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Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
NEW DECORATION STRIKES
TERROR TO HEARTS
Color Scheme Of Municipal Legislative
Halls Now Ranges From Terra
Gotta to Red and
Green

They are singing a new song at the
city hall. The origin of the words is
shrouded in mystery. The tune is the
one that caused the demise of the
bovine. but as this is not likely to
prove popular with dairy farmers, the
words will be arranged to suit any
tune you happen to know.
There is only a chorus to the song
and 1t runs this way:
Biff! Bang! Another bucket of blood,
Has spattered the wall of the council
hall
With a dull and sickening thud.
Slipl Slap! A thousand colors in all,
VIII greet the city council Monday
morning.
This rhapsody Is occasioned by the
decorations that Il. o. Engstrom's ar
lists have been putting on the walls
of the newly remodeled council cham
ber.
One of the mebers of the city coun-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
LIVED BEFORE HIS TINE

In a small and transformations way,
there will be celebrated in Los Angeles
tonight the anniversary of the birth of
one of the worlds most profound but
least known savants, that "sage of the
north Emanuel Swedenborg. A lit
tie group of his followers will assem-
bic and recite the many ways in which
his powers and learning were mani
Tested, but in the main less note will
be taken of the event than was at
tracted by the Chinese New Years fes-
tivities of last week.
Swedenborg, to the general view, was
a man who lived centuries before his
time. A product of the eighteenth
century, his philosophy was so pro-
found, his studies so extensive, his
opinions so advanced, that the world
has not yet caught up with them. AS a
scientist, he was, even in his day,
looked upon as marvel. In mechanics,
anatomy, mathematics, nature, he was
equally at home, while in theology he
was giant, formulating so startling
a scheme of cosmos that 1t
was explicable to many but as the
emanation of disordered brain. Only
the greatest minds-Balzac. Emerson,
Kant, Browning, Hawthorne-could
grasp his meanings. and in general his
ideas were past ken.
Slowly and meagerly. even yet, does
the student comprehend the wonderful
capacity and learning OF this savant.
lie himself knew that this would be,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
HURT IN
MONETA WRECK
REAR-END COLLISION IN SOUTH
LOS ANGELES
Mrs. H. v. Harris Probably Fatally
Injured and Two Unidentified
Women Suffer Hurts in
Smashup

Mrs. II. v. Harris of 42S West Forty
third street was probably fatally in.
jured and two unidentified women were
slightly hurt in q rear end collision be-
tween University and q Moneta ave-
nue. car on the Los Angeles railway line
at Thirty-nlnth street and Moneta ave.
nue. at 1908 o'clock last evening.
The University avenue car was empty
and was following the Moneta car tC
the barns closely behind. Both cars
were outbound.
The Moneta car slowed down to al
low a passanged to get off at Thirty
ninth street. From what could be
learned the motorman of the Uni
versity car did not see the stop and
allowed his car to crash into the Mo-
meta avenue coach.
The impact was so great that the
glass in both cars was broken. The
controller box of the Moneta avenue
car was junmed loose from it's fasten-
ings and hurled into the middle Of the
car.
ALI of the passengers were thrown
from their seats and none escaped with
out slight injuries.
Mrs. Harris was sitting in one of the
front seats on the outside front COM
partment. SO terrific was the impact
that she was thrown bodily out of the
car and fell on the pavement a short
distance from the side of the car. The
two other women injured to any great
extent were jammed against the broken
glass, one sustaining a slight cut III
the head and the other an injured arm
Mrs. Harris was removed to her home
on Forty-third street. 1t was found
upon examination that she had sus-
tanned slight injuries to her back by
bruises, more severe bruises on the
limb and injuries to the spine.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
CROWDS ATTEND
REVIVAL SERVICE
EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS ARE
SUCCESSFULLY OPENED
Every Seat of First Methodist Church
Occupied-Stirring Sermon Is
Preached on Text, "What
Think Ye of Christi"

