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Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06
.ESLlE HEWITT BEGINS
AN ACTIVE CAMPAIGN
FOR CITY ATTORNEY

Enemies are fighting me by telling
lies about me, and / propose to get
back at them by telling the truth about
them," said Leslie Hewitt yesterday
and he proceeded to keep his word.
| Mr.. Hewitt long has been City At
! torney Mathews assistant, and on ac-
| count of his ability as an attorney and
his knowledge of the affairs of the city
attorneys office, and especially con-
cerning the great Owens river project,
he was nominated by the city nom
partisan committee to succeed Mr..
Mathews. He was turned down by
| the Republican convention in favor of
George Beebe and at the Democratic
convention James G.. Scarborough was
nominated city attorney in hope of In
suring the election of Beebe.
Turned down in both the Republican
and Democratic conventions, L am
under no obligations to either, and per-
fectly free to talk" said Hewitt.
James G. Scarborough, personally
is an excellent man, but If he consents
to allow his name to stand as the
Democratic nominee for city attorney,
when the nomination was made without
his knowledge or consent, he must ex-
pect to be exposed as the puppet of a
very dirty political deal.
THE push Us making a desperate ef-
fort to gain control of the city attor-
ney's office. They know that they can
not control 1t If 1 am the city attor-
ney."
Mr.. Scarborough, it is declared, is a
brother-in-law of Corney Pendleton.
Mr.. Pendleton is q cousin of George
Beebe. Mr. Scarborough is said to have
told Walter Haas that his name was
placed in nomination before the Demo-
cratic convention without his knowl-
edge or consent.
Charles L. Powell of Stansbury &
Powell outfall sewer contractors, in
default, is waging bitter fight against
me. He spread the report through the
Democratic convention that I was en-
gagged in fighting ordinances in the
courts which 1 had drawn. That would
be important If true, for such a man
wouldn't be fit to serve the city.
Il am informed on good authority
that he spread the same report through
the Republican convention.
Powell has an old grudge against
me that antedates my entry into the
city attorneys office. He told me the
other day that he would get me on the
of that
Bob b-Todd, who got his legal training |
in the city attorneys office, was an
other who went through the Demo-
cratic convention and helped turn
the tide against me for Scarborough. |
Todd is working in the interests of
George Beebe."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06
HON. THOMAS 0. T0LAND
CONTINUES CAMPAIGN
IN THE SOUTHLAND

Judge Thomas o. Toland of Ventura,
Democratic nominee for lieutenant
governor, remained in Los Angeles
after the demonstration of Saturday
night, and yesterday and last night he
visited the various beach resorts adj
jacent to Los Angeles.
Judge Toland has many friends in
Southern California, where he is well
known as having been a member of the
state board of equalization, where he
was instrumental in securing an adj
vance of so per cent in the valuation of
railroad property.
This advance, secured through the
work OF a Democrat, was the first that
ever had been made by the board Of
equalization.
This splendid piece of work on the
part Of Judge Toland has become known
TO the voters generally throughout
California, and 1t is confidently ex-
pected that he will be rewarded today
by am election as lieutenant governor.
In such a position Judge Toland will
preside over the senate and will have
an influence against the passage OF
railroad legislation.
Judge Toland last night left for his
home In Ventura, where he will cast his
vote today.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06
HEARD AROUND
THE CORRIDORS
HOTEL 6ELLBoY WILL
BECOME A MINER
BY THE EAVEsDROPPER

Whitley" bellboy at the Alexan-
dria, whose other name is William
Derrickson, is enjoying a little taste of
the limelight from the viewpoint of his
fellows.
Whitley is going to take off his blue
uniform today and replace it with the
miners flannel shirt and khaki. Back
of this change is a story that had it's
origin several weeks ago.
The Alexandria is one of the favorlte
stamping grounds of the mining men
from Nevada, and one day half a dozen
of them were having a meeting in one
of the hotel rooms. Whitley" was
called in to tend some of their wants,
and he picked up a tip that he thought
sounded good to him. He had a little
money which he had saved, and he
bought some stock. A few days later
the stock went up, and soon afterward
the bellboy disposed of his at a neat
little advance. In the meantime he
talked with some of the mining men,
and Mat Hoeveck, Bob Montgomery's
right hand man in the "Skidoo" mine,
took fancy to him. To Mr.. Hoeveck
he confided his desire to get out of the
hotel business and into the mines.
The last time the "Skidoo" superln-
tendent was here he promised to find a
place for him, and now he is going to
make good his promise. When he leaves
for the mines today Whitley" will go
with him, and a proud "Whitey" he will
be. He has the gold fever, and ne de-
clares he Is going to do great things
out there.
Going TO SkiGoo,' are you? Well, II
VIII be '2S for you before you have
been there very long" said one of the
boys on the same watch with him, but
Whitley" would hear none OF it. There
is not going to be any '23," even IL he
is going to "Skidoo," says the young
man in question.
William Derrickson is said TO be one
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06
NON-PARTZSAN CITY TICKET

