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Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
BOARD NOT ACCOMMODATING
Fire Commission Refuses to Grant
Permits for Gasoline Engines
and Electric Motors

The fire commission was not particu-
larly disposed to grant permission for
the erection and maintenance of gaso-
line engines, electric motors and steam
boilers at its meeting yesterday.
George Heyser who asked permission
to operate an electric motor at 1918
HobSon street, was summarily refused.
The same. treatment was accorded to
the King e. Forward company, which
asked for permit to erect and operate
a gasoline engine and electric motor
machine shop and an iron foundry at
220 Sotello street. The protests of many
property owners in the vicinity of the
location accompanied the petition. They
were needed and the permit denied.
A H. Hess asked the board for
gasoline engine permit for a planning
mill at 200 West Avenue Sixty. This
was held over one week. F. M. Knapp
was granted a permit to operate an
electric motor for a novelty brass and
copper works at 1S1 South Fremont
street.
Other permits granted were to G. T.
Pratt for three electric motors for a
wood working plant at 1917 East First
street: Victor Ponet was granted a
steam boiler permit for a heating plant
at 401-9 West Pico; the Gorham Rubber
company, S1S South Broadway, was
given a steam boiler permit for a vul-
canizing plant; the d. B. Griswold
company was allowed to install a
gasoline engine at 299 East Fifth street
for an electric type foundry.
The application of c. V. Crellin, 355
Macy street for a gasoline engine per-
nit for a machine shop was referred to
a committee for investigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
PERSONALS

]. A. .Agnew of Morris company,
packers, is at the Hollenbeck.
G. L. Kirby, mining man of Rhyo-
lite, New. is at the Hollenbeck.
George K. Allen, a mining man from
Tonopah, New, is at the Angelus.
j. e. Stapleton, a prominent insur-
ance man of st. Louis, Mo-, is at the
Angelus.
John Denair. division superintendent
of the Santa Fe at Needles, is at the
Hollenbeck.
Stewart j. Flinthon Of the United
States government forest survey is at
the Hollenbeck.
r. II. Wright of the United States
army, stationed at the Preside, Mon
terey, Mexico, is at the Hollenbeck.
e. b. Gate, prominent railroad and
mining man from Tombstone, Ariz.,
who makes frequent trips to Los An
geles, is at the Van Nuys.
Mrs. j. II. Grant and Mrs. w. e.
Stevens, wives of the proprietors of
the Stevens hotel, Seattle, are at the
Hollenbeck. Both women lave many
friends in Los Angeles and their trip
is for pleasure.
William r. X. Young of the Cali
fornia and Hawaiian Sugar Refining
company was at the Hollenbeck yes
terday ON his way east. Mr.. Young
came down from San Francisco and Is
going to New York for business con-
sultation with prominent men of the
metropolis.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
MUSIC AND DRAMA
OIcott Recital

Ethel Lucretia Olcott. guitarist, as
sisted by the La Bandurria Guitar
club and Elizabeth De Witt Trow-
bridge, reader, presented an excellent
program of musical and literary num-
bers at Gamut club hall last night.
Miss Olcott is considered the best
guitar soloist in the southwest. She is
a student of Ferrer and a composer as
well. Miss Olcott makes the guitar an
instrument capable of interpreting the
compositions of the old masters. The
seXtet and chorus from Lucia" by
Donizetti, as arranged by Miss Olcott,
was a clever piece of work. Her COM
position, "Cupids Wireless Telegram" 4"
was a feature of the program. The
work by the La Bandurria Guitar trio
was the best of its kind yet given in
this city. The selections from I'll Tro-
vatore" were exceptionally fine. Mrs.
Trowbridge, an artist who for several
seasons was connected with Dolly and
Milton Nobles gave a most interesting
ten minutes of impersonations which
would entitle her any day to position
on the Orpheum circuit. A Simometti
Madrigale and Beethovens mel Cor
Piu' were two of the especially ar
ranged numbers rendered by Miss Oh
colt. The audience included many stu
dents of the guitar, whose applause was
generous.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
CALIFORNIA is HERSELF AGAIN
Weather Man Woos Back BaImy
Breezes and Glad Sunshine-Six-
teen Below Zero in Duluth