Evangelist e. j. Bulgin, speaker, and
2. o. Gates, singer, began series OF
evangelistic meetings last evening al
the First Methodist church, corner OF
Hill and Sixth streets.
Every seat was occupied long before
the sermon began at 7:30 o'clock. Rev.
Robert Mcintyre pastor of the church
offered fervent opening prayer, which
was followed by the reading of scrip
ture by Evangelist Bulgin and a few
preliminary remarks bearing upon the
passages. He then briefly outlined the
work of the meetings, which will con-
tinue for three weeks.
Rev. Mr.. Mcintyre spoke afterwards
words of high praise regarding the two
noted evangelstic workers and bespoke
for them one of their most successful re-
vivals.
Evangelist Bulgn spoke on the topic:
what Think Ye of Christ?' He spoke
of the Jews as not conforming to the
orthodox religion and their disbelief
Of the risen Christ. He said in part:
Sermon Of Evangelist
''It appears to me that there is an in
sincerity in the belief that there is no
risen Savior and no merit in the blood
of Jesus Christ. We make the deduc-
tion, did he rise from the dead and
the dead that we might live.
I'VE are living in an age of doubt
and also of luxury. I do not want to
put UP straw men to be knocked down.
/ want TO see strong Christian charac-
terS and fortitude. We must look to
the Bible for the precepts of God and
his righteousness. If the Bible should
be utterly destroyed / should continue
to be thorough believer in it's teach
ings.
Notwithstanding the sharp criti-
cisms of Shakespeare and his works,
the productions and plays continue on
and on. And so it is with regard to
the Savior of the world; his mighty
spirit is here today and will be forever.
II like to see people show their ap-
Treciation of Easter day. The preachers
will preach their Easter sermons and
the women will wear their Easter hats
adorned with punches of hay, feathers
and the like.
Value of Bible
cit makes but little difference to
which Christian church we belong. We
should read the Bible and study it as
we would history, for historical facts
and the lawyer for points OF law 10
suit his profession.
''Somc say that the books of Matthew,
Mark, Luke and John are conflicting
in their statements or that some of
them tell of things that the others do
not. But it stands to reason that if
Matthew knew thing it would be a
sort of 'give-away' for the others to
have the same thing. Matthew was no
mean man. He was 4 thorough busi-
ness man and knew his bushes in
handling money. Luke was a great
physician. He wrote the Acts when he
was 73 years old, and 1 praise God for
his work.
John was willing to die for what he
believed. and they all shouted, Our
King Arose!' We should all take cour-
age and follow the precepts Of our
heavenly Master"
A full choir rendered music, led by
Mr.. Gates. Meetings will be held each
evening this week.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The arrest Of Col. w. D. Mann, editor
of the notorious Town Topics, is a
natural consequence of the recent trial
wherein the editor of Golfers was ac-
quilted of libel. The colonel was in
that case proved cancer on the social
life Of New York, bad as that life is,
and his removal is desirable and neces-
sary. A criminal action is the fit and
proper way to eliminate such disgraces
to the newspaper profession.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Reluctantly, and with many back
ward glance, our friends from Oregon
are taking their way homeward to rain
and snow and cold, from this garden
spot of the world. They know its
beauties; like Joshua of old, they have
"spied out the land" and, from their
reports, if there is not decided in
rush of Oregonians after their return,
even the most pessimistic will be sur
prised =.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
vERSIFIED VERITIES
Passing Him Up

] know that l am getting old,
And that my blood flows slow and cold;
'Tis borne in on me every day
In many a convincing way
And Christmas days feet 1t worst
Till my poor heart is like to burst;
No maid stands in thought profound
Meath mistletoe when I'm around.
Houston Post,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
Warped Wisdom

Women dress to plcase-themsclves and
to displease other women
The early boarder catches the grub.
Proof of the pudding is in the dyspepsia
thereafter.
The longest way round is the lovers
way home. aoa
Distance lends no enchantment when
you have to walk it.
A soft answer turneth away no bill
collector.
You don't need an architect to build
castles in the air.
Marry for leisure; repent in haste.
The fullness of time is not an alcoholic
event.
Every woman is fare to the trolley con-
ductor.
A friend in need gets into more if he
makes a note of it,
wv TT r.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Both sides Of the Gothenburg system
were presented to the public at a dis
cussion Saturday night, and afterward
it was generally admitted that the plan
had gained in force by the argument.
More such meetings should be held. The
public will be asked to vote on this
question and it should have full facili-
ties for informing itself on the details;
besides, the better the system is UNDER
stood. the stronger It grows.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
CARRIED EYES IN HIS HAND
Man From Harrisburg StartIes Doc
tors at Philadelphia Hospital
With Optic Freak
Special to Th IIerald.

