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Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
LOCAL CIVIC PRIDE

The American Civic association, now
In session at Milwaukee, is making a
supreme effort to stimulate interest in
the work Of cleansing and beautifying
American cities and towns. Special
endeavor toward abandonment Of the
billboard nuisance is a feature in the
associations program. There has been
persistent agitation Of this subject for
years In the larger cities, but practical
progress has been slow. The civic
association now proposes that efforts
i'm this direction be concentrated to-
ward tax rate for billboards that
Will really be prohlbitive.
It Is timely to note this action Of the
association because It calls attention
to an obvious need in Los Angeles.
Despite all that has been said and done
in this city relative to its cleansing
and beautifying, the fact is painfully
in evidence that the condition Of some
sections is a disgrace to Los Angeles.
The glaring chromatlc daubs that de-
face the Landscape in the shape of
billboards, hideous as they are, do. not
offend the sight to degree caused by
the rubbish, debris and filth that are
seen in many localities
In Los Angeles we usually have a
quite general municipal housecleaning
in these autumn days, especially in
anticipation of the coming of winter
sojourners from the east and elsewhere.
This year, as appears to the average
observer, less attention than usual is
paid to the matter. Probably the Of
fetal excuse for neglect of streets and
public places is lack of funds to prose-
cute the cleansing work, but it is
miserable excuse for proud. rich and
prosperous city like Los Angeles.
There are many associations of prop
erty owners and other residents in vari-
Gus sections of the city that take upon
themselves the task of seeing that the
particular territory of each is kept In
slightly condition. They accomplish
the purpose by inducing Individual
residents to keep their premises In good
order, and by private subscription they
raise funds wherewith to care for
property of non-residents and the like.
There ought to be great many more
such associations in the city. Only by
the exercise of local civic pride can we
hope to have Los Angeles deserve it's
reputation as the most delightful resi-
dence city on the face Of the earth.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
A LAUDABLE INSTITUTION

1t is just forty years since Henry
Bergh of New York founded the initial
American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. 1t is not an ex-
aggeration to say that the results of that
initiative have been felt in the more
humane treatment Of domestic animals.
particularly horses, In every part Of the
United States. An American sentiment
has matured, as a result of Henry
Bergh's efforts and those of his fol-
lowers in every state of the Union, that
will not tolerate such brutality to dumb
animals as was common everywhere
forty years ago.
But there is a great deal yet to do on
the humane lines marked out by that
jealous New York philanthropist, who
gave his large fortune, his time and
energies to the cause during the twenty
two years preceding his death in 1888.
Here in Los Angeles a "Bergh
society,"" as the original one was called
in New York for convenient phrasing, :,
has achieved wonders within a few
years in the betterment of treatment to
horses and other domestic animals.
Every observant citizen of Los Angeles
whose residence dates back half dec
ade or more is cognizant of the change.
Where exhibitions of cruelty to ami
years ago such sights are compara-
lively rare now.
The efficiency of the local s. P. c.. A.,
however, is hampered by lack Of funds
ways familiar to residents of larger
cities in the east For instance, the
society desires to secure O rescue home
for suffering animals; to employ a
mounted officer to patrol the river bed
and the hills where there is much heavy
hauling; to get control of the dog pound
and It's dog-catching adjunct, the local
eyesore which is now a disgrace to the
city.
Recently group of sympathetic Los
Angeles ladies organized an auxiliary
OF the S. p. c. A. with the special OBJ
ject of assisting the society in raising
needful funds and being helped in every
possible way. This auxiliary body
which already has become formidable
in numbers, is preparing for a high
class concert to be given the evening ol
November 3, the proceeds Of which viii
be devoted to the needs referred to
The purpose is most laudable one
and The Herald heartily commends it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

The securing by the Hamburgers of
the corner lot at Eighth and Hill streets
is a subject for congratulation. 1t en-
ables them to round out their immense
building to much more symmetrical
form, and it insures that neighborhood
a complete and handsome structure in
stead of makeshift. Now let the great
structure be rushed to early completion,
that 1t may become in fact Los Ange-
les greatest store"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

