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Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

1t is not always that The Herald
can indorse the position and approve
the actions of his honor, the mayor.
The city's chief executive, however, in
his endeavor to force the city council
to take action on the board of pub
lie works nominations is squarely in
the right, and the council i'm prevent
ing the organization of this important
body is wholly In the wrong and should
be made to feel so in no uncertain
way.
This is not saying that the mayor,
board, has selected the best ones for
the place. That. considering his list,
is open to grave doubt. The mayor
truckles too much to the trade union
interests and is too often mere cog
in the Republican machine to insure
the city the best nominations from
his hands, But that is neither here
nor there at the present moment; the
point at issue Is that he has made GER
tain nominations as the law REQUIRES
him to do, and has passed them up to
the council for action, as the law also
requires. And hence the mayor has
done his part toward the construction
OF this most important board and can
do no more at present.
The council, however, is doing the
dog in the manger" act. Evidently
not approving the selections Of the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
THIEVES LIVE IN LUXURY
Go Out for Booty in Their Own Motor
cars-Are Supposedly Gen.
fIAnoan
Special Gable to The Herald.

Special Gable to The Herald.
PARIS, Jan. 13.-A gang of fifteen
burglars, who lived in great luxury in
n house in its own grounds in st.
Maur, have been captured by the po-
lice.
torias, broughams, buggies, and a
couple of smart American trotters. The
furnishings of the house We're most
ella borate, though erring slightly on the
side of the ornate. The cuisine was ad-
mirable, an accomplished chef being
kept at large salary. The wines were
irreproachable
Everything i'm the house was the
proceeds of robberies, and besides the
articles In use enormous quantities of
stolen property were packed away. An
adjoining building was also used as a
store for the stolen articles.
Nearly 10000 worth of property has
already been found, and the examina-
tion of the place is not nearly con-
cluded.
The thieves went out on their forag-
ing expeditions i'm their motor-cars.
which they used to convey back the
stolen goods. Their specially was steal
ing from parcel delivery vans and pam
technicOns, and in removing the furni-
ture from houses into which new ten
ants had not yet entered.
Their leaders were an eX-police SER
geant and a barrister. who had been
convicted of malpractices.
one leader was caught entering his
motor-car. His accomplices dashed off
in another car. but they We're followed
by policeman on "A motorcycle, who
traced them TO 81. Maur. lie brought
"a strong force of police. who surrounded
the place and captured the entire gang,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

Lives there a soldier anywhere who
has heard of company disbanding or
threatening to disband because of crit
icism by an officer clothed with author
ity to criticise? And yet company r,
Seventh regiment. n. G. c., of Los An
geles has assumed an attitude of that
character, The inspecting officer crit
icised the company, as his duty was. if
its drill. discipline or conduct failed
10 meet the regulation requirements.
The company resents his criticism. IT
should have its picture taken as an
oddity In Eoldiery.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

The January building record I'm Los
Angeles shows an increase over the
same period Of last year, During the
first ten business days of this year
S73 permits have been issued for i'm
provements valued at $574,654. The big
Sixth ward has lost it's place at the
top in the number of permits issued
the Fifth ward being first, the Sixth
ward second, and the Ninth and First
wards a tie for third place.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

Fire Chief Lips gives excellent
reasons why expenses cannot be re.
duced in the fire department without
seriously Gripping the service. If the
finance committee is fairly determined
to "come out even" at the close of the
fiscal year, it would better scrape off
the barnacles that are apparent to tho
naked eye i'm nearly every municipal
office. The police and the fire de-
partments are not the places to reduce
expenses-unless 1t can be shown that
barnacles exist in these departments.
The fire and police service are of more
vital necessity to the public than even
the honorable city council itself, and
any movement looking to a reduced or
less efficient service in those depart
ments will meet with populor dis
approval.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
The Steinway Miniature Grand

The hve-footten-inch Steinway Miniature Grand
Piano is proving and increasing of
derment and delight all musicians and music lovers.
Scientific experiments and acoustcal researches have de-
erined the size namely five feet ten inches
sary reproduce the remarkable tonal qualities of
larger Grand Pianos Any Grand under this size
the danger lne yield tona result superior to
the discarded square.
We recommend thorough examination and trial of
this unique instrument anybody desrous of possessing
Grand Piano. but who does not wish to exceed invest
ment of 1915 in piano purchase.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

