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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
DERELICT RAILWAY COMPANIES

Three years ago the north Atlantic
states were in the throes of fuel
famine because of miners strike in
| the great anthracite coal region of
northwestern I nnsylvania. At the
present time the middle west anG the
mountain and Pacific coast states are
suffering from similar privation, caused
by default in adequate railway trans
portation. The eastern fuel trouble was
comprehensive, the western one is not.
The explanation of railway officials
for their failure to deliver the abundant
coal supplies at the mines is that trans
portation demands in all lines are so
heavy it is impossible to supply suf-
ficient rolling stock. If tat excuse
fully covered the situation it would
simply imply that the railway man
ayers have been derelict in falling to
make provision for a condition that
they have been acquainted with during
the last two years. 1t is their business
to keep in touch with transportation
needs, and the reports of unprecedented
railway earnings show that they have
ample means wherewith to purchase
necessary rolling stock.
But current news does not substan-
tate the explanation of the railway
officials. For lstance, Kansas City re-
ports that there are more than 1000
empty cars standing on sidetracks in
this city alone, and reports from vari-
GUS railroad division points in Missouri
and Kansas indicate that cars are plen-
tiful in both states" That statement is
corroborated by the report that there
are 300 empty cars at Topeka, $50 at
Wichita, $40 at Springfield, 261 at
Hutchinson" and so on.
An intimation from Kansas City is to
the effect that the traffic congestion is
caused not by lack of sufficient cars
but by lack Of enough locomotives to
haul the trains. 1t seems hardly pos
sible, however, that experienced rail-
way managers, covering so vast a
transportation t rritory would make
the blunder indicated by such amazing
disproportion between car and locomo-
tive equipment.
There is one obvious fact. however,
which is that the railway companies
are accountable for the wretched
transportaIo conditions that cause
not only widespread fuel famine but
also inestimable loss to shippers of all
commodities.
Here in Los Angeles, for example,
merchants complain bitterly Of failure
to receive goods for the holiday trade
that were ordered i'm time to give ample
margin for reasonable delays In transit.
Not only merchants but all other bust
ness interests dependent upon the rail-
ways. including orange shippers, are
sufferers from derelict,on of the rail-
way companies.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
NO WORLDS FAIR

The discouragement OF the worlds
fair proposition by the chamber Of COM
.merce is based upon the most remark
able and yet wholly truthful grounds
in the history o. any city in the world,
to wit:
That Los Angeles is already growing
SO rapidly and making such tremendous
demands upon the resources Of the city
that to add preparations for a worlds
fair might create feverlsh and unde-
slrable condition.
In other words, homeseekcrs, pleas
.ure seekers, business seekers are pour
ing I'm here in such remarkable num-
bers that the capacity of the city to
keep up with them is already taxed to
the utmost. We cannot now build fast
enough to accommodate those who
come. We cannot keep pace with the
needed improvements, new streets, new
pavements, sewers, storm drains, gas,
electricity, fuel and water.
1t Is not a question of money. Mil
hons of capital are pouring in, along
with the people, but even money can
not force public necessities to spring
up in a night.
For instance, during the past year
we have constructed ten or twelve new
school buildings but before they are
occupied it is seen that twice that num-
Der could be utilized at once.
Secretary Shaw, when he visited Los
Angeles two years ago, left this note
Of warning: Build for the future-and
build big" And, although his advice
was taken as to bigness, we are hav-
ing trouble in building fast enough TO
meet the present necessities, let alone
the future.
These things will right themselves by
and by. Money will eventually prevail
over time, for the work of preparation
has generally reached a point where
more progress is possible, and with no
untoward incidents the metropolis of
Los Angeles will be realized in a few
more years.
Hence the chamber of commerce
argues that to indulge in the luxury
Of worlds fair at this period of our
unprecedented progress would be
tempting the gods" We cannot, in
other words, afford it. The opinion of
the chamber is that all the good results
usual to a city or section by reason
of the holding of an international ex-
position is already ours; then why I'M
dergo the exhausting and exciting eff
fort of such a venture, which would
add nothing to our unrivaled climate,
nothing to our resources, nothing to
our progress, and at the same time take
the chance of overreaching ourselves to
the point of too much of a good thing"
The argument is sound-the logic eff
fective. Los Angeles is now safe and
sane. Los Angeles is developing nat
urally and soundly, and needs no ex-
traneous effort whatever to send it's
good fortunes forward.
And for this extraordinary reason
the chamber of commerce asks that
the movement for a worlds fair in Los
Angeles be indefinitely postponed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
HUMAN HIBERNATIoN