For Mayor-LEE c. GATES.
City Atorney-LESLIE R. HEWITT,
AT present and for eight
Treasurer-CAPT. c. H. HANCE.
toer City Clerk
Assessor-WALTER MALLARD,
City Cerk-HARRY J. LELANDE,
Tax Colector-JUDGE R. M. LUSK,
owne president Board
Trustees Trinity University
Audtor-W. c. MUSHET,
Councilman First Ward-R w. DROMGOLD,
improvement association work in the
Councilman Second Ward-A S. VANDEGRIFT,
Councilman Third Ward-WALTER J. WREN,
At Commissioner.
Councilman Fourth Ward-NILES PEASE,
and Manufacturers association
Councilman Fifth Ward-A 7. WALLACE,
Stock and bond broker and president
Councilman Sixth Ward-J. v. AKEY,
Druggist, Vernon
councilman Seventh Ward-MARTIN F. BETKOUSKI
Member of the Fire Commission
Councilman Eighth Ward-DANA w. BARTLETT,
Head of Bethlehem Institutional n
Councilman Ninth Ward-M. T. COLLINS,
Pioneer resident of the Ninth Councilman
Board of Education
JOSEPH SCOTT,
Attorney;
H. w. FRANK,
London Clothing Co.; incumbent
EMMETT H. WILSON,
Attorney; incumbent
FIELDING J. STILSON,
ROGER S. PAGE,
Attorney: ormer Education.
DIR. w. F. STEDDON,
Physician; memb Bcard of Health
MELVILLE DOZIER,
One of the oldest Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06

trail committee to consist OF two mem
bers from each ward and six at large,
making a committee of twenty-four,
from which will be selected an executive
committee of eight
Chairman McGarvin was empowered
to appoint a secretary Of the commit
tee, and 1t is generally supposed that he
will name for this position Truman
Cole, who has acted as DIR. Lindley's
campaign manager.
Mr.. Cole will succeed Jack" Wright,
who has been considered one of the
best secretaries the Republicans of the
city have ever had Mr.. Wrights re-
tirement is said to be due solely to the
fact that the campaign managers desire
the services of some one who can dvote
his entire time to the campaign work,
which Mr.. Wright's position as clerk
Of court will not permit him to do
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06
STRONG PLEA MADE
FOR N0N-PARTISAN
ACTION ON JUDICIARY

w. It. McNealy, a we'll known resi-
dent of San Diego, has written a letter,
of which the following is an extract,
favoring the taking of the judiciary
out of politics and speaking in words
of praise for Judge George H. Smith,
nominee for the court of appeal for the
| Second district:
IT regret exceedingly my inability to
take any active part in the present po-
litical campaign. While the impor-
tance of the Judiciary is apparent to
every one, it is nevertheless a fact that
1t does not receive the attention 1t
should and for that reason, while am
not generally desirous of pressing my
views on others, do not believe that
1t will be out of place for me to call
| the attention of the voters to matter
in which they are as much interested
as I am.
] "The judiciary should be selected re-
, gardless Of politics. The Democratic
party indorsed M. T. Allen, the Republi-
can nominee, for presiding judge In this
! district OF the court of appeal, and 1t
seems to me 1t is not out of place to
ask the Republican voters to be equally
liberal and vote for one Of the Demo-
cratic candidates as judge OF said court.
| provided they believe he has the requis-
ite qualifications for the position. For
I believe our judiciary should be nom
partisan. In fact, think this is the
general sentiment everywhere.
Judge George II. Smith, one of the
Democrats candidates, Is an old resi-
dent of California, whom l have known
for thirty-seven years. His integrity
and ability have never been questioned
and he Is IN every way qualified for a
position on the bench. He was first ap-
! pointed by the supreme court as one
OF the court commissioners and served
In that position for several years
When the constitution was amended
providing for district courts Of appeal
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06
SPECIAL WIRE TO
SUPPLY ELECTION NEWS
AT DEMOCRATIC CLUB

