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Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24
LIFE INSURANCE PROSPECTS

Policy holders in the big New Yorl
life insurance companies will not fine
much comfort in the report of the elec.
tion for trustees of two of them. The
elections i'm some respects were strong.
ly suggestive of the familiar methods
of doing politics." and the methods
were operated on a colossal scale.
| The primary issue involved in the
contests over trusteeshps in the New
York Life and the Mutual Life compa-
nies was control of the scores of mil
lions of dollars of assets. The available
funds of these concerns, together with
the Equitable and minor companies,
were the most formidable factor of
Wall street finance prior to the revela-
tions of stupendous graft.
Along with the grand prize of control
over the assets of the companies was
the direct interest of many thousands
of agents who for years had fattened
on salaries and commissions that usu-
ally were out of all reasonable proper
tion to services rendered. These agents
worked with the zeal of expectant poll
ticians to secure votes of policy holders
favorable to continuing the old directo-
rates in control of the companies. On
the other hand, a committee represent
ing the stockholders worked with equal
vigor on their side of the issue.
A count is now in progress of the
votes cast, which are supposed to ap-
proximate a million for each of the two
companies. Both sides claim a victory,
with the confidence familiar at exciting
political situations Of similar kind. An
indication of the political aspect of the
elections is seen in a paragraph of the
report relating to the contest in the
New York Life company: agents
filled the hallway, and when the doors
closed at p. m. they gathered and
shouted in unison the war cry of their
association, which ends in college-yell
fashion"
In view of such a scramble between
the ms and the outs for control of
those companies there is not much that
seems to be comforting, as before re-
marked, for the policy holders. The
committee that conducted the fight on
the part of the policy holders evidently
has not been straining every nerve and
muscle to win simply "for it's health
as we say in California. On the con-
trary there is some cause for belief
that the motives actuating the leaders
on both sides are quite similar, the
main object being control of the mil
lions.
All persons interested in life insur-
ance may feel sure, however, that the
great upheaval in the business at New
York will inure to the general benefit
of policy holders. Under the stringent
new laws of New York, life insurance
will be under close official surveillance,
and such grating as was disclosed in
the investigation last winter will be
almost impossible. In other states the
incoming legislatures generally, includ-
ing that of California, are expected to
take up the subject and enact such
legislation as may seem desirable for
public protection.
Life insurance, therefore, will un-
doubtedly be safer in this country here
after than it ever has been before. In
addition to increased safety, the elm
ination of graft, extravaganza and in
iated salaries should lead to lower
schedules of charges and greater bene-
fits to policy holders.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The greedy saloon crowd is reminded
OF the fable Of the dog carrying a piece
OF meat across stream. It viii be re-
membered that his avaroious tenden-
cies led him to drop the substance for
the greater shadow, and thus to go
hungry. History repeats itself.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Tramp-say, friend, I'm trying to git
To New York, and I've got the price of
a ticket. all but so cents. WIN you help
me out?
Citizen-Not today. The thing for
you to do is to ride within so cents
worth of New York nd then walk
SomerVille Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The inevitable result of hoggishness
is to overreach itself. The Standard
OiPs huge success has inspired the
Rothschilds to form a rival trust. "Go
it, man; go it. bar
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The niger in the woodpile of the
Evening snooze's fight on the Owens
river plan in favor Of its corporation
owners is now plainly seen. The power
from the aqueduct will pay for the
project.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24
None for Him

you'll always find that there is room
Up at the top" he said,
Admonishing the needless youth,
Who merely shook his head.
Perhaps he answered, that is so,
In reason or in rhyme,
Perhaps some like it; as for me,
No attic room in miner
w H. C.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Isn't the engineer Of train who
leaves his seat to gossip and his train
on the main track when another has
superior rights there-isn't he rather
guilty of murder when the inevitable
smashup comes?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

1t is a new scheme to steal a woman's
clothes in order to shake" her, but it
is vastly better than shooting her,
which seems to be the usual method.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

"But, candit'y now, have you what
you may fairly call letters in America d?
I mean in the highest, broadest sense?"
Letters? Wait till you see the head
lines in our newspapers some day when
there's been a real snappy murder or
something PUCK
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The Christmas present the city gets is
the early and permanent retirement of
DOC" Houghton to the obscurity
whence a fool law dragged him forth.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Congress will not revise the tariff
this session. Congress mastery in
activity is the best reason why it's mem
bers salaries should not be raised.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

