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obvious Explanation.

81 find it difficult to grasp some of
your idioms," said the scholarly looking
man with the spectacles and the slightly
foreign accent. For example, tender
ed to a cab driver this morning a coin
which 1 supposed was the legal fee. He
looked at it and said it was shy about
one-half. What did he mean by shy'?"
He meant that you had offered him
too modest a sum-" said the native.
80, I see."
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1907-03-12
A GREAT SEED BOOK.
Ferry's 1907 Seed Annual Now Ready
for Free Distribution.

Ferrys great Seed Book is now ready for
distribution. This is the book that every
farmer wants and waits for. 1t makes no
difference what other catalogues are re-
ceived, farmers are not satisfied until they
get Ferry's. because it contains better and
fuller informs ton.
Ferry's Seed Annual. in fact, is really
more than a catalogue inasmuch as it really
helps each farmer or gardener to choose in
diligently the varieties hest suited to his
particular reeds. The wise selection OF
varieties results in bigger, better paying
crops. The experience gained in fifty years
of successful seed growing is thus at your
command.
For freshness, purity and reliability Fer
RVS Seeds are in class by themselves
They are known all over the land. and farm
ers every where have confidence in the name
of Ferry, and know for a certainty thai
their seeds can be relied upon. They know
that every package las behind it the reputa'
ton of a house whose business standards are
the highest in the trade.
Just drop postal to d. NJ. Ferry & Co.
Detroit. Mich. and they will send you {
| copy of their 1907 Seed Annual. Its abso-
lutely free.
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Hoods Sarsaparilla
His Preference.

'sThe earthquake that Eastern seis-
mograph recorded was somewhere H.
600 miles away"
Hasn't it been reported yet?"
No"
''Well, that's strange. Do you suppose
it really occurred"
"Of course"
Took place and nobody knew it, eh?"
Evidently"
well, say, that's just the sort Of
earthquakes 1 like. cleveland Plain
Dealer.
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A shrewd Guess.

did Crittick say anything to you
about my latest painting?" asked
D'Auber.
"Yes," replied Cults. ''By the way,
you must have had it nicely framed
before you showed it to him, didn't
you?"
Eyes. Why"
81 thought so. because he said he
noticed one artistic feature about it,
Philadelphia Press
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1907-03-12
Force of Habit.

The modern Sherlock chuckled.
I'll stake a silk hat against stogie
that man is a New York policeman
he whispered.
How can you tell?" asked the mys-
titled friend. HE is not in uniform"
mo, but 1 shouted Side door to the
rightl' and you should have seen him
duck"
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1907-03-12
Corporate Greed.

Elevator Boy-Tyte-Phist & Co. have
raised yer pay cent an hour, have
they?
Office Boy-Yes, but 1 have to work
longer hours. Old Tyte-Phist has chang
ed the regulator of the clock so it runs
slower.-Chicago Tribune.
Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow' s
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
for their children during the teething
period.
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Marked Down Marquis.

Father-So, daughter, you picked up
q titled foreigner while you were
abroad.
Daughter-Yes, papa. Lord Savens
is neither rich nor handsome, but he's
tine last of his race.
Father-That so? Wei, being a
remnant, we ought to be able to get
lin cheap.-Boston Transcript.
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spreckels mansion to Be Rebuilt.

The Claus Spreckles mansion on Van
Ness avenue, San Francisco, is to be
rebuilt at an expenditure of $S00,00O.
Before the fire the Spreckels mansion
was one of the most pretentious homes
in America.
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Sad R@suIt.

Mrs. Highmus-Your automobile ran
over a baby wagon? Horrors! What
happened?
Mrs. Showfer-Just what always hap
pens whenever 1 do that Broke the
bottle and cut the tire.
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One or the Two.

Ruffon Wratz (laboriously trying to
read fragment of newspaper What is
"calumny?"
Goodman Gonrong either a graju-
ate of a college or it's the stuff they put
in these bakin' powders. Wot about it?
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Uncle Allen.

4'They say the price of looking glasses
is going up" said Uncle Allen Sparks.
"That looks to me like get rich quick
silver scheme on the part of the manufac-
turers.'
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1907-03-12
Won Can Get Aliens poot Ease FREE

Write Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, NY, for
free Sample of Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cures
sweating, hot, swollen, aching feet. It makes
new or tight Shoes easy. A certain cure for
gists sell 1t. 25c. Don't accept any substitute.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1907-03-12
Cars for the Intoxicated.

