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Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
DOGS THAT KNOW FRENCH ONLY

"Oh, it's just a waste of breath to
speak English to Bijou, for he doesn't
understand anything but French" was
the statement made by the owner of a
beautiful Pomeranian to a guest who
had been trying in vain to make friends
with the pet dog of her hostess. "In
fact, we don't want him to hear Eng
lish spoken for fear he'll get the two
languages mixed and that would be a
pity, as he understands French so
perfectly.
Il suppose it seems ridiculous, but I
know at least a dozen pet dogs who
dent understand single word of Eng
lish, not q syllable. They know every
thing that's said to them in French,
but the minute any one speaks English
they assume the most bored expression
you ever saw on any dogs face.
You can order them all you like in
English, all to no purpose. The poor
little dears simply don't know what
you're talking about. but one command
in French will reduce them to sub
lection in a second"
Just now in New York the French
understanding dog is much sought
after. Holding a beautiful spaniel on
her lap, a pet dog enthusiast explained
the other day why French was the ac-
cepted language Of the thoroughly
smart dog world
1--WE have three dogs in our family
and not one of them understands a
word of English" she said. This may
seem strange, but when you consider
how many New York families spend
several months each year on the conti-
nent, travelling with French chauffeurs,
French maids, French goVernesses for
the children, you can readily under
stand how easily French becomes the
adopted Language of the household. In
fact, If you listen to the groups of
children on their way to school in the
morning with their governesses, you'll
find that twice as much French is
spoken as English I've noticed it my
self many a morning on Fifth avenue,
when I've accompanied the dogs and
the children to school.
consequently, the dogs don't hear
much else spoken but French and that's
why when English is spoken in their
presence it makes absolutely no i'm
preston upon them. Our dogs are
with the children or myself constantly.
They walk and drive with us.
"In the nursery the children include
the dogs in all their little games. These
are in French and the dogs understand
every word that's said. I've seen the
children play the same games in Eng
lish, but the dogs absolutely refuse to
take part in the performance. rs funny
but it's true."-New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

af1oat during the day was one to the
effect that Joseph Ford had decided to
withdraw from the race for assembly
man in the Seventy-fifth district. 1t
was said that Mr.. Ford had come to
the conclusion that it would be useless
to make the contest against Percy
Harmon, the machine candidate, and
had dropped out, leaving practically
clea1 field to the councilman from the
Third ward.
Calls 1t Trick
Although this story was circulated in
dustriously there does not appear to be
a word of truth in it. Mr.. Ford denied
last night that he had withdrawn, and
furthermore declared that he had no
intention whatever of doing so. He
characterized the rumor as trick OF
the machine. He said:
"At the barbecue last Saturday after
noon some of the leaders of the ma
chine importuned me to get out of the
race and tried to convince me that 1t
was useless for me to make the con-
test. l told them, however, that / had
no intention of getting out; that l was
gaining strength every day and felt
satisfied of my ability to capture the
nomination. Failing to induce me to
withdraw, the machine evidently has
started this rumor, but it will do Ham
mon no good. My friends know just
where stand, and that will not give
up, even though the machine continues
to fight me to the end"
Gen. Johnstone Jones also is supposed
to be in the race in the Seventy-fifth
district, but in well informed quarters
1t is said that he will be sidetracked
by the machine in favor of Hammon
Andrew Henderson, real estate
dealer, is anxious to succeed Houghton
as councilman from the Sixth ward
Henderson has announced his candi-
dacy and will make an effort to secure
the nomination at the Republican city
convention.
EvoaIIaof Sip in ''Tha Ia1fhraed ~
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
NEW YoRK,s WEALTH