After suffering a short spell of un-
pleasant weather, California is herself
again. The weather man has again
succeeded in Turing back to the Angel
City the kind of weather which has
made the country famous. The
grouchy look which has clouded the
faces of old Californians who are not
used to such weather has, with the re-
turn of warm weather and bright sunny
skies, given place to the characteristic
smile.
For today Angelenos are promised a
continuation of the pleasant weather
OF the past few days, with occasional
clouds and variable winds to keep the
temperature comfortable.
Apropos of temperature, it is in
teresting to note that the thermometer
has descended to 16 below zero in
Duluth, while st. Paul follows with TO-
and Bismarck, N. Oak, s. Eight de-
grees in Omaha, 10 in Chicago, 16 in
st. Louis and 20 in Pittsburg show the
kind of weather the eastern weather
men are handing out to their long
suffering constituents.
With bright sunny winter, Southern
California will become a veritable gar
den of flowers during the next few
months
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
BURGLAR FAILS TO BURGLE
Breaks Into Restaurant, but Takes
Nothing-owner Says Watch
man Did IL

When A. C, Armstrong, proprietor of
a restaurant on West Seventh and
Spring streets, went to his place of
business early yesterday morning he
found the rear door torn from its
hinges and other evidences of the in
vasion of burglar. However, nothing
was missing, although a large amount
OF provisions were within easy access
OF the thief,
Mr.. Armstrong said he believed the
work was done by a private night
watchman, who used this means of
frightening the restaurant keeper in
the effort to induce him to employ him
to watch his place. Mr.. Armstrong
said that the man had frequently an
noyed him by asking to be appointed
night waterman, but was always re-
fused.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
RAISE FLAG OVER SCHOOL
Elaborate Program Carried Out at
Formal Opening of Washington
Street Institution

The most elaborate flag raising ever
held at a grade school yesterday after
noon marked the dedication of the new
Washington street school, which was
recently opened. The original building
is one of the old landmarks of the
city and has been remodeled and en-
larged at a cost of $25,OOO. The new
building, which will accommodate 23S
children, is surrounded by the finest
grounds of any grade school in the
city.
The program was elaborate, number
ing among it's attractions many of the
leading educators of this city. Dr. e.
G. Moore, superintendent of schools,
delivered an address, as did H. w.
Frank of the board of education; M.
c. Bettinger assistant superintendent
James A. Foshay, former superinten-
dent; Katherine Pratt, Edward Dol
land, principal; Mrs. M. G. Gonzales,
Frances Hyer, Richard Morgan and
Herman Miller also took part in the
program.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
WOMEN DESCRIBE THEIR ROW
Tailoring ParIor Fight Reviewed n
Police Court-case Is
Continued

The case against Edith Goldstein,
wife Of the proprietor Of the Paris
Model tailoring parlors, 617 South
Spring street, who Is charged with as
saulting Mrs. G. Pinsonneault Thurs
day afternoon, was continued In Police
Judge Roses court yesterday after
noon until January 2 at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Pinsonneault accused Mrs. Gold
stein of attacking her with her fists
when she called at the tailoring shop
Thursday. Mrs. Pinsonneault said she
called In the effort to come to some
agreement regarding the settlement Of
claims she had against the Goldsteins
II had invested over 5000 In the busi-
ness" she said, "but I'm two months
only received $40 as my share Of the
dividends. / demanded that they re-
turn to me the amount had put into
the business, as they had not done as
they agreed. They refused to do this
and I resolved to try to get the value
of my investment by taking goods from
the shop 1t was this which led to the
assault made upon me by Mrs Gold
stein" o
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
CITY HALL NOTES

Eleven emergency firemen were ap-
pointed by the fire commission yester-
day ON the recommendation of Fire
Chief Lips The appointees are as fol-
lows: NJ. N. Richards, H. w. Jordan,
F. Hendricks, E. Simmons, A. Patter-
son, e. c. Perry, w. c. Carter, c. r.
Allen, c. w. Leonard, L. C. Powelson
and T. Hatfield The chief reported that
the fire loss for the past week has been
$10,350. Fifteen alarms were turned in.
The board of public works was petit
toned by the Llewellyn Iron Works
company to repair Alameda street at
the railroad crossing at Ord and Main
streets. In the petition it was stated
that the Llewellyn company was haul
ing long iron columns to the Hambur-
ger building and the work of hauling
the iron has ruined the street crossing.
They ask that that which they have
done may be repaired by the city.
The monthly report of the Owens
river engineers was received by the
board of public works yesterday e. A.
Bayley at Mojave reported that the ex-
penses of the month for his party had
been $1553 T. B. Downer at blanche
reported 1888 for the month; Frank
Rolfe, chief of party at Mojave, $1429;
r. K. Crawford, blanche $136.15; D. L.
Raeburn, Lancaster. 1886; c. H. Rich
ards, Surrey, $1980.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
GETS A DESERVED PROMOTION