The fact still remains that il Lang
don had stayed at home attending to
his sworn duties instead of wind jam
ming about the state ON a rainbow
chase the Ruef muddle in San Fran
cisco would have been impossible. In
the last analysis. Langdon is TO blame
for 1t all. Nice governor he'd make.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Mr.. Roosevelt may be taking no
part in state campaigns" as he says,
but he evidently regards the New York
fight of national import. His entire
cabinet has gone to Hughes aid. Here,
Candidate Glllett carries the S. P.-
Ruef burden alone.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

The president says: Anyone who
says 1 am not heart and soul for Mr..
Hughes is laboring under deIusion. |
am first, last and all the time for Mr..
Hughes" The president also says, as
regards Gillett; II cannot take part in
a state fight" 1t evidently makes a
difference who is fighting.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Perhaps il the heat were shut off the
colegrove and Hollywood cars these 90
degree days, the Los Angeles-Pacihc
company would save enough to run an
occasional decent car on these systems,
at an occasionally brief interval, instead
OF operating dangerous old wrecks semi
hourly.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
The Auto speed Maniac

He scorched upon the highway,
He scorched upon the street;
He scorched away from rivals.
He scorched his friends to meet;
He scorched In pleasant weather,
He seorched when 1T was hot;
He seorched when races asked 1t,
At last, his neck he broke 1t,
When scorching on a bet;
And for all that you or know,
He may be scOrching yet.
Baltimore Americi
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Ground in New York city sold Satur-
day for $211 square foot You can buy
It lots cheaper in Los Angeles, and Los
Angeles is vastly better city in which
to live, too.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

The tariff has nothing to do with it,
The question is, VIII you be governed
by the S. P. and Ruef through Gillett
by Hearst and anarchy through Lang
don, or by yourselves. through Theo-
dore A. Bell?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Maybe this San Francisco row hav-
ing walked Attorney General Webb UP
he will see the need for some action
on his part at San Pedro. Maybe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

That Louisville girl who showed her
shoulder in damage suit and won a
fortune from trolley company also
gets husband. But was he drawn to
her by that shoulder or the money?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

You, Mr.. Voter, must choose between
Gillett, Ruef's S. P. puppet; Langdon,
Hearst's hired man, or Bell, the peo-
pies nominee. It's up to you.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Langdon, the unfaithful servant;
Gillett, the Ruef-s. p. machine NOM
inee, or Bell, the fearless, able and
Independent. The voters must choose.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Negro Found Dead

William Peppers, a negro, thrust the
needle OF a hypodermic syringe into an
artery Saturday night and was found
dead last night In his room at 107
Marchessault street. Nothing could be
learned about the negro's antecedents.
The body was taken to Bresee Bros.
morgue.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

1t isn't hard to guess that the 49ers
would be for Bell if they were now
alive. They always stood for freedom
and decency.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Shipping Missouri mules by express
may seem foolish till you 80 to buy
Nevada mule and learn its value. Then
1t becomes economy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

The duke and duchess of Marlborough
again afford an argument that the hap
PLY wed American girl is the one with
out title.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Gillett found Ruef a very present
help in time of need. Ruef doubtless
expects a return of the favor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Pi-LineS and Pick-unS
staa-Natlon

You rail against the fairer sex.
You men, In your elatlon,
Can you conceive what sort OF land,
Or what would be It's station.
II we were without womenkind,
In this, earth's greatest nation7
You think II would a wonder be?
put you on probation;
II this a ladyless land we're,
Wed say in explanation.
It scarce were in IT; II were mere
Ly a slow stag-nationl
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Will you have Gillett, with Ruef
dominating the state as he does San
Francisco, aided by the S. p, or will
you have Bell and freedom?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