The enormous material wealth of the
state of New York is in no way, per-
haps, more clearly marked than in the
fact that the total amount of real es-
lakeland and buildings-exempted
from taxation is larger than the total
assessed wealth of twenty-five of the
forty-five states of the country
New York has 1,500, 100000 of real
estate exempted from taxation. It has
$1S5, ,000.000 represented in churches
and church buildings. 1t has $780,
900, 900 in hospitals and charitable insti-
tutions. 1t has 100000. 900 in schools,
exclusive of $60,000,000 in colleges, uni
versities and other buildings wholly
devoted to the purposes of instruction.
The city of New York includes, of
course, by far the largest proportion
of these holdings. though in the matter
Of church property the land and build
ings outside Of the city of New York
represent total value of $7500O000.
The federal government has $50, 900. =
900 worth ofAand and buildings in the
state of New York, of which $50, ,000, 900
worth Is in New York city and $4,000, 900
in Buffalo. The state itself has $S5, 600. =
900 worth Of property, land and build
ings throughout the state. of which by
far the largest single item is at Albany.
There Is 100000 of property within
the state of New York in cemeteries
and 40.000,000 worth of property In
libraries and scientific and patriotic
ORGANIZATIONS. Agricultural societies
own $1.000.000 worth. and township
and village buildings represent S22, 500,
900 more.-New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
SAN PEDRO GRIT

The manifesto issued by the execu-
tive COMMITTEES Of the San Pedro cham
Der Of commerce and indorsed by the
president Of the board Of trustees Of
that city evinoes a spirit recalling the
American declaration Of independence
Here Is the gist of Il: I'VE hereby
guarantee to every man, firm and cor
poratlon engaged in the commerce Of
this port certain. adequate and absolute
protection therein, 50 far as lies within
our power, from interference therein
from any source whatsoever"
It was an emergency involving the
very existence of San Pedro as port
that led to the issuance of that mani
festo. The shipping and commercial
business of San Pedro had been prac-
tically suspended because of tyran-
nous trade union edlct, issued several
weeks ago, forbiddng 'longshoremen
from touching cargoes of vessels that
employed non-union sailors. The
coast vessels. as rule, employ sailors
of the non-unlon class, and accordingly
cargoes could not be discharged. As q
consequence, shipping orders for San
Pedro were either cancelled or con-
slgnments were diverted to other ports.
When the shipping business of San
Pedro came to a standstill, as a re-
suit of this attitude, the necessity for
heroic measures on the part of all the
people interested in the future of the
port city became startlingly evident.
Hence the action of the chamber of
commerce and the president of the
board of trustees, as representatives
of business interests and of the pub
lie generally.
In this case there is not a shadow of
Justification for the action of the labor
union leaders. The right of the union
'longshoremen to quit work, as means
of coercing employers to make conces-
sions in wages or work hours, is in
disputable. But when such men un
dertake to prevent other men from TAX
ing their places in handling cargoes,
by the familiar methods of strikers,
they become lawbreakers and rioters,
and should be dealt with accordingly.
The San Pedro men who now show
their grit in standing for popular rights
and the prosperity of their city, should
have the substantial backing of every
person worthy of being called citi-
zen of that most promising worlds
port of the near future.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
owl CAR POSSIBILITY


The OFFICIAL COMMITTEES Of the city
council appointed for the purpose Of
conferring with Henry e. Huntington
as to the possibility of an owl car SER
vice for this great city reported yes
terday that Mr.. Huntington has taken
the subject under advisement, and will
proceed to ascertain whether the nee
essary arrangements can be made
without a violent disarrangement of
his railway system and without too
great loss.
Mr. Huntington recognizes the fact
that he is under some obligation to the
people Of Los Angeles and that IL Is
his duty and pleasure to cooperate
with them-and each with the other
in the upbuilding of Los Angeles. 1t
is believed that heretofore It has not
been demonstrated to him that any
considerable number Of persons in this
city deemed an owl car system nee
essary. The Herald has shown that
the necessity and the demand extend
to all classes, and that there is every
probability that by inaugurating such
a system there will soon be a profit to
the management instead of the antici-
pated loss.
1t is silly to quote Mr.. Huntington
as some of the daily newspapers have
done-as saying that he thinks 'only
drunks, poker players and newspaper
men want late cars" The language is
disrespectful and untrue, and doesn't
sound like Mr.. Huntington, who has
never been of "the public be id"
character. He is a business man, cour-
teous, attentive to all demands made
upon his public utility corporations and
always inclined to meet the people
more than half way. Therefore it
may be safely declared that Mr.. Hunt
ington never used the language at
tributed to him.
On the contrary, through his attor-
ney, Mr.. Dunn, he has taken the i'm
portant question into consideration,
and it is safe to say he will do all he
can.
Neither The Herald nor the public
has demanded of Mr.. Huntington any
thing more than each considers rea-
sonable and fair. Mr.. Huntington has
a tremendous personal interest in the
continued development of Los Angeles.
His investments here are larger than
those of any other one man. Therefore
he is not liable to do anything know
ingly subversive of the citys interests.
He is Just as much interested as a
private citizen in having owl cars in
Los. Angeles as any one else, and he
knows the value of them to the city.
The question is now in the hands of
Mr.. Huntington. The Herald is salts
fed he will find a way to inaugurate
late night cars.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
LATER CAR SERVICE is
VIRTUALLY PROMISED
Attorney for Street Railway Company Tells
Council Committee the Concession Will Be
Granted if Arrangements Can Be Made

