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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
What IS WHISKY? ASK
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
Treasury and Justice Officials at Log
gerheads Over ouestion-United
States Supreme Court
to Decide

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-'Tf you see a
revenue stamp on the barrel it's whisky.
Treasury department.
ment of Justice.
The department of justice. backed up by
the chemists of the department of agricul-
ture, has decided that what is being sold
to the American people as whisky is not
the goods" The attorney general in
tends to ask the supreme court about 1T.
Not that the supreme court is supposed
to be judge of whisky. but it is paid for
knowing the law, and it is to be asked
what the pure food and drug act means
any how.
William IL. Hough of ST. Louis. attor-
ney for the National Liquor Dealers as
sociation. has been in Washington for
several days waiting for the filing of the
suits. They have not been filed. but Mr..
Hough got an intimation somewhere to-
day that the department of justice con-
templated a coup in the way OF seizure of
(allsged) whisky in bond Then he became
very busy.
A visit to Secretary Cortelyou lined up
the treasury department. against the law
department. The treasury will protect its
stamps. When the government inspector
puts his 80. X" on barrel that says
IL % WHISKY II WHISKY dS
the distiller has paid for it on whisky
basis.
The department of justice. when asked
II Vt contemplated connscating (alleged)
whisky III hond, said that II couldn't
say just now what II would do. DR..
Wiley and his chemists still are fooliug
with this (so-called) whisky and while
all the legal papers preparatory to pros
ecution are in theN justice departments
hands and the department is eager to pro-
ceed the chemists are asking for a few
days more with the purported) whisky.
1t was intimated at the department of
justice this afternoon that something was
coming off and that is what Mr.. Hough
got wind Of
Assistant Attorney General Sanford.
who has charge OF the whisky trust
cases, expects to be able to announce
a 4sfnite line OF procedure within few
days
In the meantime the only certain thing
about whisky, pure, alleged or pnrported,
is that it will have the usual effect
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
GIRL WHO WANTED JOB
GETS ONE AT LAST

CHICAGO, Dec. Miss Julia c. Dun
kirk of Indianapolis has procured en-
ployment The young woman advertised
that she wished to be some ones stenog-
rapher, not his sweetheart, But she won't
tell Who her employer is.
Hes man.. she said. "a real mar
I'd tell you all about it, only | don't
think it would be fair. You see. he is az
the head of one of the most dignifed
offices in town and doesn't court publicity
SO cant tell you any more.
Really, it's more of family matter
than you'd think because the principal
reason ! was hired, I guess was that
the mans wife was once a stenographer
herself and understands how hard it is
for a girl TO get along in big city
She told him to send for me-"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
BIG ALLIGATORS FIGHT
FOR SUPREMACY OF TANK

NEW YORK, Dec. Little Nose is
doing right well, thank you. DIR. w.
Reed Blair, who is attending the alliga-
tor and who operated ON him, thinks he
will recover. Pete, an alligator of cam
nibalstic tendencies, made an earnest ef
fort to devour Little Nose. Pete is
twelve feet long; Little Nose was ten
feet; SO, as the "L'' guards say, there
VISA "plenty of room inside Pete. To
make more room Pete bit off about a
foot of Little Moses tail He will be
called 'Iittler Nose hereafter, and Pete
is supreme.
Pete and Little Nose were the two
biggest alligators in the Bronx zoo, and
they made life a torment for all the
smaller gators. Indeed. no little alligator
knew at what moment he would wake up
and find himself being digested,- So Pete
and Little Nose were sent from the zoo
to the aquarium, where there was plenty
of room for them in a big basin.
The bosses of the Bronx zoo thought
Pete and Little Nose were only big bull
lies and that theX would not fight each
other.
A mistaken idea. for when the fish
keepers returned to the aquarium Sun
day morning they found that Pete and
Little Nose had "rough-housed' it dur
ing the night and that Little Nose was
in very bad shape indeed. Besides hav-
ing his tail decapitated--if that's the
proper word--Little Moses abdomen had
been severely wounded and his front
foot and leg had been chewed.
All the witnesses of what must have
been terrific fight remained dumb as
CLAIMS. But 1t seemed Pete had turned
Little Nose on his back and had pro-
ceeded to do him up when he was down.
DR.. Blair, veterinary surgeon to the
Geological society, was called to the
aquarium, and with him went T.. r..
Sanborn of the Bronx zoo, and some
muscular keepers. About ten keepers
bound Little Nose with ropes and,
stretching him on the floor SO that he
would have to keep quiet, DR.. Blair
opened his lacerated wounds, washed
them out with an antiseptic solution and
bandaged them. The doctor also set Lit
tie Moses right front foot, which was
broken. and bandaged his tail Last
night Little Nose was resting quietly, far
away from Pete.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

