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Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
SOME OF THE QUEER WAYS OF RUSSIA
Grand Dukes
Of Graft Along he
Corrcsro ndenceT pdorE

all officials and put them in prison. A
commune was started. The grain ele-
vator, 1t was theirs, and the profit was
for them. Had not somebody said that
II every man worked two hours day
nobody need work more? They would
show the worklngmen of the world the
thing In practice. What right had pri-
vate companies to own ships, making
money out of the workingman, the
origin of all wealth?
Two Hours Day
They would work two hours a day
and insist on being paid four times
as much as they had received for an
eight-hour day. That would bring the
hated capitalists to their senses. AS for
administration, nothing easier; after
two hours work In the morning the
men met at noon In general conclave
and decided what should be done,
Crude economicsl Yet not an unfair
sample OF what has got into the minds
of the eighty millions of the czar's sub
iects who can neither read nor write.
It was not the Russian warships out
side the harbor which gave the quietus
to the republic of Novorosinsk. 1t tunl-
bled to pieces from causes which had
never been contemplated. Trains did
not come to the town laden with goods
WHICH were TO De SelIeu lOI lilt BVhVio o.
benefit of Novorosinsk. Ship owners
were so unsympathetlc they stopped
vessels going to be unloaded where la.
borers might be paid $3.50 for two hours
work and the goods i'm the sacred name
of public property be then distributed
without any payment at all. The re-
public, having lasted twelve weeks, was
starved into submission.
Yalta-the Bournemouth of Russia
little queen of the Crimea, is in tears.
II has not changed a little bit since /
spent happy days there ten years ago.
except that then it was all smiles of
sunshine. Now 1t is all tears. The
peach crop this autumn was bounteous.
The peasants wanted more pay for
gathering. 1t was pointed out to them
that because of the good crop selling
prices would be low and gathering
prices could not be increased. That was
too complicated. They refused to pick
the peaches. So they have all rotted.
The peasants have received no pay, and
the public have got no peaches.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
FolRLEs OF FAMOUS FOLK

Keats liked red pepper on his toast.
Dickens was fond of wearing jew
elry.
Daudet wore his eyeglasses when
asleep.
Joaquin Miller has nailed all his
chair to the wall.
Edgar Allan Poe slept with his cat
and was inordinately proud of his feet.
Thackeray used to lift his hat when
ever he passed the house in which he
wrote vanity Fair
Alexander Dumas the younger
bought a new painting every time he
had a new book published.
Robert Louis Stevenson's favorite
recreation was playing the flute, in
order. as he said, to tune up his ideas.
Robert Browning could not sit still.
With the constant shuffling of his
feet holes were worn in the carpet.
Longfellow enjoyed walking only at
sunrise or sunset, and he said his sub
limest moods came upon him at these
times
Hawthorne always washed his hands
before reading a letter from his wife.
He delighted in poring over old ad-
Vertisements in the newspaper files.
Darwin had no respect for books,
and would cut big volume in two for
convenience in handling, or he would
tear out the leaves he required for
reference.
Oliver Wendell Holmes used to carry
a horse chestnut in one pocket and a
potato in another to ward off rheu-
matism.-London outlook.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
MARX UP THE FIGURE

The publisher of the city directory
estimates that the population of Los
Angeles on the first day of this month
was 255,O0O. The estimate was given in
response to a request from postoffice
inspector who is investigating the basis
of Postmaster Flint's appeal for am
other large addition to the number of
letter carriers. W
The directory publishers figures con-
firm the correctness of The Herald's
calculation which showed a population
of Psi, ,463 at the beginning of September
The increase in population during the
last year or more has been, approx
month. On the basis of The Herald's
figures the population on November 1
would be 256, ,463, allowing for the gain
of $500 a, month during September and
October. With the same rate of in
crease for November and December
Los Angeles will have a population of
261, ,460 as we enter the year 1907.
But the rate of $500 per month can be
considered only as an average increase
during a specified time. The figures
representing such increase are con-
stantly changing, each succeeding
month showing an advance over it's
predecessor. For example, if the aver
age increase was at the rate of $500 per
month during the present half year the
average will be considerably more than
$500 during the next six months
1t is a conservative estimate, there
fore, that Los Angeles will have popu-
lation of 100000 before the end of next
year, probably within a year from the
present date. That conclusion is JUS
titled by the fact that the inpour of
homeseekers in the near future is sure
to break all records. Judging from all
obtainable information, coming from
railway officials and other reliable
sources, it will not be strange if Los
Angeles, passes the 100000 mark con-
siderably in advance of this estimate.
When the last federal census was
taken, June, 1900, there were only eleven
cities in the United States with popu-
Iation of 300, 900 or more. At that time
Los Angeles was No SO in the urban
class, with 1O2,479 inhabitants to its
credit. Probably its present place in
the class cuts the S6 figure in half.
How many more cities will it have
passed when the next federal census is
taken, in June, 1910?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
THE TRAINED NURSE PERIL