Los Angeles is TO have "owt cars" II
the street railway companies can pos
sibly arrange it.
This much was promised to Council
men Kern and Healy of the special
committee on owl cars by Attorney w.
E. Dunn, II. r. Huntington's personal
confdante yesterday morning.
In this conference with Attorney
Dunn the committee asked for an all
night service, but it did not specify the
hours during which the cars are to be
operated. MIR. Dunn promised them he
would consult with Mr.. Huntington and
soon let them know the result.
DR.. Houghton, chairman of the spe-
cial committee of the council, was sick
yesterday. It was with difficulty that
he could drag himself into the council
chamber long enough to make his fight
for an engine house on Fifty-second
street, and when he had done this and
won he pitched headlong out of the
council chamber. DR.. Houghton's lungs
are weak and his excessive endeavors
on behalf of the Fifty-second street
engine house brought on a hemorrhage
that he had tried to suppress all day.
They See Mr.. Dunn
1t was due to this Illness that Coun-
cilmen Kern and Healy, the two MEM
bers of the special owl car committee,
of which Houghton is chairman, hung
around the city hall yesterday morning
until long after the time appointed for
the conference with Henry e. -Iunting-
ton over the proposed owl car service.
Nine o'clock, the time the conference
was to be held, arrived, but with 1t
came no Chairman Houghton.
The other two members of the COM
mittee feared if they did not keep their
appointment with Mr.. Huntington at
the time named he would gather the
impression they were not urgent in the
quest and their cause would be in
jured.
AS 9:15 came and stillNo word from
Houghton, Kern and Healy agreed to
go to the Huntington b;-..ding and
await the chairman in the office of At
torney Dunn. Mr.. Dunn had invited
the committee to gather in his office
preparatory to taking them before Mr..
Huntington, and he insured them they
would be given all the time they needed
for the conference. For nearly an hour
they waited for Houghton, but the
chairman did not appear.
They talked the situation o--er with
Attorney Dunn and asked for an all
night service, without specifying
whether hourly or half hourly cars
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

we're wanted They agreed to leave
such details to the management of the
railway.
The Public Considered
BILLY" Dunn, who had evidently been
coached by Mr. Huntington, agreed
that something Of the kind was neces-
sary.
But while the public demands GER
tain amount Of accommodation and is
certainly entitled to IT, said Mr.. Dunn,
"the public must grant us some time
during the day or night to look over
our machinery 1t is absolutely neces-
sary that we give a certain portion of
the day to caring for the machinery
that runs the street cars, and for that
purpose the machinery must be shut
down for time. 1t has always re-
auired two and half to three hours
heretofore.
But It is possible that some way of
accommodating the public with an ALL
night street car service can be found,
and ! feel safe in saying that II Mr..
Huntington can find some means of
doing it it will be done. 1t Is necessary
for us to consider the question at some
length. and for that purpose we must
take it under advisement, as you do
weighty questions in the council"
lHlS, III SuDSldllO0s 10 Nudb null etAi0
Healy declare Mr.. Dunn told them.
Committeeman Feel Confident
without Houghton we did not feel
justified in calling on Mr.. Huntington
himself" said Mr.. Kern. 1--WE pre-
ferred to wait until such time as
Houghton can be with U.S. ut from
our conversation with Attorney Dunn
we are convinced that Mr.. Huntington
knows pretty well what we are after
and that the case will be taken under
advisement and carefully considered.
If it is possible to grant our request for
an all-night service L believe it will be
done"
The greatest demand for "owl cars"
has been from those persons, who, by
nature of their occupations have been
compelled to walk home, some of them
many miles, when they are through
with their nights labor.
Anyone can be convinced of the
necessity of "owl cars" by passing
through the principal thoroughfares in
the early hours of the morning. 1t is
estimated that eight out of every ten
who thus make weary pilgrimages at
early hours carry little tin dinner pals
from which they have eaten their mid
night lunch.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
INSURANCE COMPANY GALL