the book at Sitting. Probably fair
proportion of those who do not so read II
never win finish it at all.
The Medusa Emerald. BY George Gibbs.
New York. d. Appleton & Co
There is rare charm in Theodore Rob-
eyts' "Red Feathers" the scene of which
is laid in the island now known as
Newfoundland" the actors, a chieftain
of the Beothic tribe. his family and two
great magcans-one good, one evil. The
treatment is avowediy fanciful; the story
belongs to the realm of folk lore, from
which 1t is separated only by the warm
human spirit which makes OF the remote
tribe brothers of the men of today The
plot turns on the struggle for possession
of two red feathers which enable the
owner TO run on the air. Mr.. Roberts
has written charming and sympathetic
book, full OF the austere poetry of bleak,
wind-swept spaces.
The Red Feathers. BY Theodore Rob-
erts. Boston; l.. c. Page G. Co.
Owen Wister's story of New York life,
Mother" first published in a volume
of short stories of anonymous authorship
several years ago, has been reprinted this
season in dainty form by Dodd, Mead
& Co.
The far west, with which the reader is
apt 10 1dentlfy this author, seems very
far off in this charming story. But the
hero Is present just the same and the
eternal feminine in almost as transparent
a gulse, and the horse thief is there, too,
although he is not as easily recognizable
as when cowboy faces cowboy. with
Colts revolver In between. The story
is an amusing one and charmingly told.
1t Is full of delicate realism and of as
delicate humor.
Mother. BY Owen wister New York:
Dodd Mead e Co.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
s45OO GROCERY

10 per cent less than invoice. Fixtures at
two-thlrds their value. Store is doing a spot
cash business Of s55 per day. owing to mis-
management owner is so pressed by creditors
that he will sacrifice; stock is in fine shape
and will bear closest Investigations cash Of
fer would be appreciated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

This is also ON Spring; owner has an actual
cash outlay in stock, fixtures, lease. that
cost $4,000; he is a mining man and got this
on deal; It pays big, but owing to other
business will sell and accept as part pay
close in real estate
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
pOOI, ItOOM

one o. Los Angeles finest billiard parlors
with large stock OF cigars and tohacco profits
for last yeas S65OU. and business increasing
all g time Owne; refused $4,000 In cash
short time ago. L u, now that he is compelled
10 leave wing IL death in family will sac
iin fos SlO.UUn
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
$4,000 WHOLESALE COMMISSION
HOIISE

Old established produce house. doing 5000
business daily. and growing; partners dis
agree reason for selling; this includes lease,
teams, wagons, would consider partner
with $1,000; partner must have references.
This will stand Investigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
RELIABLE MAN

In fine paying Broadway cash business to
take half interest, who can invest $3.50 with
services This is a splendid business that
will pay you $125 monthly as your part short
hours, clean agreeable work that requires no
former experience. Owner will teach you
the business; you must be steady man.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
FJyI,-ROOM DUNGALOW

$1,000 viii buy Q $1,000 equity IN 5000 pIncs
In the southwest between Sixteenth and Sew
enteenth streets. close In balance being
paid like rent. This place has nice ter
raced lawn. bes, red cement curbns and
sidewalks. 5ioams. all modern. with bath,
and convenient tc 3 car lines. This is an ex-
cellcnt locality.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
5000 LAUNDRY ROUTE

This amount includes almost new outfit,
consisting Of horse, wagon. harness: total
cost over $400; owner is clearing over $50
month working five days a week.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
The Bars Down!

