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Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20
FoRHIeN INSURANCE WELsHnRs

One Of the worst phases Of the in.
surance situation in San Francisco has
just been revealed. 1t relates to the at.
tltude Of the British companies. which
also. presumably. foreshadows that oi
the other foreign companies involved
The point referred to Is the decision oi
the British companies, as declared by
representatives who came to San Fran.
cisco a few days ago, that they will rec.
ognize no losses for which the earth
quake can be held responsible, even in.
directly.
described by one Of their representa-
tives is indicated thus: "Of course, II
should be remembered that there is a
clause in our policies that the company
is not liable for loss occasioned directly
or indirectly by invasion, earthquake,
insurrection. riot etc" Therefore, "if
we can prove that the fires in the city
we're caused by earthquake, then we
are advised that we are not liable for
the losses"
The word indirectly" in the quota
tion is to be used as loophole, evil
IDENTIFY for escape from payment of the
policies This, too, in face of the early
assurance that the British companies
would waive a contest over the earth
quake clause Now the foreigners take
the position that the wording of their
policies exempts them from payment
even in case the earthquake was the in
direct cause of the fire.
This situation seems to make the out
look dubious for collection Of the vast
sums of insurance carried by the for
eign companies. If the policy condi-
tions are to be construed literally there
is but little apparent hope for the pol
| icy holders. It would be difficult, sure
| ly, to maintain successfully that the
earthquake was not indirectly the cause
of the confagration. If there had been
no earthquake the disaster from fire
and the loss of insured property would
not have occurred.
Evidence that the British companies
have determined to contest payment on
the ground outlined is seen in the argu-
ment advanced to back that determina-
ton. The speaker for the companies
says: There is an equity involved for
the widows and children who are share
holders in the companies for their divi-
dends. The directors are acting in the
position of trustees, and they have no
more right to cheat the shareholders
out of their interests on property than
has any one in the United States to
confscate private property without due
process of law
This position of the big British COM
panies appears to be tantamount to a
reputation of liability. Whether that
inference proves to be correct or not,
those companies have practically served
notice on the San Francisco fire suf-
ferers that payment of policies will be
contested to the limit. The foreign
companies, therefore, are placing them
selves on a level with the "six-bit"
welshers and they should be rated ac-
| cordingly in every American COM
munity.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

hanging on the coat in the closet for
several weeks. Naturally, the pin was
studded with diamonds; we should
have been surprised to learn that 1t
was studded with anything else. Watch
and pin had been seen every day for
weeks up to within about a fortnight
of the reported disappearance. During
this period no one had been near the
cupboard. Then one day the mistress
ordered the maid to take the clothes In
this closet to the roof and air them.
When the jacket was returned to the
closet pin and watch were missing.
Airing the Jems
Nothing could have been saved us
in this case, whatever private opinions
we might have had concerning the
methods of insuring the safety of dia-
mond studded pins and gold watches,
had it not been for the story about air.
ing the clothes on the roof. We con-
tested on the ground that We did not
extend our insurance outside the prem
ises, and that the watch and pin must
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20
BAD YEAR FOR A REPUBLICAN,

An aspirant for the governorship OF
California, who is member of con-
gress with a constituency of eighteen
counties. is "in our midst" He is Hon.
j. N. Gillett of the First California con-
gressional district That district com
prises a vast territory, as indica ted by
the number of counties composing it.,
and it is not far amiss to say it covers
the greater part of northern California
Congressman Gilett, who was a sup
porter of Los Angeles in the struggle
for the Owens river bill is aiming to
block Governor Pardees purpose to
capture a second term by the grace of
the Republican party. The congress-
man seems to think that it would not
be much more difficult to represent the
state in the executive chair than it now
is for him to represent nearly one-third
of the California counties in the house
of representatives. Anyway, he is not
afraid to undertake the task of giving
California as efficient state adminis-
tration as it is getting now.
Mr.. Gillett evidently is no novice in
the game of Republican politics. He
says, very frankly: IF I can get the
organized aid of the interests opposed
to Governor Pardee, l will receive the
Republican nomination for governor. "
And he gives out the interesting bit Of
news that Governor Pardee does not
expect much support in Los Angeles
county" From this it seems the gov
ernor does not expect Los Angeles to
do the canine act-to lick the hand
that smites it."
The eighteen-county congressman
tells the people of the southland some
things he would do in case he got
the job of warming the gubernatorial
chair. This outgiving is interesting be-
cause of its specific Los Angeles bear
ing but The Herald regards 1t as unim-
portant for a reason that will appear
herein. Mr.. Gillett says "I would dc
all in my power for Southern Califor-
mia; l gave my aid in the Owens river
plan, and l am glad Los Angeles won
her fight" In this promise a wide diff
ference from Governor Pardee's per-
formance is noted. The governor has
done all in his power against Southern
California. He has had his inning; Los
Angeles will be at the bat later.
Congressman Gillett seems to be
fairly good gubernatorial timber for a
Republican product, but he is wasting
time and substance is seeking the office
of governor this year If he is as wise
as man should be who has a brood OF
eighteen counties to care for, he will
drop the executive ambition and stick
to his seat in congress. Unless the
signs of the political times are badly
warped, 1906 is destined to be a Demo.
cratic year in California.
While recognizing and acknowledging
the effective aid rendered to Los An.
geles by Congressman Ginett, and
while appreciating his kind promises
for the future, The Herald must ex
press the hope that he will not dsplace
Governor Pardee at the head Of the
Republican ticket. In fact-the an,
nouncement may as we'll be made right
here-the governor is The Herald'i
choice for the Republican nomination
Why? Because his nomination woulc
make absolutely sure the election Of 4
Democratic governor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20
GOOD ROADS AT LAST