The only paper fighting Ben Ward is
the corporation-owned Snooze, The only
aggrieved are the corporations. What
better reason for Wards election?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Langdon was warned repeatedly that
his abandonment of his sworn duties in
San Francisco would lead to trouble.
Now he has it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

East siders are gratified to notice
signs of activity on the new East Sew
enth street trolley line. 1t is badly
needed
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

The real issue is Gillettism, or
Bell and decency Don't let any one
cloud this issue; that's all there is to it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

The president has rallied his entire
cabinet to Hughes support in New
York. For Gillett he hasn't one word
Of aid or eommendation. Followers Of
n r.. nlease note.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

1t depends upon the voters whether
Ruef will be kept bottled UP by Bell
or released by Gillett, his friend and
nominee.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Friends of Alexander BerlSman, the
anarchist, think he has been abducted.
1t is to be hoped so.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Population of Los Angeles. 25I.463

Bell is coming Saturday. Get out
your bells.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

New York has boarding house trust,
but that doesn't make trust at board
ing house any easier to obtain.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

VIII you have Abe Ruef's man Gil
lett, Hearst's man Langdon, or your
own man, Theodore A. Bell?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

An electric road from here to San
Diego is projected, Anything that viii
put San Diego In closer touch with Los
Angeles win be good for San Diego.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

That rush and roar you don't hear
is Schmtz not hurrying back from
Europe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Nothing can refute the fact that Abe
Ruef nominated Gillett-and that Ruef
never selects man he can't use.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

New York policemen are reported to
be ION the carpet That's better than
being ION the beat" where 50 many of
them usually are.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Notice that no Republican has de-
MED that Ruef-Gillett picture.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Meanwhile Schmitz shows no mad
haste to get home.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

The Snooze's editor is going to view
Owens river for himself. He'd better
take a cork suit. or he'll drown
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Scotch costumes are all the go in
Paris, and next year, no doubt, they
will be in vogue over here. Then 1t
will be up to every true gentleman to
,Owder his knees.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Ruef and Gillett; Herrin and Hearst
Throw 'em all out.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

1t is natural that q bitter fight
should be made over the Weightman
fortune, which was made in quinine.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

1.-THE Marriage of Rameses H." Is
the title OF an article in the Chicago
Inter Ocean. Isn't the esteemed Inter
Ocean little slow with its account OF
this affair? The marriage took place
some time ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

In the last nine months the United
States has withdrawn $4,000, 900. oi
nearly 81 per capita, from the Bank o.
England. Get yours?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

The announcement from New York
that Yarns are quiet" belongs In the
market and not In the political news
columns.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Motoring Inerea asina

Motoring between Los Angeles and
San Francisco seems to be gaining In
popularity and there is hardly a day
that one or more parties do not reg
lister at a Los Angeles hostelry from
the northern city. A. r. Fredericks
arrived at the Hayward yesterday ac-
companied by David Bole and X. G.
Nudge. They made the trip down In
Mr.. Fredricks' touring car and pro-
nounced it delightful ride. Mr.. Fred
ricks is a brother of the well-known
local furniture man of that name and
is himself prominent in the furniture
world.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
HEARD AROUND
THE CORRIDORS
CRACK BILLIARDIST is
AT THE ALEXANDRIA
BY THE EAvEsDROPPER

Billiard enthusiasts will have to look
out for their record during the next few
days, as Will Spinks is in town. He
arrived at the Alexandria yesterday
from San Francisco and was greeted
by host of friends, as he is an old
time favorite in Los Angeles. Mr;
Spinks manufactures Spinks' billiard
chalk, but it Is as q wielder of the cue
that he is best known and for many
years there have been few men in
the country who were his peers at
the game.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

A Paris tobacconist is authority for
the statement that many queens smoke
cigarettes. It must take the fun c
of 1t, however, not to have to save the
coupons.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Senator LaFollette's lecture in To-
peka was not very largely attended.
AS the Topeka Capital says candidly:
1T takes man with a tapeworm rem
edy or corn cure to get a crowd in
this town.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