Holland b. Rossiter, who has been
serving as assistant secretary of the
Los Angeles wholesale board OF trade
for several years, was yesterday an
pointed secretary of the board by the
directors of the association, to sue
ceed W. G. Mushet, recently elected
city auditor.
Mr. Rossiter is a young man who is
personally familiar with all the details
of the position, having performed the
duties of assistant secretary with gem
eral satisfaction to all members of the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
TWO RESTAURATEURS
APPEAR IN COURT

AL Levy, proprietor of Levys cafe at
Third and Main. pleaded guilty in
Police Judge Roses court yesterday
morning to violating the state game
law by keeping more than fifty ducks
i'm his cold storage room. He was
fined $50
John ]. Lonergan, one of the pro-
prietors OF the Imperial cafe, also ap-
peared to answer to the charge of SELL
ing quail in violation of the game law
He pleaded not guilty and his trial
will be set for January 3,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
Famine in China
BY Associated Press.

BY ANSOVIdItU IIVoos
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA serious
famine affecting millions of people
prevails through central China, ae-
cording TO cable message received at
the state department today from
Shanghai The dispatch states that
relief committees consisting of the
various consul generals, local Chinese
officials and business men have been
appointed to deal with the situation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
Robbers Enter Home

Robbers Enter Home
F. e. Burress reported to the police
yesterday morning that his home at
1886 East Thirty-sixth street had been
entered by robbers. A pair Of dla-
mond earrings belonging to his wire
and $S in cash were taken.
Home Destroyed by Fire
The home of M. Woodruff, 526 Bonnie
Brae street, became ablaze yesterday
morning, presumably because OF de-
fective electric wiring. The tanlly
discovered the fire only in time to rush
out without dressing and most OF the
furnishings of the residence were
burned. The loss Is estimated at about
$780,
Burglar only Takes 65 Cents
Sixty-6ve cents was the paltry pay
a burglar got for ransacking the home
OF Mrs r. L. Robel, 217 East Eighth
street early yesterday morning. The
house was in wild disorder when the
family awoke yesterday morning, but
although many things of value were
about the house only the 65 cents was
missing.
Ohio Society Reception Tuesday
The Ohio society will hold it's month
ly reception Tuesday evening at Fra
ternal Brotherhood hall, South Fig
ueroa street. A literary and musical
program has been prepared by the en-
tertainment committee. The election
of officers will also occur at this meet
ing. Refreshments, social and dancing
are on the program.
Temperance Meeting
Francis Murphy, the veteran tenn
perance advocate, will deliver an ad-
dress In Blanchard hall Sunday on the
subject, Courage" The singing un-
der the direction of Andrew Park will
be further assisted by the Boyle
Heights quartet, which will render
several selections, and by the we'll
known soloists, Mrs. Wayland Trask
and S. L. Todd. The meeting will be
presided over by e. Edgar Galbreth.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
If Afflicted and You Fail to
Find Relief Elsewhere, Call
on and Consult Prof. II.
Russell Burner, M. D.
and his stan OF celebrated Physicians.
Surgeons and Specialists Mt his
New Temple Of Health
5l2.5I4 S. Broadway
Take Elevator to Fourth Floor

and attend at least part of the sci
entific Health Lectures given in Burner
Hall, every Tuesday, ThurHday and Fri
day evenings. Special private lectures
for Ladies' Only every Wednesday
afternoon at 2:SO o'clock. Special Prl-
vate Lecture for MeA Only every
Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock. A
Special Moral SermOn by Prof. Burner
every Sunday Afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08

The Herald will pay $40 in cash 70
enyone furnishing evidence that will
lead to the arrest and conviction OF any
person caught stealing copies OF The
Herald from the premises of our pa
irons. THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
THE CITY

Strangers arc invited to visit the cx.
hibit of California products at the
Chamber OF Commerce building. on
Broadway, between First and Second
given on all subjects pertaining to this
fection
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-08
SOC Underwear 39c
l9c Ribbed Hose I2hc

Children's fine ribbed fast black,
full seamless cotton hose; double
knees, double soles and heels; 19c
values at 12hc.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09

With nearly three times as many
points to her credit as her nearest
competitor, Greece, the United States
emerges an easy winner from the
greatest and latest Of the international
atheletIe meets" Of the world. A pos
Eible reason for American success In
this as In other fields is the fact that
we are q highly composite breed. We
have incorporated into our national
body representatives Of nearly every
race on earth. 1t is not at all surpris-
ing, therefore, that we do more things
well than the purer racial strains
N. Y. Globe.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Tabooed by Hoslerns.