The good roads awakening IN
Southern California has been slow, but
now all the more progressive COM
munities seem to be thoroughly aroused
to its Importance. Great activity in
this respect is reported from many
points. Following the lead OF Los An
geles in projecting boulevards and
modern highways the smaller cities and
towns are exerting themselves in like
fashion.
The most pretentious road project In
this section at the present time is the
one reported in Tuesdays Herald. 1t is
the plan for a boulevard connecting Los
Angeles with the whole group Of cities
eastward in the line of the kite-shaped
track the greater part Of the distance.
A high type Of roadway, suitable for
automobiles and all other vehicles is
projected to pass through the leading
cities and towns to Riverside and on to
Redlands, thence making the loop
across the Santa Ana river to Highland
and San Bernardino.
The several cities of the southland
are vying with one another also in the
Construction of costly modern streets
and boulevards within their own
boundaries. Pasadena, for instance,
has in hand several such projects, in
cluding one for boulevard 100 feet
wide with double parking in the
center between which will run the
present street car lines. giving two
thlrty-five-foot driveways." Redlands
is expending 100000. provided for by a
bond issue and property assessments
in the making of many miles of mac
adam and asphaltum streets. River
side has some of the finest streets and
drives in the state and is preparing for
more. And these are only examples of
the activity in street and road making
that is now seen throughout Southern
California.
There is every reason to believe that
within five years from the present time
the southland will be almost as famous
for it's beautiful streets and splendid
country roads as it now is for its in
comparable climate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20
ADMITS LIMITING PRODUCTS
Sewer Pipe Trust Enters Plea of Not
Guilty and viii Go Out of
Business
BY Associated Press.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, July 19.-The
Sewer Pipe Trade association, familiar
ly known as the sewer pipe trust, prac-
tically entered a plea of guilty to the
charge of a secret contract to limit the
production and control the territory
and price of sewer pipe before the fed
eral grand jury here today
United States District Attorney
Brown had prepared a mass of evidence
against the company which he was in
tending TO present to the grand jury
when Harry A. Hall of Pittsburg, at
torney for the association submitted
the proposition that rather than sub
nit TO the proposed investigation by
the grand jury he would enter into
agreement whereby the association
would be dissolved and go out of ex-
istence.
The proposition was accepted by the
district attorney.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

The Southern Pacific Railroad COM
pany has done a very graceful and
commendable act by notifying the city
of Sacramento that it will voluntarily
shift its waterfront tracks distance
of six feet in order to yield space for a
union belt line road. This signifies the
entrance of the Western Pacific into
Sacramento.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

Since the state law regulating the
speed of automobiles has been declared
unconstitutional by the superior court
much confusion has resulted and the
police are unable to ascertain their
duties IN the premises. More than that
the automobilists are now ignorant
concerning speed requirements. The
city council should quickly enact a new
and sufficient city ordinance.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

Considering the nasty mess into which
the grating -Schmitz- Republican,
labor union government of San Fran
cisco has got things, no wonder the Red
Cross is pulling out of the relief work.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20
senator's Daughter to We'd
IN ARaOcIated Pro8s

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. July 19.-An-
nouneement Is made of the approach
ing wedding Of Miss Laura Clark. eld-
est daughter of United states Senator
c. u. Clark, to Charles Pixley Blythe.
a wholesale grocer of Salt Lake city.
The wedding will take place at Evans
ton. Wyo.. on August s
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