The Los Angeles Coursing associa-
tion defends itself on the plea that
rabbits are a pest and that the animals
are given chance for their lives. II
looks like a mighty poor excuse.
doesn't it? II rabbits are a pest-and
few will deny it-better catch them
and administer euthanasia in the
shope Of chloroform. 1t may be true
that in Texas and Kansas rabbits are
oorralled and beaten to death with
clubs. II so, is that an excuse for
chasing them TO death with dogs. under
the name Of sport?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

With Castro acting up again, France
and Germany skinning their teeth at
each other, part of Panama threaten
in Russia, and the possibilities of all
Europe becoming embroiled in the
Moroccan row, the dove o. peace will
find that 1905 was a quiet retreat of
safety, compared to 1906.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
Drop Curtseys Now

1t appears that even in these golfng
days the poetry of motion may get q
living chance. for some of the de-
butantes are learning to courtesy with
all the airs and graces of fifty years
ago At a recent affair in Sherry's one
OF the seasons buds dressed i'm Il
charming frock adorned with a garland
of tiny pink rosebuds cntwined with
green and yellow leaves took the ma
irons by storm by making a sweeping
courtesy. Holding out her right hand
ON Il level with her shoulder as she was
introduced to one of the patronesses,
she dropped one knee with a similar in {.
cIlnation of the body. The fashion is
SAID to have grown out of the English
custom of thus salutng royalty on
Ties it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

Work accomplished by reclamation
service during the past three years
shows that 100000 people have been
given homes on an area that returns a
harvest of $15O,OOO 600 a year. The arid
lands of the west are rapidly under
going transformation into the garden
spots of the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

The state board of charities and cor
rcction will be in session in Los An
geles this week with a program of
discussion that must be of general
public interest because a major part
of it includes topics about children.
Gov Pardee, Bishop Conaty Mrs.
Robert j. Burdette. Mr.. Pillsbury and
others of equal prominence will be
heard.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

Long Beach graft is having an inning
we have enough to interest us without
drawing upon our enterprising neigh
bors for sensations?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

Climate is conceded to be the cause of
restoration of speech to a Long Beach
two years. If there is anything that
can Withstand the soft, delicious and
healing climate of Southern California,
it hasn't been tried yet.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

However, even If our plans for out
ings are spoiled by the rain, remember
what would be spoiled without the
showers, and rejoice that the wetness
came.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

THE prayers of the righteous avail
eth much,' but in this case even the
suggestion of Bishop Conaty to order
petitions for rain brought a generous
downpour.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

The Vertegrand the latest development in Steinway
construction. In this piano result has been achieved
which embodes all the superior attributes of Steinway
Grand Piano in compact, upright form, suitable to the
limited dimensions of the modern drawing
Owing the simplicity of its design and construction,
the Vertegrand offered the public at the lowest price
which Steinway Piano could be purchased in the
last IS years, namely, $55o-in ebony
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

The office boy seems to be having his
innings now. What could John d.
have done to him, to have prompted
so hideous n revenge?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

1t may be the Venice midway" but
it looked like "All the Way" to the
guests who saw it's glories yesterday
and last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
Pi-LineS and PiCk-UpS
The Camel

The camel is a fcarsome beast,
And seldom understood;
Although his looks belle him some;
His natures rather good
Yet as he keeps his back up, he's
Lost crcdit-as he should.
BE not like to the camel now,
With back up all the time;
Een tho your feelings are the best,
with them, looks do not chime;
But let appearance with your thoughts
Sing one continued rhyme!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
The Sunbeam and the Rose

A fair rose loved a sunbeam;
1t smiled on her each day,
And basking in its glowing
The rose laughed, soft and gay.
Ono day cloud came fitting
Across the heavens blue,
And stopped 'twiXt rose and sunbeam.
Obscuring all their view.
The rose was fain to quarrel;
The sunbeam paled and fled
The cloud was sore offended
Its tears were plenteous shed.
But. 10! upon its passing
The sun shone forth more bright;
The while the rose grew farer.
With beauty more bedight!
Then both rcjoiced together,
Because the cloud came on
They learned that love is sweeter
When shadows gray are gone
w. II. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

