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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

could find. Then he had to give the
bride six complete sets of underclothes.
1t seems funny to mention it, but he
was required to give her six chennise
too. If he didn't, the bride wouldn't
have anything to do with him. for it
was thought to be a mark of indiffer-
ence, and no Spanish girl ever forgave
that. The bridegroom had to hunt the
town over for the finest and best he
could find, and when he bought them
he had to wrap them in rose leaves and
send them to her as his last bridal gift
That was the custom then. Queer one
wasn't it? But it's all changed, and
that's way in the past, too.
Where used to live down on Spring
street is one of the biggest skyscrapers
in the city now. It's right on the spot
where my two-roomed cottage used to
stand. People used to prophesy how it
would be, but never thought I'd live
to see the day. Yes, I've seen the
strings of pack mules with their wild
drivers and the rickety cars pulled by
two mules in harness give way to the
trolley and cable lines, and the girls
who used to wash the clothes in the
river, pounding them with a club like
the water nymphs they talk about, give
way to the French laundries and the
still newer rough dry laundries where
they do your washing but send you
home the clothes to iron, because it's
cheaper that way; the old adobe houses
built of sun dried brick and rooted with
grass and tules covered with a coating
of bitumen which used to bubble up in
springs near by, supplanted by the big
mansions of stone and brick; I've seen
the stores like little worlds spring ND.
the thousands and million conveniences
that a growing city has to have; I've
seen fortunes made in your back ward
when they struck oil here; I've seen the
biggest ranch in town, the Wolfskilps-
swept away and replaced by the new
Arcade depot; l remember the first
child born of American parents on both
sides, for his name was John Gregg
Nichols, and his father was afterward
mayor of the city; I've seen lots in the
center of the city sold for $50 which
afterward became worth fortune as
watched the city grow; I've seen a
man paid $6 day just for unlocking a
reaper and setting 1t up, because no.
body in town knew how to run one; I've
seen thousands in use since then, and
one funny incident impresses me more
than all. When l first came here the
St. Elmo was the fashionable hotel
and one day a friend insisted that |
should go there with her to have lunch.
She bothered me so that l finally went
1t was boiling hot day. and the
walters were passing everybody cold
tea. Would you believe me, thought
1t was whisky, and I hurried back
home as fast as could, and I've never
been there since The hills good
enough for me-"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

The Pasadena Star says: Los An
geIes made San Pedro largely Had it
not been for Los Angeles people the
harbor would have been built at Santa
Monica, and it was a long, hard fight.
Now Los Angeles feels that II has a.
right to have something to say as to
how the harbor frontage shall be man
aged" More than that. there is no
trouble over it. either. San Pedro and
Los Angeles, fortunately. are in thor
ough sympathy and each understands
that the interests of one are Identical
and harmonious with the other In the
past Los Angeles has fought for San
Pedro. and will always do It, when oe-
casion requires. On the other hand.
anybody who fights Los Angeles IN San
Pedro can get trouble on his hands.
The big city and the little one are
working together along the same lines.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20
NOT FOR HER

A story is told of a young wife who
knew little of housekeeping. She was,
in consequence of that inexperienced,
disposed to stand in awe of the butcher,
the baker and the candestick maker.
for she felt sure they must be aware
of the extent of her ignorance i'm house
hold matters. She ordered only such
things as she was absolutely sure OF
and she made her interviews with the
tradesmen as brief as possible.
One morning there came 10 her house
a collector of ashes. "Ash-eesl Ash
ees!" she heard him calling in stento-
rian tones. AS the cry was repeated
again and again, she became more and
more perplexed as TO what "ash-ees"
meant. Finally she went TO the gate
IN the rear and opened It. "Asb-ees? ?"
came ia cultural question from the
man.
The young wife hestitated for a mo-
ment; then, drawing herself up to a
dignihed attitude, she replied coldly,
mo, | don't think | care for any to-
day.'-IIarper's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