1t is time for the doctors to stop
bacillus chasing and devise some pre-
ventive for a peril that confronts all
their unmarried male patients. Who
is to save the sick celibate by the dis
covery of some autidote to the fas-
cination of the trained nurse. Sim
ply becauses a bachelor permits him.
self to fall i'll is no sign that he is
willing to commit matrimony But
what is there for the bedridden man
to do? Weakness of the body is nat
urally accompanied by weakness of
the heart, and that means usually
that the hearts action is quickened
illness, before the nurse arrives, 1t
quickens promptly when into the bare
infirmary of the cheerless bachelor
apartment there steps soft-voiced,
deft-fingered vision, with noiseless
tread, who with a touch here ana
there makese magic change of a
room of barrenness into walled-in
homelike section of solid comfort
All about her soothes-the neutral
tinted gown and the white cap and
apron the quiet of her movements;
the touch of her cool hand; the gentle
firmness with which she compels
obedience to. the doctors orders. If,
as often happens, the vision has big
blue or brown eyes and pretty. youth
full features, what can the poor man
do except to hurry his recovery so that
he can stand up and ask the vision
to marry him?
New proofs are constantly coming
that the trained nurse peril Is an ever
present one. Mr.. zangwill has written
play about her, and the very day
after it was produced a rich New
Yorker realized the drama. More such
marriages have been reported since.
1t is all right for the man who wants
wife. He can look nowhere to bet
ter advantage than among the girls
trained to self-denial and skilled in all
ways of lessening pain and adding to
human comfort But the bachelor by
choice is entitled to some protection.
In default of more scientific RENE
dies it might be well to organize
special corps of nurses, excluding from
1t all applicants save those over 40
years of age. with cross eyes, scraggy
of figure and other such desirable inn
munities. Without some such safe
guarding no single sick man can look
forward to his convalescence with
any assurance that he will be in his
right and normal mind when his bod
lily ailments are over.-New York Mail.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
GOOD HABITS A BUSINESS ASSET

1t used to be an accepted theory that
the business world has nothing to do
with the private life of business peo-
pie. AS long as a man attended hon
estly to his business occupation, was
true to his obligations and paid his
debts, that was considered sufficient
The business world, before 1t will ac-
cord to any man the highest rate Of
credit, must be shown that the man
is not only faithful and reliable, but is
not addicted to habits and occupations
which may impair his standing. The
Wall Street Journal recently went so
far as to declare that the business
world has right to know of any busi-
ness man mot only where he spends
his days, but where he spends his
nights. 1t has a right not only to know
his financial standing, but also his
status in the scale of social deceney.
The man who is faithful to the duties
of his office and false to the standards
of domestic decency must have his
financial credit marked down and the
business confidence of his fellow men
lowered to the class of extra-hazardous
risks. baltimore Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

$50, 100000 OF which, says the report.
"$12,O0O,OOO went to the growers"
To the expense account for picking,
packing, transportation and commits
sion goes two-thirds Of the crops value
delivered at the eastern markets. For
expenses. $4,000, 900; for the growers,
N2,OOOOOO A striking example Is that
OF practical operation of the favorite
railway maxim, "Charge all the traffic
will bear" The showing affords bitter
food for thought" t." It may be imagined,
to persons in the citrus fruit industry
who recently voted to strengthen the
railway monopoly in California.
OF the new orange crop the report by
Dun & Co. says: "The new crop Is
growing nicely and is just beginning to
show color; prices for holiday delivery
have not yet been made and 1t is be-
lieved not much fruit will be rushed
forward early this year" That state
ment is made from data gathered just
before November 1. The two weeks end
ing at the present date have caused a
perceptible advance toward maturity.
Present indications point to a some
what smaller aggregate for the new
crop than for the old one. The quality,
however, promises to be exceptionally
fine. Marketing will be from one to
two weeks later than last year, result
ing from delay in coloring, caused by
the exceptional dryness of the early
autumn.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
COLD FACTS TO PONDER