A st. Petersburg dispatch published
in the Times of the 18th instant an
nounces that in several of the prov
inces of Russia the peasants, as re-
suit of the famine, have taken to their
beds, lying motionless for days at a
time in order to weaken the pangs of
hunger
This eXigency may be akin to the
pseudo hibernation habitually practiced
by Russian peasants in the northern
provinces, notably in the PSkov district.
If such is the case the hardships en-
dured by the peasants this winter may
not be as great as the casual reader
might be led to believe.
True, the pseudo Information which is
general in Pskov has resulted from the
fact that famine is we'll nigh chronic
there; but by practice from time imme-
mortal the peasants have become ac-
customed to initiate the habit of the
bear and the marmot in winter, until
now the custom is regarded by them
as one of the normal conditions of hui
man existence. They have name for
this winter sleep. 1t is called "lotska'
In the brief autumn the housewives
of Pskov prepare sufficient quantity
of hard, black bread to last until spring.
When winter sets in in earnest the fam
lily lie down around the stove and go
to sleep. Once in the tWenty-four
hours every one wakes up to nibble at
a piece of the black bread, which is
washed down with drink of water.
Then all go to sleep again. The mem
bers of the family take watch and
watch about to keep the fire going.
This pseudo Conformation lasts until
spring, or upward of six months, when
the peasants take up their humble
tasks again and are busy until the
succeeding winter, when silence reigns
over the frozen land once more.-New
York Times
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
THE PRESIDENT ANo CABINET

Every once in while the arithme-
ticians figure UP the changes whlch
nave been made In President Roose-
veits cabinet, and find them numerous.
Ihen we are reminded that when Mi.
roosevelt suddenly found himself pres
ident, ON that direful day in the fall OF
lyVl, ne said that he would Keep NC
kinley's cabinet, and invited them all
10 remain. No one who has been famil-
lar with administrations believed that
he could. Mr. Roosevelt soon found
that those were right who told him that
he would not be able to keep this deter
mination. No man can be wholly happy
with all of another mans family. Mr..
Gage could not agree with the presi-
dent, for example, because their ways
were different Mr.. Shaw came because
Of a misunderstanding, and now IL
seems that his ways are also not as
Mr. Rooseevlts, nor have hey been for
some time. But these and other changes
do not indicate that Mr.. Roosevelt has
a tickle disposition. No change has
been Causeless, and one or two changes
that we're expected at the beginning
have not been made. Secretary Hitch.
cock for instance. has "made good"
and remains. Postmaster General Smith
went for reasons that he understands.
and he has no complaint TO make. POST
master General Payne died Mr.. Cor
tlNOu ana MI. Moody nave simply Deen
shifted from one department to another.
1t was not the presidents doings that
took Mr.. Root out of the war depart
ment. MIR. Hay died. and the president
testified to continued confidence in Mr..
Root by appointing him head of the
state department Pennsylvania took
Mr.. Knox out of the cabinet and put
him I'm the senate. Mr.. Moody and Mr..
Cortelyou have been detailed to Depart
ments which had been vacated, one by
death and the other by transposition,
two new cabinet officers, Metcalf and
Morton, were necessary. Morton prop
erly left for business reasons, and the
president has Bonaparte. The president
has not changed his mind about any of
his cabinet, or, with three exceptions,
about any of McI<inley's, and as to one
of these the change was favorable. AS
to John Hay, of whom Mr. Roosevelt
was once desired to rid himself, he
would have kept him even if he had not
liked him personally, because he re-
garded him as Complementary to him.
self-and he was so even more than the
world knows.-Harper's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Los Angeles sends more Christmas
presents through the mails than any
other city in the Union" says Post
master Flint. And why shouldn't it?
Los Angeles is the happiest city, one
of the most prosperous cities and has
more friends in other cities than has
any single city. The postmaster of
Los Angeles has the biggest job of any
postmaster in the Union, but it is
such pleasant task, don't you know, -
that there is never any trouble getting
good postmaster.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
HIGH RAILWAY SPEED