In Sweden a separate car must be
provided on suburban night trains out
of Stockholm for the accommodation of
intoxicated persons.
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Uncle Allen.

"Never call man a lar" counseled
Uncle Allen Sparks, unless you are sure
of your facts. You must be absolutely
sure, for instance, that you can lick him."
Chicago Tribune.
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Found Him So.

Ubett-The idea of Slikker claiming to
be a hard working man is the richest
thing I've heard of lately.
Konmann-Well, he is, by George!
He's the hardest man 1 ever tried to
work.
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THE SWIFT SpE0zE1C Coz ATLANTA. CA

Snort Cut to Acquaintance.
Mother-Bobbie, how did you get ac
quainted with the little boy next door?
Bobbie-I licked him.-Smart Set.
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FIT G St. Vitus' Dance and all Nervous Dis
Ito eases permanently cured by Dr..
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer Send for FREE
u trial bottle and treatise. DR.. r. b. Kline,
Id, s3l Arch St.. Philadeloh Pa.
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HOWARD e. BURTON,
ASSAYER apd CHEMIST,

Specimen prices: Gold. Silver, Lead, 81; Gold,
Silver, 75c; Gold, soc; Zinc or Copper, 81. Cy-
anide Tests Mailing Envelopes and full price
list sent on application. Control and Umpire
Work solicited. Reference: Carbonate Ma
tioual Bank.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. Druggists refund money if it
fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box Csc.
Holbrook argus. (Holbrook, Ariz.) 1900-1913, 1907-03-12
PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case of itching, blind, bleed
ing or protruding piles in 6 to IA days
or money refunded. SOC.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17

the house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John
H. Foley, 715 East Adams street, leaves
today for her home in New York. Mrs.
Cameron has been extensively enter
tanned during her visit here.
S.
Mrs. M. A. Bostwick of 422 West
Adams street who left last June for
European trip, is at present in Paris.
Mrs. Bostwick will start December 23
for tour of the orient, expecting to
arrive in San Francisco in June of 1908.
50
Miss Vola Hanawalt of 1922 Ellen
dale place is expected home from a two
months trip to San Francisco and the
north.
Mrs. J. c. Henderson and her daugh-
ters, Misses Gertrude and Bernadine
Williams, who left here in June for a
tour around the world. are at present
in Florence, italy, and intend to remain
there until after the holidays.
s.
Charles r. L. Chrensha who left
here last month on hunting trip to
Canada, is expected to return shortly.
So
John Singleton Carter a prominent
young business and society man of San
Diego, who has been in the northern
part of the state for a month hunting
Is returning this week and will remain
in this city for few days before going
south.
50
Miss Helen Newlin, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. T. e. Newlin of 7S7 West
Twenty-eighth street. returned Friday
from a trip to Stanford university.
where she has been visiting at the Pi
Chi and Delta Gamma sorority houses.
~
DR.. and Mrs. B. f. Church, S45 South
Alvarado street, have returned from an
eight weeks tour of the east They
visited the larger cities between here
and Chicago and on their return trip
spent week at the Grand canyon.
s.
Mrs. George ]. Denis. who has been
In Europe since the late summer, is on
her way home, having arrived in New
York. Mrs. Denis will visit Wash
ington and New Orleans en- route to
Los Angeles, arriving about the i.oli-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Welsh of 748
Garland avenue have returned from
three months trip through Canada and
the east, visiting Victoria, Vancouver,
Montreal, Thousand Islands, New York,
Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, d.
G" Columbus and passing "old home
week" in Buffalo.
Miss Terna vandevoort and her aunt.
Mrs. Frances Smith, of 418 West Thir-
ty-third street, have returned from O.
two months trip to San Francisco and
Stanford, where they visited Miss
Vandevoort is being welcomed back by
large circle of friends.
s.
Mr. and Mrs. John North (Brent
Watkins) have returned from Miramar,
where they passed their honeymoon,
are located at 407 South Hope street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
LONG BEACH