All classic music now 10 cents, six
copies soc. The shelves arc empty.
All Schirmers edition on counters.
Help yourselves. EVERYTHING AT
COST OR LESS. BARTLETT MUSIC
CO., 231 s. Broadway opp, city hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
BAKlRIEs AND DELIcAcIEs

$4,000 VIII take one Of the best money
making bakeries In the city; doing $60-a-
day bu .iness, with Immense future: rent $35.
with years lease. Owner will sell build
ing also.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
;575 CIGAR FACTORY AND STAND

Location very best. doing large business;
owner has WHOLESALERS establishment; is SELL
ing all his holdings This will clear So daily;
should sell for $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

Price 5000 Feed and fuel business on
w st Pico street rent S55 per month. which
include. house and barn; 3 wagons and 4
horses Chs is safe investment. LEAHY
g. SON Dusines. brokers. Come UP and get
required Information.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
Investors! Attention.
Bogus Business Chances


Are you aware that there are numerous per-
sons in this city that make business of
selling a half interest in their business for a
few hundred dollarsF At the end of week
the purchaser discovers that they have no
business and be glad to sell back his in
terest for one-nfth what he paid for it. The
business you are contemplating buying may
be one of this kind. Before you buy into
anything better have us investigate it for
you. our system absolutely protects you
against loss and we may save you hundreds
of dollars.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
-S12nn-

Takes complete outfit for pool and billiard
room; this is in nearby town; cash cost to
install this was $1,000; town went dry so the
owner closed his place. We will pay all
expenses and deliver this bargain anywhere
ia Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

good paying grocery on West Washing
ton street corner store; rent $50 month
This IS a neat little store; price $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
LIvERY STABLES

A boarding and livery stable in an excel
lent location; three blocks from Main street :
can be bought for $1,000. which is several
owner took the place on debt and has no
time to look after it. Investigate and you
Will buy.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
GROCERIES

sGO0-Cash grocery on West Temple street,
near large apartment houses; all
counter trade: receipts average $2O
day.
500 Grocery on busy street; good trade;
will sell a: invoice.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

have this day listed by grocery, feed and
fuel iora in one of the most desirable loca-
tions III Los Angeles at invoice price, and
cost; there are living rooms in connection: !:
total rent SIS, receipts $40 to $50 a day
For fur.,er information see LEAHY & SON.
Sli-i5 Sevel ance bldg, sixth and Main.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
aL.CI<sNIITH SHOPS

Blacksmith snop. one of the finest In the
state for sale or rent. equipped With all
moder .4pplant es, business for April sx-
Gee ae,. SGcC; located about 20 miles from Los
Angeles in fin business town. LEAHY &
SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

Grocery an, bakery, west OF Broadway; no
credit NJ delivery, all counter trade. This Is
an excellent opportunity; price $1,000; good
br. :: ove-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
FEED AND FUEL

A feed and fuel business in one Of the best
locations IN the city. clearing S225 per month.
Five nurses and three wagons. hay baler.
buggy end harness. hrst-class. Long lease
at so per month; good stock on hand, and
contracts for winter deliveries. Price $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
ANnrHER sALnON FOR s1n.0oo

Includes wholesale establishment, restaurant,
lease. large stock, fine location. can get
you $1,000 of purchase price at Z per cent; on
this amount you must add my commission.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
-S1%2J

Buys electric horse clipping outfit, we'll
established; cheap rent; is clearing over IS
per day; season just at its height; purchaser
can retain employees, who work OH COM
mission.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
rooMING HOUSES

VIII exchange for a good clear lot or sell a
roomin.; house of 10 rooms. furniture nearly
new. Of hood quality and carefully selected
This is fine place for some one to spend
the winter ana make 2 neat little sum every
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
Times newspaper route,
$500 CASH, BALANCE FROM
pHOlCVTS

This amount will buy $50 names on Times
route clearing $160 per month; without ex-
perience in an ordinary business you lose
prestige; this time you can't do anything but
mako money.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
nARpMAnE sToREs

