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Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
THE CONVENTION TODAY

Sacramento today Is the focus Of at
tention in California. The Democratic
state convention will assemble there
and upon its work will depend the con-
troll Of the state government for the
next two years.
To the delegates comprising the con-
vention the Democrats Of California
look hopefully and confidently. Upon
their wisdom in the selection of cam
dldates and the formulation of plat
form depend results Of vital conse-
quence to the welfare of the state.
And this feeling on the part of Demo-
Gratis Is shared by thousands of
thoughtful Republicans who are
alarmed by the daring effort of the
Republican machine bosses to subord-
mate public interests to corporate
greed.
Rarely II ever has Democratic state
convention i'm California assembled
under brighter auspices than are noted
this morning at Sacramento. Never
was there clearer assurance of har.
mony in the proceedings of a conven-
tion nor a more promising outlook for
an example of the truth that "in union
there is strength"
The Republican railroad machine
convention at Santa Cruz paved the
way for Democratic success in the
coming election and it only remains for
the Democratic convention to select the
leaders and give the order, Forward,
march" The eyes Of all California
Democrats, and those of thousands of
thoughtful non-Democrats as well, are
ntently bent upon Sacramento today.
Tomorrow the same watchers will look
eagerly for the ticket and the plat
form. and for the final word, Demo
Gratis, up and at 'em"
There is no lack of available men, Of
highest repute, to fill the places on the
Democratic ticket The declination of
Mr.. Cole leaves the southland without
a name to proffer for the leading place
on the ticket, unless some exigency
should call for one of the many capable
and popular leaders from this section.
In fact, Southern California practically
comedies the first place to the upper
part of the state as a consequence of
Mr., Coles withdrawal.
On this morning of the convention
there appears to be only one question
on which the nomination for governor
will hinge. James D. Phelan can have
that place on the ticket unquestion-
ably. All will depend, however, upon
the manner in which the tender is made
to him. He is not an aspirant for the
nomination and is not willing to be
considered a candidate. 1t Is well
known that acceptance of the governor
ship would involve a personal sacrifice
to him, taking him away from a posi-
tion where he is urgently needed as a
leader in the rehabilitation of San
Francisco.
While Mr.. Phelan is not willing to be
regarded as a candidate, and while he
would not accept a nomination as the
outcome of a contest, his close friends
feel that he would accept unanimous
call if rendered by the convention.
Assuming that the call will be of
that character and that James d. Phe-
lan's name will head the ticket to be
nominated at Sacramento, The Herald
expresses the utmost confidence of a
Democratic victory in California next
November.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
LODGE AND GOLDFISH

To understand and appreciate a
virtue, but be utterly unable to prac-
tiSe 1t is a common enough falling
If Henry Cabot Lodge could assume
some of the qualities he recognizes
and praises in Daniel Webster, the
senate would be relieved of the petit
fogging and eXasperating obstruc-
tions which are placed in the path of
measures Of broad importance by one
provincial senator. After all has
been said" writes Senator Lodge, in
his biography of Webster, "the ques-
tion of most interest is what Mr.
Webster represented what he
means In our history And Mr. Lodge
answers his own question: Webster
champion and exponent of nationality.
He said once: There are no Allie
ghanies in my politics. and he spoke
the exact truth. Mr.. Webster was
thoroughly national. There is no
taint of sectionalism or narrow logical
prejudice about him. He towers up
as an American, a citizen of the
United States, in the fullest sense of
the word" This from a senator who,
more than any other, is known for
having again and again blocked the
passage Of bills important to the whole
nation because they would work in
jury to one small industry in the
neighbothood of Mr. Lodges home.
Would that Mr.. Lodge could say.
There Is no Gloucester in my poll
tics" Mr. Lodge stands today as the
pre-eminent champion and exponent
of Goldfish. Reciprocity with New
foundland must fail, because Mr..
Lodges fishermen neighbors might be
hurt. The pure food bill must be held
up and delayed, and an important pro-
vision of it must be amended, because
the Gloucester fishermen want to USE
boracic acid to preserve their product.
Since Mr. Lodge must be known to the
world chiefly as the representative of
one industry, 1t is a pity for his fame's s
sake that this industry cannot be a
more dignified and important one i'm
it's extent, and a less elrcumscribed
one geographically. Mr.. Lodge tow
ers up as a citizen of the Peninsula
OF Nahant in the fullest sense of the
rd.-Collier's.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
UNCLE SAM MAKES A
FORTUNE OUT OF JUNK