The Buffalo man who killed himself
as a Joke" in the presence of his
guests will probably never see the
humor of it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

that office boy dummy director, and
the boy is getting even.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

Everybody works but the board Of
public works-but if it doesn't work
pretty soon, no one will.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
Too Much Kissing

Miss Amelia Stone prima donna of
Coming Through the Rye" at the
Herald Square theater, has resigned
her part as Il protest against stage kiss
ing. George w. Lederer directed Miss
stone some weeks ago on the road to
nterpolatc plenty of stage kisses in a
duet sung with John Park. Mr.. Park
did not need to be told twice. and it is
estimated by the management that he
has kissed Miss Stone about 10000 times
In the nine weeks the company has
heen playing ON the road. Miss stone
showed Il large bruisc on her lip. and
she declared ii was due to the kisses.
SO she went on strike and declared
she would not sing unless the obicc-
lionable kisses were eliminated. The
management promised to check Mr..
Parks ferVor
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

For the size of him, Castro makes
more noise than does the average
bantam rooster at a. IN.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
GOSSIP OF MORE OR LESS MOMENT
ABOUT GOTHAM AND ITS PEOPLE

/ Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt have
! taken a party of friends to their camp
| in the Adirondacks, and Or. and Mrs.
| Douglas Seward Webb are entertain
! ing I'm the same fashion. I'm the next
| few weeks other hosts and hostesses
who have camps will open them for
house parties. Several expeditions TO
Montreal and Quebec are being planned,
and LenoX will also be visited for the
sleighing-if there happens to be any
snow.
More Women in Business
Business directories show a decided
increase i'm the element OF women. This
may not Indicate an actual increase in
the number of women who have en-
braced business career, but 1t certain
~ does Indicate a diminished reluctance
to have their names appear I'm print in
a trade directory. Only few years
ago most women objected strongly to
such form of advertising. No matter
how successfully they might be con-
ducting their business they threatened
dire punishment for the rash agent who
breathed a desire to enroll them among
the city's captains of industry. Now,
apparently, they seek places in the
formerly despised list of tradesmen.
Good Writer in Politics
A native New Yorker in the editorial
department of a newspaper in New
York Is a rarity. Probably 30 per cent
of the editors, reporters and special
writer's on the New York daiies are
men from the south, the west and up
state. Mayor Mcclellan, although not
born in New York. is regarded as a
native of that city. and i'm his ap-
pointments on his personal staff he has
recognized one of the few New York
born newspaper men, William A. Willis,
who took office today as assistant pli-
vate secretary. The mayor himself be-
gan his career as a reporter on the
Sun and was mildly successful i'm Il
field not altogether suited to his taste.
His lieutenant, Mr.. Willis. who is a
newspaper man to the core was the
promising sub on the same paper just
as Mcclellan relinquished journalism
for politics. AS a Sun reporter Mr..
Willis ranked with the stars. He was
educated in that robust school of jour
naism which the Sun has done so
much to foster. and tho prospect OF
doing 1000 words on single story and
turning up early copy" bothered him
little. Mr.. Willis, being a married
man with two children gave up morn
ing newspaper work and joined the staff
of the Evening World as rewrite
man. His all-around training made
BIN particularly valuable i'm this po-
sition. He was qualified to write about
anything from a funeral to II prize
fight, was an expert on football, knew
city and state politics from the skin
in, and, more important than ALL he
presented his facts in clear and inter !
esting English.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
Population of Los Angeles 2OI.249

Santo Domingo has lost its Morales
And how badly It needs 'em, too!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

my hearts broken"
whats the matter?'
II was making love to my sweetheart
last night and her father came suddenly
into the room"
well. that was awkward but hardly
heart breaking"
Wasn't 1t? The old man merely re-
marked that it was a pity she couldn't
succession. Then he left"-C.o.~---
Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

Among other things to give thanks
for this Sunday morning is several
days of glorious rainfall
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
Women Invade the Eovers