The ulemas OF the University Of Al
AZhar have decided as to the phono-
graph and Insurance that there rs
nothing In Islamic doctrine to forbid
Moslems to listen to the photograph,
and that, II the verses of the koran are
suitably intonei from the photograph
the listener may be justly considered
to be performing an act Of worship.
Fire and life Insurance are, however
condemned by the sheik as a gambling
transaction contrary in spirit to the
teaching Of the koran.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Japan's Catholic Church.

The Nippon Sci Kokvai. or holy
Catholic church In Japan. includes all
the missions Of the American Protest
ant Episcopal church and the Church
Of England. In this church there are
now more than 1900 baptized men,
bers, Of whom 5,ss5 are communicates.
The growth Of the church has been
very rapid, 1000 baptisms, two-thirds
Of them those Of adults, having been
recorded in Q single year.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Lace Makers Complaint.

A singular complaint is made by go
people employed in a lace factory at
Long Eaton, near Nottingham, Eng
land. Opposite the factory are a num-
Der OF trees in cemetery. The work
men say that whenever there is the
slightest breeze the movement Of the
branches causes blinking light, which
seriously Injuries their eyes, the lace
work demanding the closest attention.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
ssoooor, SAW the Iceman

The largest mass of ice In the world
is probably the one which fills up near
ly the whole of the interior Of Green
land, where 1t has accumulated since
before the dawn of history. It Is be-
ieTed now to form q block about eO0.-
900 square miles in area, and averaging
a mile and a half in thickness. Ac-
cording to these statistics the lump Of
ice is larger in volume than the whole
body Of water In the Mediterranean
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Salmon in British columhia.

All Of the hatcheries OF British Co
lumbia have secured q full supply Of
salmon spawn and by the erection Of
FISH ladders a very large district has
been opened that had been cut on from
the salmon for a number Of years.
The number Of young salmon that will
go to the ocean this year viii be far
greater than In any previous year. and
an exceedingly large. run may be ex-
pected in 1907.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Not an Easy Driver.

An Atchison man, The Globe says,
was showing a fine horse that at
tracted the attention Of a man who
vas looking for a family horse. Can
woman drive him?" inquired the
would-be purchaser. Eyes, a woman
might drive him." replied the owner,
"but I would hate to live with the
woman that can drive him"
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Iucid as Mud.

A woman canvasser in a recent Brit
fish election campaign asked laborer
whether he was in favor Of protection,
and he replied by inquiring what 1t
was. The question embarrassed the
woman somewhat. She replied: 81 can
not 60 into precise details at the mo-
ment, but 1t Is subject Of vital in-
portance to all who care for wild
birds"
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
m. H.snH se.n IL

A West Philadelphia family was at
supper, one night, talking about the
engagement Of one of the daughters,
whose wedding was soon TO be. The
negro servant, who acted as waitress.
laundress, etc, had just brought into
the dining room the dessert, when one
Of the girls asked: Virginia, have
you seen Edith's fance?" Laws! l
doan know, honey" she replied; hit
amt been In de WASH yit"
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Lime Prevents Rust,

Unslaked lime is useful In prevent
Ing rust because of its extraordinary
capacity for absorbing moisture. Some
careful workmen who take pains that
their tools shall always be in the best
condition, make a practice Of keeping
. piece of lime in their tool boxes to
absorb any moisture which might
otherwise cause rust.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Horrible Recollections.

Doctor am certain I could cure
Smith Of his indigestion II he would
only live on bread and water for Q
while. But he positively refuses.
Friend-You know why, don't you?
NO"
~He was arrested for fast driving
Dnce, and spent two weeks in jail."-
Detroit Free Press.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Buns Losing Favor.

Only 100000 "hot-cross buns"
were consumed in London on Good
Friday, indicating the dying out Of
the custom. The cross-bun b the
modern equivalent of the cakes eaten
In honor Of the Saxon goddess Eostre,
IRON whose name the word Easter
comes. Her worshipers became Chris
tians, but, unwilling to give up the
buns, compromised by makingi them
with q cross. 81
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Atlantic Fisheries

The New England fisheries are the
most important branch Of the Ameri-
can fishing industry, the aggregate
value Of their annual catch being about
$10,0oo, 900, or one-fourth Of the value
Of the total catch OF the United States.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Bible from the Kaiser.