Special TO tn Herald.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2S.-Holding
his left eye in his hand, II man who
gave his name as John Winmere of
the receiving ward at the Hahnemann
hospital this morning when he applied
Tor treatment.
The eye was hanging in a ligament
and suspended about two inches from
the optic socket.
I've been in a fight" said Win
mere, land this is the result. See if
you can't fix her up for me. 1 can
see all right with the eye, but it looks
bad sticking out like this"
The physicians were puzzled as they
had never been before.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Jacob Riis, friend of the president,
has made statement denying that
he said the president was after third
term, but merely asserting that 'if
duty demanded the president ''would
continue this fight" Splitting hairs is
a very fine art, but it doesn't take the
two "f's" in Jacobs name to see that
he is an adept at it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
THE REPORTER AT HIS BEST
From the Kansas city Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
After being interviewed in dentists
chair one day last week Senator For
aker said: 1T hope to heaven that
on the day am buried nothing of in
terest in Ohio politics occurs, for If il
does that young man will pry up the
coffin lid and ask me for the partic-
ulars." But how could Mr.. Foraker
even imagine that on the day Of his
funeral nothing Of interest in Ohio pol
itics will occur?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Batting the Jews when Abe Ruef. the
head and front Of their offending, is
of that faith, seems poor policy on the
part of the wind-jammers who are at
tempting to lead astray the laboring
men of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The reappointment of j. ]. Fay. jr..
to the water board is a public neces-
sity and the mayors nomination of him
should be confirmed at once. He is the
right man for the right place.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Boss Abe Ruef, who aspires to be the
Republican monopolist and dictator in
California, might learn something to
his advantage il he could secure a few
minutes interview with ex-Boss Dur
ham of Philadelphia and obtain from
that gentleman a few remarks on How
it happened; or the feeling of getting
1t in the neck"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

pet and has money, thinks he should
be exempt from the chain gang, even
though he violates the speed laws after
repeated warnings. Just about now is
the time for justice to show that she is
so slipped off one eye that she may
wink at the man with coin and social
prestige.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
LOSES WIFE; GAINS $4,000
Husband Gets All Property Possessed
by Eloping Pair, Owing to Peou-
liar Legal Deak
Special to The Herald.

Special 10 The IiefaIu.
SIOUX CITY, Ia. Jan. 2s.-Because
the man who eloped with the wife Of
ID. Il. Douglass placed all his property
in Mrs. Douglass name, the injured
spouse is richer by $4,000. Fourteen
years ago Mrs. Douglass fled from her
home near here with G.. S. Porter, and
they went to California. Douglas did
not attempt revenge, but recently he
learned that his wife was dead and
that she had left considerable property
Accordingly he brought suit in the
courts of California and has been given
verdict for all the money Porter
saved In a lifetime.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
MONKEY IN SPECTACLES

From Tit-Bits.
In the Breslau geological garden
there is a spider monkey which was
operated upon for cataract. and now
wears glasses. For more than a year
after IL was received at the zoo it was
very quiet, ceased to play and crouched
in a corner. 1t was examined and
found to be suffering from cataract,
so was Immediately taken to the eye
hospital and operated upon. In less
than a month it was fitted with pair
of spectacles, which it wears with be-
coming gravity.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The first act looking toward a real
relief in Russia has been taken; twen-
ty-two generals and three admirals who
hold sinecures are to be retired a
little more of that sort of reform and
the worst evils in the czar's realm will
be eliminated.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The Belasco theater yesterday entered
upon the second week of its great sue
cess, when Knighthood Was in
Flower" Los Angeles is a good show
town for good plays, and the proof Of it
is this theater's experience just now.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
IN THE SHOPS
Not for Him