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept 1O.-The sale OF
1000 tons of junk on the Isthmus OF
Panama for $6OOOO recently has en-
couraged the canal commission to be-
lieve they have small fortune In
worthless machinery purchased from
the French canal company.
The lot of scrap iron was assembled
from a few acres of ground which
Chief Engineer Stevens found it neces-
sary to clear in order to construct new
switching yards for the Panama rail-
road.
One of the officials of the canal COM
mission said today that there were
thirty miles of ground strewn with
similar machinery.
He roughly calculated that when this
machinery is gathered up it will be
worth one million dollars or more.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
MRS. VAN HORN HAS
CHANCE TO RECOVER
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, Sept. 10.-Mrs. Marian
Van Horn of Berkeley, who was seri-
ously injured Saturday in the automo-
bile accident near this city which re-
suited in the death of Mrs. Camille B.
Miner of Oakland, will recover
An examination made last night by
attending physicians revealed the fact
that her skull was not fractured, as
was first supposed.
The niece of Mrs. Milner arrived from
San Francisco this afternoon and her
sister and husband will be here this
evening.
The body will be removed to Oakland
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
BEATS MAN TO DEATH
WHO INSULTED WOMEN

BY Associated Press.
SANTA ROSE, Sept. 1O--Joseph Bill
derdock beat John P. McMillen to
death with his fists last night just over
the Sonoma line in Mendocno county.
The two men had been drinking at
William Browns place, four miles from
Cloverdale when McMillen used rough
language in the presence Of Brown s
and Bilderdock'S families.
Bilderdock knocked McMillen down
with his fists and continued beating
him. McMillen died at a late hour,
having never recovered consciousness.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
BRYAN ADDRESSES
UNION MEN AT OMAHA

OMAHA, Neb.. Sept. 1O.-William j.
Bryan spoke this afternoon at the car
niVal given at Krug park under the
auspices Of the central labor union.
Mr.. Bryan avoided politics, devoting
his remarks to general labor topics.
He took a strong position in favor
of arbitration of labor troubles and
international disagreements.
Mr.. Bryan left at $3.50 o'clock on the
Wabash for st. Louis, where he is to
be given a reception. From there he
will go on tour of some of the south
ern states.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
CALLS CHORUS GIRLS
CONTRACT LABORERS
BY Associated Press,

NEW YORK. Sept. 1O.--Fifty mem
bers OF the Metropolitan opera chorus
arrived today on the steamer La
Bretagne.
Later the chorus may have to go ia
Ellis island to prove that they are not
contract laborers.
A theatrical agent, John j. Barry
filed a complaint with the department
of commerce and labor in washington
and with the immigration authorities
in this city, In which he alleges that the
chorus singers come under the contract
labor law, in that they are laborers
brought to this country under contract
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
Legislator Out of Danger

PITTSBURG, Sept. 10.-Lawrence u.
Cook, the legislator who was stabbed
yesterday by Andre;i Macmillan, a
justice of the peace OF Carnegie, was
reported to be out Of danger today,
Mrs. acMillan, over whom the quar-
rel started. has been located and sum-
moned to appear at the hearing.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
REGISTER NOW!