Although there are those who NAV
imagine from newspaper reports-re
slllcted to those in the parterre-that
only the world of fashion goes to the
grand opera, there are nevertheless
many outside of the charmed circle who
attended, and they have ways of their
own not always in accord with those
OF the 400 OF course, society women
aren't in the habit of leaving their
seats and proving about the opera
house, but many other women are, and
these stroll around between the acts
continually. 1t has been remarked that
the majority of men in the grand tier
foyer remove their hats while these
strolls continue, but as the few women
who appear i'm the Fashionable foyer
have really no business there the men
belonging to the parterre crowd feel
that their presence should be frowned
down and they never remove their
dignified headgear. The parterro ushers
and the management do not encourage
these trips up and down stairs to stroll
or rub shoulders with fashion, but
there seems to be no way to prevent it,
One usher was overheard to remark:
ITS no use trying to snub those wo-
men, we ought to chain 'em."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
Rats in Theaters

Rats in Theaters
1t is hard to beat a woman Public
sentiment has finally induced them to
remove their hats at the theater, but
they now wear pompadour with rat
in it a foot high.-Hcrington Kas., Sun.
A Denver girl sprained her ankle at
Il football game. Gee, she must have a
deep voice!
A screen is used TO hide things. They
screen coal to hide short weight-huh? ?
It's funny Lawson doesn't say II told
YOU so" to those Standard Oil probers.
The pertinent inquiry now is: Did
he fall off or was he pushed
Palm-Do men usually give according
to their means?
Pepper-No; according to their mean
mess.
Every pretty woman knows she is,
but she likes to hear her opinion con-
trmed.
Between battleship and bonnet, which
is obsolete sooner?
"Castro Getting Pacific says a news
paper headline. Castro had better con-
fine his energies to the Atlantic.
Don't Need to Hunt Trouble
| notice quite Il few hunters running
about with dogs and guns and have
been asked by several what they were
hunting The only answer we could give
was "trouble," but they won't accept
that answer. They say any one can
find enough of That without taking
dog, and it's not necessary to shoot 1t
to keep IL; it's just naturally bound to
stay right with you.-Junction Corre-
spondenee Lewiston (Pa.) Free Press.
Orange-Has he an interest in the
business?
Lemon-Only a slight curiosity, l be-
lieve.
A Chicago professor says music is the
solution of the graft evil, But how does
he account for Schmitz?
Jacob Schiff gave his cook $4,000 for
Christmas and then predicted a panic.
II came-in every household with a
cook.
Win Emile Grigsby also go on the
stage?
Pum-Why do they call an auto
"she"?
Prunes-Its so hard to manage and
so expensive
Barn Occupies Building
Telephone repairers for one of the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

An ex-governor of Wisconsin has
gone to the old folks home. He must
have held office before the days of
GRAFT
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
Merry Woman

Mrs. Robert Merrill ascended to the
top of the flagstaff on the Pulitzer
building ir New York, and, 3i5 feet
above the sidewalk, admired the red
Iriliance OF the setting sun 1T her
leisure. Mrs. Merrill is the first woman
in the world to reach that height IN II
ndgDolc. Her husband is a "steeple
jack by profession, so she is "steeplc
ill.," which is the only polite femiriza-
lion of the title. Mrs Merrill went up
the flagstaff TO win a $1,000 bet fer
David Sussman, friend of her hus-
band and to win a diamond ring for
herself. The newspapers recently de-
scribed Il "steeplc Jacks" wife, who is
her husbands true helpmate, who
helps him paint lofty gas tanks and fix
eagles atop of altitudnous liagstafs.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
In Camp

Speaking Of the trend of fashion in
certain directions, some one remarks
that the phrase my friend with a
steam yacht" is no longer common in
smart society. Now il is my friend
with an Adirondack lodge" The ."call
OF the wild" has echoed through the me-
tropolis, and fashionable folk have
FASTENED away to become ''sportsmon. "
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