"a black derby? Yes, sir,'' said the
halter; 'now this style Of derby just
suits a short man."
"Indeed?" returned Mr.. Runt. 'sFIow
much is it?"
-Four dollars
Huh! That price would never suit
a man as short as am" ."-Philadel-
phia Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

A club in Virginia served crow stew
to its guests the other day and they
enjoyed it, though not knowing what
it was. There could hardly have been
any politicians i'll the party; they would
have recognized the taste, and what
bitter memories it might have revived 3?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
ODD INCIDENTS
Egg II 1T Inches Around

A brown African goose in North At
tleboro. Mass, amazed its owner by
producing an egg measuring IL 1T
inches in circumference, while hen
at Cleverton, England, was so extrava-
CANT as to include three yolks in one
shell.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

What boots it to be a police COM
missioner, wear a star and have a right
conductor is n husky chap, refuses 10
recognize said star, and trundles one
eff in the mud? Ask Commissioner
Frank James.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The decision not to enforce the eight
hour law on the Panama canal is a
wise one. There is great necessity for
the early completion of that waterway
and no more complications should sur
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The Moroccan conference reports that
'the sultan is always in need of money
and will be in better humor Z"
if he is supplied with plenty of it." How
very human the sultan is, after all!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The brutal murder of Mrs. Garfield
Saturday night seemingly was one of
those tragedies none may foresee or
avoid. That the murderer was not
lynched speaks more for Los Angeles
law and order than his crime vio-
lates ii,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The wind-jamming done so plentiful
ly by the uef-Schmitz- Hough-
ton-"Red" Fennessey- Examiner outfit
Saturday night certainly proved a free
show for a lot of people, and satiated
the curiosity of lot more. In that
respect it was a success.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
She Was Provided For

"Want any typewriter supplies?"
asked the peddler. sticking his head
in the office door,
mo" replied the young business
man, absent-mindedly. II just got her
a box of bonbons only a hour or SO
ago. Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Pasadena is we'll along with it's plans
for the spring horse show, which this
year promises to be finer than ever
Nothing is more inspiring than a dis
play of good horsefiesh, and the fine
outlook for Pasadena's display is cause
for congratulation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The railroads report that the tourist
travel from the blizzardy east is
greater in volume than ever, but that
trains eastbound are running empty.
OF course; who wants deliberately to
so TO a worse place after tasting the
joys Of Paradise?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Figures in advance from all but
thirty-eight voting precincts would in
dicate that the Gothenburg system was
in favor with the voters. OF course,
straw votes do not always pan out and
no effort should be spared to make the
system palmer, that a full and intelli-
gent ballot may be cast at the proper
time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The White House cook has quit; he
couldn't stand the way the president
has of inviting friends to meals un-
announced. Even the most exalted
ruler Of the greatest land on earth, it
seems, must bow in submission to the
will of the culinary boss.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The murderer of Mrs. Garfield will
probably allege insanity as defense.
He has started in on that basis. But it
will be scandal and disgrace if his
villainous crime is palliated in any way
whatever.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
They Came Hiah

'It strikes me-" said the lady with
the family-sized market basket. "that
your vegetables are rather high"
INA turally, ma'am," replied the new
boy. "They were raised on a roof
garden.-Chicago Daily News.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The government "hopes" to prosecute
the wreckers of the Enterprise Ma
tional bank of Pittsburg. The govern
ment's "hopes" don't do anyone any
good, but little legal action would
help q lot.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The fact that job paying $500 a
year in Camden, N. J., goes begging
for holder is astounding news, which
is little lessened when it is remarked
that the place is that of dog catcher.
Think of a political job in Los Angeles
going begging!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

If that conductor who put Police
Commissioner Frank James off a car
had ever been in Mlssouri-well, in
Missouri, they don't lay hands on the
man of that name, nor throw him off
any car he may choose to ride on.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Only the poor are taxed in Morocco,
the rich usually evading the assessor.
Morocco seems really to be quite civil
ized; that's the very way we do It,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The mayor shows commendable
promptness in announcing that he will
submit names for a new public works
board today. In fact. the mayor has
been right all through this row. Now
let the council do as well, and the
trouble will be settled in short order.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
Pi-LineS and Pick-TJpS
A Train Of Thouoht

