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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
WILL IMPROVE EQUIPMENT
M. G. P. G. S. r. Valley Railroad Lets
Contract for GiIa River Bridge

Sv Associated Press
PHOENIX, Arig., Feb. 27.-The Mari
copa and Phoenix and Salt River VAL
ley railroad has let contracts for bet
terments to be begun at once, that
will involve an expenditure of approXi-
mately $150,O00. The railroad is about
thirty-five miles long, running from
here to Maricopa.
The betterments include a new steel
bridge of twenty spans, totaling twelve
hundred feet long, across ella river,
which has cost the company many
thousands of dollars in recent years
trying to keep a wooden bridge over
it, as well as loss of traffic for weeks
at a time when the bridge was out of
repair.
Other Improvements include engine
house, shops. yard reconstruction,
water tank, etc, at Phoenix approXi-
mating seventeen thousand dollars;
the painting of the big steel bridge over
Salt river, fencing of part of right of
way and oiling of roadbed On COM
pletion, about nine months hence, it is
expected that it will be as perfect a
piece of railroad as any other of SIM
liar length in the west.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
Among the
Railways

Peter Harvey, Pacific coast agent for
the u. & o. with headquarters in Los
Angeles and San Francisco, returned
from the latter place yesterday.
A. c. Hilton, Pacific coast agent for
the Erie lines, with headquarters i'm
San Francisco, is in Los Angeles ON
business.
Lehgh Re-eleets officers
BY Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 27.-Presi-
dent Lewis A. Ripley and the old board
Of directors of the Lehigh Railroad and
Navigation company were reelected
today
viii Ride in Bridal Car
The Pullman private car Elysian.
which was used by Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth on their trip from
Washington to Florida, Is now on the
way to Los Angeles and viii probably
arrive today.
1t has been hired by A, r. whitney
of Augusta, Ga. who, with his family,
has been staying at Hotel del Coronado
all winter and is now almost ready to
start for home.
IL is understood that Mr.. Whitney
made applications for this special car
not automatically and thereby paid
a compliment to the Roosevelt family.
Given Large Territory
The news of the appointment of John
Sebastian as passenger traffic manager
of the Chicago &, Eastern Illinois, with
headquarters at Chicago and of the
st. Louis & san Francisco with head
quarters at st. Louis. was received by
local railroad men with surprise yes
terday.
Mr. Sebastian is already passenger
traffic manager of the Chicago, Rock
Island & lei Paso and the Chicago.
Rock Island & Pacific. and his new APP
pointment gives him very large ter
ritory!
Railroad officials say that these new
appointments indicate that the Frisco
and Rock Island systems are going to
join their operating forces instead OF
running them separately as heretofore.
Ohio Railroads RetaIate
Railroads in Ohio are taking every
legal method of retalating on account
of the passage of the two cent rate bill.
They will now cut off every other form
of transportation.
At a meeting recently held by the
passenger officials of the various roads,
il was agreed, by eliminating every
thing except two cent fares, the roads
could, in a measure, recompense them
selves for the loss on account of the
new law.
This action will deprive the residents
of Ohio of all reduced transportation
for convention, week end excursion
rates of less than one cent, the 1000
mile book all charity business and all
round trip rates and clergymens rates.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
BERNHARDT In A TENT

Sarah Bernhardt probably the great
est actress in the world, is about to
make a tour through Texas in a tent,
because the syndicate which controls
the Texas theaters has closed its
doors TO her she being under the man.
agement of an independent concern.
The story that she would do this was
looked upon as a canard, for press
agent purposes, but the purchase of
the tent and the starting of the tour
seem to prove its truth.
1t is also announced-a fact that was
feared but not given out here-that
the "divine Sarah" is likewise barred
from the syndicate theaters In Califor-
MIA, and would not have toured this
state had the tent proposition proved
impossible. However, the working out
of this scheme makes a visit to Cali
fornia a certainty and the tour is now
to be replanned accordingly.
That the syndicate would bar Nine.
Bernhard unless she threw up her con-
tract with its rivals, was a certainty.
The syndicate is run on the simple
plan of whole hog or none" 1t must
rule, or it win ruin. In the east II
rules, except in few of the larger
cities where the independents have oh
tanned a foothold. In the west only
the stock companies are free from its
clutches. All the travelling companies
must play the syndicate houses or stay
away. Probably this accounts for the
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
PEPPER THROWER PLEADS
johnson, Who Was Pursued by
Pawnbro ker, Will Have
Hearing Today