The attention of all Democrats is
called to the fact that the last day for
registration will he September 20 and
the last opportunity for transfer is on
October IL. 1t Is important that all
Democrats get on the registration
books.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

Had the Russian troops been as val
liant In Staying japanese as they are
in slaughtering Jews, there might never
have been need of Portsmouth peace
conference.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

District Attorney Seymour resents be-
ing referred to as the Folk of Califor-
ria. The district attorney doesn't like
sarcasm, it seems.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

A ten-story department store build
ing to take in the block on Fifth street
between Main and Spring, is an i'm
mediate improvement. The only trouble
Los Angeles has so far as stores are
concerned is to secure enough for its
fast growing populace, and another big
one will be very welcome.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

Postmaster Flint has received an Or
der that seemingly puts a quietus on
labor unions in the postohice. The gem
eral opinion sanctions the stand of the
government.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
GAS FOR FUEL

Cuts the Fuel bills in two; yes,
four or five times, 1t is the quick
est, cheapest, safest fuel. Costs
IS cents per M.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

A rumor that the Gould lines will
terminate in Redondo is causing that
town to sit up and take notice, but
there will be no such saturnalia of
speculation as struck the place year
ago. Redondo has learned that lesson.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

AS a method of getting rid of old
worn-out rolling stock and gathering
in shekels, a made -to-order locomotive
collision is quite a success.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

1t used to be "as goes Maine, so
goes the nation" If that still holds
good, there's small hope in the fall
elections for the G. o. p.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

We will soon know whether or not
the sultan is i'll or merely shamming as
usual. The American ambassador will
present his credentials In person.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

The only difference between rail-
road machine collar and a Hearst
league collar is that the former is less
offensive, because more familiar.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

That lonesome group of four or FIVE
, silly looking individuals, all plentifully
supplied with coin, is made up of the
nominees Of the Hearst league for state
Offices.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

A ten-story mission 4. 2artment house
at Tenth and Hope streets viii be
erected this fall. One more help towards
taking care of our fast increasing tour
ist trade.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

The fact that twelve persons We're
injured yesterday in New York city
trolley collision serves to remind us
that there are Others"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

That meeting last night at which
Esperanto was spoken reminded one
of a convention of users of the new
Roosevelt deformed spelling.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

However, the old excuse of detained
late at the office" should not be en-
ployed merely for the pleasure of riding
home on the owl cars.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

Just as the demand for ice gives way
to howl for coal. Omaha is going after
it's ice trust. 1t does take some burgs a
long time to wake up.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

Even if, in the end, the Democrats do
lose Maine, it's a stinging rebuke to
the Republicans, for their margin is
cut almost to nothing.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

The sensible way for both San Pedro
and Long Beach to settle their annex
alton fights is to join Los Angeles and
become parts of one great city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

The vigorous gulping you note here
and there, together with the wry faces
you see, are caused by the efforts
of hidebound Republicans TO swallow
the machine ticket ground out at Santa
Cruz.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

Congressman Littlefeld just about
now looks even smaller than the front
half of his name would indicate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

1t is not recorded that Ruth Bryan's
show is crowding her dad off the stage
NOT that you can notice.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

Three holdups in one night are en-
tirely too many. 1t is up to the police
to get busy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

For all the hay the G. o. p. ele-
phant gets out of Maine this year, he'll
starve to Ceath.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

more up to date every day. The latest
evidence of this is an Esperanto club.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

The owl cars! May their shadows
never grow less.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

What relief not to have to hike
home after midnight.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

California is fifty-six years old; just
in the prime of hale and hearty life
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

Never mind the rumble of the owls
you'll get used to 'em.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

One week more; then the school
boy mourns.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

"Say, Weary, here's queer bit o.
readin' dat says you amt to go in
swimmin' after eatin'."
Oats good advice, Wobbly. But
kin improve on it."
How kin you, Weary"
by not goin' i'm swimmin' before
eatin' elther."-CIeVeland Plain Dealer,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

Wouldn't it be funny if the Demo
Gratis carried Maine, after all?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

There seems to be feeln' for Phe-
Ian.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

Might send Taft down to sit on the
Cuban lid awhile.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

And to think that the circus couldn't
have come till after school begins!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11

The fight of the owls has begun.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-11
Population of Los Angeles, Isl ,463

Owl cars wake you?
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-13

CHAS. R. HOWE, Clerk.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-13
ROYAL MALE ouARrErre
Third Nusnbex Of V. ~. C. A. Course
 at Gymnasiusn Friday Evening.