Hardware. plumbing and thinning store In a
near by town; owner has cuared for years
q handsome probt will sell for $4,000 or in
voice
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

fine estaurant and cafe we'll equipped
with stools tables plenty of silverware and
linen: close TO Los Angeles; best town in
the south to make money; takes In $50 n
day; good lease and cheap rent. Price $l200
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

$550-Strictly cash grocery and delicatessen
on S. Main St. all counter trade. This place
profit; living rooms; just the place for
man and hi wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

lust listed Roumlng house OF &c sunny
ana nicely furnished rooms near Arcade de-
not: running water each room; fine country
transient Rooms always rented; clears
$50 monthly: rent is only S2b with good
lease; bargain.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

High-ciass cafe and grill seating i5o; only
licensed place Of its character in a city, Of
$4,000; long lease. swell fixtures; half cash.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
To Make Room for Pianos

We will at ONCE sell every small musi-
cal instrument, every music book. every
sheet of music. every string and every
thing amounting to over $4,000 worth
AT COST OR LESS.
BARTLETT MUSIC CO..
231 -233-235 s, Broadway. opp. city hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

$1,000 Res taurant and lunch counter. Have
you noticed horseshoe lunch counter seat
in; 10 people every seat filled and pop?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
HOLLINGsWORTH & CO.,
Room 2, 2441:. $. broadway.
For any of the following:
-s25,OOO SALOON

This amount buys one of the finest saloons
on Spring street, earning over $500 per month";
brewery or wholesalers will advance $4,000
of purchase price.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

He is the man that finds the bargains that
gets the byers and closes the deals that are
beyond reproach.
Room Z, 244M s. Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
STOCKS

fine little plant that's exceedingly we'll
managed; it paid over 80 per cent on he
price asked for the stock last year, and
will earn a larger dividend this year: will
require $500; call and get details.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

$500 will pu you into the feed and fuel
busne that mas a we'll established trade;
rent - month. with 2 years. lease; 10
sta IS in yard. rent all but two. We ave
plenty o, snaps on our books Just like this.
No trouble to give you information If you
are thinkir :. oil starting In business.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

Grocery for sale; receipts average from
s35 to $40 a day: good horse and wagon.
barn and store room. rent only $40 month:
no other grocery in the neighborhood; about
S2 to SIS cash receipts. balance III weekly
accounts. all good. This place can be bought
for about S1100.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
.-S1SJ-

Euys fine cigar stand. cheap rent, clearing
good wages; good man can double the
business.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

100 bargain in a good paying grocery
store. doing business of $50 day; fine
location. corner store. with rent of only s3l
a month. wit good lease AS usual with
/ ~ only agent. LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

s750--Lunc., counter, In busy section; re-
ceipts sS5 to $40 day; years lease. Come
UP and us.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

For any OF the above see
HOLLINGSWORTH..
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

Grocery on West Jefferson st.. one living
room: average $40 day; good horse and
wagon; price $500; years lease; present
owner not practical grocery man; will
lump or invoice.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

a Herali want ad will supply your needs
Direct communication between the employer
ant ia wsrker. Cost q mere tribe Rates
3 lines 3 times &c. Phene Homo Herald
sunset ''Preon IL"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
FOR EXCHANGES

RICHARDSON. the "Swap Man."
After trying other agents
without success. consult
LEAIlY & SON. Sixth and Main streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

s500-Luncf counter. cigar stand and sod,
fountain This is bargain; must be In
ves.igateI 10 be appreciated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
nEsTAURANTs

s2O0--A 81 ap. Restaurant in connection with
6O-room hotel. Investigate this at once; price
$3.50. b;.lanc' or terms.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
TELEPHONE MAN 2sO5; Flssi.