Frank Johnson, who was arrested
Monday night for stealing gold
watch from Max Schiresohn, North
Main street pawnbroker, pleaded guilty
to a charge of grand larceny before
Police Judge Austin yesterday morning.
He will probably be given his pre-
liminary examination today. Johnson
entered the store of Schiresohn at 367
North Main street and after asking to
see a valuable watch threw red pepper
in the eyes of the pawnbroker and
escaped.
Schiresohn plucl<ily followed the thief
and as he was running up the stairs at
the Rand house he was caught by
Policeman Rose.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
CLARK ENTERS
STRONG DENIAL
SAYS LOS ANGELES-PAClFlC
HAS NOT BEEN SOLD
President of Company Declares He
Was GraveIy Misguided In AL
legged Interview Printed in
Afternoon Paper

1.-THE Los Angeles-Pacific railway has
not been solo, said e. P. Clark, presi-
dent of the railway company, yester-
day.
Los Angelans were not at all startled
and few gave credence to the story that
was sprung last night to the effect that
the Los Angeles-Pacific was now the
property of E. l.. Hartman. Railroad
men, especially. refused to believe that
the road was the property of Hartman,
because of their knowledge of the
friendship existing between Gen. Sher-
man and II. e. Huntington.
Mr.. Sherman was out of the city yes
terday, but President Clark was EN-
phatic in his denial that any transac-
ton had taken place, and made the
following statement:
II have been misquoted in every word
and line That alleged interview printed
in an afternoon paper today was a
barefaced attempt to make me acknowl-
edge, by an evasive answer, that such
a sale had taken place.
II thought it was unnecessary to
deny this affair again. Must we come
out with an hourly statement to this
effect? About a month ago a senSa-
tional morning paper published great
story made of whole cloth which has
caused us untold inconvenience and
trouble. l am at loss to discover the
motive back of this attack.
"No Intention of Selling"
1--WE have not sold the Los Angeles
Pacific and have no intention of selling
it. The road is prospecting in every way
and we have no desire to dispose of the
property.
1.-THE Improvements which we intend
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

to make with the $40, 200, 900 made avail
able by our recent bond issue have been
outlined correctly in The Herald, and
there will be no deviation from those
plans. The improvements we intend to
make will be in equipment, rolling
stock, trackage and number of new
and more convenient stations at diff
ferent points on our lines.
"These unauthorized stories have
been a source of great annoyance to
us, especially during the last few
weeks, while we have been actively
engaged in making final disposition OF
our bonds.
'The rumors that other persons are
interested in the Los Angeles-pacific
are groundless. Only two persons own
any part Of that road, and you know
who they are, Mr.. Sherman and my
self. The system is not for SALE
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
ATTEMPTS TO ELUDE PURSUER
Man Trying to Escape Recognition
Is Arrested for Fast
Drivinu

Back of the arrest of Fernando Do
minguez for fast driving yesterday lay
another story which was told to the
police by B. Chaves, a negro who ar
rived recently from the north
He said that he hired Dominguez TO
carry his trunk to lodging house, but
the trunk failed to appear.
Yesterday he saw Dominguez driving
up Spring street, and jumping into a
buggy belonging to man to whom he
told his story he pursued the flying
Mexican down Spring street.
Dominguez would probably have
escaped but for Policeman Miller, who
arrested him for fast driving.
He will have chance to explain the
disappearance OF the trunk When ar
,raigned today in court
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
WILL ISSUE REMAINING BONDS
President Ripley to Raise Money With
Which to Improve Road