The project for expending $500,000 in
advertising California throughout the
eastern states is worthy of thoughtful
consideration. 1t is proposed to raise
the large sum named by subscription,
and it is announced that every busi-
ness man is expected to contribute
literally"
In the plan as outlined 1t is stated
that "the campaign will be strictly con-
fined to straight advertising; a list of
papers and magazines has been made
which practically reaches every Ameri-
can family of the class that California
desires; no California or Pacific coast
papers are on the list"
There is no doubt that the proposed
plan would be helpful in attracting
eastern peoples attention to the Golden
State. Whether the plan insures the
best possible results for the large ex-
penditure involved is another ques-
tion. The Los Angeles chamber of COM
merce has had extensive experience in
advertising Southern California abroad,
and any project of the kind having its
Endorsement would commend itself to
business men.
The purpose to eXpend most of the
$500O0 in eastern magazines seems, to
persons familiar with the subject, as of
questionable eXpediency. The crop of
eastern magazines has spread, within
recent years, like weeds in neglected
lawn. The primary purpose of nine
tenths of them is to work the advertis-
ing field to the utmost limit allowing
no scruples of conscience to stand in
the way The intense rivalry in COM
petition for advertising business leads
to degree of lying about their circula-
tion that is enough to cause groan
from the ashes of Ananias.
Rainbow-hued advertisements in the
eastern magazines can convey no ade-
ouate idea of conditions in California,
particularly in the southland. The
scores of advertising pages either are
skipped" by the reader. as rule, or
"sized up as booming devices. And
probably not 10 per cent of those maga-
zines actually has one-tenth of the cir
culation claimed.
The reputable newspapers of this
state are the most effective advertisers
of California that can possibly be sent
abroad. The average newspaper of a
city or town affords a complete reflex
of the community. The reader abroad
discerns in it the character and spirit
of the community, comes in touch with
it's stage of popularity and advance
ment, practically feels its pulse and
diagnoses its condition.
The judicious expenditure of $4,000 in
sending reputable and representative
California newspapers throughout the
eastern states would be far more eff
fective in attracting homeseekers hither
than the $5OO,OOO proposed to be cast
upon the deceptive waters of inflated
magazine circulation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
Nor ONE srArE. nuT rWo

1t Is foregone conclusion that the
voters of Arizona will overwhelmnBly
defeat the proposition TO join that ter
ritory to New Mexico ia single state.
The leader Of the Joint statehood forces
in Arizona says he will be satisfied II
his cause receives is per cent of the
vote. The governor of New Mexico ao-
mits that Arizona will reject the prop01-
sal which New Mexico seems to be Will
ing to accept. The territories must re-
main separate and work out their own
destinies.
The people OF the territories hold
sharply divergent views as to the erect
of their action upon congress. Arizo-
mans believe that stalwart opposition
to any joint statehood plan will con-
vince congress that their territory is
entitled to single statehood, and that In
due time this Independent and deter
mined stand will be rewarded. They
assert that they are reconciled to the
territorial conditions for the time being,
and intimate that no effort Will be
made to secure statehood before 1910.
when the new census Is expected to
show such growth as to convince the
world that Arizona has reached the
stature Of a state.
The leading spirits of New Mexico, on
the other hand, are trying to roll UP a
big majority for Joint statehood, on the
theory that this vote will convince con-
gress and the country that New Mexico
alone Is big enough for statehood. 1t Is
also said that New Mexico's vote may
indicate to congress that two Republi
can senators may be secured there to
offset the two Democratic senators who
are expected to come from Oklahoma.
The New Mexican idea, naturally finds
little sympathy in Arizona, which Is
Democratic
The country's sense of fair play Will
doubtless be gratified by the action OF
Arizona in refusing to be bound to New
Mexico. Both of these territories are
developing rapidly, and it was mis-
take to attempt to destroy their indi-
viduality and limit their expansion.
Railroads are tapping rich ore. fields in
both territories Irrigation is working
it's wonders in their valleys. Their for
ests Of pine are the largest in the coun-
try and are supplying all the adjacent
territory. Population of the right sort
is pouring in. The conditions which ex-
listed in New Mexico for half a century
are rapidly passing, while Arizona's
immense resources are attracting
permanent population. Each of these
territories soon will be entitled to state
hood, If 1t is not actually ready now.
We believe the time will come when the
people OF New Mexico will be grateful
to their more independent neighbors
for defeating the attempt to make one
state where there should be two.-
Washington Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
WHEN FUNSTON WAS A WRITER