You wonder why ! stammer so,
Seem so absorbed, distraught?
The fact is that I passage took
Upon a train OF thought
We bowled along quite merrily,
Until wo struck a bore
A tunnel, you would call iD, when
My way grew dark before.
As that confused me very much,
And somewhat put mo back,
My train Of thought ran through switch
And then IL flew the trackl
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Since the awful wreck OF the Valencia
IL is announced that the west coast of
Vancouver will be made safe for navi-
CATION. That it was not already so is a
blot on our northern neighbor and not
a day should be lost in protecting ship
ping against another such catastrophe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
5rIde-and Groom

The bride, of course, looked like a queer
In frill and lace and ruffle,
A nine-Spot was the groom unseen,
And lost within the shuffle.
--Philadelphia Record.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Nine arrests in blind piggeries Sat-
urday would seem to substantiate the
claim that the present saloon system
IS unsatisfactory and capable of de-
cided Improvement.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
A Critical Summary

This worlds a stage. That's understood.
Like other shows we've had
Some parts of II are pretty good
And some are pretty bad
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
Struck by Lightning

'I might as well be dead as alive.
I've nothing to live for" AS tramp
on the road near Lehigh, England, said
this he. was struck by lightning, dying
instantly.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
WORDS and Thouahts

In every patriotic band
You'll meet the cautious elf.
Who talks about his country and
Who thinks about himself.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
Tho peepest Rore.hoIe

The deepest bore-hole in the world
is in the mine OF the Paruschowitz col
liery, near Rybnik. in Austria, which
has depth Of nearly $500 feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The attempt OF "Doc" Houghton TO
be serious Saturday night was the one
really funny stunt in all his funny
career.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Prizes have been offered for the best
poem on Chicago. Rhymes are needed
for holdup, boy bandit, boycott, riot,
strike and a few more such terms.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Palm-Hear you had rousing time
at your house last night.
Pepper-Yes, we woke the whole
lneighborhood.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
Pure Milk

"Is this pure milk?" said the ;n-
quisitive lady customer.
YES" replied the milkman. 1--WE sell
the cream eparately."-Detroit Free
Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The Kansas treasury is $4,000 short.
against the STANDARD Oil company.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

However, Abdul Hamid is able to as
sure Castro that naval demonstrations
are seldom fatal.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
The Greatest Depression

feet under the level of the sea, which
is the greatest depression in the world
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
Population Of Los Angeles 2OI,249

II we are to have lock or a sea
level canal, let us know it. The only
kind now in evidence is of the deadlock
variety.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

The Chicago chief of police says he
has suppressed gambling. He might
now try his hand on murders, holdups
and the like.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Elder Fakes, a Helena, Mont, min
lister, is highly indignant because one
of the papers referred to him recently
as Rev. "F'aker." Don't blame him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Peach-Do you write for money?
Prune-No, for pleasure.
Peach-Whose?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Boston is the largest lobster market
in the world. Which will surprise the
chorus girls who look longingly on New
York and Plttsburg.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29
Family Pleasures

q. II. Collier and Ed Collier, his
nephew, enjoyed little fistic encounter
at Swift Run last Saturday. Sundry
scratches and bruises were the result.
Bystanders parted them before much
damage was done.-Swift Run Cor.
Harrisonburg (Va) Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

All those laborers from Jamaica
ought to inject some ginger into that
Panama canal job.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

A man should think before he
speaks--but ne needn't tell what he
thinks, necessarily.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Maybe the reason so many old soaks
linger so long at deaths door is that
they can't find the keyhole.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

A new town in Indiana is named
Ade. The inhabitants talk nothing but
slang and sing nothing but comic opera.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Orange-Are you related?
Lemon--Well, my divorced wife mar
ried her divorced husband-figure it
out
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

A man in Wooster, o., hid his wife's
false teeth. Probably so she couldn't
"chew the rag"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

New Jersey women are taking up
revolver shooting. Mosquitoes that big
there?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-29

Most nice girls wouldn't think of
marrying for money-if they could get
1t in any other way.