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27.-Presi-
dent E. p Ripley of the Santa Fe is
preparing to issue $17296OOO of fifty
year four per cent bonds. This is the
remainder of the $5O,OOO,OOO issue au-
thoriZed last year.
The money so obtained is to be used
in improving the company's California
overland line by reducing grades,
building a couple of important cut
offs and in building a second track for
the main line. Part of this second
track has already been extended out
from Chicago.
These bonds are secured by a mort
gage upon the entire property of the
company at the rate OF $6659 per mile,
subject to the general mortgage tours
at the rate of $17,6SO per mile.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
CARPENTER SWALLOWS NAILS
Patient Makes Quick Trip From HoI-
lywood to Los Angeles Re-
ceiving Hospital

j. Gosaway, carpenter living in
Hollywood, swallowed a handful OF
shingle nails yesterday and did not
know H. That is he did not realize
that the wire nails had stolen down
his esophagus until he was troubled
with soreness of the throat.
Gosaway probed into his throat with
his finger. The tip of the finger touched
something hard. Consulting a friend he
resolved to hurry to the Los Angeles
receiving hospital.
DR.. Bonynge made an Investigation
of his throat and soon relieved him.
Surgeon Bonynge thinks Gosaway
will suffer no i'll effects.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

Mr.. +. P. Clark, president and chief
owner. with Gen. Sherman, OF the Los
Angeles Pacific railway, made a state
ment to The Herald last night denying,
in unqualified, unmeasured and most
emphatic terms, the ruEored sale Of
his road TO Mr.. Hartman. That should
settle it. Mr. Clark ought to know
whether his road has been sold and he
would surely admit it if such were the
case.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
WEARY WILLIES
Estab fishing a Basis

Tuffold Knutt Cat the kitchen door,
"Hev We got pipe organ that needs
tunin maam?"
Woman of the House-"Pipe organ?
OF. course not!'
Tuffold Knutt-"Well, ma'am, SEEM
I haint got no chanst to earn a meal,
would We mind jest givin' me a bite of
somethin' to eat?"
Sad Indeed
Kind Lady-And so you dropped the
loaf of bread l gave you off the train.
Well don't weep over its loss and
will give you another one.
Sandy Pikes-'Tain't de loss, mum,
but-but it deralled de train.-Colum-
bus Dispatch.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

A telegram from st. Louis states that
a trolley car in that city, with twenty
four passengers, stuck in a snowdrlft
and remained there day and a night,
being rescued at last by snow pillow.
You Californians who shiver when you
think of Alaska have only a faint con-
ception of the weather that inflicts the
east and the middle west.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

Hon. Timothy spellacy, chairman of
the California state Democratic COM
mittee, spent yesterday in Los An
gees. He reports the harmony move
ment successful beyond even his hopes
and the work of organization upon new
lines going forward at a rate that
alarms the old Republican machine.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

The houseless, homeless and friend
less public library Of Los Angeles has
at last found a lodging place. It is pro-
posed to move into the Homer Laughlin
annex on Hill street, between Third
and Fourth. A three years lease will
be taken, at the end of which period the
directors hope to have a building
devoted exclusively to library pur-
poses.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

Inquiry into the Ascot park race track
scandals is scheduled to begin this
morning. The public can only hope
that It will be fair thorough and Inn
partial Nothing short of that will be
satisfactory
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
OUR BOARDING HOUSE
Not Sound REASONING


Landlady-Are you aware, Mr.. Ski
doc, that the less one eats the longer
one lives?
Mr.. Skidoo with his mouth fulD-
Sure! But what's the use of living that
way?-Judge.
Pleasing the Star Boarder
mo" said Peckham, I'VE never have
boiled ham at our house any more?"
why" queried hewitt. II thought
you were very fond OF it,"
$50 1 am, but my wife's pet dog
won't eat it at all,"-Philadelphia
Press.
Not Present
Judge" said Mrs. Starvem to the
magistrate who had recently come to
board with her, I'm particularly anx-
ious to have you try this chicken
SOUP"
II have tried it," replied the magis-
trate, land my decision is that the
chicken has proved an ibi."-Phlla-
delphia Press.
Plausible Theory
81 wonder why it is that ham and
eggs usually go together" queried the
shoe clerk boarder.
"The association was originally due
to the magnetic attraction of the stage
ham. l believe" replied the cheerful
IDIOT.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

