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Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
CHARACTERISTIC RESPONSE

1t is a characteristic response that
Los Angeles makes to San Francisco's
pitiful wall of distress. When the
first note of the awful tidings reached
this city the whole community seemed
to be momentarily dazed Then came
quick reaction, with the thought that
heroic efforts were demanded to miti-
gate, so far as possible, the suffering
that could be imagined but not de-
scribed.
While money was being offered Law
ishly to custodians of relief funds, mer-
chants and shopkeepers were ready to
contribute from their stocks such sup
plies as appeared to be most urgently
needed. Food, clothing, sheltering tents
and specialties for the wounded were
assembled without the loss of a mo-
ment by the train load. Physicians,
nurses and other helpers offered their
services by scores. ready to leave on
the instant and lend a helping hand
to the sufferers of the sister city.
But there is nothing surprising in
this spontaneous response of Los An
geles to the wall from the north. The
heartfelt sympathy of this community
has gone out overflowingly, not only
to San Francisco, but to all the minor
cities and towns that were stricken by
the appalling calamity.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
A HINT TO HUNTINGTON

To get back to our own knitting
again: Why not owl cars?
Could any argument for all night car
service have been stronger than their
need In this present crisis? When
everyone sought the latest news; when
the city thrilled with sympathy for her
afflicted neighbor to the, north; when
thousands of eagerly willing hands
were raised to aid her-what happened
At 12 o'clock it was "all hands knock
off-last car!'
And the labor of charity, the labor of
love, had to cease in the middle, and
while every hour was precious, the
thousands had to leave their tasks and
go home, or stay down all night and be
unfit for service next day. Think of
that, while San Francisco's beggared
throngs cried for bread and water and
clothes! And all because this city, so
metropolitan otherwise, has to go to
bed at midnight.
II. f. Huntington was quick to re-
spond to the call for help, and his
princely gift Of $4,000 cash heads all
Los Angeles lists. But H. L. Hunting
ton, head of all but one of the Los An
geles car systems could, by the stroke
of pen, do San Francisco more good
tenfold. He could give eager Ange-
lenos, working like mad to feed and
cloth the destitute thousands, a cal
service that would enable them to work
far into the night, in relays, and yet
keep up their own strength. That
would be true charity to an afflicted
city, and would vastly increase the ef-
ficaey of the labor now hindered by the
IL o'clock car limit.
Will H E. Huntington rise to the oc-
cason? The Los Angeles-Pacific, the
only line he doesn't control, did so
Will he?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
RELATIVELY SMALL LIFE LOSS

Following the shock of horror from the
catastrophe at San Francisco comes a
feeling of thankfulness that the loss of
life is far less than was apprehended.
Early reports led to the belief that some
thousands of persons had perished.
That was a natural expectation from
the havoc of the earthquake in the
most thiclxly peopled portion of the
city. The wide area of such destruc-
ton and the subsequent sweeping OF
the city by fire fully justified the early
estimates of loss of life.
But the most reliable estimates now
obtainable make the fatalities astonish-
ingly light. The chief OF police, who
probably is best qualified to hazard an
opinion. says he thinks the loss of
life will not exceed ESQ., He admits,
however, that IAN accurate estimate is
not obtainable." other conservative
Judges mark somewhat higher figures,
reaching up to double the estimate of
the chief. All present figures of the
kind are liable to wide variation from
the correct ones, when finally obtained,
but with due allowance for errors the
disaster loses much of it's horror in the
prospect of far fewer fatalities than
were expected.
With this sense of relief the great
weight of the calamity seems somewhat
lightened. 1t is appalling in all it's as
poets. of course, but it is not the
greatest OF American catastrophes, as
was feared at first.
It is the loss of life not of property,
that stirs mankind to the depths.
Measured by that standard the san
Francisco calamity falls far below the
level of other calamitous visitations
that have occurred in our country
within quite recent years. 1t does not
nearly approach the loss of life caused
by the breaking of q dam at Johns
town, Pa, some years ago, nor that
of the more recent great tidal wave at
Galveston. Nor does it equal-assum-
ing that the low estimates are approX1-
mately correct-the fatalities caused by
either the destruction of the Iroquois
theater in Chicago or the burning of the
steamer Slocum at New York.
Property losses may be regained, but
a life lost is gone forever. The two
are not comparable. San Francisco will
rise from it's ashes, stronger and more
prosperous than before it's awful
Christening, but the marks of its human
sacrifices never can be effaced from the
memory of the community.
Even in the depth of its woe, there
fore, San Francisco has cause to be
grateful that Azrael was comparative
ly merciful
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
eighth streets, formerly the Central
Avenue church, will be dedicated next
ASKS METH0DISTS
TO BE GENEROUS
IN SUBSCRlBlN NG