Democratic campaign managers and
members of the Democratic club have
arranged for a special wire service at
the club rooms at 342 South Broadway
tonight.
The Home Telephone company an
nounces that an extra force of operat-
ors will be employed tonight, and that
those desiring election returns should
call for the information operator and
ask for connection with the election
bureau.
An impromptu and enthusiastic meet
ing was held last night at the rooms
of the Democratic club. Walter Simons
of Pasadena acted as chairman.
Nathan Cole Jr., Senator Del Vale,
Judge McGarry, Cal Foy, S. p Clark,
Frank Romo and othtrs made brief
speeches, predicting the election of
Bell. Several speakers also urged DEM
ocrats to vote for Ben Ward.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06
BELLS PLURALITY
WILL Be 10000
DEMOCRATS CONFIDENT OF
SUCCESS
Chairman schwamm Sees Very Favor
able Conditions In Los Angeles
County and Is Jubllant
over Prospects
fContInued from Pnre one.l

Continued from Page One.)
controlled by corporate influences. At
torneys, probably to a greater extent
than members of other professions, APP
preciate the power Of the Southern
Pacific machine, and when they are
found in opposition to such an institu-
tion their attitude should have con-
siderable weight"
Fighting to the Last
That the Southern Pacific machine is
making a determined effort to elect
the Republican state ticket is shown
by an order which went down the line
about two weeks ago, instructing su-
perintendents and foremen in various
departments to grant vacations, with
full pay, to every employe who is
known to have the slightest political
influence in his locality, in order that
he might work for the Republican
state ticket and especially for machine
candidates for the senate and assem-
bly,.
1t was reported in Los Angeles a few
days ago that 5000 men were on their
way from Chicago to San Francisco,
ostensibly to do railroad work, but that
their real mission was to vote in San
Francisco.
Recently efforts have been made to
induce the railway employees of the
state to desert Bell, for whom a large
majority are in favor, for Gillett by the
circulation of a statement that Gillett
had introduced in congress the en-
ployers liability act.
This fact becoming known to the
Democratic managers, a dispatch was
sent to the secretary of the Democratic
congressional committee in Washing
ton, requesting the facts in the case
and this rpn1u was raoatua6.
Washington, d. c., Nov. Al. F.
Murray, Los Angeles: Only employers
liability bill that became an act was
introduced by Bates of Pennsylvania.
CHARLES A. EDWARD"
Odds Given as Bluff
At one of the popular places of bet
ting yesterday there was displayed
sign offering odds Of 8 to 1 on Gillett,
but in a short rlme there was such a
flood of Democratic money that the
sign was hastily withdrawn.
The odds then went down to 2 to 1,
and at this rate many bets were COW
cred by Democrats. with the Republi-
can money becoming very scarce.
Later even money was offered, that
Bell would have a plurality north Of
the Tehachapi. Republicans have re-
fused to concede this, but they failed
to place any amount of money on the
proposition, which shows that as the
hour of the election draws near they
are becoming less confident of the out
come.
Democrats last night predicted the
election of every candidate selected by
the non-partisan county committee
and nominated by the Democratic con-
vention.
AS high as 10000 plurality for Ward
was claimed, and confidence was ex-
pressed that Ward would defeat Ell
bridge.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06
REPUBLICANS AGAIN
SELECT D. C. M'GARvIN
AS THE CITY CHAIRMAN

AT a meeting last night of the new
Republican city committee at the Re-
publican league headquarters Chairman
ID. C. McGarvin was reelected chair
man.
He was instructed to appoint a CEN
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06
LAW ALUMNI
INDORSE HOUSER

The. following Endorsement of
Frederick w. Houser for Judge
of the Superior Court was signed
yesterday by all of the members
of the u. S. c. College of Law
who could be reached:
Los Angeles, Nov. 5, 1906.
Frederick w. Houser, ESQ,
Germain Bldg,
Los Angeles. Cal.
interested in securing able, high minded
and impartial l2wyers as members OF
the judiciary. Ks sueh attorneys and
from a close acquaintanceship with you
as fellow members of the alumni of the
u. S. G. College of Law, we believe our
selves competent to judge of your
qualifications for place on the super
ior court bench, and we unhesitatingly
and unanimously commend you to the
voters of Los Angeles county as law
yer of unusual ability and particularly
fitted for the discharge of the, duties of
that office by reason of scholarship,
temperament and long training. We
know you to be able, upright and inn
rtial
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06
WHEATON A. GRAY, P. j.
GEO. III. SMITH. j.
MATTHEW T. ALLEN, j.
w. d. S1EARER, CLERK.
II. C. LILLE, Deputy.
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
! = IAlnAnlnf