The acquittal of Senator Frank
French is the first break in the line of
of senator's accused of
boodling in the recent legislature. 1t is
said that French will now be in posi-
ton to- materially aid in the defense
of Senator Emmons.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
Today's Amusements

MASON-"sweet Nell of old Drury'
BELASCO-"TheA Admirable Crichton.
HOTCHKI SS-"A Runaway Girl
URBANK-"Juanita of San Juan"
ORPHEUM -Vaudeville
GRANDPA Cripple Creek"
FISCHER S-Burlesque
NOVELTY-"ThG Road to Frisco"
NIQUE-VaudeNille
STAR-BurleSque
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

The Express says that 'Los Angeles
needs n new deal in politics." No, it
needs a new deal out of politics. Poit-
ical partisanship has run riot in this
city until it has reached the end of its
tether. Give the Independent voter and
taxpayer "a run for his money" and
see whether conditions will not thereby
be greatly improved.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

A man in Chicago is reported to have
committed suicide because of his in
ability to come to Southern California.
We hope the situation will not become
generally desperate as that, but man
is excusable for most anything when
he wants to get out OF Chicago and
cannot.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

A New Yorker was stricken blind
while looking at theatrical perform
hnce. It must have been a very daz-
cling show.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

1t is a marvellous condition of the
public mind that actuates insurance
and other magnates to report them
selves dead before they can exist in
any sort of refuge from writ-servers.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

President Roosevelt is again shaking
the big stick over the heads of John
Mitchell and the Mine Workers union
to prevent a strike of coal miners.
Well, "if anybody kin, he kim"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

Under the new board of public works
law Street superintendent Hanley's
official title is now Inspector of Public
Works. Remember that, whenever you
desire to address Mr. Hanley officially.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

Our own Tammany club acted just in
time when it changed its name to the
Los Angeles Democratic club. For now
the original and only Tammany of New
York city proposes to call itself the
National Democratic club" But Los
Angeles was first, as usual.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

The Longworth bridal car is reported
en- route to Los Angeles. OF course.
No honeymoon journey is complete that
doesn't include Southern California.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

The new board of public works went
into office yesterday and today will
effect its organization. Thereafter it
will get very busy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

The second son of the emperor OF
Germany was married yesterday to
Princess Eitel Frederick. But it rained
in torrents. Our Princess Alice had
better luck.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

The supreme court of Missouri says
that H. H. Rogers must answer the
questions put to him by Attorney Cen
eral Hadley. The supreme court is
about the only Democratic thing left
to Missouri by the recent upheaval that
made Joe Folk governor.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
Pi-LimeS and Pick-UDS
Serious Omission

They are listing of the presents, all
these days in Washington
Sorting out the junk and pumpkins,
cataloguing each and every one.
There are sets of silver service; there
are hens of various breeds;
Also there are sets of harness, and a
ton of garden seeds.
In amongst the diamond pendants and
tiaras, great and grand
May be found a few spring poems and
a horseshoe, second hand
They will come across a saddle, and a
monkey on chain,
A poodle with a wardrobe, and bed
room set again;
There be blankets, beads and feathers,
and of fans a score or two;
a Chinese robe of gold work, and n
pastepot marked In blue
oh, a ton or so of such truck! But
now, such a shabby trick
No one sent a case or barrel of hair
tonic, just for Nick.
A chameleon in New York sleeps with
its eyes open. Wise beast, that.
The Chicago theater orchestras have
struck. Can't wet get up a sympathy
walkout here?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
Sad Indeed
DEC0LLETE
Had Higher Ideas

She was a rural maid, fresh from the
farm and it was her first glimpse of a
society ball.
what do you think of the ladies'
gowns?" queried her city cousin. Are
they not magnificent"
yves" she answered, and a faint
blush got busy with her complexion,
but they fall far below what l ex-
pected "-Chicago News.
Different Points Of View
Eyes, this is my first ball and my
first ball gown; 1 tell you L feel
strictly in it,"
Houston Post.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

