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Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

HUMAN DINING TABLES
Mary Hendricks (colored) went down
TO Denver Tuesday to eat a while on
relatiVes.-Leesville (Col) Light.
hiler Wheeler Wilcox says she still
shudders at some Of the horrible Euro
pean cooking. That's nothing sister
we still have thrills when we thinl.
OF some of the dope you have written
The New York World anxiouslv asks
"Where are the dudes of yesteryear9 9"
NO doubt most of them are disguised
as mollycoddles.
The anti-peekaboo. shirt waist cru-
saders may as well prepare for a sum-
rner or strenousness If the fashion edi-
tors are handing us the right dope.
Ihe st. Louis Republic SAYS a great
deal of consumption is due to cookino
Undoubtedly. And the better the cook
ing the greater the consumption If a
man has any kind of an appetite.
Inc slmplified spelling board has de-
clded to have an annual banquet hut
1t does not intend to eat it's simn,,-
fled words.
And now it is the watch trust which
does not know at what moment it's
handspring may be broken.
stanford Whites sofa cushions sold
at Sl1O apiece. On account of the ten
der associations, of course.
SIMILARITY
The fiamingo is mostly neck.
1t twists and turns a hundred WAYS
reminding us how like we are
TO famingoes on rainy days.
-Buffalo EVining News.
The stork is mostly legs.
And therefore we'll agree
That this odd bird is like
A musical com-e-dee.
kansas City Times.
The peacock's mostly made
OF feathers and of pride;
To many women these
Remarks may be applied.
Chicago Record Herald.
The lobster, when alive,
Is colored somewhat green.
Reminding us of certain ones
With chorus girls we've seen.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The flee is mostly mouth
And voice; this goes to show
How like the little nuisance is
To some folks that we know.
w. II. G.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

one railroad has already engaged
nineteen special trains for the shrin-
ers, let alone having booked all accom-
modations on it's regular trains, and
the other lines are in similar condition.
WIN Los Angeles be able to hold the
influx?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

In the matter of homicides Califor-
MIA justice seems to move with leaden
feet. Half a dozen executions of per-
sons convicted in the Los Angeles
courts are past due.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Earthquake and fire have recently
touched many sections of the world, far
removed from the Pacific coast. Sun
spots, it seems, are no respecters of
localities and play no favorites.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Senator La Toilette is doubtless a big
man in Wisconsin, but he doesn't ap-
pear strong enough to land his friend
Stephenson in the senatorial chair. The
struggle for Spooner's mantle is now a
deadlock.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

With the middle west under a blanket
OF snow, and the extreme middle north
fairly buried under snow, the flowers
and sunshine of Los Angeles appear all.
the more beautiful-do they not?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

The progress of the mayoralty party
through the desert and canyons Of the
Owens river country has served to
heighten the executive approval Of the
great aqueduct. Mayor Harper will
come back more than ever enthusiastic
over the great project.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Keep it in mind that June u will be
the election day for the Owens river
aqueduct bonds. Let's all keep together
and make it the nearest unanimous
move that Los Angeles ever made.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Too much red tape and too long de-
lays in the matter of street paving
are irritating the people who stand
ready and anxious to pay for street
work. The board of public works must
move a little faster.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Los Angeles needs the state norma,
school. 1t belongs here by right and
VIII undoubtedly be relocated within
the city limits. And probably no bet.
ter site will be offered than the one ir
Euclid Heights, where the high altitude
pure air and easy distance seem tc
meet all the requirements.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20
BUT DO THEY KNOW IT?

1t has been suggested that a promi-
nent East Main street merchant should
remove large banner from in front
of his store advertising christmas
candles" 1t is argued that a better
Suppression would be made on strang-
ers coming into the city If they were
not allowed to believe that Chilli
cotheans do not know that Christmas
is past.-Chillicothe (Ohio) News.
Your neighbors probably say the
same thing about you as you say about
them.
Now that he has become a duly quail
ihed member of the Ananias society.
it is generally believed that Mr.. Harri-
man will at once proceed to acquire a.
majority Of the stock.
Laugh and the world sits up and
takes notice; snore and you only wake
the baby
Partners of Providence" is the title
Of a new book. one of them, we pre-
sume, is Mr.. Baer, who has charge OF
the coal supply.
The price of wheat in the specula-
tive market seems to be determined
by the operations Of the green bug.
But. Of course. the greenbaek. green
goods and greenhorn also cut some-
thing OF figure.
And yet, when you come to think of
It. Pittsburg is the only city In the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