DISTRICT COURT Ot ART EAH
Second District .
Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. 81 lSoo'
Hon. r. w. Houser,
Los Angeles, California
My Dear Friend: -,,,, ..o,,a
Your ability as a lawyer; !; your stanu-
ing and everyday life as citlzeni your
record as a legislator all attest M Ine
wisdom of the convention Wnlch nonll-
mated YOU as one of the superior JUDGES
/ am sure that after you take the oath
of office-which regard as one OF Ihs s
certainties OF the future-your recoru
as a judicial officer will further aeeen-
tuate the wisdom OF your selecuon'
Sincerely yours,
M, II. ALLEN.
Sunreme Court OF California,
Justices Chambers.
Century Club. cor. Franklin and suffer
ILCIEN SHAW. Associate Justice.
san Francisco, Call Sept, g. 1905
Hon. r. w Houser,
Los Angeles, Cal.
MY Dear Friend:
/ am late in my congratulations over
yorr nominations, but they are no less
sincere. | have been much pfe9ecu
pied and have not noted the night OF
or course you will be elected and,
am sure you will measure up TO the
standard OF the position.
LUcIEN SHAW,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-06


ior court bench, and we unhesitatingly
and unanimously commend you to the
voters of Los Angeles county as law
fitted for the discharge of the duties OF
that office by reason of scholarship,
temperament and long training. We
know you to be able, upright ana I'M
partial.
(Signed)
Walter L. Krug l., l.. Miller
GarVin w. Craig Geo. c. WaShburn
Homer G. Ames John F. Poole
f. H. Thompson G. W. Pearson
Ben S. Hunter f. J. Spring
Asa Keyes Geo A. Boden
John w. Summer Frank c. Vaughn
field Walter E. Smith
william l.. Kuehn l.. l. Binford
George A. LIE DouX r. ]. Lickley
Ferdolin Jenney A. Morris Fosdick
Francis NJ. Parker j. w. Joos
David Goldberg e. R. Mcdowell
John c.. North Ray Howard
r. A. Odell Joseph +. Seymour
H. D. Came Warren J. Landers
Glare Enyeart ]. w. Carrigan.
r. o. Bordner
The county Republican central COM
mittee has sent out the following state
ment relative to Mr.. Houser:
The Los Angeles county Republican
central committee takes this means of
acquainting the voters Of Los Angeles
county with a part of the history of
Frederick w. Houser, candidate for the
office of superior judge of Los Angeles
county:
came to California twenty years ago.
and for a period of one year resided at
Pomona, since which he has resided IN
the city of Los Angeles. H. He is .bo|t now
five years he received excellent legal
training and pursued the study OF law
under the guidance and direction of the
late United States Senator stephen M.
White He is graduate Of the depart
ment of law of the University OF south
ern California. at time when It was wa.
known as the Los Angeles Law School;
and for the past nine years has been
actively engaged in the practice OF Law Law
in all the courts of this state. In 1907
ne was elected to represent the Seven
ty-fourth assembly district in the state
legislature and was reelected in 1904.
He stands high in his ,professsiSoin; on his his
character is unimpeachable and ms rec
ord as a legislator is Of the best. Here
to annexed are copies Of letters IRON
eminent jurists of this state, which AZ
test Mr. Houser's standing ana worth.
The voters of Los Angeles county are
urged to give him their support.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REPUBLICAN
CENTRAL COMMITTEE
BY BRADNER w. LEE. Chairman
yUIJEA ATON A GRAY, p, j..
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-09

n LTMORES Burned District Commission approaching the
X end OF its abor and its work is the subject of commentator
in the News OF that city Baltimore fortunate in having
ncpal commission which point with pride We
Burned District Commission San Francisco any
other municipal administrative body which refer with
faction civic misfortune that time of great calamity
the hands OF the corrupt city has
known
The people entertain much dstrus for the gang power
that they positively afraid undertake any the plans
that have been and that naturally og
cay suggest themselves. opportunity
widening and opening such will
afraid undertake the least of these enterprises
opportunity for further and stronger graft
Yet Improvements of the indicated bring large
turns The Baltimore News this subject says
There be doubt quarter o of
which
making almost
number additional
sequel those On other hand in
city is
ground for liberal
presented As the which looked
with much dread the values only the burned
district itself but throughout the adjoining which
incurred no burden at all to the municipality
Unhappiy Francisco way let this great
opportunity by 1t clear that nothing
done long the municipal administration holds
Some OF the officials ought be in JAIL and the them
useless, iang and incompetent.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-09
Skilled and Artistic Handiwork of France
Defies Competition of Other Nations.