If the city hall bunch really wants a
saloon next door it can save trouble and
delay by having the Royal Arch run a
pipe line directly into the building, with
a spigot over every desk.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Really, in view of the nerve with
which he is welding his veto power
much that is past may be forgiven
Mayor McAleer now.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

A coal famine" in Los Angeles with
the temperature in the sos and the oil
fields overlooking? 1t is to laugh.
Bring on your famine; it's funny.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

1t would seem that the booze interests
would be glad they have as much as is
now accorded them without risking its
less by demanding more.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

North Dakota people are stopping
trains and robbing them of coal, while
the mercury hugs zero. But why live
in North Dakota, anyhow?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24
Pi-LineS and Pick-UpS
True. Too TrueI

True, Too Truel
Everybody purchases for father
Always the same old things;
Mother buys him neckties;
sister some more brings;
Bill Is certain to follow,
So Will Tom and Ann;
Everybody buys at our house
Ties for
Our
Old
Mani
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The expiring city council seems de-
termined to leave behind it about as
bad an odor as mortals can endure.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The relapses of the shah of Persia
threaten to become as numerous as
We're the times that Hicks was rescued
tomorrow morning." but wasn't
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The owens river project will develop
enough power to pay for itself. No
wonder the corporation-owned Snooze
serves it's masters by knocking the great
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The Japanese consul says there is no
fear of war over the San Francisco
school situation. No, not on Uncle
Sans part.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

It's no use to rejoice, girls, because
Mace Greenleaf returns to the stage.
He's married now.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The French have forbidden yawning
in their theaters. Snoring in church,
however, incurs no legal penalties,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

No tariff changes this season. Re
publicans have to repay the trusts for
their recent campaign contributions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

How'd you like to be a clerk today? ?
Then tighten their burdens as much as
you can.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

1t isn't a long while between drinks
in passing from one Los Angeles saloon
to another They are frequent enough.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

When disposed to quarrel, remember
that this is the season Of peace on
earth and forget it,"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Also let your sympathy go out to the
postoffice carrier these days. No beast
OF burden carries a heavier load.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Los Angeles it still the warmest city
in the country-meteorolo speak
ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

What's the odds what the owens river
conduit costs when the power from il
viii pay all outays?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Another cloud on John DIS Christmas
cheer is the formation of a new oil
trust
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Don't worry because your expected
parcels have not come from the east.
The postoffice is swamped.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

There viii be no gifts exchanged be-
tween the president and Dear Maria"
this Christmas.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

1t may rain on Christmas. But who
cares? The shopping will be over then.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Plain women are in vogue in England
But where is the woman who admits
that she is plain?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The gobble of the turkey is heard to-
day; tomorrow it will be a physical act.
Got yours?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Buy early or you may not be able to
buy at all.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

It's a merry Christmas for Hicks,
after all.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Mayor McAleer seems to be trying to
leave behind him a keen sense of re-
gret that he wasn't reelected.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

When oil trusts fall out honest folk
may get their due.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

In Germany chauffeur is an "ober-
wagon fuehrer." In this country the
pedestrian is q devil-wagon-f -fearer.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Know all men by their presents, to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

A Centralia man married his mother
in-law last week.-Kansas City Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Tomorrow you get yours-maybe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Palm-Why do the stage settings at
the Burbank now look good to the
Irish?
Pepper-So many sham rocks, eh?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24
VNN~A-1
magS

The Little one-But II gives you me
penny, wot do git out Of It?
The Big One-Why, didn't l Jest tell
you I'd let you watch me spend IT. wot
d Eyer want. anyhow?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

No new saloon distri is.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24
INCARNATION IS CENTRAL
TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY
RELATION BEGAN LONG BEFORE
BETHLEHEM