Kaiser William has presented
Bible in q sflVer-mounted cabinet to
the New German Lutheran church In
New York city, with the inscription:
wilhelm, I. R.. Heb. Ill, Now
faith is the substance Of things hoped
Cor, the evidence Of things not seen I"
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
An Odd Ad.

The following advertisement comes
from the London Times: Man, X. C.,
NJ. p well known professionally and
called a good companion, over 81, de-
sirous to be received as sociable guest
He wishes to be accepted genially by
those who would not receive him en-
tirely for gain, and as possibly a small
contributor 70 expenses"
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
New Art

Il tell you" said the tall man with
the carroty WHISPERS, the chinese
are getting wiser every day
II should say they are" replied the
short man in tn, green suspenders.
why, my laundryman has actually
taken up pyrography."
You don't mean it,"
yes, his speciality now IL burning
designs on shirts. "-Chicago Daily
News.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Use ofNsuRar In Arabia.

In Arabia the higher classes use
sugar In tea and coffee in their
houses, but in the coffee shops in the
bazar, where hundreds Of people
gather In the evening to talk and
drink coffee, cheaper grade of coffee
ID generally consumed, made Of eof-
fee husks principally, and In this
drink sugar is seldom used.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
No Resistance.

Il had expected there would be q
great splurge at Miss Fawtyfore's we'd
ding, but it seems to have passed OF
quietly"
"Oh, yes; the young man submitted
10 the operation without murmur."-
Chicago Tribune.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Engine Hint.

The gasoline engine, like the steam
engine, In fact, like all engines, Is
al the better for being run light for
few minutes before it is called upon TO
exert its full power. says the Autopo-
bile Magazine.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Have Pretty Women.

A recent traveller In Poland writes
that, in his view. Warsaw and London
have the most beautiful women In the
world. The Polish girl is said, as a
rule, to have good taste, to know how
10 blend colors artistically, and make
Q graceful appearance.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Tewnsmen and CountrHmsn.

That the townsman is shorter lived
than the countryman Is incontroverti.
BILE. DR.. latham calculated that in
the rural districts Of England the Az.
erage expectation Of life at birth Il
bl4s years for males and 54y04 for
fsmales. whereas In Manchester It Il
only 2s.7s for males and 1857 for
females, which means that Zach male
has 10 sacrifice 1o.4s years. or 90 Per
cent Of his life. and each female ss2
years. or "a per cent Of her life for
the privilege Of being born In Sn
Hrhan arsa-Pepulsr scIsaee Menthiy.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
lightning Flash0.

Recent efforts to measure the dura,
tion Of flashes Of lightning seem to
show that It Is often as brief a. one
forty-thousandth part Of q second. A
fash lasting the hftieth part Of q sec
ond Is considered about the extreme
duration.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Benign Earthquake,

A New England newspaper Of 1727
announced that "a considerable town
In this province has been 20 Gwak.
ened by the awful providence in the
earthquake that the women have gen.
orally laid aside their hoop petit
coats"
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Chance 70 Swim.

Il hear that your suburban place II
for sale, Harker. no you think II would
suit me?"
Eyes, If you have the proper kind OF
feet"
'WhsS kind of feet will I needf"
"Web."-Chicago Daily News.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
The Nav II I.ooked

And what are you going to be when
you grow up, my little MANI" ASKED
the caller.
The unfortunate child shook his gold
en- curls sayasely and gazed In anger
at bis lace cuffs.
II want to be a man." he said, out
l think mammals bringin' me up TO be
a lady."-ClevSland Leader.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Roast Reptile.

In Australia several kinds Of snakel
are eaten roasted. They are said to
be equal in delicacy and favor to the
finest stewed eels. An English trav-
eler declares the steam from the roast
ing reptiles is by no means unsayory.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
No ChAcls in Era

The Bank of Ireland declines to
honor checks written in Erse. The
Gaels are indignant. II, they say, the
bank accepts checks in japanese and
Russian, why should 1t reject those in
Ersee
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Swelling Niagara Falls

When strong westerly winds pie up
the water of Lake Erie at its eastern
end, where the outlet is, the Aow over
the Niagara cataract Is sometimes In
creased 20 per cent above the normal
volume.
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
Sarasate's Treasure.

Senior Sarasate's most precious pos
session Is q Stradivsri violin. When
hs was IL years old he played before
Queen Isabella ii. Of Spain and her
majesty was so pleased with his ex-
quisite music that she presented him
with the instrument
The broad ax., 1906-06-09
An Old atarx.

did you ever experience @ change
Of hearty" asked the kind old lady.
well, I should say!" laughed the
girl. "rve been engaged tour times"
Detroit Fres Press.