The Initiative Of certain railway COM
panies in reducing the speed OF limited
trains does not meet with favor by
managers Of the great railway systems
In the east New York reports that
high passenger officials of the trunk
lines Intimate that they are disposed
to increase rather than lessen the speed
Of their trains This conclusion is
reached because "the exigencies Of busi-
ness and the spirit Of the times demand
the most rapid service attainable, and
public service corporations are obliged
to meet the demand"
The fastest possible service compati-
Bile with safety is unquestionably the
demand of this rapid age. In fact, the
average traveller is willing to take some
risk for the sake of attaining the maxi
mum speed. When a railway calamity
occurs apparently as a result of ex-
cessive speed there Is apt to be a
temporary cutlery against the fast
schedule, but that is soon forgotten.
Here in Los Angeles we have fire.
duent reminders OF public vacillation
I'm regard to the schedules on the cleo
trio railway lines, particularly those in
the interurban service. A car running
at high speed strikes a victim and a
protest against such speed is heard.
lasting about as long as the sound of
an alarm gong or whistle.
This subject is timely now in this
city because of the prospect that we
shall ere long be whisked between the
city and the sea, probably in other di-
rections also, on transit schedules that
will make some of the present ones
seem decidedly slow. The subway sys-
tenn already outlined, which is sure to
be greatly expanded in the near future,
will practically revolutionize rapid
transit in the environs of Los Angeles.
But, as remarked before, fast service
with safety is what the
people demand. In response to that
railway managers declare
that safety does not depend upon the
rate of speed as a primary factor In
backing this proposition railway men
say the normal speed on an average
may be doubled with safety by
well known methods of construction
and equipment.
The proposed subway system and
other Improvements to be introduced by
the Hartman interests in Los Angeles
will afford an example in explanation
of the point in question. In the first
place the subway system will eliminate
all danger incident to railway service
on streets, thereby allowing high speed
through the city. Private rights of way
beyond the city limits, or beyond the
thickly populated districts. will allow a
of fast service with safety |
Comparatively straight lines, powerful
motors and modern equipment gener- |
ally of the highest type will complete |
the conditions for a safe reduction of |
time schedules as promised by Mr.. |
Harrimans lieutenants.
The Huntington interurban service, |
where private rights of way are avail |
able, have proved to be all that could |
be desired in the way of rapid transit. |
Only the subway or the elevated plan
of passing through the city is neces- |
sary to perfect the Huntington lines
and the alert builder of the most COM
plete electric transit service in the |
world will not be slow in availing him
self of the opportunity.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

The expiring city council weakened
ON the proposition to increase the num-
Der Of saloons in Los Angeles. not from
any qualm of conscience the council
might happen to have left, but because
the brewery interests finally calculat-
ed that AN increase IN the number of
licenses would CORRESPONDENCE decrease
the value of those now in existence
Wise breweries!
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
Romsseekers, Cub Toniahf.

Every one desiring to secure a farm homs
in California Is invited to the meeting at
o'clock this evening in Home Extension Hall,
Chamber Of Commerce. Fourth new town and
colony now being formed, also the Los Ange-
les Acre Lot Club Land distributed at whole
sale TO members. Come and learn
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Senator Flint and other members of
the California delegation in congress
are going to visit the Isthmus of Pan
anna during the holiday season. Now,
that looks like carrying Goals to New
castle" for hasn't Teddy done BEEN?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

That Pennsylvania cashier who loft
with S1'OOO'OOO of the banks money also
has property to cover the loss. So did
Stensland-until somebody tried to re-
alize on the assets.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Los Angeles seems more likely now to
be content with being the worlds fair
est city and not merely one of the
worlds fairs, preferring the superla-
tive.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

The mikados warships will not visit
San Francisco, it is alleged, "for fear
of Maine disaster" Well, all right;
call around later.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Hartman seems to have downed Hill
and Morgan for control of the st. Paul
railroad. Now if he will head the road
toward Los Angeles he will find a
hearty welcome awaiting him.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
A Good Name in Business

Ira Scripture has purchased tbo T.,
terest of his partner, Frank Turner IL,
their hardware business. The f,rr1 e., T..
now Scripture e Son.-Lawrencebu
Qnd) Press. 'i0e""rs
New York man divorced his wifo
because she wouldn't hand him a lemon
Most wives will. . ie''io''
me Los Angeles Christmas trade 10
breaking all records. Also all poel5et.
books. I'LL Po'Aet'
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

It's to be hoped that they will get
that man out of the hole in Bakersfield
in time for him to eat Christmas din
ner
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

They are still finding charred re-
mains of quake victims. in San Fran
cisco. VIII the dreadful total never be
footed?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Better endure the evils of Ascot for
the time being than to fight it and de-
lay consolidation indefinitely.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