Gen. Funston goes to Cuba in the
cause of peace, as he went once before
for the pleasurable trouble there was
in it. Now he Is regular; then he
was a rebel. In the earlier time Har-
per's Weekly did all in its power to
make him regular then. He went to
the island as it's correspondent with
the insurgents, and, of course, he made
his way through the Spanish lines and
Joined Gomez; less able devisers than
Funston found 1t easy to do as much.
Doubtless our correspondent observed
a good deal, but he found no time to
write down the results, for he soon be-
came too busy in the game of killing
Spaniards. Toward the end of the
strictly family phase of the trouble
however, he seemed to have had
enough of bloodletting. He was then
chief Of the artillery of Gomez. 1t is
true that he had no guns, but he had
a number of weary mules, and one
pleasant morning Gomez directed
Funston to make Balaklava charge
with these mules on a well-appointed
body of Spaniards who were search
ing for just such an incident. Most
of the mules and their riders were
killed, but Funston escaped with a
gaping chest and a disgust for war.
He managed to get to New York. He
seemed to think that he ought to re-
port to the editor of the Weekly on his
way to the hospital, and while carry
ing out his purpose he was induced to
write the story Of the charge. 1t was
his only contribution, but 1T was stim-
ulating reading. Then he went away,
saying that he was through with war
and was going back to the Kansas
farm in search of harmless peace. But.
as the world knows, his wounds did
not let out all his fighting blood, nor
did his brain fail him when he had oc-
casion for cunning deviees.-Harper's
Weekly
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
WHITE HANDS

The very snowiest hand that ever
The lip of true man kissed;
Soft as flower and with faint veinings
OF May blue toward the wrist
So fine, so frail II Is, we ponder
The drudgery II has missed
My own is white, too, lying beside It.
But there's a trace of horn
In the inner palm-Wotks mark. Dost
see
Her little look of scorn
At hearing OF the hundred guises
Ny busy hand has wornY
Hers is for teweling and glowing,
Innocent of all price;
Mine has the strength OF striving In it,
White as II is--weighs twice
In the worlds affairs, for gentle color
And unspoiled energies.
Mildred J. McNeal Sweeney In Success
Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Tourist travel promises TO be the
greatest in the history of Los Angeles.
The people OF the east are climbing out
Of their snowdrifts and coming by
thousands to the land OF perpetual
summer.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

The corporations want to win this
city election so they can control the
board of public works. Lindley is the
machine candidate. Can you figure out
a better reason for voting for Gates?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Remember, In reading that Thanks
giving proclamation. that It's deal less
expensive TO buy your turkey than to
rafie for It. And even though you win
the raffie the bought bird tastes the
sweeter.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

1t is very noble in Governor Pardee to
issue Thanksgiving proclamation this
year. After what the Republican ma
chine did to him he has little cause for
thanks.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Twenty per cent more high class tour
lists coming this fall than ever before,
is the Santa Fe's estimate. The more
the merrier.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Thugs and robbers are overrunning
Pittsburg. That comes of having a
reputation for great wealth and "easy''
money.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14
HomeseeEers' Club Toniobf.

Every one desiring to secure a farm home
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 ano learn.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Another annexation election is about
due. Los Angeles will swallow up the
Cahuenga valley this time. Room for
many more.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

On the map, perhaps, Los Angeles will
lcok like a pond that has sprung leak,
but that shoestring is worth all the jibes
about it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

These spiritualistic takers, so thor
oughly exposed by The Herald are
licensed by the city. Doesn't the city
thereby share In their guilt?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

The public is against the Ascot race
gambling. The annexation made it pos
sible for the city council to stop it,
VIII the council do so?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Pretty soon the towns that wouldn't
join in the consolidation plan will be
mere excrescences on the outskirts of
Greater Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Since Ruef put through the election
of Gillett doubtless Mayor Schmitz feels
that California is perfectly safe, even
for him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Having kindly notified the oil trust
of every move made. the government
will now proceed to attack it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

By the way, have you written the
folks back home" who are shoveling
snow, about the 9O-in-the-shade weather
we are having?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Again the S. P. is trying for grab
at San Pedro. Los Angeles got there
just in time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Would it not be well to single out
those six who carried the shoestring
annexation and give them hero medals?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

This would be fine city for miners
club, and the move to start one should
be encouraged.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Cigar store prize lotteries are cut out
Hereafter a man can smoke without
adding gambling to his other vices.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

= All the cfty's schools are free to all
comers. Now let the winter visitors
bring their children 18th them.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

witte is back in Russia. Something
doing again?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

her shape, but she gets there just the
same.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

ell. The odds favor racing this season.
1t looks like a safe bet.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

San Pedro woke up and found itself
next door to Los Angeles. And the door
is open.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Now tie few more shoestrings to
other coast towns.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

San Pedro may come in, now when
ever she wishes.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

Haven't seen Murphy back in the
Hearst-made stripes yet.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-14

San Francisco has our sympathy.
Mayor Schmitz is coming home.