That Texas woman who is running
for congress ought to try for the sem
ate, where they have no rules limiting
debate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Gillett's hand rests ON Ruefi doe'
RueFs freedom depend on Gillett?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Personal Notes

]. j. Mullin, a mining man of Ton
opah, New. is at the Alexandria.
Amos ]. Garland, a New York broker
and his wife arc at the Westminster
G. b, Wilson, a mining man from
searchlight. Nevada. Is at the Angelus
w. Il. Brophy. a prominent merchant
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Have First Paper

F. A. and ]. p. Sheridan, mining
men from Greenwater, arrived at the
Hayward. They brought with them a
copy OF the Greenwater Times, the
frst paper published in the district.
Many eyes are turned on Greenwater
at the present and rich men and poor
are fiocking In from every part OF the
country. The rich man TO purchase
and the poor one TO prospect.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

II you want TO 80 east. Q; Haydoek,
Agent Illinois Central R.R,. iis w. eth.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
CARBON BRIQUETs.

A trial order will demonstrate
their purpose; A strong steady
fire with practically no ashes.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Fish wardens UP in Maine are wor-
rying about how Holsters should be
measured. They know how III New
York-by their pocketbooks.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Great Heap Big InJun

Frederick M. Hall. one of the mighty
chiefs of the order of Red Men, ar
rived at the Hayward yesterday and
all day long members Of his tribe
were dropping in for a handclasp and
to San Francisco to confer with Porter
L. Bliss. one Of the high men of the
order.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Wealthy Miner Here

Sherwood Aldrich, "a wealthy mining
man from Colorado Springs, accompa-
MED by his wife and J. J. Satterthwaite
of Wilmington, Del, Is at the Alexan-
dria The party has just arrived from
Goldfield, where Mr.. Aldrich has been
Inspecting some mining properties with
a view to investing. In the Cripple
Creek district Mr.. Aldrich has been
most successful in mining operations.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
H-ears.t-A Puzzle

Behead me and curtail me
And only cars" remain;
That I must be a donkey,
The inference is plain.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29
Surprises Friends with Bride

John Tonningsen. at the head or the
order of knights Templar in California,
has made frequent trips to Los Angeles
from his headquarters in San Francisco
in the interest of the order, but he ar
rived at the Hayward yesterday bent
on business of a very personal nature.
He is here to pass his honeymoon, and
with him is his charming bride. His
wedding was a surprise to his friends
in Los Angeles and he and Mrs. Ton
ningsen are receiving a regular shower
Of congratulations.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

After the Panama canal, what p
asks st. Louis paper. The openins
of the twenty-frst century will prob
ably be next in order.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

DR.. Wiley's next poison squad" will
be used to test the effects of different
kinds Of whisky. He probably will
have no difficulty in getting volunteers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

An Omaha millionaire has given $780,
900 to university. No doubt he figured
that it was time one of the towns
millionaires helped out somebody be-
| sides Pat Grove
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

A Chicago alderman has been thrown
! into Jail and the authorities refuse to
| tell him what the charge against him
is. The fact that he is a Chicago al
derman should be sufficient.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Margaret Anglin, the actress, say!
that man who has been making Low,
to her is insane. OF course he isl
he is in love.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

oh, once loved a flaxen blonde,
gave her my devotion
or her. oh, how my heart was fond!
She filled me with emotion!
raved of sun-kissed tresses, gold
As Ophir's precious metnl;
sang of gilded web, and told
Its value, in fine fettie!
Alas! I'm always doomed to lose
The things most abide;
loved her fair-what was the Use?
That blonde, she up and Dyed
w III. &C.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

A New York paper wants to know
which Is more to be depended on, the
blonde or the brunette. This question
should be referred to Senator Platt.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

Artificial diamonds have been ad-
vanced 20 per cent in price. At that
rate they will soon become so valua-
BILE that actresses cannot afford to lose
them.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-29

1t is noticed that Hearst quotes only
dead Democrats. The live ones are
nearly all against him.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-10-10
Another Boxer Uprising.

