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The bee., 1906-09-20
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The Ingenuity of Woman.

Most of the great inventions OF
modern times are the product OF
mans brains and man has taken to
himself an air Of superiority, but
the ingenuity of woman is sometime
equally as remarkable. The writer
of this article one day this week
had occasion TO look through a
purse belonging to a young lady
visiting our town. Tee purse was
hardly as large as a Durham to-
bacco sack, but contained the fol-
lowing articles:
2 smaller purses, | handkerchief,
lead pencil, | pack needles, ] pa
per pins, package court plaster (as-
sorted) book stamps, 8 pennies, |
buck eye, rabbit foot, / nail clipper
and file, small comb, tooth brush,
1 mirror, pair scissors, horse shoe
nail, bottle smelling salts, hat
pin, corn plaster, pair curling
irons, | motto button, 4 postal cards.
safety pin, box complexion pow
der, small bottle belladonna,
chamois skin, knife, l box Q. O.
pills, package sen sen and ar
ticles the writer did not know the
name or nature of. Now 1T would
tax man to crowd that layout in
SUIT case or telescope, but all these
articles were in a wee little purse
dangling from the lady's belt, and
arranged in such manner that IN
ali emergency, she could, without
moments hesitation. lay her hands
on any named article. All praise
the Ingenuity of the fair sex.
The bee., 1906-09-20
Cuba May Become Property Of United
States.

Washington, Sept. l7.-It is
the opinion of many public men
now in Washington that in the
not far distant future Cuba will
become territory of the United
States. Those who entertain
this belief predict it upon the
theory that annexation is the
only certain method of insuring
a safe, satisfactory and stable
government in the island.
Should developments in the
present turbulent conditions in
the Pearl of the Antilles impel
this Government to intervene
and send down an army of occu
patton, the impression prevails
here that ultimate annexation
will be inevitable and become
effective within a few years.
Many American statesmen
have contended that geogra :
phically Cuba belongs to the
United States. Havana, her
capital, lies less than 100 miles
from Key West, and as every
body knows who has looked at
the map, the western third of
the island projects itself within
the longitudinal line that marks
the eastern \ coast of Florida.
Americans have always had
large interests in the island and
their property holdings to. day
are much greater than ever be-
fore.
American capita has been in
vested extensively since the
Spaniards relinQuished theil
possession seven years ago, and
the influx of money from the
United States and Cuba also
contribute to make annexation a
logical step, in the Judgment of
men who anticipate the merging
of the island into American ter
ritory.
The bee., 1906-09-20
Geo. 0. Toy leaves Darlington.

Geo. o. Toy, who has been in
the barber business in Earring
ton for number of years, sold
his plant to Mr.. Jno. Coyle and
has purchased a livery stable in
Henderson. He will move his
family there in short time.
The bee., 1906-09-20
purchased a Home.

e. l.. Brooks, one of the popu-
lar l.. & N. dispatchers, pur-
chased nice home last week in
darlington from Toombs & Faw-
cett, the hustling real estate men.
The bee., 1906-09-20
Drug Talk

Sooner OF later there comes
a time in the life of every
man, woman and child when
drugs or medicine of some
kind is a necessity. When
that time comes to you, go to
the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
SHoRT.slGHTHD PROVIDERS