OF course Mayor Harper approves the
Owens river project. His visit to the
actual scenes of the proposed aqueduct
only emphasizes the convictions he has
previously expressed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

It's your own fault if you didn't cap
ture Raffles. He gave you twenty-thrce
days of chances. What more could you
aSL<7
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20
Population Of Los Angeles. 100000

Everybody get ready now for the
shriners and Fiesta.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Acting Mayor Pease likes the job,
But no wonder. All the appointments
have been made and the city council is
not in session.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Keep the state normal school in Los
Angeles and the new location at con-
venient distance.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

SUGAR
He said I sweet as sugar am"
She coyly muttered. "Ah, who knows ?"
Replied the yap, with good intent,
Perhaps the compliment but meant
You're powdered, 1 supposed"
The statement of the census bureau
that there is a divorce every three min
utes in the United States doesn't mean
that all the other marriages are happy.
Many of the mismated simply grin and
bear it.
Every woman under 80 thinks she
is an actress" says Ellen Terry. There
are good many over 80 on the
stage who labor under the same de-
lusion.
Booker Washington does not usual
ly wear a proud and naughty mien;
but perhaps the man who mistook him
for Pullman car porter was not used
to travelling in Pullman cars.
1t won't be long before the Presi-
Dental Ananias club will be obliged to
build an annex or L to accommodate
the crowd.
CUT A DANCE WITH HIM
DR.. Gaylord assisted DIR. Ellsworth
in operating on George Dance.-Line-
Vile On. M Optic.
George Cohan has contracted to
write six plays" says a dramatic pa
per- If George contracted around the
head, much will be forgiven.
Says a fashion writer: Lingerie
waists should be squeezed and not
rubbed" Are you wise?
The newspapers-some of them-are
counseling US to pin our faith to Taft.
The idea of Taft as a pincushion will
appeal to many a press humorist.
A Cleveland man who some time ago
was kicked by horse has contracted
the habit of whinnying No doubt the
members Of his family congratulate
themselves because he didn't meet up
with the heels of a mule,
Lillian Russell, much married, says
girls should save money buy land,
eat walk and sleep if they would stay
young" And for goodness sakes. girls,
don't forget to put on your shoes and
stockings before going out!
Mr.. Foraker's latest fire alarm
seems to have called out the entire de-
partment all right
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

And now Ohio and Pennsylvania ar
covered with snow. Looks pretty goo(
out here, doesn't it?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Clean streets, splendid illumination'
and holiday attire must greet the
Shriners.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Everything sidetraoked for the camel
trains across the desert.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Let Los Angeles put its best foot fore
most for the great Fiesta and the army
of Shriners.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

At last we have news of the Georgia
peach crop. 1t has been killed, as usual.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20
ome such purchases:

62x78-inch soft, fluffy
white wool blankets that
have just enough cotton
in the warp to prevent
shrinking-full size for
double bed-pink or blue
borders-$4 a pair; worth
$500.
62x78-inch thick, fluffy
white wool blankets of ex-
cellent quality with 2-inch
silk bindings-pink, blue
or red borders $3.50 a
pair a dollar under value.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Have a laundry zone, of course. But
get the wholesale liquor zone first.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20
MELINDA BRoWN-HER BOOK

Torn and battered and smeared with
paint,
Ladies in purple and knights in blue;-
Cinderella Of gentle plant
Decked I'm a gown of gorgeous hue;
Hop-o -my-thumb and Goody Two-shoe;
A fairy green and a yellow spook,-
These are the playmates once she knew;
Little Melinda Brown-Her Book"
Here is the tabled and fair Geraint;
Here Is the giant Bolgharhoo;
Here Is the soft-voiced, lovely saint,
OF the falling diamonds and pearls and
too,
This is the terrible Bluebeard who
Spoke so loud that his wives all shook
Do you remember? l know you do;
Little Melinda Brown-Her Book"
Apples of sodom have left their taint;
In the ambrosia is taste of rue;
Try as we may alas! we mayn't
Summon them now, as we used 10 do;
Spirits OF life when life was new,
or ever on our errant way we took
These are the stories that once were true:
Little Melinda Brown--Fer Book"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