Fatherhood and sonship Existed from
the Beginning Of All Things, Says
Rev. Stephen A. Northrop in
Christmas Sermon
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Having neglected to do your Christ
mas shopping early you will now Join
the rushing throng of other delinuuents
and fight for It.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Pi=LineS and Pick-UpS
True, Too Truel
Everybody purchases for father
Always the same old things;
Mother buys him neckties;
sister some more brings;
BIZ is certain to follow,
So Will Tom and Ann;
Everybody buys at our house
Ties for
Our
Old
Mani
Having neglected to do your Christ
mas shopping early you will now Join
the rushing throng of other delinuuents
and fight for It.
A German scientist claims that
thoughts may be photographed. we
would like to see g. picture of the
Roosevelt and Storer thoughts of each
other.
A Centralia man married his mother
in-law last week.-Kansas CITY star.
How did he get his wife to let him?
In Germany chauffeur is an "ober-
wagon fuehrer." In this country the
pedestrian is a devil-wagon-fearer.
Palm-Why do the stage settings at
the Burbank now look good to the
Irish?
Peppor-So many sham rocks, eh?
ATfgcrY.rf as.~I.G Ira
has Just died. Heavy loss to the COM
munity, that.
The Editors Burden
What between getting people to reg
lister and getting them to do their
Christmas shopping early nobody can
deny that the newspaper editor carries
a heavy load of sponsibility.-Topeka
Capital.
Now listen to the shade of Noah
Webster laugh at the ghost of Josh
Billings.
The girl of 1907 will be tall and slim.
The man who escorts her will be
short" as usual.
"a Mad Love-" on the Kansas gaso-
line circuit, hit the bumps and dis
banded. Now it's case Of "a mad
hate" all around
e. Benjamin Andrews has stirred I'D
a lot of strife over charity but you
don't notice any great amount Of COM
petition on the part of e. Benjamin.
It's more trouble to buy than to
receive-at Christmas time.
New York reports are that money is
tight. Money should swear off Jan
uary 1.
Most Women Have More
Every teacher in the public schools
one exception.-Wincheste (Ky.) Dem
ocrat.
The Lord made homely girls because
there are not enough capable chap
erones to go around.
The kaiser has one advantage of
Teddy-he can discharge his congress.
Orange-Is he a close friend?
Lemon-Rather! He wouldn't lend
me $5.
December 21 was the shortest day
in the year, according to science, but
the man with the pocketbook bets on
January 2.
Pullman porters claim 1t gals their
souls" to accept tips from the travel
ing public. The travelling public knew
there was gall somewhere in the trans
action but its exact location is a little
surprising.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

It's more trouble to buy than to
receive-at Christmas time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

e. Benjamin Andrews has stirred up
lot of strife over charity, but you
don't notice any great amount Of COM
petition on the part of e. Benjamin.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

A German scientist claims that
thoughts may be photographed. We
would like to see g. picture of the
Roosevelt and Storer thoughts of each
other.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

A Missouri man Weighing 45O pounds
has just died. Heavy loss to the COM
munity, that.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

"A Mad Love-" on the Kansas gaso-
line circuit, hit the bumps and dis
banded. Now it's a case Of "a mad
hate all around.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

New York reports are that money is
tight. Money should swear off Jan
uary 1.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Now listen to the shade of Noal
Webster laugh at the ghost of Josl
Billings.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The girl of 1907 will be tall and slim.
The man who escorts her will be
short" as usual.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24
The Editors Burden

What between getting people to reg
lister and getting them to do their
Christmas shopping early nobody can
deny that the newspaper editor carries
a heavy load of responsibility-Tope
CAPITAL.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Last day to shop.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

The kaiser has one advantage of
Teddy-he can discharge his congress.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Orange-Is he a close friend?
Lemon-Rather! He wouldn't lend
me S.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

December 81 was the shortest day
in the year. according to science, but
the man with the pocketbook bets on
January 2.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

Pullman porters claim It gals their
souls" to accept tips from the travel
ing public. The travelling public knew
there was gall somewhere in the trans
action, but its exact location is a little
surprising.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24

His Friend-who does de initial IN"
stan for?
Mamie, Melissa or Myrtle. I got all four
on me string
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24
Population of Los Angeles. Isl, ,463

No more saloons.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-24
Most Women Have More

The Lord made homely girls because
there are not enough capable chap
erones to go around.
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29

I5c Pure EPSON Salt, pound. =. SC
I5c Pure Powdered Alum, lb... SC
25c Cuticura Soap, the genuine. I7c
SI.oO Wine of Cod Liver Oil,
best medicine for weak lungs COS
SOC Bulb Syringes, warranted. .23c
SIoo Fountain Synnges, pure
Para Rubber. ..............69 .69c
SOC Hand-Finished Combs. 81. 39c
25c Massage Brushes, make
skins like velvet. -....-....IOc
SI.Oo Rubber Gloves, guaran-
teed Observation-Disclosures sc
soc Atomizers for Nose and
Throat ...................39c 39c
$50 Truss, fitted free. .......79c
Free Delivery. Phone Main 4IIo.
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29
DIAMONDS