Count on Dock" Houghton being
'agin" closed sessions of the council.
Why, if the public is excluded, what's
the use of his making speeches? And
if he can't make speeches for the grand
stand to hear, why be in the council,
anyway? A bas the closed doori
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

The board of public works should
promptly meet the tardy offer made
by the street car companies to oil
streets between tracks if the city will
oil the rest. only by some such agree
ment can the dust nuisance in Los An
geles be effectually and permanently
suppressed
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

Those public utilities which have de-
preciated their franchises as low as
possible for tax dodging purposes will
now boost 'em as high as they can. for
bond selling purposes. Thus they play
the public from both ends.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

Gen. Stoessel, who surrendered Port
Arthur, has been condemned to death
under the barbarous Russian law. As
he would eventually have been killed
anyhow he is probably glad he gave in
and saved the lives of the remnant OF
his army
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

although Mayor schmitz is a busy
man." says the San Francisco CORE
spondent of the Sacramento Union, "hc
is not out of state politics" Well, who
said he was? In fact, he is conceded
to be very deep in state politics and
with Abe Ruef as a side partner he
will name the Republican nominee fol-
governor at Santa Cruz.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

How does 1t happen that Willie
Ridiculous Hearst hasn't sent relief
trains, nurses, advertising matter and
yellow extras to the New Mexico
quake sufferers? Because he never
sends such things; he merely steals the
efforts of others and claims their good
works as his own.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

Now will Denver print sensational
lies about the DANA ge'' caused by the
New Mexico earthquake to towns SOC
miles away? Hardly-for this would
include Denver
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

1t looks like Bryan, says Attorney
General Hadley. Republican, of Mis-
souri,. Mr.. Hadley is from the original
Bryan state and speaks by the card.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

That Chicago man who died from
hunger with an unopened tin of pack
in5 house beef by his side, merely
chose the lesser of the evils.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

If, when the trolley companies oil
their tracks, they will also provide owl
car service their customers joy will be
complete.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

Hadley Of Missouri says Roosevelt
may run again. Teddy's friends seem
better informed than is Secretary Loeb.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

Eventually" the outfall sewer will
be finished. Eventually" also, so will
the new postoffice be started.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20
Population Of Los Angeles 23S.4I9

The Elks are going to meet in Phila-
delphia next. They'll wake up the old
town.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

the schnitz graft charges in San
Francisco are smelling stronger than
does our outfall sewer.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

Willie Hearst sends no relief trains
to New Mexican quake sufferers. The
New Mexicans can't vote
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

Mechanics are badly needed in San
Francisco-the unions to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

But why should Emperor Wilhelm
butt into Russian affairs right now?
Is he looking for trouble that badly?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20
AN ARTFuL noDcpR

Jinks-Some or the stories BlufroT tells
are hard 10 believe.
Winks-Ohl manage 10 get around
that all right by refusing 10 believe any
thing he says.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-20

KEEPING THE BALL ROLLING.
Weeks-It seems as though women
have a mania for spending money
Sweet know II. Why whenever my
wife is too sick TO so shopping she sends
for the doctor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15
Kingfishers as Weathercocks.

There is a very quaint old world
superstition in connection with the
kingfsher, which l fancy still obtains
here and there in remote parts of the
countryside The superstition is this:
If a stuffed or dried kingfisher be sus-
pended by thread or string from the
beam or ceiling of a room its breast
will always turn in the direction of the
prevailing wind How the notion first
arose and how, in the light of common
sense and inquiry, it has been so long
perpetuated it is hard to say, but it
has long existed and still exists. l
have clear recollection as a young
ster of going into humble cottage in
the shires and seeing a stuffed king
fisher thus suspended as weather
yaue-COuntry Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15
Cucum bers Are Ancient

Few garden plants have been known
to and cultivated by man longer than
the cucumber. De CandOlle has proved
that this plant has been in cultivation
between three and four thousand years.
There is no specific remedy for the
striped cucumber beetle. Direct appli-
cations Of poisons, such as paris green
or other arsenical, will destroy the
beetles when they occur in moderate
numbers. A normal crop may be
placed at about 200 half barrel baskets
per acre, the price varying from so
cents to as much as 81 per basket.
After the fruits have been harvested
and the marketing season has closed
the vines should be destroyed by gath
ering and burning Or blowing them
under, so as not to harbor or breed dis
eases. A point which is of prime i'm
portance in the management of the
cucumber patch is that none of the
fruits be allowed to come to maturity.
The ripening process, which means the
development and maturing of the
seeds, produces heavy strain upon
the growing plant. = United States
Farmers Bulletin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15
JaDanese Finger Napkins.