The statement of the census bureau
that there is a divorce every three min
utes in the United States doesn't mean
that all the other marriages are happy.
Many of the mismated simply grin and
bear it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20
PI LINES AND PICK UPS
SUGAR

SUGAR
He said I sweet as sugar am"
She coyly muttered. "Ah, who knows ?"
Replied the yap, with good intent,
Perhaps the compliment but meant
You're powdered, l supposed"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20
ENVOY

Friends OF my childhood. fair and quaint.
Forgive, forgive, that my heart forsook
To Little Melinda Brown-Her Book. :"
Cecilia M Robinson In Harpers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20
Blanket Bargains

With the magnitude of Bedding business
done here it would be strange if we did not
have many chances to buy at under-the-
market prices.
This shows how you may share in
some such purchases:
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

72x8o-inch extra heavy white
wool blankets that will launder
well-particularly desirable for
hotels and rooming houses
$3.50 a pair; well worth $500.
70x80-inch blankets of close
ly woven white wool, carefully
finished-a blanket that you'd
consider a rare value at $3.50
now SIS pair.
Full size down comforters;
covered with French sateen, at
$5-some of the lot worth as
high as SO.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Every woman under 80 thinks she
is an actress" says Ellen Terry. There
are a good many over 80 on the
stage who labor under the same de-
lusion.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

country that has had the temerity to
count up its righteous citizens and see
how many it really has.
H. j. Heinz denies vigorously that
Harry Thaw is a representative type
OF the young manhood of Pittsburg
Mr' Heinz is right There are ffty-six
other varieties.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

And yet, when you come TO think Of
1t. Pittsburs is the only city In the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

Booker Washington does not usual
ly wear proud and naughty mien;
but perhaps the man who mistook him
for Pullman car porter was not used
to travelling in Pullman cars.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

HUMAN DINING TABLES
Mary Hendricks (colored) went down
to Denver Tuesday to eat a while on
misunderstanding (Col.) Light.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-20

1t won't be long before the Presi-
Dental Ananias club will be obliged to
build an annex or L to accommodate
the crowd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-09
THE KosCIUszKo MONUMENT
Models Viewed by the President, Who
Indicates His Preference.

President Roosevelt viewed the models
submitted in competition for the Kosciuszko
monument yesterday and indicated his
preference of those selected by the expert
jury criticising severely the model by ST
r. Lewandowski Of Vienna which had been
declared most meritorious by the jury. He
gave first choice to the one which had been
rated seCond-one inscribed Liberty on
Both Sides Of the Sea" by a sculptor of
Lemberg Austria. whose name is unknown
This, in the judgment of the President.
was in better accord with the statues of
Lafayette and Rochambeau, which now
occupy the southern corners of Lafayette
Square, and more appropriate in design for
the monument Of a military hero. The sec
ond choice. therefore. was given to Mr..
Lewandowskl's model and third choice to
that by Prof. Jul. Beltowski, who is also of
Lemberg.
The government committee composed of
Secretary Taft, Senator Wetmore and Rep
resentative McCleary. has not yet rendered a
decision, but at the next meeting the Presi-
dents choice will be laid before it, and II is
reasonable TO suppose that the award will
be made in accordance herewith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-09
75-CENT GAS.
Public Hearings to Be Held on Mr..
Madden's Bill.

Chairman Babcock of the House District
committee has assured Representative Mad
den of Illinois, author of the 75-cent gas
bill, that as soon as the District Com
missiOners conclude hearings the bill,
which was sent to them for reference and
report. public hearings will be held before
the District committee on the measure. Mr.
Madden Is encouraged by the daily evil
dences that come to him of awakened and
awakening public sentiment in the District
of Columbia for cheaper gas. He believes
that if the good people of the District put
their shoulders to the wheel and push with
a will that T5-cent gas will soon be an
assured fact
He has repeatedly announced that he can
show to the satisfaction of every fair
minded man that gas be manufactured
and distributed in the District of Columbia
for approximately 80 cents thousand
cubic feet. And all he wants is good deal
of earnest help from citizens of the District
Members of Congress cannot be expected ia
take intense interest in gas-reduction
proposition. he thinks. If the people of the
District who have to pay the present gas
rate do not complain.
Mr.. Madden expects to push his gas bill
through the House, and then take I'D his
other bill providing for universal transfers
in the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-09
JENNIE DEANS WORK
MEETING IN INTEREST OF MA
NAssAs INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.