Put Your Money in Diamonds. No
Better Investment To-Day.
Prices in the Diamond market
are advancing, but orr Prices haze
not been afgauccd in some time.
We still have a large collection OF
superb Diamonds which we bought
a considerable time ago at lower
prices than prevail today.
We shall not advance prices on
these stones. We are merchants
and not spectators ana our fair
percentage Of profit is all we ask.
So, as long as these Diamonds last,
it will be possible to buy them here
under the regular market for fine
stones.
Ladies Diamond Rings, $500 to
$4,000,
Ladies Diamond Breaches, $3.50
TO $1,000.
Diamond Earrings. $500 to
$4,000.
Diamond Scarf Pins. 800 up.
Diamond Cuff Buttons. 800 up.
Diamond Studs. $1,000 up.
We have Ladies Handsome Dia-
mond Rings set in TiHauv Mount
ing which we are se.linE q $1,000,
This will make an appropriate pres
ent for Christmas. Evcry stone a
ball Of fire.
CLOCKS AND BRONZES
Clocks Of all makes-Amerlcan
French and German We have
Clock as cheap as S5.OO-must be
seen to be appreciated. Al Clock:
/ kept in order for two years.
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29
Paws for Hole in Carpet.

jefferson City. Mo.-The state su-
Dreme court affirmed the decision of
the trial court in awarding Mrs. Sallie
NephIer. of Kansas City $4,000 for
injuries received ia a faIl caused BY
catching her foot in a hole in Kan
sas City theater carpet. The de-
cision says. This is a somewhat un-
usual case. A'hole in a carpet is not
ordinarily such a menace to either life
or limb as would justify the court in
assuming il to be dangerous to per
sons passing over it. The question OF
whether it was in this instance OF
such character that the proprietors OF
the theater ought to have recognized
it as a danger to their patrons and
have guarded against it was a ques
ton Of fact for the jury
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29
RINGS, LOCKETS, ETC.

NINGO, LOOhE L D 4 y.
Gents Solid Gold Signet Rings
$3.50 up.
Ladies Solid Gold Signet Rings.
$500 up.
Child's Solid Gold Signet Rings.
SI.Oo up.
Ladies Solid Gold Medallion
Lockets, $500 up.
Ladies Solid Gold Crosses. $500
up.
Gents Solid G9Id LOckets, S4-Oo
up
Ladies Solid Gold Bracelets.
$500 up.
Ladies I4-Carat Gold Filled
Lockets, $500 up.
We engrave the monogramS on
them in the highest style Of the art.
SILVERWARE
Silver Tea Sets, $1,000 up.
Silver Cake Baskets, $500 up.
Silver Cups for Children, SI.25
up.
Silver Baking Dish. 100.
Silver Butter Dishes, $3.50 up.
Silver Pickle Castors, $500 up.
The above silver IS the Genuine
Rogers, which speaks for itself.
CATHOLIC GOODS
We have the largest line OF Cath
olic Goods in the city.
Genuine Pearl Rosaries, IS cents
up.
Genuine Pearl RoSarles, strung
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29

on Fine Silver, with Solid Silva
Crucifx, IS cents up.
Emerald, Sapphire, Garnet Rs.
by, Jade, Turquoise. Topaz, C75
tai, and Coral Rosaries, strung On
I4-Carat Gold-FiLled Chain. Sa0I
and $500. VIII make a handson
Christmas present
Solid Gold Rosaries. Cenua
Stones, $500.
Rosaries for special deyoti0n
viz: Immaculate Conception. ST.
AIMS. St Philomena, St Anthony
Seven Dolors. Infant of Prague.
St. Joseph, etc, with prayers eithaI
English or German.
PRAYER BOOKS
High quality at low prices. SID
as Key OF Heaven, Manual of Prar.
ers. St. Niacents Manual, Vad.
-AIecum, Sacred Heart, Following
Of Christ Cby Kempis). Bibles, Old
and New Testaments. etc We have
them in cases suitable for bridal Of
Christmas presents.
RELIGIOUS MEDALS
Religious Medals in Gold and
Silver: Immaculate Conception st.
Benedict St. Anthony. ST. Joseph
Infant OF Prague. St Vincent de
Paul, St. Aloysius, etc.
Eight-Day Sanctuary OIL. sl"
per gallon.
Crucifixes. hanging and standing
Candle Sticks i'll Gold Silver als
Brass.
Sacred Hearts, Solid Jo.d' Is
cents and SI25
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29
Order Girls from Matrimonial CIul

