-UpS
Three stsoss

Three Stages
When she was but girl. she sought.
AS any dainty maiden ought
Attention.
But later on, when she. wife.
Sought anything, twas often strife
Contention.
He died. And now widow, she's
Tried ever for another he's
Detention!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

A few captures of thugs and hold
ups might help cinch your job, Chief
Kern.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

Mayor-elect Harper has taken to the
tall timber. Too many hungry Demo-
Gratis?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

Mayor Harper doubtless wishes the
pie counter were in Halifax.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

Rain will make Southern California
orchardists and farmers happy again.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

Now Bellamy storer is hot on Ted
dy's trail. go it. man; go it, bari"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

1t is safe to say that the flying ma
chine that looks like n stork will never
be popular with members of the 400
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

If there is war with Japan she'll take
the Philippines. Let's start war.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

tOOTbALL VERSUS TURKEY.
Mrs. BoardhouBe-The game you were
In this morning was a pretty tough one
wasn't it2
Mr.. Leftguard--I thought so until
partook OF that turkey, and now / have
discovered that the game was II
wasn't nearly as tough as the game
that's In me.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
SOMETHING ABOUT THE LOST ART OF KISSING

Early English French
Handshakine Is Today
From the London Ti-Ht
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
Population of Los Angeles. Isl. .463

Buy early and often.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

An Ohio church is to give the pas
tors wife salary. Usually she gets s
donation party.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

Bought your Christmas presents yet?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

We would be glad to hear from the
Bradshaw correspondent again before
we dle.-Salem (Va.) Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

HIS THANKSGIVING PLEA.
Jlmmy-Ma, do have to wait till all
ner?
Ma-ot course you do.
Jimmy-Why don't you make pa walt
cause he amt got no appetite.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

That Chicago man who SAYS one
should pick a wife as one would II
horse forgets that we are not all David
Harums.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

SHAMELESS CONFESSION.
Goodman-Did you ever learn TO carve
turkey?
Selhsh-Neverl / could never see the
wisdom OF putting yourself In a position
when you must offer everybody his
choice and content yourself with what
ever happens 70 be left
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

A Connecticut millionaire, aged rs,
says he works to keep young. Also,
doubtless, to keep his coin.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
Why II Booms

The wind storm the other day blew
off the door of James T. Proctor's barn.
but within ten hours he had a man at
work fixing 1t on again, and told him
to never mind the cost. 1t is such en-
terprise that has made Midnapore what
it is today, and makes her such for
midable rival to Midnapore
(Alberta) Gazette.
The only ship that comes in to most
men is an heirship
Divorce courts show that trial mar
riages are nothing new.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
HON LIE FELT.

HON HE FELT.
Hungry Pete Gas he reaches the point
Of satiety)-I was starvin', lady, before
meal
Mrs. Goodheart-And how do you feel
now, poor man?
Hungry Pete (equivocally)-I feel as II
lady,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
His Last Request


be popular with members of the 400.
His Last Request
We would be glad to hear from the
Bradshaw correspondent again before
we die.-Salem (Va) Times.
An Ohio church is to give the pas
tors wife a salary. Usually she gets a
donation party.
That Chicago man who says one
should pick a wife as one would Il
horse forgets that we are not all David
Harums.
A Connecticut millionaire, aged rs,
says he works to keep young. Also
doubtless, to keep his coin
And Not from an Employment Bureau
Henry Waggemann Jr. of West Alton
reJoices over the arrival at his house
of prospective good cook. The little
stranger made its appearance last week.
st. Charles (Mo) Cosmos Monitor.
The only new thing about that vau-
devillian who permits an auto to run
over him is that he is paid for it.
An old maid may be obstinate. but
she's never a self-willed old maid.
Cupid pays compliments easier than
board bills.
Imitation gems are hard to detect,
but imitation men are not.
It's the touchdown in football, but
the snakedown in matrimony.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09

DEAD GIVE AWAY.
Guest-You used to put up some pretty
good turkey sandwiches. want the
same kind Of turkey you had last year.
Waiter-Dts Is the same kind, sab. It's
been in storage ebeh since last yeah.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-09
And Not from an Employment Blu
Harry VVoouay,,oo,, T., 80 W. A

The only new thing about that vau-
devillian who permits an auto to run
over him is that he is paid for II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-29
THE COMING ENTERTAINMENT.