The interest in the organization of the
Daughters of the Revolution still con-
tinues. The application blanks have ar
rived and can be procured from Mrs.
H. C. Clopton of American avenue. Mrs.
Riddle and Mrs. Greenleaf have taken
active interest in the club and it has
the support of some of the best talent
of the city, as we'll as executive ability.
Mrs. Frank Howe is also Interested
The ladies of the party of the Craig
Shipbuilding company stopping at the
Savoy entertained the gentlemen of the
party Tuesday evening at a progressive
card party. Dainty refreshments were
served.
The Phi Beta Phi's met Tuesday night
at the home of Miss Frances Morris, 743
Pacific avenue.
Mrs. C. p Mitchell of 1926 West Fifth
street entertained delightfully."- at her
home Thursday afternoon.
The Ebell club met in regular session
at their club house Monday afternoon
and listened to one of the most interest
ing programs of the season. In the abb
sence of the president because of illness
the first vice president, Miss Emily
Wheeler, presided. Mrs. F'rary was chair
man of the afternoon.
Mrs. w. E. Wiseman, soprano, and
Miss Marion Bell Lamont, reader, will
give reclIal III lne flrSl EreSDylerldH
church Friday evening, November q
Both are favorites in Long Beach and
are arranging a charming program Of
songs and readings. Miss Laurelle l..
Chase will act as accompanist.
Mrs. A. G. Clure and two children of
New Rockford, N. D., have arrived and
will be the guests of Mrs. Clure's mother,
Mrs. Charles Clure, of $40 American ave-
nue. for the winter season.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Bath and daughter
of San Francisco have arrived for visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Ward of 735
American avenue.
Mrs. Grant K. Lewis entertained at a
charming dinner Wednesday at her home
on Ocean avenue.
Mrs. Hale, assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth
Mayer Parker, entertained at her home,
223 Golden avenue, Wednesday afternoon.
Dinner was served at Shoup's tavern.
Capt Thomas of the Maryland enter
tanned DR.. ana Mrs r. L. Wood at din
ner en- board the ship Friday. DR.. Wood
is a cousin of Gen. Wood of the Philip
pine commission. They were transported
to the ship in the captains private
launch.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
sY GENEvRA OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

by GENEVRA JOHNsTONE-BIsHOP
nNE of the first among the queens of
song, Catalani, presents figure of
~ striking interest; but while her story
fascinates, it is remarkably free from the
elements of stage romance. She had
marvellous voice and great personal
beauty. At one bound she leaped into
fame, and was borne along the tide of
success, which carried her to fortune and
srlendor and left her pure minded, ami
able woman. unspoied by the world 8
batteries, full of charities and good
works. Angelica Catalani was born at
SInigag near Rome, where her father
was tradesman. She was educated at
the convent Santa Lucia at Gubbio. AT
the convent the extreme beauty Of her
Voice attracted great attention, and the
abbess, woman of culture and ability.
cid all in her power to develop this rare
Gift. On fete days the chapel was
thronged by a wondering and delighted
crowd to hear her voice. She sang in
the choir at the convent. Leaving the
convent after three years she studied
with Marchesi, WHO was impressed by
the phenomenal beauty of her voice.
While pursuing her studies In Florence
with this master she heard a distin-
eulshed prima donna for the first time.
She was moved to tears and exclaimed:
II shall never attain such perfection"
Tie prima donna said: BE brave, my
child, in a few years you will surpass
me. and 1t is 1 who then will weep at
your success" The prophecy was soon
10 be verified. At Venice a new opera
was being arranged and the production
was to be on grand scale. When the
prima donna died, Zamboni, the prompter,
suggested Catalari should have a trial
and the suggestion was adopted, and in
her sixteenth year, 1895, she made her
debut in Mayors opera of "Lodoiska."
Her success was instantaneous, great
triumph. A vision of loveliness and
grandeur of voice, such combination
had never before been witnessed even In
Venice. Her figure was tall. carriage ele-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17