The Japanese have picturesque Inn
provement on finger bowls. At the
conclusion of the repast tiny basket,
woven of exquisite straw and in orna-
mental design, is placed before each
guest. This basket contains a tilmy,
satiny, paper napkin, printed with APP
pie blossoms, chrysanthemums, irises
or some other attractive design, and
twisted lightly into a f1ower-like shape.
napkin has been slightly dampened
with perfumed water, the scent cor:
responding with the design, and this
napkin the guest uses instead Of dip
ping the hands in water.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15
YOU'RE JUST IN TIMEi' HE CRIED.


ton her. He was confident that she
had control of the situation, and as
they sped along the road he waited
for her to speak.
But he was surprised when she sud-
denly asked him to take her father out
in the automobile. One Of the objec-
tons Mr.. Garvan had urged was his
fondness for his auto; that the old
gentleman should want to ride was
strange.
Alices word was law, and the next
afternoon when the blue racer drew
away from in front of the Caravan
house Mr.. Garvan was established in
the tonneau, while Alice, beside Tom
my, saw that he kept down his speed.
They ran decorously along for several
miles until they came to the shore road,
which stretched it's level length for a
couple of miles beside the lake.
''Want to go fast?" demanded Alice
as she turned to her parent.
''Is it safeY' he demanded anxieusly.
"Safe and just lovely" was the as
surance. Put on the speed, Tommy,
and show papa what automobiling
really means"
Tenley threw over the lever, and
presently they were doing about forty
miles an hour. There were no inter-
secting roads along the lake and no
traffic, so that Tenley felt safe in let
ting the machine out At the end of
CtrntOh no C1 RI nd f11v,y n
to see what effect the run had had on
the lone passenger in the tonneau
To his surprise he found the old
man leaning forward LET us try it
again." he urged "It's great
Back they flew along the broad road
Then they slowed down and headed
for home. At the door Caravan turned
to Tommy:
II wish you'd drop in this evening"
he said. II want to see you about
something"
Tommy nodded and drove off. A par:
Of Alices plot began to unfold. He
guessed that the something" was an
auto, and the guess was right, for a
week later a high power car found a
resting place in the Garvan stables, and
John Caravan devoted himself to it's
study. Within a month he was suf-
flciently expert to be able to handle
the car himself
He looked with kindlier feeling to-
ward Tommy, who had made known to
him this new delight In his younger
days he had been horseman. and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
J.R. WEISE, aston.

Services every Sunday at 1O:45 a. m. and
1880 p. M. Sabbath School at IL m. Christ
ian Endeavor service at $50 p. NJ All are
cordially .nyited.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-11-15
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Strategy
By EDWIN FOWLER
Bv EDWIN FOWLER
Copyright. 1906. by E. G. PARCELS

John Caravan did not object to Tom
my Tenley except as son-in-law. Per-
sonally he liked him immensely, and
it was with real regret that he refused
to give his consent to Tommy's en-
gagement to his daughter Alice,
/ Tommy went out of the study feel
ing as blue as the enamel on the auto
mobile that painted at the curb, but
Alice took a more cheerful view Of the
matter. .-..:.:y So 49,. III ..
Don't mind father she comforted.
'Tve managed him ever since mother
died and I'll find way to make him
behave. He didn't tell you not to come
around, did he?"
mo" was the terse response. "He
told me to come around all 1 wanted
and help him keep the other fellows
off. I'll do that, you bet"
what was his reason?" she asked.
"Said l was too fond of outdoors to
be good merchant"
lis that all?'' she asked in surprise.
II thought from your face it was some
thing serious" She patted him on
Tie SuOulQGf. NOW KUN dlOuS, Sic
commanded 81 want to have a chat
with father before he can think it over
and get the idea rooted in his mind
that he doesn't want you in the fam
ily."
Tenley went down the steps much
comforted. Ever since they had known
each other Alice had always taken the
lead, and he was content to follow. He
climbed into the auto and rumbled off
with the comfortable feeling that all
would come we'll.
He was not the sort of man who is
content to hold back and let a woman
plan. He was willing to take the in
itiative when necessary, but ne knew
that Alice knew her fathers whims
better than he did, and more than once
she had, with her woman's wit, accom-
plished more than his bulldog peril
nacity would have gained.
Alice nodded wisely when he met
her that evening, but he did not ques-