Homeless. children received and placed
IN homes for adoption. Apply Rev. o.
" Rice, superintendent Children's
Home society, S3a Bradbury building,
Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28

The Herald viii sell you $50 worth OF
records and GIVE you a six months
substitution to The Herald and 4 SIS
TRlk-o-Phone absolutely free
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-28
Good Citizen

We are glad to comment upon the
fact that the fine, large flag was on dis
play yesterday at the top of the tall
flag pole. This was in honor of the
birthday of our patriotic citizen and
president, George Washngton.-Dow
ney, Cal, Dispatch.
If it is a fact that a young woman
has resided in Chicago twenty-one
years and never has seen Lake Michi-
gan, the office of smoke Inspector might
as well be abolished.
However, believers in Ida T. knew
John d. was "lost" long ago.
Poppy-You didn't think he was be-
meath you yesterday.
Magnolia-No, but dropped him last
night.
By the way, anyone as laxative as
Miner wouldn't have made good hus-
band, anyway.
The London Punch is to have a new
editor. What it needs is a jokesmith.
Maybe the Denver woman who shot
herself in a ten cent theater couldn't
stand the acting. Few can.
The magazines are yet to be heard
from on the Roosevelt wedding. Help!
The Philadelphia Record says: "Ohio
gets our best fossil" Thought he was
in Pasadena now.
Not Hollow ooutside
They have discovered another of
those wonderful caves in Kentucky. Is
kentucky all hollow inside Buffalo
IN. " Express.
That Hart-Burns mill ground out a
lot of heart-burnngs.
Lies Play
If all the worlds a stage. s people say.
And each of us a player, whose brief
day
Is bounded by an entrance" and
exit"
With little left but failure-or a hit,
May l, while in my role here upon earth
Good lines and situations find no
dearth;
May I each cue respond to, sharp and
well,
And every gesture may I make to tell;
The spot light little crave l; but to do
The part assigned me thoroughly; a few
Green laurels claim; my Prompter's call
Meier fail to heed, and at last curtain,
all"
May no Kisses hear-just His voice
say:
"'Twas wellf" But this 1 ask. for my
LIES play. w. II. c.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-04-14
BUDGET.

Be it ordained by the Ponce jury
~ tho Parish of ST Mary La that
| -, ,;n,,,n ~ tba occacu-
| ment of the Parish OF st. Mary tor
| tho wear 1906 uDOn the property
I mo, which !, naroehiaI fax was
| ;nnn-ad in thn yaar 1905. and
hnl;,r tbo .x,nn,3;tr,a- nnon tbe ac
AL .,r,n59nt ,.rn,ndcd hv the said mar
1T for an pnruo,eS includiny eypen-
.ns durinr tine yellow fever. less the
.,mount cypended on nublic roads. we
have the FOLLOWING estimate of receipts
ana revenues and eynnnditures.
Nine mills tax 81 rhe assessment
of s5.iio,a2 o. .......; Si9ns:'i ~ ~
-
I.,vas balance ot go 6o2 af
'e ', ~, lor lI'I tttualS o. o,o M
, =" ~ ,,i.i ',nnrnx
;m nm - 1000 90
Trn,, ~ 49, i. nrr ,,,t com.
i,il,, :, sh,r;ff 3135 II
actuai rxnrndjturr- based
upon year 1903 for'.Ii pur-
p"s S, ,,. i,,s,'ls''' ~ '"'''' so,2sa4
Annrapriation for roads
ana bridges for year 1906
lncilaih2 saaais "i '''' = -o,oo
-
Makes total Of estimated
tHPrh" .Hlt - ..< f.''1o ~ -
'. -n- c5 'n., - o'i' 'u."i "a
r., ~, - f'i'''' W
&c. :, y :. 81,
-, r. ~ IT i"itier oroaiiie''' ''o.
llldt bd>lhe tii' tNtlHldttd revenues