An appeal for generous support to the
subscription being raised by the
Church federation for relief of the
San Francisco sufferers has been made
to the pastors and members of the
Methodist churches of Los Angeles by
Rev. A. w. Atkinson presiding elder
of the Los Angeles district. The ap-
peal is as follows:
ITO the pastors and members of the
Methodist Episcopal congregations of
the Los Angeles distrlct-Dear CO.
workers.
''I desire to call your special atten-
ton to the call being issued by the
Church federation because ] am so sure
it will meet your hearty approval.
"The extending of a Christian hospi-
tality to the stricken ones of our sis
ter CITY is a work so manifestly APP
propriate for the Christian churches
that it cannot fail TO commend itself to
everybody. Let our churches, our
homes and our hearts be open to all
who may come; and let our contribu-
tions on Sunday be so generous that the
committee of the federation may be
able TO carry out large plans.
"Confdent that in this call l am
but voicing your own desires, l am,
vour brother. A. w. Atkinson,
Presiding elder Los Angeles district
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
WANT EXTRA SESSION
CALLED AT ONCE
LOCAL ASsEMBLYMEN REQUEST
EXECUTIVE ACTION
Pass Resolutions of Sympathy for
People of Stricken city--Advocate
Special Trip of Investigation by
Legislative Members

Members of the state legislature from
Southern California met at the office
of Senator Pendleton yesterday and
passed the following resolutions:
Whereas, a great calamity has befall-
en- not only our sister city San Fran
cisco, but the whole state Of California,
by the visitation of a terrible earth
quake and subsequent destruction OF
life and property by fire, and
Whereas, the people of Southern Cal
ifornia deeply sympathize with her
neighbors of the north in this, Their
great sorrow and distress, and are
unanimous in the sentiment that every
aid and assistance should be Immediate
ly extended to them by the proper
state authorities;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that we
the members of the Legislature of the
state of California, recommend that The
governor of this state call an extra
ordinary session of the legislature for
the purpose of relieving the suffering
and destitute and also to provide ways
and means for protecting the states
property and rendering such aid as may
be in their power for the rebuilding Of
our great metropolis and sister cities
Assemblymen to Investigate
1t was also resolved that in the event
that a special session is called by the
governor, the delegation from Southern
California should go to San Francisco
in advance of the assembling of the
Legislature and should make report on
the conditions there obtaining to the
body assembled. Another resolution vas
passed to the effect that if the session
is called no more attaches should be
appointed than are actually necessary
to the economical transaction of The
business to be considered.
At the meeting of the Southern Cal
ifornia legislative delegation there We, {
present Senators Hahn, Savage and
Pendleton, Representatives Transue
Goodrich, Johnstone, Wickersham
Houser and Thompson of Los Angeles
county, Representative Amerige from,
Orange county and Representative
Espey of Alameda county.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
AN INSURANCE TANGLE