them that would astonish you. 1 guess.
1t was when they moved the high
school from where the court house now
stands to a hill good distance away,
and you never could imagine how it
was done if you tried a thousand
years. That school house was put on
stills and raised up till it rested on a
platform built in the air, and from
there they just lifted it right over the
tops of the houses till they reached the
hill where it was going to be, and there
they set it down. 1t certainly was a
queer sight. 1 saw it all, and L could
hardly believe my eyes. No one remem-
bers just exactly how it was accom-
plished though some of the folks
laughed and talked about the building
of the pyramids. 1t seemed like some
monstrous animal walking in the air
when / saw it, though / might never
have noticed it at all if I hadn't been
on this hill. This is the place to see
everything from.
"The town was full of Mexicans and
Spanish when 1 first came here, and l
made sort of friend among them, a
young Mexican who was going to be
married to a girl who lived in town.
He was greatly worried over his prep
arations, for things were done in a diff
ferent way then, and the bridegroom
had more trouble getting ready than
the bride The first thing he had to do
was to buy or borrow the best horse he
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20
KNOCKERS KNOCKED OUT


II is time for Los Angeles to "calt
the blun" Of Denver and other envious
knockers. The newspapers Of the Colo
rado city have been specially virulent
in attacks upon Los Angeles since the
calamity at San Francisco. Nursing
the delusion that Denver is In the same
class with Los Angeles in metropolitan
progress, the Denver press has resorted
to the most despicable means, aiming
to turn the stream OF homeseeksrs from
the metropolis of Southern California
to the Colorado city.
In this line Of attack the scheme re-
lied upon for greatest effectiveness is
an attempt to show financial weakness
in the municipal foundation Of Los
Angeles. The idea is harped upon that
this city is plunging so deeply into debt
that its taxpayers are in danger Of
being swamped. Such malciously false
charges are suggestive of the pick
pockets cry Of stop, thiefw
The frequency of bond elections for
Improvement purposes in this city is
pointed to by the Denver and other
knockers as a sure sign that Los An
geles is bent on financial suicide. The
demands for Improvement funds are
frequent here, It is true, and the
amounts are large as viewed through
the goggles Of the "green-eyed monster"
jealousy which doth mock the meat it
feeds on"
But the requirement of large and fire.
quent sums of money for municipal inn
provements in Los Angeles is parallel
to the case of a merchant who requires
frequent enlargement of his store, in
volving increased rent, because his
business is rapidly expanding.
Note, however, the fact that the rev.
enues of Los Angeles, based on the as
ing in ratio commensurate with the
expenditures for improvements. For
example, the official estimate of tax
revenue for the coming fiscal year is
nearly half a million dollars in excess
Of last years tax revenue. What sig
nifies a bond election covering mill
lion dollars or so, for permanent city
improvements, in face of such mighty
increase in property value?
But get down to "hard-pan" in this
insinuation about the prospective
swamping of Los Angeles taxpayers in
a n1ire Of debt.
IN THE FIRST PLACE, THE BUR-
DEN OF CITY TAXATION is LIGHT
Err IN LOS ANGELES THAN 1T IS
IN ALMOST ANY OTHER LARGE
CITY OF THE UNITED STATES.
The honor of furnishing the first ex-
ample in point is accorded here, ap-
propriately, to the Colorado city that
wears the green goggles. The Denver
city tax rate for the current year is So.
on the basis of As per cent of actual
value. The Los Angeles city tax rate
at the same time is S1.20, on basis of
so per cent of actual value. The Denver
rate is two and one-half times as high
as that of Los Angeles, although the
basis of valuation is a fraction lower in
the former city than it is in the latter.
Add the Los Angeles county tax and the
total is only $3.50.
Here are some figures which clinch
the claim that the city tax burden of
Los Angeles is almost without parallel
in lightness:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