During the last two weeks or more
there has been a partial fuel famine in
Los Angeles. Coal, wood and gas have
all been at q premium for heating and
other domestic purposes.
Within the last few days the trouble
Of scanty supply has extended to the
purveyors Of electric light and power
greatly to the inconvenience OF many
citizens.
Even food supplies Of some kinds
have become so scarce recently that
prices have risen to figures making
them almost prohibitive for many fam
lilies.
And the railways, by reason Of insult
ficlent service, have been instrumental
in increasing the trouble and aggravat-
ing the unfortunate conditions.
What means this all around failure
Of purveyors to afford supplies COM
Imensurate with the needs of this city?
Intelligent consideration of the ques-
tion leads to the conclusion that the
whole group OF derellct suppliers needs
to be shaken UP and awakened to the
fact that Los Angeles Is growing away
beyond their estimates. They are all
making a mistake like that of the
mother who buys knickerbockers that
Just fit her rapidly growing boy, instead
of making allowance for his growth.
Supplies that were adequate last year
to meet the demand in this city-coal,
wood, foo. supplies and the rest-are
not adequate this year, nor will a suf-
f1ciency for the year suffice for the
coming year. The futile attempts to keel
up with the need for enlarged school
accommodations afford a lesson that ell
purveyors of supplies should heed.
1t is not because the purveyors are
unwilling to make adequate provision
that the people suffer from shortage in
supplies. The trouble evidently arises
from lack of comprehension fully to
grasp the extraordinary increase of de-
mand. 1t is to the interest of all deal
ers to increase the volume of their bus
mess, but many seem to dread the risk
of overreachng in their provision for
the demand.
In nearly every industrial line in this
city there has been for some weeks in
creasing evidence of shortage in sup
plies, even reaching in some cases to So
called famine" proportions. In view of
the city's natural advantages of loca-
tion and its splendid transportation fa-
cilities there can be no reasonable ex-
cuse for such conditions as are prevail
ing here now.
The supply purveyors are not abreast
of the citys expansion. They should
wake up, hustle and get a move on"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

shy little birds decorate their Measure
hsta,'s,.. Ihey collect quantities Of
prlgntly colored feathers. pebbles.
s,lens is morsels OF sun-bleached bone
iytling' IN fact, that strikes their
aalicy ~ ana use to decorate their how
ers. some are stuck between the tyvies
auu some are arranged I'm piles et the
eutrances, some are laid In rowe 10
'''Sr,R yr,,'o ouI a, paths leading to the bower.
Two other species-the fawn breasted
DoWSI ana ana the regent bird-have sinni-
i lar naplls, put each different snecies
mas lts own particular method ~ boans
tlIying It's pleasure resort Tbe hover
on the tawn breast is az much as fonr
rect long and eighteen incbes bia, ga
rs. rs Ialseu on thick platform of sticks
Inc Inc same bowers are used for Years n
the birds are not disturbed and fresb
audltlons are constantly made As
much as half a bushel of sh ole has 49,,
found In and about single botver ana
that though the bird that col1ootod ,t,a,,,
was no bigger than a starlins ''iO'''
1t may perhaps be possible e. .,,,.t.,
the trade rats love of utterIv nseioss
objects, the jackdaw's hordes tbo io,,
the bower bird takes In its dsint,, yoS ro
treat, on other grounds than NAV p,,t
such explanations appear needlessiv fa :,
fetched when compared with the si,,,ia
one-that those which we are rina ~ "a
to call the lower creatures share o,,,.
own human love OF games and toys,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
THE STRANGERS IMPRESSIONS

The average newcomer in Los Ange-
les, who has been sampling the climate
during the last three weeks, is apt to
arid country?" And if this is the land
of sunshine" which he came some
thousands of miles to enjoy, he might
better have remained at home and pur-
chased Christmas presents with the
money expended for transportation.
1t is not strange that such thoughts
occur to the stranger in Southern Cal
ifornia. Unless he is especially familiar
with conditions here, through reading
or oral description, he finds the eli
matte situation quite different from
what he expected. And the notion
that he conceives as a result of his
brief stay is as erroneous as the origi-
nal idea. That is, he is likely to con-
clude from the weather he has en-
countered that the California rainy
season" is something like the period
described in the experience of Noah.
The delusion of the stranger will not
soon when he finds himself in the act
of hugging the shady side of the street
in order to escape the suns rays.
The rainy weather that has been in
evidence here lately is natures most
striking manifestation of favor to this
sure-enough LAND of sunshine" The
rain simply is natures awakening of
vegetation during its long sleep of half
year. 1t is the equivalent of the
early morning order that we all re-
member in days of youth-the sum-
mons to get up and hustle.
But the stranger has noticed that
nature does not arouse vegetation here
with the violence that is apt to accom-
pany the call in the early spring back
east, which is the equivalent of our
early winter period. Here the rain
falls gently upon the awakening earth,
affording just enough moisture for the
needs of vegetation, with never a de-
structive storm to rob the tiller of the
soil
Let not the newcomer in Southern
California form hasty judgment of
the climate from his experience in a
brief stay. Instead of concluding as
result of some discomfort that the
land of sunshine is "a delusion and a
snare" a longer sojourn will soon con-
vince him that in reports he has heard
about our glorious climate not the
half of its praise has been told.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
CLOCK ALL oE GLASS