Miss Jennie Dean. the founder OF the Ma
nassas Industrial School for Colored Youths
at Manassas, Va, and whose work In VIZ
9inia President Roosevelt has said Is as
praIseworthy as that of Booker Washing
ton at Tuskegee. Ala, will tell the story
Of her efforts toward the upbuilding OF her
school at a meeting to be held In the Gardi'
ner Hubbard Memorial Hall, 10th and M
streets northwest, January 10, at O'Clock
in the evening.
The meeting will be held under the au-
spices of the Washington Manassas Indus
trial Association, and, 1t is expected. Will
be largely attended by the charitable people
Of the capital city. The program VIII con-
sist Of a musical selection by a quartet
from the Armstrong Manual Training
School, after which the election Of the offi-
GERS of the Washington association VIII pc
held. George Mayr will make an address
upon the subject "Tuskegee Methods APP
piled at Manassas" Swing Low, Sweet
C..artot," will be sung by the quartet, after
which Miss can will make an address. en-.
titled "a Founders Story. After another
selection by the quartet Representative
William H Calderhead Of Kansas will de-
liver an address discussing May Day on
the Bull Run Battlefield" The program
will come to a close with the singing OF
MY Old Kentucky Home" by the quartet.
The officers Of the Washington Manassas
Industrial School Association are as fol-
lows: Vice presidents, Mrs. David Gs1Brew-
er. Mrs. Robley D. Evans, Mr.. o. T. Crosby
and Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey; corre-
cpondng secretary. Mrs. Daniel Paul; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. John M. Gfterman;
treasurer, Mr.. Eugene Stevens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-09
Mr.. Pearre's Bills.

A bill for the prevention of intimidation
and corruption of voters at all prima ries
and general elections was introduced in the
House today by representative Pearre of
Maryland. The bill provides that any per-
son who by means of bribery or threats of
depriving persons of employment or occupa-
ton or by threats of violence, attempts to
influence voters shall be guilty OF a fell
ony and subject TO a fine of from $500 to
$1,000 or Imprisonment for from one month
to one year. or both fine and imprisonment
Mr.. Pearre also introduced a bill fixing a
uniform standard of classification and graz
ing of wheat. flax. corn and other grains
The bill specifies that the Secretary of G.
riculture shall organize in his department a
bureau of grain inspection, of which the
chief shall report the condition Of interstate
trade and commerce In grains and collect
other information on this subject valua BILE
to the agricultural and commercial interests
OF the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-09
THE GREENE BILL.
May Not be Reported Until Week
From Monday

1t Is possible that the Greene blu, upon
which a hearing was held yesterday. will
not be reported to the full District commit
tee of the House at the regular weekly
meeting tomorrow as has been intended.
The stenographic report of yesterdays
hearing will not be In print until the latter
part of the week, and Representative
Greene is anxious to be able to present this
record to the members of the District COM
mittee when the subcommittee report on the
Greene bill is put in.
There will probably not be time enough
to get out the report even II IL were desired
to lay 1t before the committee without the
testimony of yesterday. So ii Is the pres
ent intention of Messrs. Morrell and
Greene to let the bill lie over until the
meeting of the District commi.tee a week
from tomorrow.
The subcommittee managed to finish the
hearing yesterday afternoon. and decided
to announce its close owing TO the fact
that no further requests for time were sub
mitted. Through a misunderstanding OF
the committees intention a great many
of those interested in the schools were at
the Capitol today.
Assistant Superintendent Percy Hughes
was at the Capitol today and had inter-
views with couple of members of Con-
greSS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-09
DEATH OF JUDGE VALE
WAS EDITOR OF WASHINGTON
CHRONICLE YEARS AGO.