Following their fraudulent practices
toward San Francisco policy holders, a
large class of the insurance companies
involved now demand. as reported, that
'the earthquake clause shall be in
serted in all policies written on the
Pacific coast" That proposition evil
IDENTIFY is intended for effect in sup
porting the ridiculous claim that the
earthquake destroyed San Francisco's
business section.
So far as California is concerned, in
surance companies demanding the
earthquake clause should be invited to
stay outside the state. Because an
earthquake calamity recently occurred
up north, the only serious one in the
history of the state, the insurance COM
panies would label the whole state
dangerous" AS well might they so
label all the territory within hundreds
of miles Of Charleston because of the
disastrous earthquake in that city
twenty years ago. ~
The organized policy holders Of Sar
Francisco are taking a decided stand in
opposition to this discrimination against
California, and they should have the
support OF the public in every section
of the state. They will appeal to the
next legislature to eliminate not only
the earthquake clause but various other
policy restrictions. making that man
datory condition OF FIRE insurance bust.
ness in the state.
Senator Flint, who is now IN sar
Francisco en- route TO Los Angeles, in,
dorses the above proposition. He says.
II am Of the opinion that legislation
should be adopted that will make tn,
policies incontestable except fol
fraud" And the senator expresses tn,
belief that "As this subject Affects tn
whole country some sort OF action
federal or state. win eventually b.
taken upon It."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
MAY REDUCE STATE TAX
Rate of 47.8 Cents on the Hundred
Is Among the Pos
sibiIities
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 6.-There is a
possibility that the tax rate of the
state may be reduced to 47.8 cents on
the hundred this year, despite the re-
duction of about $3.50, 900, 900 that is COM
puted as coming from San Francisco.
OF course this rate is computed on
the assessors figures, which may be
materially changed by the auditors.
Individual members of the state board
of equalization, however, declares that
they do not hope to reach AIS cents
and think they will be fortunate if they
came as low as SO cents. Last year s
rate was 40 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
ROOSEVELT MUST RUN

In any case, Mr.. Roosevelt's renomi-
nation appears to be almost a foregone
conclusions 1t may indeed be rendered
obligatory by the fact that he seems to
be the only candidate powerful enough
to hold the party together and oppose
with any chance of success such can
didate as Mr.. Bryan. 1t is indisputab BILE
that the tide of popularity is flowing
strongly in favor of the Nebraskan, and
the Republican party may have it's
work cut out to wrest victory from
him.-New York Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

The heartrending scenes connected
with the loss of the steamer Sirio again
bear testimony to the terrible nature
of the sea and rocks when navigators
disobey the laws of navigation. That
the captain committed suicide was
proof of his consciousness of his great
mistake. Those who 'go down to the
sea in ships" take tremendous respon-
sibilities, and the wonder is that so
few tragic accidents occur.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
Pi-Lines and Pick-UDS
An ErnInded phennm.no.

He stood beside the bed and eazed
With happy wonder on his chndA
And at his wiseness was amazed
And thought he knew him when he
smiled
we cannot guess" he Rravely said.
How much little babe may lnowp,
With reverence he bowed his head.
And that was ten long years ago.
I heard him speak the other day
OF that same child who once ala All
His soul with wonder as he Law
Upon the pillow, frail and stiIl.
There was no vestige of the pride
Or wonder that had once been his,
AS speaking Of his son. he cried:
Gosh, what a fool that blamed boy
ISL Chicago Record Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
Already

They have no griefs. the shining ones,
That dwell above the sky,
But when they look toward Already
a tender cloud drifts by;
For they may not see Already,
Excepting those that die.
o, lovers of earth's golden age!
Though buried deep in snow
The primrose of the vanished spring,
This much tits given to know
In dreams ye meet in Already,
Where ye dweit long agol
M. e. Buhler. in the Bohemian.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
He Took the Hint.