She captured her audience, receiving
showers of flowers and encore after
encore. In answer to these she gave
an air from the GoldmarlS concerto.
In this she showed her sympathetic
temperament. The orchestras accom-
paniment throughout was excellent.
-I+-
Schumanns symphony in D minor is
really Gas / have said before) his sec
ond one, classic symphony, one of the
ideal type. 1t was written in 1S41 but
not revised and put into it's present
form until 1851. 1t consists of intro
duction, allegro, Romanza, Scherzo and
finale.
The introduction opens with theme
for the violas and cellos, rather melan-
choly in its tendency This first theme
dominates the whole first part of the
movement, although after an accele-
rated tempo the allegro enters with q
second theme rather more gracious in
style than the first. The second part
is treated in style of a free fantasie,
but the heart of the allegro is ever the
former timid phase. "It steals and
twines with intimate harm it's playful
way in close, though gentle chase of
voices, like constant spray of brill
liant fountain" says Upton.
The running duet heard tripping
down in strings and wood is most fas-
cinating, accompanying the allegro
theme.
Not having heard the orchestra for
two years 1 was astonished and de-
lighted at their advancement. Their
playing of this symphony Friday was
a revelation, especially the Romanza,
with the cello's singing melody beauti-
fully played fine audience greeted
the Los Angeles Symphony orchestra
and the season will no doubt prove a
great success musically and financially.
The Auditorium is an ideal "crystal
palace" to hear these artistic concerts
in, and I now consider the Symphony
orchestra of Los Angeles the finest or
ganization of it's kind west of Chicago.
The second concert will be given De-
cember 13.
Charles Bowes gave charming re-
cital at Blanchard hall Friday evening.
lie was in good voice and sang, as he
Railways does, with good style and adj
mirable taste, and he was compelled to
repeat several selections.
Mr.. Bowes' voice is naturally pure
baritone with good compass. and /
liked his lower tones better than his
highest tones, but I am sorry to see
him pose as a basso. His singing. of
Aus meinen grossen Schmerzen,' by
Franz, was admirable. The artistic
song, Love WRATH" by Edward S.
Fuller, created quite furore. and Mr..
Bowes kindly repeated the second
verse. The accompaniment is dainty
and reflects much credit on so young a
composer. Mr.. Bowes is very popular
in his own city and deserves much
credit for his earnest work hope
Mr.. Bowes will look little carefully
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
{l1dsi6

by the faithful men IN the orchestra.
1 am sure they all appreciated the good
work. and I have heard nothing but
praise from our leading musicians as
as to the ensemble of the orchestra and
the broad-marked efficiency and seri-
BUSINESS of Mr.. Hamilton in handling
his men. AS they finished the SYM
phony OF Schumann in D minor the
impression created was trfumphal,
brilliant beginning for the orchestra.
The interest was intense, and 1 am
sure will be strengthened and deep
ened at every concert. Mr.. Hamilton
has a reassuring air of authority,
showing his summer abroad has been
ben nef1cial. The first number on the
program, "The Grand Festival March"
in B fiat, by Hugo Kaun did not care
for. 1t was written for and dedicated
to Theodore Thomas A peculiar style
of his own has Mr.. Kaun, no doubt an
able man. being now a professor In
Berlin. The second number, "Over-
ture from the Flying Dutchman," as
everyone knows Is one of the finest of
Wagner's compositions, in which he
uses the leit-motif with remarkable
effect, introducing the curse laid upon
the Dutchman, the deep surge Of the
rolling sea, howl of the storm, the
maiden's romantic yearning, the voice
of mercy and the chorus of sailors at
their work. The orchestra did good
work in this, especially the trombones,
and we hope Mr.. Hamilton will give us
Wagner on every program.
81
Then came the Fifth Concerto in A
major" Mozart, introducing dainty
1-rs. Otie Chew Becker as the soloist.
This beautiful composition, written in
three movements, was handled by Mrs.
Becker in most artistic manner. The
adagio she played particularly well.
Mrs. Becker displayed her musicianship
and virtuosity in both the Concerto and
encore and her command of the bow
arm was shown to superb advantage
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Brownsberger School

The students enjoyed an outing at
Venice Saturday as the guests of Abbot
Kinney. Specials left Fourth street sta d.
ton at $3.50 a. m. Mr.. Kinney met the
jolly party at the station, when they
proved by their hearty demonstration
how greatly his invitation was appre-
ciated. Mr.. Kinney was borne aloft on
the shoulders of stalwart youths amid
the ringing cheers of college yells. The
day was delightfully."- spent
Mrs. Brownsberger gave a theater
party to the faculty and teachers Thurs
day evening.
The gold medal awarded for proficiency
in rapid calculation was won this week
by Paul Morein. The Colds occupy
the envied place this week of victors in
the spelling contest. The English de-
partment has grown so rapidly that new
quarters were necessary.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
SCHOOL NOTES
College of Fine Arts

A reception was given Friday evening
at the Los Angeles college of fine arts,
U. s. C., In honor of Miss Anna Fucker,
CORNER pupil of the school, who won
the l9O6-19O7 medal for superior work.
Miss Fucker, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Fucker of 1914 South Grand
avenue, Is now in New York studying,
but her mother was present and received
the medal In her stead. Mrs. Alba An
derson was heard in several vocal selec-
tions, instrumental music was rendered
by students and an address of presen-
tatton was made by the president. There
was large company present, former
pupils coming from near and far to at
tend the receptions of the college.
The outdoor sketching class will go to
Mt. Wilson Thanksgiving day for a
sketching trip of several days
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
Cumnock School