A somewhat futile feat of painstak-
ing ingenuity has been accomplished
after six years continuous work in the
construction of working clock every
part Of which, except the springs, is
made OF glass. The constructor is a
Bohemian glass polisher named Joseph
Bayer, who lives in Theresienthal and
who is now II years old.
The plates and pillars which form
the framework are of glass and are
bolted together with glassa screws. The
dial plate, hands, shafts and cogwheels
are of glass and glass wedges and pins
are used for fastening the various
parts Of the running gear together.
All these parts are ground TO the
average proportions of the metal parts
of other clocks of the same size The
teeth Of the cogwheels are cut with
minute eXactness. Only the balance
wheel is heavier and thicker than il
would be In an ordinary clock, but 1t
is fashioned so as to properly control
the movement of the machine
Like the clock itself the key with
which II Is wound is of glass. The
completion of the work was matter
OF infinite pains. Some of the parts
had to be made over and over again
as often as forty times before a clock
that would go and keep time was pro-
duced. The builder sets price on
the finished model of $500 marks, or
about $625. Labor Is cheap in Bohemia.
New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
AANpsoMEsT WOMAN IN WORLD

"She is the handsomest woman IN
the world" said Herr Direktor Conried,
as he came down the gangplank of the
French liner La Savoie yesterday arm;
in arm with Madame Lima Cavalieri.
who comes to this country to sing
Fedora"
Madame Cavalieri Is one of the many
famous operate stars who will appear
al the Metropolitan opera house this
season.
When the huge liner came into port
Herr Conried, who was standing on the
dock. waived his hand to Madame
Cavalierl, who was sitting on a camp
chair on the promenade deck.
She was attired in dark blue gown
over which she wore magnificent seal.
skin robe. The singers dark eyes
sparkled. and she blushed as she walked
down the gangplank with Herr Con-
ried.
She speaks no English, and when in
terViewers gathered around her she
said. through her brother. who accom-
panied her:
81 am very glad to be in America and
with American people"
Herr Conried drove Madame Cavalierl
to her hotel in cab.-New York Amer
lean.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
HARRINAws ENTRY

Rumor is so busy in Los Angeles
with the names and gigantic enter
prises OF Hartman and Huntington
that II one-half is true that is now de.
clared to become fact, this city viii
reach It's million mark in a very few
years
And perhaps the most important OF
all the rumors is the one attributine
TO Mr.. Hartman a determination tc
build a breakwater at Santa Monica
and create at that city splendid har-
Dor which shall eventually become ever
a greater port than san Francisco and
have direct communication with the
Orient over an ocean passage ZOO miles
shorter than by the Golden Gate.
The enterprise is so feasible and Sc
easy of performance that such wizards
as Hartman and Huntington. with the
necessary millions at command, car
realize It within short time. And
while It is building, the development OF
the suburban electric system will ex-
tend Los Angeles right into Santa Mon.
lea, as It is already nearing 1t, and alsc
as it is already at the very gates of sar
Pedro
Capitalists have long dreamed oi
Santa Monica as the best southern har-
bor 1t was the ambition of Coils p
Huntington to establish a port there
but the people. apprehensive of monop.
oily, made fierce and successful fight
for San Pedro. and Santa Monica was
beaten. The ghost of Coils p, or else
the same trend Of reasoning from the
standpoint of transcontinental railway
and ocean carrying steamship lines
must have led Hartman to the SAINT
inevitable determination to make al
Santa Monica great harbor, not with
government millions, but with railroad
millions. At San Pedro the government
has found 1t necessary to restrict the
demands of the railroads for harbol
frontage, in order to protect the people
If Hartman shall create a harbor al
Santa Monica he may have the power
to give his railways ample leave and
license.
If Hartman is fighting Huntington
as is alleged, for the control of the elec-
trio railways of Southern California
there will be a natural public hope that
the people of Los Angeles will be the
winners, as they surely must be. In the
meantime, the investment of millions
of dollars in the construction of sub
ways, a skyscraper office building, new
street railway lines and depots, and the
to twenty minutes between Los Ange-
les and the beaches, will signify tre-
mendous impetus to the growth Of Los
Angeles, already unprecedented in the
history of municipal progress.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
NEW LOCAL ADMINISTRATION