OFQeF GlFiS IfOiN WdAi ii4tOiiiai SiuDs
Sterling. HI Please send US 20
marriageable girls from your club.
We can place them to their adyan-
tage." While these are not the exact
words, they express the spirit of a
proposition received by the Girls
Matrimonial club Of Rock Falls from
the Mems Want to Marry club Of Net
finger. Idaho. The girls club was or
ganjzed 10 vote on whom each mem
her should marry. They maintain
they did not form the club with a
view to furnishing wives by the whole
sale and TO ship them out of the state
Similar propositions have been re
ceived from other western states. al
though this is lLa first job lot order
sent d 5ha ClI1-
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29

Engraving Free Of Charge.
WATCHES.
We mention here but a few Of
our specials.
Gentemen's 2o-year-Gold Filled
American Stem Winders and Set
tiers, $40.
Ladies 2o-year Gold Filled Stem
Winders and Settlers, $40.
Gentlemen's I4-carat Solid Cole
American Stem Winders and Set
tiers, as cheap as SIS.
Children's Solid Silver Watches
with Pin Attachment, $3.50; regu-
lar price, $3.50.
Ladies Solid GoldWatches, Open
Face, $500.
BOYS Solid Silver Watches, S.
up.
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29
& EI .- as z.4llI
DRUGS AT CUT PRICES.
[ lowest Prices In All Washington
ON High-Grade Drugs.

DNC I'D n - - -
Lowest Prices In All Washington
On FIigh-Grade Drugs.
We can fill any prescription, no
matter on whose blank it is written.
Special Prices to Nurses, Ply
sicians and Medical Students.
Our Underselling Prices:
5oc Nadinola Beauty Cream. .39c
2sc Ok Marrow Pomade
(makes curly hair straight) .I9c
25c Barnard's Complexion
Cream ................... .I4c
soc Pare Bay Rum, ftal pint. .25c
25c Packers Tar Soap........I5c
soc Liebig's Beef, Iron and
Wine, a grand tonic.-.....25c
&c Sozodont, Rubifoam OF San
itol ........,..............I7c
100 2-grain Quinine Pills, the
best ............... IOc
PC LYONS Tooth Powder. ....14c
SOC Norwegian Cod Liver Oil,
full pint. ..................25c
&c Mennen's Talcum. m.........IIc
25c Laxative Quinine Tablets. SC
PC DR.. Graham's Borated Tai
cum, pound can. ............I5c
| I25c Seidlitz Powders, dozen in
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29

Advice from Adds, Albeba Capital OF
Abyssina states that King Menehk'
lineral descendant Of King Solomon
four Ancient Grand MASTER is serious
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29
WE KNOW OUR OWN FLOWERS
z. Il. KRAMER.
Florist and Decorator.

FIOTist and DtcOIdIUI.
Z c. Powell, the florist, with +. h.
Kramer, Central Market, and oI6 r
street n. w. viii be pleased to see
all his friends during the holidays.
Plenty of Roses, Carnations, Violets'
Floral Designs and Decorations. Don
fail to call Store phone, Main 3707-
Market phone. Main 2I97. Greenhouse
nbone. East Io3. Private Office phone
Main 1897.
The Washington bee., 1906-12-29

a gift entirely satisfactory should be both pretty
and usefu and something of lasting value best expresses
you good wishes.
We have made special and careful preparations to meet
your Christmas requirements and invite you examine
stock believing that you will find the
tive collection of suitable things exhibited anywhere.
We only handle qualities that above suspicion and
showing all the things home furnishings
and decorations
Am ,g the many things our big store contains you
will M NJ
-. BIG STOCK OF
Ms,ri Chairs Easy Chairs, Leather Chairs, and Fancy
Rockers.
MANY PRETTY
Wrifiag Desks Bookcases, Combination Gases Library
Tables Magazine Racks, Desk CHAIRS and Couches.
ALL SORTS OF PRETTY
ParIor Chairs Corner Chairs, Reception Chairs Git
Chairs Parlor Cabinets, Music Cabinets, PedesfaL,
Taboretes, Di5ans, and Parlor Tables.
CoureuieH Shaving Stands Toilet Tables ChegQI Mir
rOr, Princess Dresseg, Brass Beds, Slipper Chairs,
ChfoHiers and Lounges.
Buffet, China and Crystal Cabinets, Ceiinstt and all
sorts Of Den Furnishings
Dinner SETS Chop Plates, Chocolate Sets Yases lIantel
Clocks Hall Clocks, Umbrella Jars, ParIor Lamps,
Pictures Jard5ssre,, and Cut Glass
Rugs of all sizes and for every purpose Couch Covsrs,
Portierey Lace Curtains.
An early selection IS advisable get the best
choice, We will gladly lay aside anything Tor future
delivery.