AS an international episode the visit
from the Japanese warships would have
been very interesting, but people are
coming to Southern California just the
same.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Just as we'll turn down the corner
of that new leaf you're going to turn
over New Years.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Secretary Shaw says new bills are
scarce. There'll be plenty of new ones
waiting for you on January 1.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

The city, incidentally. might run out
the fake mediums and tent grafters
downtown and thus help appearances
some.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

up the pins for a fine Christmas pres
ent for themselves.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Make it as easy as you can for the
clerks; they have troubles enough
these busy days at best.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

A council can do more mischief in
its last few days than it's successor can
undo in two years.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

stocking from Dear Theodore" but
If she does it'll be a lemon.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

OF two evils choose the less. Better
Ascot temporarily than consolidation
never
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

There will be no Christmas gifts ex-
changed this year between Dear
Maria" and Dear Theodore"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

We can stand for Ascot till it's season
is over better than we can a defeat of
consolidation.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

"He is perfeo ly lovely-so different
from any man 1 ever met"
HE must have proposed to you."-
Fileeende Blaetter.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Notice that the jewelry and diamond
famine came just before Christmas
as usual?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Still, as the present saloons are sell
dom overcrowded, why fifty more?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

The man with the package is the
fashion these days.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Told you to keep an eye on the ex-
piring council
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

The Japanese warships are not COM
ing, after all. Who called the bluff?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

But do we really need more saloons
to satisfy our thirst?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
Pi-LineS and Pick-IJpS
What Thsn9

What Then?
II you're broke and feeling down IN ,ho
mouth, '"u
As through the world you drift
Confide in the elevator bow
And he will give you int
Kansas City Times.
But, plodding brother, now suppose
When blue and with n frown
The Kid should be contrary and
Insist on going down?
Milwaukee Sentinel
But going up or going down.
DO not bemoan your luck,
Suppose she balks just half wav
And tween things you are st,,ot9
The peculiar smell You notice T., Ga.
first invoice of Christmas cigars toi,,,.
opened up. pe'ils
The optimst gets the most ao,,,r,
when he's dead. Also while he it,as
Most men are their own heroes
Palm-What theatrical ag nov do ,,o,,
think is the best? w W"
Pepper-The press-agency.
IN matrimony the goose that laws tbo
golden egg is usually gander.
Pittsburg girl has gone to Africo
20 20 learn monkey talk Why leave. home
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Cot all your presents yet?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Ever see better shopping weather?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
What Correspondent Likes

There are something's I like very
much' like girl who alw VS. seeks y
front seat In the church. Then. too T
IKE girl who is modest and refined
preierrlng rather to be seen than heard
(Tenn) Ne" S.
It's hard to keep cool when betve,
two fires. "e'"e'
When political grafters fall out
honest reporters get good stories.
shopping rush is over. Lag
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
VERY REALISTIC.

ME- 10 net nuBDInu'S OF.
tee)-l thousut SOU said your stenogra-
pher was an old maid
Mr.. Rounder (thinking quickly)-so she
10; but-er-er-she's sick today and Sent
her little sister In her place.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
Excitement at the D.no+

Inc burglary at The ticket office and
the window display at Herlihv's stove
were the chief topics of conversation
about the depot this morning .-ChilIi-
Gothic (O.) News.
Maybe with trial marriages women
VIII have as much trouble keeping a
husband hired girl proves now
Orange--Do you like pail in a din
ing room?
Lemon-Not the walters itching ones.
Love is a great leveler, but it takes
marriage to fiatten the pocketbook.
Cuba's great crops: Cane, cain and
hurricane.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
Population of Los Angeles, Isl, 463

Better buy early.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19
The Christmas Version

Everybody buys but father:
He grubs along all day,
Earning his little stipend.
The others bills to pay.
Mother is purchasing freely,
So is Sister Ann;
Everybody shops at our house
But
Our
Old
Man!
w. H. c.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Pa,lm-What theatrical ag ncy do Won
Pepper-The press-agency.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

IN matrimony the goose that laws tbo
Boluen egg is usually gander.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Most men are their own heroes.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

It's hard to keep cool when betwee
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

The ,optimist gets the most flowers
when he's dead. Also while he lies
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

Cuba's great crops: Cane, cain and
hurricane i>
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

The peculiar smell you notice is the
first invoice of Christmas cigars being
opened up. "''"s
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-12-19

A Pittsburg girl has gone to Africa
for that? hoIle