The sting of defeat in the recent
election still manifests itself in snappy
journalistic comments. A contemporary
which suffers from the delusion that it
has the moral welfare of the COM
munity in it's keeping, for instance,
takes very pessimistic view of the
city's future, under the incoming ad-
ministration.
From that source emanates the fore
cast of a "wide-open town" Because
the community failed to accept the
Judgment of the oracle in question it
assumes that a grievous mistake has
been made by Los Angeles voters.
The new city administration will be
entitled to a start with the best wishes
and most cordial support of every good
citizen. The mayor and his official CO.
workers have the Endorsement of a
large plurality If the city's electors
and that alone entities them to a
square deal' at the outset of their
public duties. It will be time enough
to criticise them adversely when there
is tangible cause for criticism. And 1t
is certainly unfair and unjust to i'm
pugn their motives.
There is not shadow of warrant for
the imputation that the new mayor will
countenance any infraction of laws or
ordinances that make for the moral
well being of the whole people. The
very name of Harper is a household
word in Los Angeles. It recalls the
name of the large tract in the inner
southwest circle of the city where hun
dreds of homes of our best citizens are
located.
While admitting that there is no
ground for fault-finding with the per-
sonality Of the mayor-elect, there is
much carping based on the assumption
that he will allow himself to be guided
by malign influences. The idea is sug-
gested that because of his lack of
familiarity with officiil affairs he will
become an easy mark for designing
politicians. Such passing of unfavor-
able judgment upon future possibilities
Is so obviously unreasonable that it
should receive its merited popular re-
proof.
Los Angeles is fortunate in it's out
look for a three years mayoral term
that will reflect the highest credit upon
the incumbent of the office and be an
honor to the city. There is no question
about either the ability or the deter
mination of Arthur C. Harper to give
Los Angeles one of the best admins
trations in the city's history.
And the outlook is correspondingly
favorable in respect to all the other
selections of officials who were on the
general ticket. All of these selections,
with a single exception, we're chosen
by the non-partisan committee of 100
leading citizens. Every one was
weighed in the balance" as test of
his capability and trustworthiness. Ali
are well fitted for the duties they have
undertaken.
Instead of snarling about what the
new administration may or may not do,
common justice calls, as before re-
marked, for square deal" and a fair
chance in the case Of every one Of the
Incoming officials, That expresses The
Herald's attitude in the matter, and
probably it agrees with the sentiments
OF the whole community, excepting, Of
course, the small percentage of dis
gruntled and discrecited political lead
ers and amateur reformers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Harrimans interest in Los Angeles
has yet to be demonstrated. Hereto
fore he has been considered a San
Francisco partisan, and the news that
he will center his interests here is nat
urally regarded with some suspicion.
Huntington always worked for Los An
geles; as a consequence Los Angeles
always helped Huntington. 1t may be
so with Hartman If he shall pursue
the same course.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Southern California in general and
Los Angeles in particular never had a
more faithful active and devoted
friend than Henry e. Huntington, and
1t deeply regrets the rumors which
connect his name with retirement. It
is the general hope that Mr.. Hunting
ton win remain in control Of his vast
properties. He has done so much for
the upbuilding of this city that II feels
ae should remain and gather in all the
lonors to which he is entitled.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

President Roosevelts contribution to
the Bellamy Storer correspondence is
beneath the dignity of his office. So
were the letters which he wrote to
Mrs. Storer.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Any Hartman scheme that will lead
to giving him cinch on all Southern
California should be prevented at all
hazards. Competition, not control, is
what Los Angeles wants.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Inasmuch as San Francisco, after re-
peated efforts by its enemies, has not
been shaken off, or burnt off. or blown
off, 1t would seem to be entitled to stay
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Teddy jr. wants the big stick applied
to an overzealous press agent. Teddy
jr. doesn't take after his sire, who
always seeks the limelight.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Any bill that will tah the trolleys
off the streets and put them in sub
ways looks good to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