Funeral services over the remains of
Judge Lewis w. Vale, formerly managing
editor of the Washington Chronicle and
one Of the best known Of the cider news
paper men of the capital city, took place
this afternoon at o'clock at The family
residence, 1890 Newton street northwest.
Up until short time ago Judge Vale had
been in good health, but about one week
ago he began to fall and he died Tuesday
morning.
The deceased was born in Columbia
county. Ohio. in 1929, and shortly before
the civil war removed to Iona, Ohio. After
a short residence in the section he was
elected county judge of Louisa county,
which position he held for a number of
years. In 1874 he came to this city with
his family to reside, and after a time he
became the managing editor of the Wash
ington Chronicle during the most prosper
Gus days of that newspaper.
Judge Vale was interested largely in local
real estate. and some of the fine residences
Of the city were constructed, it is stated,
from his plans and under his supervision.
His widow and four children survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-09
DEATH UNEXPECTED
COLONEL ISAAC EDWARD CLARK
PASSES AWAY.

Col. Isaac Edward Clark, an Old resi-
dent OF this city and charter member OF
the Cosmos Club, died at his home, lIo2
Oregon avenue. this morning after short
Illness. from which no serious results were
anticipated.
Col. Clark had been confined to his home
since last Sunday. but yesterday he was up
and moving around the house About .
o'clock this morning he was seized with
an attack of heart failure. which refused to
respond to medical treatment, and after
several hours suffering he passed away.
The remains will be inferred at North
Hampton. Mass. but the time for the
funeral service In this city has not yet
been fixed. and will not be until Mr.. John
I. Clark, son of the deceased, arrives here
from New York tonight.
Col. Clark was born in Old Deerfeld. al
though the members of his family were ma
tives of Northampton. Mass. He was
graduate of Yale. class of 1855, and won the
gold medal OF the Yale Literary Magazine
in his junior year. On his return after five
years sojourn in Europe he was appointed
by the provisional court of Louisiana
United States marshal for that state. po-
sition of great responsibility. both civil and
military, which he held during the war. he
then commenced the practice of law in New
York city. and at that time was associated
with Henry j. Raymond Of the Times; con-
tributed to the Tribune. and later was the
editor of the Yonkers Statesman and the
New Haven College Courant
The climate being too severe, Col Clark
came to this city, by invitation, to do the
literary work for the commissioner of ed
ucation. There was a special department
made for him by Congress. and through the
influence of his friends in the Senate the
bureau was sustained for years before 1t
became department.
First Art Movement.
Col. Clark started the first art move
ment in this country by pamphlet pub
lished the year previous to the centennial,
and the first volume he issued from the
bureau of education was translated into
Japanese and other languages. Three
other immense volumes show what his
work has been in the bureau. The medals
and certificates received from the univer-
sal expositiOns of France and the United
States for his contribution to art and edu-
cation show his lifework was appreciated
He was a charter member of the Liter
airy Society of Washington. THE Forty
Immortals'' and his poem. "A Tribute to
Bayard Taylor" was published in book
form by request. He was a Son of the
American Revolution, and. as stated, a
charter member of the Cosmos Club.
His genial. charitable nature, thinking no
evil, made him a host of friends through
out life. He celebrated his golden we'd
ding in 1908 with united family. His
wife, his daughter, Edna Proctor Clark
Hayes of the Harrison School, and son,
John Proctor Clark. justice of the supreme
court of New ork, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-09
THOS. C. CooNEY DEAD.
Was on the Winslow When Lieut..
Bagley Was Killed.

The Navy Department is informed that
Chief Carpenter Thomas C. Cooney. u. S.
N. who was on the torpedo boat WiusIow
at Cardenas during the ell gagement in
which Lieut.. Bagley was killed by Span
ish shell. died in the Naval Hospital, Nor
folk. yesterday. Cooney was born In New
York and was al enlisted man In the navy
for sixteen years prior TO his appointment
as assistant carpenter in June. 1898 He
was promoted TO the rating of chief car
penter with the rank of ensign in June.
1904 l. the month following he was as
signed to duty on the United States moni-
tor Florida and he was attached to that
vessel at the time OF his death. having been
temporarily removed TO the Naval Hos
pital at Norfolk for treatment
1t was partly due to his gallant conduct
on the Wiaslow in Cuban waters that he
was warranted an assistant carpenter He
served In that capacity at the navy yard
Pensacola. from June 90 1898, to February
G, 1899.