Special Corresdondenco OF The Herald
NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-New York
spiritualists and believers in psychic
phenomena are keeping their ears
pricked high these days in expectation
Of receiving a message from the other
world. It has been promised by the
most eminent psychic student OF the
times, DIR. Hodgson, who lately trans
pired." Before quitting the mortal
state he promised to communicate with
his friends who still inhabited mortal
tenement. When DR.. Hodgson dropped
dead in December the news occasioned
excitement among his friends, for he
had made arrangements whereby he
would endeavor to send a communca-
tion from beyond the grave after death.
This message is now being awaited
When he lived he made n similar ar
rangement with a young man named
Pelham. Pelham dying, communities
tion was established between his spirit
and DR.. Hodgson and Prof. Hyslop
The medium of communication was
Mrs. Leonora Piper Of Boston. 1t is
believed by those conversant with
psychic matter that Prof. Hyslop Will
receive the first message from DIR.
Hodgson when the latter's spirit finds
itself able to send one and can find
the medium best suited for the pur-
pose.
Ginger's Passing
Ginger a -year-old, six -toed
boxing tom cat, is dead at Hughes
morgue in Jersey city He had lived
with mis- side partner, Charlie, in the
Undertaking rooms all his life, and was
the particular pride of Edward Wes-
ton and James Hughes, the assistants.
Ginger and Charlie, who were broth
ers, were trained in their kittenhood
to stand on their hind legs and box
with their fore paws. They never put
on gloves. The cats were ready for
good-natured go almost any time. and
ii didn't take much encouragement
from their masters to set them at 1t,
They were about evenly matched ana
apparently took a keen delight in cuff
ing each other around the rooms. When
time was called by the referee the cats
would cease hostilitles and patiently
wait for the reward, generally Il piece
of meat.
Ginger's body will lie in a grave
alongside that of Salaam. trick dog,
who was poisoned to death. Ginger
and Salaam were the best of friends
and never had any tiffs, but Charlie
and the dog didn't get along so well
together. Salaam took dog IS delight
in teasing and often got scratched on
the nose for payfully growing at the
big tom cat.
In his younger days Ginger was an
accomplished jumper. He would jump
a distance of six feet from the floor
and vault over Mr. Weston'S extended
arms. He took grea; fancy to a pair
of rabbits which make their hcadquar-
ters in the yard at the rear of tnt
rooms. and would 60 to sleep Struggled
close up to them whenever he got the
chance.
Gingcr's death was due to old age
and general debility. Charlie. who also
has six toes on each paw, is still in
good health and does not appear to bel
greatly grievcd over his boxing part
ner's death.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

There are reported to be more quaclSs
in Iowa than in any other state. Per-
haps that's why the population is de-
creasing so rapidly there.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
How Booze Money Is Made

The most successful saloon keepers IN
New York are those who do not per
NIT dice-shaking in their barrooms. II
has been found that men who habitual-
ly shake dice make noise, take up room
and do not spend great lot of money
Very few boozorums here MAINTAIN ac-
commodations for men who want to sill
at table and play cards. Tables in the
first class barrooms are vanishing, eX-
cept i'm the German quarter, where
drinking is done on an altogether differ
ent plan. Along Broadway a very few
places maintain the sideboard and few
even keep olives or pretzels. The de-
mand for drinks alone is more than suf-
ficient to keep most of them going at a
profitable rate. Tabs are almost un-
known in first class places. Old Gus
toners who happen to be short when
they make purchases are requested tC
remember their own scores and the
bartender usually adds; you know we
don't keep slate here"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14
In the Rain in Red

1t doesn't seem safe to count on the
weather these days, so women who ven
ture forth in spite of a threatening sky
and who have too much pride to seek
prot ection of macintosh and rubbers
are much interested in the rainy day
raiment which has been recently de-
signed. Miss Cynthia Roche was seer
the other day i'm wet wether gown
the color of which was something Ia
ponder over. 1t was of flaming red
cloth which had been treated by a
waterproof process. and the hat was
large and of the same shade. Added
to this she carried a bright red "rain
shedder' with an ivory handle. She
was looking her best and appeared to
the greatest possible advantage i'm con-
trast with some Of her sisters, all droop
ing and drenohed, who felt that they
were appropriately clad i'm gray. Most
of those who passed her by remarked
that red was the ideal color for a wet
dreary day.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

That new railroad to Key West will
"hop from island to island That Is,
it's frogs will, eh?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

Now that we know where so much
insurance money went we're anxious
to know what's to be done with what
is left
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-14

Miss Fortune is the daughter of l. L.
Luck.