In the financial aspects of San Fran
ciscos situation the most important
matter is the question of fire insurance.
If the face value of all policies were
recoverable from the insurance com
panies there would be compensation for
large part of the destruction to prop
erty. But fire insurance policy does
by earthquake havoc. It does cover,
however any loss from fire that may
have originated from an earthquake.
Experts in New York are reported as
stating the situation thus;
whether the fire insurance compar-
les are to be heavy losers depends upon
how the fires in San Francisco follow
ing the earthquakes prove to have or
iginated. II any building fell before it
took fire, the companies carrying risks
are not responsible for the loss. If any
building took fire from an adjoining
building, the companies are responsible
for losses on the latter structure if in
sured."
An interminable tangle of interests
can be foreseen in this situation unless
some comprehensive system OF ADJUST
ment is practicable. In the many thou
sands Of buildings destroyed, how will
it be possible to reach such conclusions
as are called for in the foregoing opin-
ion? Where can the line of responsibility
between earthquake and fire be drawn,
at least in a large majority Of cases?
1t is to be hoped, however, that an
equitable adjustment may be effected
between the companies and the policy
ance money may soon be perceptible in
the restoration of San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
CASA BLANCA
UJD-tO-Date,)

(Up-to- Date.)
The boy stood on the rolling deck,
When all but him had fed,
His face was of a tombstone hue,
His hand was on his head.
And though he wore a sailor garb,
No cabin boy was he,
Athwart the rail he Imply hung
And--gazed into the sea.
The captain spoke unto the lad,
What ails you, MANI" quoth he
"I never saw a salt before
With landsman's malady.
Great Hornspoon! Did you Chadwick
me! =
You vowed that you could sail
This barkentine ascross the sea
And weather every gale
"I did I did" the pale youth gasped;
"But you'd be sick perforee
IF you had learned your seamanshlp
by ooi Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
RESTORES BABY
TO HER MOTHER
ABDUCTED TOTO" SMITH IS
TRACED TO ROOM
Detective Roberts ShreWdness and
Photo Printed in The Herald Glad
den Parents Heart and Bring
About Joyful Reunion

Little Toto Smith, pretty flaxen-
haired baby daughter of Mrs. Mary
Smith. missing from her home on Gal
lardo street since the first of the week.
was restored to her mother yesterday
owing to the efforts of The Herald
coupled by shrewd careful work on the
part of Detective Roberds.
The baby, five days ago the picture
of health, laughing and playing about
the yard at the home of Henry Har"
yer with whom Mrs. Smith made her
home, yesterday looked wan and Ill
when she was located at a dingy room
on San Julian street. in the custody OF
Lizzie Mcclure, the stony-hearted alb
ductor Of the child.
The woman who has been looked upon
with suspicion by the police for years,
was driven into her last hiding place
after lodging from room to room OF
various second class lodging houses.
From the first Detective Roberds felt
sure that the Mcclure woman could
furnish some information as to the
whereabouts of the missing girl, put
the problem was to locate the woman,
seen lettering about the Harver home
on Gallardo street on the afternoon OF
the disappearance of baby Smith.
Monday she stopped at the corner OF
Fifth and San Pedro streets but left
Yesterday she dragged the little baby
to 644 San Julian street. She sullenly
refused to say anything to the de-
tectives when her lair was discovered.
She was locked up in the city Jail and
the prosecuting attorneys will endeavor
to secure a heavy sentence for her alb
duction of Toto
Holding the baby probably for re-
ward, the quick work of the officers
la Nv fIn iff1I of
baby printed in yesterdays Herald ar
rested the woman before she had a
chance to make overtures for a reward.
The Mcclure woman bears on her
forehead the mark of bullet, fired by
her friend Paddy Walsh, now serving
a sentence in San Quentin.
The child, when restored to the wait
ing arms of its mother, was sadly in
need of a bath, good food and rest.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
The suggestion that the meeting of

The suggestion that the meeting of
the National Educational convention,
arranged to be held in San Francisco
in July, be now changed to Los An
geles, is a timely one and should have
the attention of Mr.. Moore, city super
intendent of schools, Los Angeles would
be delighted to entertain the vast army
of educators that usually gather at
these conventions and can at once
prepare itself to meet them with that
hospitality for which Southern Cali
fornia is famous. This matter should
be taken in hand earnestly at the
earliest practicable moment.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
GAS LEAK ENDANGERs LIVES
Prisoners at City Jail Have Narrow
Escape From Asphyxiation-Trusty
Saves 15O by Quick Work