AT the regular recital of the Cumnock
School of Expression Wednesday after
noon the following program of readings
was rendered by portion of the junior
class, expression department.: "Revolu-
tionary Rising" Miss Cummings; "Ro-
nance of Rose" Miss Poyas; widow
Malone Miss Fuller; Victor of Ma
rengo," Miss Wardlaw; 1.-TWO Dreams.
Miss Stroesser; Lady Claire" Miss
Dodds; 'L'Envoi to Seven Seas" Miss
Morten.
Mrs. Grigg, the director of the school,
returns today from a fortnight spent In
Arizona. Mrs. Grigg presented progra
in the new art form, assisted by Miss
Fannie Dillon, in the principal cities of
the territory.
Last week witnessed the marriage of
two Cumnock girls-Miss Helen May Bill
Kingsley, 'O7 and Miss Helen Hale. who
was in the school last year. Miss Bill
Kingsley married Stuart j. Flintham of
Washington, d. c., and Miss Hale Frank
c. Hill of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17
ASKS POLICE TO MAKE
PA TAKE MEDICINE
Excited Woman Appeals to the Law
to Compel Her Husband to
Obey the Doctors
Order


MONTCLAIR, N. j., Nov 16.--As ex-
cited woman rushed into police head
quarters shortly after . o'clock this
morning.
"oh, Mister Officerw she cried to Chief
of Police Gallagher, Come quick; come
with MEL
whats the matter?" he asked.
''Why, Mr.. Fletcher won't take his
medicine and we want policeman TO
force him to swallow 1t"
When the amused police chief had
calmed the woman, he ascertained that
Joseph Fletcher, who lives on Bloom
field avenue, a short distnce from the
police station, had rebelled against TAX
ing a distasteful dose of medicine. The
members of the family concluded that
a policeman was the proper person to
enforce the DOCTORS orders. u
The woman left the station, convinced
that the police were neglectful OF their
duties.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-17

CANT her features regular and mobile her
fair hair and lovely blue eyes, together
with a charming smile made an ideal
rrima donna. The critics Wed with each
other in the libation of praise. Her voice.
a soprano of the purest quality, compass
OF three octaves, from G to A, and so
powerful that no band could drown it. 1t
IS described by one critic as full, rich,
magnificent beyond airy other voice ever
heard She appeared at the famous Per-
COLA theater in Florence, that we all
know so well, and then sang in Milan,
Trieste. Rome and Naples. In 1904 she
vas engaged by the prince regent Of
Portugal for the Italian opera at Lisbon
and was the idol of the Portuguese cap
ital for several seasons. Catalani's knowl-
eoge and culture did not embrace the
high things of the intellect and her mem
tai range was limited. Catalani married
Captain Valabreque at Lisbon. She then
sang at Madrid Paris and London. Ma
poleon who desired to retain her serv-
ices for the French capital, summoned
Eer to the Tuil.erie7 When she informed
hm she was to sing in London the en-
peror said: You must remain here.
You shall have 100000 francs per annum."
Napoleon faithfully ke,t his promise, but
Catalani determined to fulfill her London
engagement and, being denied passport,
disguised herself as a nun and took pas
took place on Dece ember To- 1906 She ap.
peared in "Semiramide." expressly COM
DC sed for her by Portogallo She took
i london by storm, Gnd Immediately be-
came the rage. She remained seven years
In England, receiving 200 guineas for a
single rendition of "God Save the King
and made fortune equal to those of the
greatest of the nobility. Her extrava-
eance and her husbands gambling ex-
y p. soon dicsinatad thaea largo sums
She returned to Paris and toured Sweden.
Denmark German, and then proceeded
T., Italy in 1916. After this she lost her
voice and established a school for sing
ing near her beautiful villa in Florence.
In 1S49 she again visited Paris, where
she was attacked by cholera and died
there. June IL, 1849. While kings and
potentates rained honors upon her, Cata-
lani remained unspoiled by fortune, pre-
serving TO the stage an ideal of pure
womanhood in art Her charities were
houndless. From her private purse she
supplied the most exquisite qualification
of noble heart which overbrimmed with
fenevolence. Such traits of lofty char
scter cover multitude of petty faults,
snd declare her to be an honor TO the
lyric stage.
So
The first concert of the season for the
svmnhony orchestra Friday proved to
be a great success The seating of the
orchestra was decidedly better than
ever before, and as Harley Hamilton
walked out and took his baton in hand
TO conduct the seventy-five men in the
orchestra / was proud to belong to Los
Angeles. and hoped the audience
would rise en- mass to welcome home
the distinguished leader and to show
their appreciation of the earnest work