The Rcyai Male Quartette will ap- pear on Friday evening at the Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium as the third number of the V. M. c. A. Co-cert and Lecture course This nuu,' has been loose forward to with q s"pat deal of expec- tation ever since t was annouLSed that they were to appear in the course. Male Quartettes are always popular and when an exceptionally. good one appears there are few who do not avail themselves cf the opportunity of hearing it The Royal Male Guar tettes have made decided hit wherever they have appeared. This year. aside from the voices, trombones have been added. making altogether a very attractive program. Each mem ber of the Quartette is soloist. Mr. Boyd. member of the quartette. is also fine reader and the audience will be given a great variety in the pro- gram.
 The special feature of the Quartette is the number of the old familiar songs whica they sing. Written requests are horored for special selections from the audience
 It was intended hy the Y M. C. A. management to hold an afternoon mat. inee for the schoo, children, that they might have the opportunity of hearing this especially fine attraction. The closing of the schools the past week has prevented the matinee being held A later arrangement has been made however. which will give the schol ars chance to attend the lecture st the price that would have been charged for the matinee. The management of the cocrse have decided to make this a special feature of this number m the course. A number of seats will be reserved for the school children.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-13
CHINA SUFFERS TERRIBLY FROM
 FAMINE
Fifteen Mulioa People Starving. 40.OO Square Miles Being Ftooded-issuance of Ap- peal Being Considered.

wAsdaSGfOas. Dec le.--It vas semiofacaaIly stated today that for the nreseot ct least n0 direct govern mental appeaa wIn be made to the peo- pie of the United States for aid for the famine sufferers tu China. This de cissoa vas reached after the state de- pertinent had communicated with Louis. KIosch, of the Christian Herald. which raised seoo.ooo for the Japan ese sufFerers, and who regards the Russian famine as being infinitely worse. thirty mflfion people, or twice the number suffering in China. being affected
 ment that he believes that If the Chinese appeai is now launched. it would soon clash with the Russian ap- peal Klopsch added. however, that if the ststa department concluded to send out an apveai. the Christian Her aid would help in the undertaking. He declares Rnssfa Is sorely in need of heip. but as ye< no appeal has been sent out for that country.
 According to letters received oy Klopsch. 4G.o00 square miles in China, supporting a population of 15.00o.0o0 has been flooded. and so great is the destitution that many parents are drowning their children rather than ses them starve. and are themselves committing suicide.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-13

Tilted back in his easy chair at Republican headquarters. R. A. Kirk listened to the tale of woe from Doug las, behind the blue smoke of left over campaign cigar. He had just emerged from a strenuous campaign and was tabulating the returns on the race for sher!5 with some display of satisfaction. When his callers got down to the meat in the cocoanut, and began to talk contest and another cleo tion, the Republican chairman strengthened up in his chair and de- clared himself.
 Not for my money" said the boss.
 But we want the official endorse ment of the Republican organization in these contest proceedings" said one of the interested parties
 But you won't get it," replied the chairman. The campaign Is over as far as I am concerned. AS near as I can ascertain there was no fraud com mitted in the Douglas precinct. and l will not sign e--y contest proceedings. Me for the cool sea breezes, tomor- row." And the Republican big chief bowed his callers out without much consolation.
 But that $1l00 election bet was still in hook" 9. Douglas. and notwith- standing the advice and counsel of the Republican boss" the interested par. ties decided that the game was worth the candle, and the contest case was filed at Tombstone.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-13