One hundred and fifty prisoners
lives were endangered in the city jail
last evening by leaking gas main
in the basement. Had trusty not
gone into the carpenter shop undoubt-
edly the effect would have been serious
on the sleeping men and women I'M
prisoned within the walls of the jan.
THE prisoner rushed to the jailer,
who notified the gas company. Be
fore the leak was found and the pipe
repaired the building was filled with
fumes of gas Many of the prisoners
were thrown into panic. They were
calmed by the jailer who explained that
the gas company employees were work.
ing to stop the broken pipe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

How foolish it would be for a per-
son to run away from st. Louis if an
earthquake should shake up Denver,
or vice versa. How much greater fool
ishness it would be for any tourist to
think of leaving Los Angeles because
of a disaster in San Francisco, 500
miles away. Not the slightest danger
need be apprehended by anybody in
this city. Severe earthquakes have
never visited Los Angeles, and never
viii because of scientific reasons. Re
member that in 1912 the eastern half of
Missouri and western half of Illinois
were destroyed by earthquakes and
even yet tremors occasionally visit
those sections, yet nobody would think
of leaving st. Louis or Chicago on that
account. There is much less danger in
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
RESUME BUSINESS

Mr.. Story, chairman of the citizens
relief committee, requests the county
board of supervisors to keep the court
house open and business going forward
as usual, despite the legal holiday
proclamations issued by the governor.
This is good business sense. Governor
Pardee did not direct that court houses
be closed and all county officials go
fishing 1t is important that public
business be at once resumed, and this
cannot be done if a too strict interpre-
tation be given the governors orders.
Keep the public offices open so that
emergencies may be met and the
course of our usual avocations resumed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
THIEVES GET HIS VALIsEs
A. r. VailIemont Has All His Clothes
and Valuable Kit of Watch
makers Tools Stolen

Sneak thieves stole two valises from
A. F. Vaillemont of San Bernardino
last evening at the Salt Lake depot
Mr.. Vaillemont placed his two satchels
on the floor of the waiting room but
did not go more than two or three feet
from the place. While his attention
was attracted in another direction the
valises were taken.
Mr.. Vaillemont said they contained a
valuable kit of watchmaker's tools and
all his clothing. Mr. Vaillemont is liv-
ing at the home of his son at 1886 San
tee street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
Concert for Sufferers

Signor Dominica Russo has donated
the services of his operate Concert
company for a benefit, the entire pro-
ceeds 10 go to the San Francisco fund.
The date of this concert will be Monday
night, April 2, at Simpson auditorium,
and will consist of an excellent pro-
gram introducing some of the best
known local singers. Admission tickets
may be secured at the ticket office at
Birkel Music store or at the door at
Simpson auditorium and VIII consist
of an excellent program, introducing
some of the best known singers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
BROADWAY employees GIVE
Subscribe $3.50 for the Relief o
San Francisco
Clerks

The Mutual Benefit association of the
Broadway department store has sub
scribed $3.50 for the relief of the San
Francisco clerks who were thrown out
of their positions by reason of the dis
aster.
The subscription started at noon
Thursday, and the employees only as
sisted in the collection. The money will
be placed in the general fund with the
stipulation that it go toward the relief
of their fellow workers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Nothing has proved viler, more con-
temptible and more disgusting than the
Examiners self-laudation and lying
boasts of its own alleged but unaccom-
plished acts during this crisis. 1t has
established itself as never before as a
standing menace to the city's good, as
well as a sensation monger of colossal
nerve and nastiness.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

'I congratulate the citizens of San
Francisco" says the mayor of that
city, upon the fortitude they have dis
played" That's the best thing Mayor
Schmitz has said since he occupied the
executive chair. Citizens of San Fran
cisco have displayed and are display
ing rare fortitude. It's California
trait.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
HORSE RUNS INTO CYCLIST
Lads Wrist and His Wheel Are
Broken In a Street
CoIIision