VICTORIA, Oct. 9.-Aecording to
mali advices. fresh outbreaks of box
ers are reported in north China, west
Of Picking. Mr. Stephenson, mis-
sionary, writes that boxers armed
with spears and other arms rushed
through Tsouinhsein and Sophing
Chu shouting kill the foreigners.
The foreign community escaped to
the magistrates yamenn. A German
army lieutenant travelling in the dis
trict put himself at the head Of the
Yamenn soldierly and went to the
temple early in the morning and at
tackled the boxers, killing eleven and
capturing forty-two.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-10-10
MAKE OFFERS
FOR PROPERTY ON AVENUE
SEEM WILLING TO BUY UP THE WHOLE STREET
IOffered Sl5O,OOO for the Mullins Building and
Big Prices for LveSy Block and
Other Business Property

Intense interest was caused here
in business circles Tuesday by the
development of the fact that num-
Der of capitalists, working independ-
emily, so far as can be learned, are
endeavoring to purchase a number OF
pieces of valuable property on Yaki-
ma avenue. 1t is understood that
the would-be purchasers are nearly
all men who recently returned from
Alaska, where each was prosperous
and successful in the search for
wealth. They are said to be seeking
for investments of substantial
character. and to have decided that
no place in the northwest offers
greater inducements than this city.
The names of those who are after
the avenue properties are not made
public, the offers having been made
through third parties, but it is
stated on what SENS to be good au.
thority that they knew that they are
men who mean business and have
the money to pay for what they
want. The lot and building occu-
pied by the Moore Clothing company
was said late Tuesday night on re-
liable authority to have been sold
during the day for $4,000, and the
Ditmar property for $4,000. Mrs.
Bertha Johnson was offered $3S, 900
for the Livesly block, for which she
paid $4,000, but few months ago.
The offer was refused. 1t is stated
that the same parties who made this
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-10-10
TO PLACE WIRES
ALL UNDERGROUND
WORK WILL Be BEGUN AT ONCE
Yakima Will be Provided With One
of the Best Telephone Systems
in the West.

The work will begun today by the
Bell Telephone company of INSTALL
ing the new under ground system.
An entirely new system will be
placed in the city. None of the ma
terial of the old or present system
will be used. A force of twenty-five
men will be put to work excavating
and laying the conduit and cables.
The wires of the entire business dis
trict will be placed under ground,
covering the territory from Selah
street to Third and from Chestnut to
G street.
The conduit tubing, through
which the large copper cables will
be run. will he laid in double tiers
of four in each tier, set in three
inches of concrete and will be placed
four feet in the ground.
The work will be commenced at
the new office building one door
from the corner of Second and A
streets, opposite the Yakima theater.
From there it will be carried on in
various directions apd pushed with
all possible haste until completed. 1t
is thought that this part of the work
will be finished within six weeks or
two months. Within the last few
days several car loads of material
have been placed on the vacant lots
on the corner of A and First streets.
A. Mcconnell of Seattle, division
construction foreman for the COM
pany, is in the city and will remain
several days until the work is start
ed. R. Bruce, local foreman, will
have charge of and superintend the
work. These two young men are
experts in under ground construc-
ton. They are said to be among the
best in the country, having had
charge of the work of the company
in many of the cities of the United
States where underground systems
have been installed.
The brick work on the new Office
building is completed and the in
teriorior finishing is being carried on
as fast as the material Is placed on
the ground. 1t is the intention of
the company to have the new plant
ready for use by the first of the year.
All the material and fixtures placed
in it will be of the latest pattern and
design. Instead of using common
iron cables and wires, such as the
present system contains, the new
system will be provided with copper
cables and wires, copper being a
much better conductor than iron.
The design, mechanism and style of
the switch board will be equal to the
best that is used in the larger cities.
The latest make of telephones will
be used. There will be no crank or
battery on them. To call up central