It seems incredible. but these stories are circumstantialiy told. It is declared or alI sides thet the government is to blame for not creat- ing a large enough relief fund and see ing to 1t that supplies reach the famine stricken people.
 The latest scandal in connection with these funds involves the son of the late Field Marshal Gourko. He was selected by the government as suitable administrator of the funds. He had control of millions. He was we'll known as a dirty-handed gambler: nevertheless. he had the run of the grand ducal palaces. After feathering his own nest with the famine money he employed a man named Lidval, a sanitary plumber. whom he had met in the saloon of certain Mime. Esther. a woman with a corset-shop, In reality a procuress Her clients received a good deal of the money intended for the starving peasantry.
 Lidval was on the verge of bank ruptcy and knew nothing of the famine regions or of the business of supplying grain to the famine districts, but Gourko gave him 800, 900 rubles. with which Lidyal bought 150 wagonloads of rotten grain, unfit for swine, and theI eecamped.
 It is declared that there are other Lidvals to whom Gourko made similar payments. The matter is being inves- tigated. but the newspapers are warned not to be too eager in publishing the details of the disgusting scandal. The grand dukes probably are mixed up in 1t.
 While millions in the interior of Russia are srarving, maddened by their suffering and helpless. Czar Mich olas sits on his throne ss sad and helpless figure as any in his domin- ions. at the mercy of band of scoun. drels without trace of humanity or honesty.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-13
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.


 Prueosais for County suppiies During
 shs Year 14o7.
 ono se ths Soar1 of 0upsrvisoss of Cochise County, Arizona.
 The Board of Supervisors win re- ceive sealed proposals for the follow ing requirements of the county for one year, beginning January 10th. 1907:
 lndioent Sick.
 For the care of the indigent sick admitted to the County Hospital. in- cluding board. lodging. clothing. medi- cine and medicei Lnd ,sxngical opera tions; county to furnish only water for sprinkling and fire protection.
 Bids require to be a stated price per day for each patient.
 Also for attending sick in county and branch jails and 'ndigent sick at Bisbee. Douglas. Lowell. Naco. Benson Paradise and Wilcox.
 The successful bidder for the care of ipdigent sick in county hospital will be required to include In his con tract the additlopol obltgat on to per form the following additional service at the pric.s stated. as follows:
 For each post-mortem examination without dissection. each 5000.
 For autopsies. with dissection, each s3000.
 For autopsies with dissection and chemical analysis of stomach. each s5O.00. ~
 Feeding Prisoners-
 For delivering at the county Jail at -h tial and we'll prepared meals each day for each prisoner, confined there In. with suitable dishes and appli- ances. Also for delivering meals to prisoners confined In the branch jails at Bisbee, Douglas. Naco, Lowell. Ben son. Paradise, Pearce, Gleeson. Bowie. and Wilcox. on the same conditions as at the county jail at Tombstons.
 Burying iodigent Dead.
 For burying indigent dead in the public cemetery In Tombstone bodies to be decently prepared for burial k plain coffin, and grave to be not less than five feet in depth. and to be sui.- able marked with name and age of deceased when obtainable.
 Also for burying indigent dead in Bisbee. Douglas and Lowell in the pub lie cemeteries under the same condl- tions as at Tombstone. All proposals must conform to the above specifications, and must be ac- companied by A sufficient -r'nd in the sum of $500, with two sureties, condi- toned that the biSter will enter into contract on such bond as the board may fix for the faithful performance of his bid.
 The envelope containing proposals must be endorsed across the end. stat ing the kind of supplies or services for which the proposal is made.
 No assignment of contract can be made without the written consent of the Board of Supervisors. | Bids will be received up to 10 o'clock a. m. January 4th. 1907, at the i! office of the Board of Supervisors. and 1 opened at 1 o'clock p. m. on that date.
 The Board reserves the right to consider any proposal In whole or in part. and to reject any or all bids or parts of bids.
 J. J. BOWEN, Chairman. 1 CHAS. R. HOWE. Clerk.