Abe Berkwitz, fourteen years old, sus-
tanned a fracture of his left wrist and
his wheel was broken i'm a collision
about o'clock yesterday afternoon
with horse and buggy driven by J.,
Purcupile of 223 South Los Angeles
street.
Patrolman Hosick assisted the lad to
the police station and gave him over
to the care of the police surgeons
Later in the evening the boy was sent
home.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Have the smelts c;eaneG, wiped with
a wet cloth and then with a dry one.
Dip in an egg beaten with one table
spoon of cold water; then into fine
bread or cracker crumbs, and skewer
the tail of each little fish into it's mouth
with wooden toothpick. Put the fish,
a few at time, into a frying basket
and fry in deep hot fat. Serve with
sauce tartare or sauce Allemande.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Strangers and tourists In Los Angeles
should be reminded that we are 500
miles from San Francisco, and that a
severe earthquake Shock has never been
known in Southern California. There
is no more danger from earthquakes in
Los Angeles than there is in New York
or Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Everybody in Los Angeles has quieted
down and gone to work except Hearst's
Examiner. 1t continues to belch forth
hot lava and yellow smoke, to the great
disgust Of all honest citizens and the
detriment of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

This is the land of hospitality and
from long practice it is used to enter
tanning great throngs. There is room
and hearty welcome here for all the
San Francisco refugees who care to
come.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Real estate operators in Los Angeles
yesterday predicted a larger business
at once in that line of activity in this
are many reasons why this should be
t,s11a
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

All panicky feeling was lost yester-
day in the grand task of rescue. Moth
ing Gains excitement so well as good
hard work.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

We stood together at the door;
1 pleaded soft for "just one more"
She paused, and asked with most moan
George do you love meme alone?"
I almost laughed, but quick replied,
AS close she nestled to my side:
"Say, when I kiss, dye think that /
Would like regiment standing by?"
w. H. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Why not devote the money expended
for grand opera tickets in Los Angeles
to the relief fund? There'Il be no grand
opera, and it would do lot of good.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
Jack Has Arrived

Jack Walters of South Georgia has
made his arrival and didn't bring but
seven dogs; said he didn't have room
for his family. but that they would
come later. You bet Jack will make one
more Industrious and good neighbor.--
LaYonia (Ga.) Times,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

The thing wanted now is not hysteri-
cal extras but money, food, clothing
and aid. Forget the catastrophe; help
the suffering.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Just as San Francisco's city hall was
a monstrosity, so was its postoffice a
dream of beauty. Yet the good went
with the bad.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

With the checking of the flames,
stricken San Francisco once more
draws free breath, pulls itself to-
gether and prepares to rebuild.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

This afternoon affords the last chance
to see the horse show. Remember, its
proceeds go to the San Francisco relief
fund.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Don't worry about congress. 1t has
resumed the status quo and is again
discussing the freight rate regulation
bill.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Now, once more and all together
"Give us owl cars!"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Right now level head is its own best
evidence of its necessity.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
Pi-LineS and Pick-UDS
The Big Stick

No use talking, or
Kicking up row;
The baseball bat is
The big stick now
Out on the diamond
Lineup is hot:
Man at the home plate, with
The big stick-swat!
Home run for Haggerty,
Wins game for we!
Never mind the pennant;
Work the big stick-see?
A Chicago professor has discovered
that hymn books are often filled with
microbes. Another good excuse for not
going to church,
'He who dies worth millions dies in
want" True enough. The more one
has the more he wants.
If the czareYitch is really deaf and
dumb he will make an ideal ear.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

The open pocketbook is the fashion in
Los Angeles Just now.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

For once, the rich senator's were
touched to the heart, and the land was
glad that there are such things.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

A man in York, Pa, tried to white
wash the inside of well and while at
work fell in. This teaches us that it is
we'll to let we'll enough alone.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
Population of Los Angeles 22S.29S

Good morning! Have you "chipped
in?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Incidentally, weren't those owl cars
pretty fine while they lasted? why not
keep up the good work?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

Keep your nerve, but give your money
freely.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

"Ah, SIR, have no home--
''aere, take my card Everybody owns
his own honel Swamphurst-in-thc-M
Easy Payments. Ne can ax you upJ
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
Alone

Sermons should be practiced before
they are preached.