This made it possible for them to play
the coast and make money.
Now San Francisco and its long sea-
son, with no travel expense, is cut
out. Many of the intermediate towns
are out Of Il. There remain only Los
Angeles and It's vicinity and the north
west. Companies can get good rate
out to and back from the latter with
out coming here at all. The ones that
do come here must be shown" that it
is worth while; that Los Angeles Is
willing to patronize them literally, to
turn out generously and to support
every good proposition. And every
theatrical magnate in the United States
has his eye on Los Angeles right now,
watching the fate of the few compa-
nies that were already tied up here be-
fore the San Francisco disaster.
The great success OF the Bernhardt
engagement, even under its dlsadvan-
tageous circumstances, ought now to
certify to the powers that be, back
estt, that Los Angeles is decidedly on
the theatrical map; more so than it
ever was before. At higher prices than
her usual rates, coupled with a. long
trolley ride and n poor auditorium, Los
Angeles has made the Bernhardt sea-
son one of the most notable she ever
had. If this was so, all things consid-
cred, 1t certihes to the ample success
OF every worthy attraction that plays
here under normal conditions, and the
trust which supplies such should sit
up and take notice accordingly, and
cease flooding the city with inquiries
about damages" inspired by the
Hearst fake factory up the street.
L. e. Behymer, of course, was ia
miliar with this theatrical doubt when
he put up the guaranty that brought
Bernhard here. He also knew the dis
advantages and the risk he ran. 1t
is pleasing, at the same time that one
reassures the timid and misinformed
fasteners, to congratulate Mr.. Behy-
mer on the success of his undertaking
and to thank him for giving the lie In
most practical fashion to the whole
pack of Hearst yellow liars that have
traduced and vilified the city they be-
foul with their presence.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

In the tabulation of the World AL
manac for 1906. from data furnished by
mayors of various cities, the city tax
of Los Angeles is given alone as stated
above. To what extent the above fig
ures include total taxes is not indicated.
Even assuming that all others embody
both city and county taxes, the Los
Angeles figure of $3.50 for both, on the
basis of 50 per cent valuation, is be-
low nearly all the rest, most of the
large cities assessing on a par basis
of 100
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

The throwing of confetti will not be
permitted during La Fiesta parades.
This is the dictum of the police de-
hered to. Confetti throwing in this
country has degenerated into a simple
exhibition of hoodlumism and should
be stopped. Boys and men must take
warning.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

However, though one Hancock GER
tainly succeeded in evening up his
glrudge against the Southern Pacific
railway when he burned up $4,000 worth
of its property, that method is still not
recommended TO the average sufferer
from railroad overbearing and injustice.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

With four-track line between Los
Angeles and the busy town of Long
Beach transportation facilities will be
good this summer. When the new
tracks are finished there should be
popular fare for the round trip. Then
everybody will go to the beach fire.
quently and the street railway man
agement will add as much to it's pros
perity as to it's popularity.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

If the court amendment to the rate
bill kills it, as good lawyers say, and
If the president, after loudly declaiming
against it, was Satisfied" with this
amendment, then how sincere was the
president in his contest for railroad rate
regulation, anyhow?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

Prompt beginnings on the new sewer
system are assured. If the report be
true that the system is planned especial
~ to carry off the rotten effluVia
emanating from the Hearst fake fac
tory, may it's construction be rushed
with all speed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

Considering the men who make UP the
Ananias club, as recorded by I. Roose-
welt, the honor of belonging thereto
would be eagerly sought by almost any
one
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

The Pacific Electric company is be-
ginning to four-track it's great trolley
system. That there is need for it, the
congestion of traffic proves. And it
also proves, as has often been asserted,
that Los Angeles is "going some"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

Speaking of "Coldfeet" Collins, will
that Canuck kindly note that we are
about to have our Fiesta, in spite of his
and Willie Ananias Hearst's knocking?
Also that those forest fires in Michigan
are much nearer Chicago than Los An
eeles is to San Francisco
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

Because of The Herald's activity the
new crib district on Also and Jack
son streets has been closed. A daily
newspaper can do much good for hu-
manity whens the opportunity offers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

If owl cars were so badly needed for
the Bernhard engagement, would it
not appear that La Fiesta will create
still greater necessity for them?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

Michigan thought it had an earth
quake, but it was only a powder mill
explosion Earthquake panic seems to
prevail very largely back east just now.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

The San Francisco Shriners headed
by their potentate. will be here tomor-
row, to participate in and stamp with
their approval La Fiesta. Will Coldfeet
Collins and Willie Ridiculous kindly
pota7
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