manufactured goods to France was VAL
ued at 5000. 900 francs. against ex-
ports in the same class valued at 2,27S. =
100000 francs. an excess OF ], 1,410. .000, 900
francs In exports. and this surplus was
further increased TO 1.704. 200. 900 francs
in the foreign trade OF 1905.
There Is lesson in all this for the
countries which stake their chances for
increased and sustained exports solely
upon their ability to turn out machine
made merchandise OF standardized
types in enormous quantities and at a
low cost The time will certainly come.
II indeed IL has not already arrived.
when the manufacturers and educators
of our country should consider whether
an Industrial condition. in which one
mans work Is TO large degree exact
ly like another's Is. after all. the
highest and most permanently success
full form OF Industrial development
1t is the skilled handiwork OF Francs.
the choice products into which the
trained artisan has wrought some OF
his own individual genius and charac-
ter. which defes the tariI walls OF
other countries and makes this repub-
lie, Notwithstanding limited natural re-
sources, high taxation. and the burden
of military and naval armaments. busy.
prosperous, and-except for some ap-
prehensions growing out OF discomfort
OF the laboring classes-serenely con-
hdent OF the future.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-09
Charm Is Added to Symphony Concert
bv Unlooked-for interpretations.
BY James Crawford.

climax in the fnaIe-but the musicians
were not responsible for that
An absence OF trombones was one or
the conspicuous features Of the SYM
phony, for the military music OF today
is nothing IL not brazen in quality.
HAYDN. however. manages 70 maintain
true martial spirit through the FOUR
movements OF his comDosition-adasio
allegro allegretto. menuetto and pres
to-wfthout necessitating enlistment or
heavy brass-indeed almost 20 the ex-
clusion Of percussion. which - only
emphasized once. and then briehJ, IN
the presto. The funeral adagio was In
genious prelude TO the patrol-stsp or
the allegro and that in turn Illuminated
by contrast the stately aleSretto, wnlen
would not have been impaired Oy qulcA-
ening In the minuet the soidieriy I'M
preston was weakest. but tnat only
made the warlike swing OF the presto,
vividly suggestive OF marching hosts
and clanking sabers. all the more rel
fshabIe Indeed. the gradual working
tlp 10 that crashing hnish could NOT
have been more artistically accom-
plished-
In the Tschaikowsky number-eoua-
posed for a string quartet and elao-
Grated for orchestral treatment-tne
poetic soul of the eminent Russian nnds
fulsome expression. To attempt It's IN
terpretatfon with any other tnstru-
ments than vio1ins or IN addition 70
them would SAVIOR OF profaning It's gos-
samer-Iike phrases. II Is beautlful
song of prafse-the outpouring or
pure hearts gratitude-alternately
soaring from faintest whisper 70 ex-
auisftely sustained melody and dimin-
ishing TO almost inaudible sigh Ine
handclapping II provoked continued at
ter the conductor had repeatedly bowed
his appreciation and was only stiiled oy
the opening OF the final number Nlco-
LARS ripping. swinging overture
Neither in the size Of the audiences
nor in the appreciation bestowed oy IL
was there anything to persuade Dr.
Wolfe that he erred IN setting aside
severe classicism for once and present.
ing a programme exclusively modern
The unqualified success OF the expert
ment. indeed. encourages hope that the
newer masters will receive more or less
recognition IN his arrangement OF con-
certs to be-
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-09

TN many lines OF manufacture French
taste still fixes the standards.
against which no mere mechanical
facility of wholesale production in
other countries can successfully
compete. AS civilized nations-notably
the United States-have grown veal
thier, more prosperous and luxurious
there has been a steady increase in the
number of people who demand and can
pay for articles of luxury and correct
taste. The present general prosperity
in our country is nowhere more accu-
rateIy reflected than In the declared
exports from the consular district of
Paris, which rose in the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1906, to total value of
s52,o37,6s3, an increase OF $11,227, ,205
over the previous high-water mark OF
1905. Even this unprecedented figure
does not include the vast quantity of
clothing, jewelry and other articles OF
taste and luxury which were bought In
Paris during the year by the throng OF
American visitors and carried home
without invoice declarations as per-
sonal effects.
The full effect OF these conditions
can only be realized when the compar-
ative statistics of exports and imports
of manufactured merchandise alone are
taken into account Thus during the
seven years from 1899 10 1905. inclu-
sive. the average annual import OF