"Yes," she said, "its a queer fancy
of mine. ''At exactly midnight l be-
lieve that we are all transformed into
something different from our true
selves. We don't realize it, of course,
but the change is there, and no doubt
the fairies laugh merrily at our altered
looks"
"It's a playful thought said the
awfully tedious young man.. And
what do you think 1 would be trans
formed into if the wicked fairies had
their way?''
81 should hope it would be lighted
CANDLE" said the young girl as she
furtively glanced at the clock.
"a lighted candle" repeated the
tedious youth.
"Yes."
"And why a lighted candle?"
Because at just one minute after
IL could blow you out"
Then he took the hint and his hat
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

Intense heat is again causing death,
disease and discomfort in the eastern
cities. How happy and grateful we
should be for the blessed opportunity
of living in land where the extremes
of weather are unknown!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

A Joy danced gaily down the way
Light as a wind blown leaf.
All! strange, that as she passed, there
fell
The shadow of grief.
A Grief crept sadly down the way,
Scorned as Loves broken toy.
Yet, from her dropping wings, she cast
The shadow of a joy.
Charlotte Becker. in Smart Set.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

The emperor of China is lucky man.
His tea is grown in a garden sur
rounded by high walls, the pickers
bathe three times daily, wear special
gloves and eat no fish lest their breath
should spoil the aroma of the leaves.
After all that, his beverage ought to be
pood .
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

With the czar throwing his cards on
not even mentioning Governor Pardee's
name in his speech, what are we COM
ing to?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

When the dissatisfied Republican vote
in California is eliminated, tie inde-
pendents and Democrats make for
midable showing.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

With ice trust men convicted and the
largest iceberg ever known floating
about in the Atlantic, everybody seems
to be picking at the ice man.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

New York hasn't the only Russell
,Sages. Los Angeles has a few. Some
are trying to obstruct the Owens river
water project merely to enrich them
selves
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

Partisan dancer is reported "much
mortified because her press agent let
slip the fact that she insured her ankle
for 10000 francs. Now, why mortified? :?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

Now they have judicially decided that
love letters cannot be probated as a
will. Cupid is having a hard time in
these prosaic days.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

Iowa Democrats will today declare
strongly in favor of Bryan for the
presidential nomination. 1t will be
California's turn in few weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

Now that the Maine Democrats claim
they will carry their state by 5000 it's
upNto Kansas and other states to come
forward
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
IN BOSTON

For nice distinctions in the use of the
English language even the Philadelphia
lawyer might learn something from
certain street car conductors of Bos-
ton. Thoughtlessly and lightheartedly
I said to a conductor the other day:
"Do you go to Blank street?" The
answer came: mo. but this car passes
that street."-Boston Record.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

With the able assistance of Mr.. Hunt
ington, The Herald will get owl cars
for Los Angeles. Don't worry.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
She Had No Fear.

II am not in favor of granting di-
vorces,' said the judge. You will
have to present very strong reason
if you want to have me grant you
your freedom
I'm going to try to, judge" she
replied. MY lawyer is out hunting
for him now. If he can be brought
before you / think you will admit that
my reason is plenty strong enough.
He eats garlic three times a day."--
Chicago Record-Herald
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

Perhaps the minister who denounced
roller skating as wicked has the Holy
Rollers in mind.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
Why He Wished to Know.

us 1t a felony to hit a man who
wears glasses?"
Eyes. You can be sent to prison for
1t. Can't you take him by surprise
some time when he has laid them
aside?"
"Oh, it isn't that. just wanted to
find out whether it would pay me to
get pair. .''-Exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
Population Of Los Angeles. 23S,4I9

The douma, it seems, took itself too
seriously.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
Harmony in coIors.

What was the matter with Bicker-
dyke on the car this morning?"
HAD some words with the MOTOR
man." 'VA
What made him so red?"
THE motorman was so syraan >,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07

This is owl car consideration day.
Mr.. Huntington will do his best.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-07
Driven to II

my poor man." asked the philoso-
phic gambler, what caused you TO
become a robber?"
THE baseball public" answered the
footpad with a fendish grin. II was an
umpire onee"-Pittsburg Post.
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