Regarding the "Roselan Comic Opera
Company which makes their original
debut at Fishers next Friday night, the
Portland Telegram has this to sayi
III the majority Of the sl,So and
even - musical attractions which come
to Portland had as many good voices
as were found in the Roscian open
Company at the Marquam Grand last
night, the public would be thankful for
something besides collection cf beau.
tinl scenery. At popular prices, the
Roscian Opera Company gives a big
return for the money. Unlike the gen.
eral run OF alleged musical companies,
il cally depends on the vocal efforts Of
it. members 10 make good, And, for
its size, Il gives a ma1clous quantity
Of harmony, III Captain, the Sousa
comic opera, was used TO open the en-
gagcment last evening, and Il served 10
introduce one Of the best tenors this
town has listened to this season. =. W.
Walters possesses this tenor, and his
clear notes. with high range and dis.
tinct delivery OF words, won for him
several encores every time he had a
solo. Miss Hazel Davenport, who play
ed Estrlda. exhibited one Of the high.
est sopranos of the year In addition
to this she was hard worker, and did
everything possible to throw ginger into
the entertainment. Claude Asmden, the
leading comedian. who had the role Of
Fl Captain. carries hasso voice with
him and fund Of humor. Hilliard
Campbell, as Scramha. Miss Lucia Nola
aud Miss Ellie George are the other so.
loists. With but single exception,
they have stronger voices and more
musical than those heard In any other
given show Of tho season"
Seat sale opens at Hoener's Thurs
day morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-29
DIR. EARLE's RELIEF.

DIR. Baylisa 7. Earle. federal health
officer at thi. port, departs on Satur'
day next, on his four months iurlough'
aud every friend he has In this section
Of tho world hopes he may enjoy every
moment oi his outing and return to his
post and duties. refreshed and rein
yigoratsd for another season Of good
work. Dr, Earle received a dispatch,
Yesterday, from Dr. Francis II. Mekeon'
of New Orleans, who Is now Ia san
Francisco, and who will arrive IN As
toria this week In time to relieve d.
Earle. and will take full charge during
the latter's absence. nr Mekeon ;
ain assistant surgeon in the Public Health
and Marine Hospital service Of The
government and a gentleman Of culture
professionally and socially.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-29
The Grip.

Before we can sympathire with 9TH
crs, we must have suffered ourselves"
No one can realize the suffering attend
ant upon an attack Of the grip, unless he
has had the actual experience. There
Is probably no disease that causes 80
much physical and mental agony, OF
which so successfully dehes medical aid
All danger from the grip, however, may
be avoided by the prompt use Of
Chamberlsins Cough Remedy. Among
the tens Of thousands who have used
this remedy, not one case has ever been
reported that has resulted In pneumonia
or that has not recovered. For sale by
Frank Hart, and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-29

CAPE TOWN, Jan. ss-All of the
stories of diamond smuggling and dIa;
moni thieving have been revived by re-
cent dramatic events which have oceur'
ri right here in South Africa, Not long
aeo Captain Jenner, chief of the detec'
tive department at Kimberley, wrote to
one OF his subordinates. a man named
Damant, asking him to explain certain
diamond transactions in which he had
been involved. Damant's answer was
suieide. And in South Africa suicide in
this particular is considered the equlva'
lent of confession.
But this tragic event was one OF the
main factors in bringing about re-
markahle illicit diamond buying trial
which has Just been concluded at the
criminal sessions, The amount involv'
ed was the largest on record, something
like sls0,0Oo, and extraordinary interest
attached TO the trial owing to the higf
social position Of the accused, one David
McGill. Mr.. Mc6ill, who is well known
diamond buyer at Kimberley, was ae
cused of purchasing diamonds from .
seller who had no diamonds TO sell
The law penalties such a transaction
because, generally speaking, a person
who deals in diamonds without a IL
cense must have acquired, the stones
In an illegitimate way, either having
stolen them himself or purchased then
from the actual thief.
Is an Organized Gang.
At present the De Beers Company
estimates that they are losing nearly
100000 annually owing TO the clever
tactics of an organized gang of ]. B. b.
illicit diamond buyersl, but in the Me
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-29
SOME FLUES AFIRE,

Al o'cloek Yesterday morning still
alarm was turned IN 20 the fire depart.
ment, via the chiefs office, from the
home Of Mrs. Grant at No. Ola Com
mercial street, which was answered by
Chif Foster in person, the presence Of
the engines not being required, as u
was but nue burning out, and easily
subdued. At 10 o'clock q. M. another
call was sent in from Uniontown, for
flue fire in one Of the small homes sontl
Of and opposite the Elmore eannery
Az in the former case, 40 In this one
no damage, save some scorched wood
work, was suffered.