Now that it has passed the rate bill,
will the congress kindly get busy and
decide what sort of canal we are to
have, if any?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

Graft in the tobacco trust? OF course;
must be some fire where there's so much
smoke.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20
Population Of Los Angeles 23S,4I9

Any owl cars for La Fiesta, Mr.. Troll
ley Magnates?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

Now the earthquake has bobbed up
in Alabama Guess California is a
pretty quiet state, after all.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

Maybe those forest fires in Michigan
will warm up one Collins cold feet
bit.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

Puzzle-Find the original rate bill in
the maze Of amendments to it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20
Los ANGELES AS SEM FROM THE HILLTOPs

Mave by Woman Resident Who Looked
the City for Twenty
Lucy in sanF francisco Chronicle
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

swellinKton-Do you ever have any
doubts about your love Tor herr
Without doubti but when
II comes on set down stack % unpaid
bills and look them over
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20
WI. NJ.

Wise Man.
'Poor Smith says that his wifo talks
all the time"
where does Smith come inf'
"Hs doesn't come IN very ofteni he
knows enough " stay out"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-20

OF Course Not.
spick-He II always complaining; be
must have wonderfully strong constitu-
tion.
Span-He has. No one could take as
much medicine as he has II he didn't
have a strong constitution.
The Springdale news., 1906-07-06

Jnly 5.- The very saddest item, That Mully lets you know. Is that Col. E. r. Williams Is bound for Mexico.
The Springdale news., 1906-07-06
Mortgages Sale.

Whereas 0n una 18th, I905 E. E. Field tunmarried1 by certain mort gage made and executed by F. =B. Field on the l9th day ot June, 1905, and filed for record on the sth day of August A. D, 1905. in book ll3, page U of the record of Washington County, ArKanSdS, was justly indebted to E. E. Chewning in the sum of six hundred dollars $500 and on said day to secure the pay III ent of said sum of money, made and executed, acknowledged, deliver ed to the said R. E. Chewning his mortgage on the following real estate in Washington County, Arkansas, to wit. The south half Of the southeast quarter Of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter, and all that part of the east half of the south west quarter, lying on the top bench Of the mountain, all of the above land being n section four Il in township seventeen tl11 North. range twenty nine 29i west. Also the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section nine t9t in township seventeen {11) north 0f range twenty-n1ne l29j west. And whereas, by the term of Sd4Q HUI GEdSt dII Ilt uODcS NtCulC CQ thereby said indebtedness was due ana payable June 10th, 1906, from date thereof, together with the interest at ten ti0l percent per annum, said in- debtedness is past due and with the accumulated interest IS unpaid, and whereas said mortgage among other things contained a provision that if said indebtedness was not paid when due, the mortgagee was authorized and empowered. after thirty days n0- tice in some newspaper published in said county to sell the said real estate at the front door of the court house In the city of Fayetteville, Arkan- sas. Now therefore l, R. E. Chew hing, mortgagee afore said, by virtue of the power and authority in me vested by the terms and provisions of said mortgage, will on the 31st day of July, 1906, and within lawful hours sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the front door of the court house in the city of Fayetteville, Washington County. Arkansas, all the said real estate above described. Witness my hand this 18th day of June, 1906
 +. E. CHEWING. M0rtgagee.
The Springdale news., 1906-07-06
CARTER.

July 2.-After a two weeks ab- senee I will come again.
 We arehaving some very warm weather at present. Crops are looking well. Wheat harvest Is about over in our country. Health IS very good.
 Rev. Ed. E. Hale, of Spring dale, preached for Us the fourth Saturday night, Sunday and Sun day night in June. Uncle Eds sermons were very interesting. We would like very much for him to attend our annual meeting which begins the fourth Satur- day night i'll July.
 An oyster supper was gwen at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E.. Hutehens in honor of Miss Floy Ratliff last Tuesday night. It was well attended and everyone who was present reports an en- 1oyable time.
 Mrs. Donia White, who has been quite sick for some time, is no better al this writing.
 