AS between Huntington and Harri-
man, it is rather safe to say that Los
Angeles has tried the former and has
not yet found him wanting.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

The Storer-R Roosevelt dirty linen
makes a powerful tapping in the breeze
just now.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Abe Ruef and Mayor Schmitz do not
seem to be filled with the spirit of good
will that generally prevails at this
season
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

These are the days when Mayor Nc
Aleer can really prove his worth as an
executive by judicious use of his veto
power.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Though the days of cheaper gas are
rapidly drawing near, the time of bet
ter quality seems not to have arrived
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Salton sea is filling up again. Maybe
SO many candidates went up Salt river
that they overflowed it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

trying to make everyone rejoice that II
is soon to be dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

The S. P. is showing, in these latter
the present city council all the while.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Hearst's seat in congress is empty,
but no one minds that 1t would be
justas vacant were he in it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Terrific storms and crashing walls
do not improve San Francisco as a
place in which to live.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

A fine Christmas present for the
folks back east" is a through ticket to
Los Angeles, good for the winter.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

The franchises asked by Hartman all
make for the greatness of Los Angeles
and ought to be granted.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Next time, Mrs. Storer will save
copies of the letters she writes the
president. It's safer.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

How the gas inspector does hang on
to his sinecure!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Los Angeles can still have a week o
rain and not harm the Christmas shop
ping much.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Castro is reported critically i'll again
Now time to hear from the sultan o
Turkey.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

A few more gals and San Fran
cisco's ruins will all be razed, thus
saving it a lot of trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Buy early, these rainy days, and
avoid the rush.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

More rain is predicted. Let the
heavens leak; we are still behind the
record
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
Population of Los Angeles. 25I.463

Watch for grabs in the expiring city
council.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Let the council forbid the near side
stoppage of cars and much win be for
given.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
ANIMALS HAVE GAMES LIKE those OF CHILDREN

They indulge Pyhouses and Dances and
EnIoy Of Toboggan slides
Front the YorkII Herald
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
Pi-LineS and Pick-UJpS
The Charge Of the Barualn Rrlasd.

The Charge Of the Bargain Briaade
Half a block,
Half a block,
Half a block onward.
Into the shopping rush
Burst the six hundred
Bargains to right of them
Bargains to left of them.
Bargains in front of them
Ads" talked and thundered.
Was there a maid dismayed?
was there a dame afraid,
Cowed by that bargain raid?
Not one was daunted!
Bought they full oft and well
The shops full Golfers swell,
But not a buyerll tell.
Not one was wanted!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Dont KICK about your job The Chin
ley sweeps business scots him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Her suitor-I wish TO marry your
daughter, sir.
Her Father (sternly)-My daughter,
roof.
Her suitor-wslL sir. the parental roof
looks good to me.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

brokers in town. W pawn
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
Oklahoma's Taft

j. G. Kelly fell off load of cotton
on his way to Gotebo and was erin
pied up some. Jim is the largest man
In Cooperton township and he sure
made noise in the ground when he
fell.-Hobart (Okla) Chief.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

Salt Lake is to have a skyscraper.
For it's saints? po-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

John D. says "Pick your friends ;,
Why not skin 'em, as he does?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
Shocking Stocking

Two weeks more and Maudie's stocking
VIII be hung-'tis rather shocking
On a tree, that we may fill it
That at least's how Maude would will it,
Maudies stocking 'Twould be charm
ing
1t to fill. and quite heart warming.
But a man most always wills it
To behold 1t when Maudie ills it!
w. II. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

The champion woman high iumper
Is maze professor at Vassar. Got
there with both feet, eh?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11

That Virginia editor who wrote on
Honesty in Politics" discussed ana
opposed things anu
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-11
Eggs Are Scarce

Eggs Are scarce
Henry Blaney ate fried eggs twice
yesterday in Heck's restaurant. When
did Henry get rich?-Leesville(C
Light.
Are night mares in the dark horse
class?
You can always find the naked truth
in an art gallery.
A bank roll may be roll of honor,
but not often.
Louisville uses an auto to collect the
mails.> 1t also scatters the males fI
well as the females.