 MT. and Mrs. David Gowing and daughter, Mrs. Webber, vis- ited at A. E. Hutchens Sunday.
 Misses Floy Ratliff, Nora and Mamie Hutchens visited Mrs. D. l. Perry Monday evening.
 Mrs. Betsy White, an old and highly respected lady of Durham, died Saturday evening at 5 o'clock and was laid to rest Ill the White Honse cemetery Sunday evening Children's Day at Began Chapel Sunday was we'll attended and lots of dinner on the ground.
 Mamie Hutehens visited her friend Josie Hobbs Sunday even ing.
 A. E. Hutchens will start on a tour with his thrasher Wednes- day. He will be absent for about five weeks.
 DAISY BELL.
The Springdale news., 1906-07-06

between Monett and Fort Smith.
 The Stony Point band has been engaged to furnish music for the Fourth of July celebra- tion at Fayetteville to-morrow, but the balance of the folks from down here are coming up to the old reliable celebration at Spring. dale.
 Prof. Hugh Lichlyter has de- cided 10 teach again this season, and will resign his position as clerk at the Ozark Store and will take charge of a school over east of Springdale.
 The Stony Point people have been wanting to build a new school house, but various causes deter them from doing so this season, so the next term of school will be taught in the same old building.
 The local lime kilns have ceas- ed to depend on the home folks for their supply of cord wood, and number of car loads are being received weekly from other towns where wood can be purchased in more abundance than here, where cord wood is a great deal higher in price than few years ago.
 MULKEEPMO.
The Springdale news., 1906-07-06
Warning Order.

In Washington ChancerY Court, August term, 1906. Wm. Focht, plaintiff,
 yS.
 Marie E. Barghduff, A. Burghduff, Elizabeth J. Evins. J. E. Felker, John Engdohl and Anna Engdohl, defendants.
 The defendants, Marie E. Burgh- duff, A. .Burghduff, John Engdohl and Anna Engdohl, are hereby warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, William Focht.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the said court this 18th day of June, 1906.
 GEO. J. RODGERS, Clerk.
The Springdale news., 1906-07-06
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 JOHNSON

July B.
 The very saddest item,
 That Mully let's you know, Is that Col. E. F. Williams
 Is bound for Mexico.
 The very saddest mortal,
 Portrayed by tongue or pen, Will be this self-same Williams,
 When he comes back again.
 For Col. Williams has sold his farm here to MT. Ritchey, of Wichita, Kansas, and the near future will find Uncle Polk on a prairie claim away out in New Mexico, while MT. Ritchey will be living in Gods country won- dering why he had delayed com ing so long.
 Shannon Clark IS working in the Kansas wheat harvest talk ing lessons so that he will know how to take care of the enormous crops he expects to raise out on his New Mexico claim. Yes, Shannon has home-steaded out there and will grow up with the country, but will come back to  visit his old friends.
 J. E. Finley, who bought the w. (. Haines farm, is fixing up that place and the adjoining land that he bought from the Hearn estate so that folks will not know that part of the country in a short time.
 J. E. Gregory, of Fayetteville, has bought the Carlos Mayes farm here and IS moving out to his newly purchased property to- day.
 That streak across the western sky IS not a comet, but IS dust raised by w. C. Haines and fam fly travelling overland to Enid, Okl ahoma, where folks will be surprised when they get there. The going of Bro. Haines leaves
The Springdale news., 1906-07-06

Preaa % and A Grave p Christian E. A Carl J. F Denver Iodsln
The Springdale news., 1906-07-06
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Cont nQed from drst page.

barrow race, ". Halloway; Iady's race, MissC, Welch; slow mule race, Roy Rathfone; running and jump, Roy Rathfone; men race, Roy Rathfone; hurdle race, Ace Mustain. Dinner and sup per were served on the grounds by the ladies and they deserve great praise for their efficiency in the culinary act. Tine after noon game of base ball played by the Fayetteville and Tontltown Juniors was won by the former.
 MARUICcIA.
The Springdale news., 1906-07-06

Ofbce ID me Mayors efice. All business entrusted to my care given prompt and careful attention.