Leading Agents.
Rooms sl4-Sl5. Severance building, Sixth and
Main streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
Investors Protective
Association
sos Security Building

GREAT SACRIFICE-FIRST CLASS CAFE.
$780, cheap rent; long lease.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

Want party for one third interest in steam
laundry; well equipped; snap
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
LEAHY y eON
MISCELLANEOUS

ARE THE
LEADING BUSINESS CHANCE AGENTS
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
BARGAINS

$50 Books and stationery and cigars be.
tween Sixth and Seventh streets; good
trade; must sell.
tlI0-Cigar store. an excellent location; re-
cepts $S 10 $40 day; must sell.
S650-A barber shop on South Broadway; an
excellent future.
s5oOo-Book store. fine location; clearing $500
every month.
s.oo-Bakery. fine counter trade. busy locality.
stoo-Cigar stand, clearing $50 month; VIII
stand investigation.
A'o-Corfectonery and stationery stand;
rent SIS; good lease.
he'cVO- Furniture store, nearby town; will sell
at invoice; good reasons.
S3Vo- Hat factory, clears $3.50 month; rent
S12
&o0-Meat market, sl5 to S25 a day. all coun-
ter trade; cheap rent.
Sl2OO-Millinery trade IN excellent loca-
ton high class trade; at invoice.
sloO0-Buys half interest in a good paying
pool room and billiard parlor.
N50-Painting and decorating company; To-
cation fine for business.
taI0O-Plumbing, gas fitting and Jobbing; an
nual sales SIC. COO: established years;
see us at once. 314-315 Severance
building, corner Sixth and Main SITS.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

soo--A restaurant seating Is people. first
class trade good reasons for selling.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

Special bargain, cigar stand, cheap rent;
only $3.50, part cash
TETLow & Co, 2iS Mason Opera House.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
RESTAURANTS

CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT, CHOP sUEY,
Chinese noodles and all American dishes.
Open day and night. 4O2is N. Main. CHING
WING CO., Prop,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08
SHOE REpAlRlNo
The seryant rrobIcm snIrea

MEMS SoLEs. S5C; LADIES, s5c: cHILp's,
soc; good leather. 1l6 w. FOURTH ST
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-08

| Albertine Randall Wheelan has very
successfully alternated her work in de-
signing the costumes for David Be
lasco'e Grand Army Man. creating a
series of witty designs FOR den decora-
ton, warranted to provoke mirth, to
laugh at all jests however sad, and to
brighten any cozy corner however dim
dull den indeed without one or more OF
these Jolly fellows to help drive out
the IVORY cow"
The publishers, Paul Elder & Co. have
reproduced the designs effectively in
bright quadri-color and send them forth
on their errand of good cheer in several
guises. For one they may be had hand
somely mounted on brown velum cards,
size 91kx11. Next. these diverting animals
may be had in the Calendar of Jolly Good
Fellows. six leaves, size 11x14 Then for
post card remembrance there comes
miniature reproduction, also in quadri-
color.
Doggerel Dodgers. BY Albertine Ran
dali Wheelan. San Francisco: Paul Ell
der & Co.
George Gibbs. favorably known for his
short stories and author of "In Search of
Mademoiselle." has written curious
story in which medieval mysticism. Wah
street and the revolutionary politics of
South American state are comfningled
with the inevitable love story of current
DAY bread and butter fiction. The book
is published this month by the Appletons
under the title of "The Medusa Emerald
1t is an interesting yarn of amusing plot
and making small pretensions, literary or
otherwise.
The hero of the story is suspected of
theft. is "shanghaied'' before his inno-
cence becomes established, and finally
makes his escape from the ship at Port
zero. S. A. Up to this point the story has
heen commonplace enough but once ar
rived in South America the author, per-
haps mindful of o. Henry's success in a
similar field, gives us highly humorous
picture of the politics of the land His
account Of the st. Patrick's day celebra.
ton and parade arranged by Irish labor
ers to celebrate the completion of a new
trolley line. and the flight of government
officials before the advance OF the green
ribboned host is very funny and easy to
understand in view of the explanation
that green is the prevailing style in
revolutionary insignia.
Readers who care for this sort of thing
are more likely than not to so through
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-15

the ice. All efforts to find him have
so far been futile
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-15
PERSONAL POINTS.

w ID. Miller of Sterling was visiting
in the city yesterday.
Mrs c. S. Orchard left last eve
ming for Rochester, Mimi.
George e Work left yesterday %
spend a few days at Ottawa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Frey of Chi
cage. are visiting in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Nawter of Cam
bridge. spent the day here yesterday.
Miss Alma LOckran of Chicago. WAS
in the city yesterday. the guest of the
Misses Moreno and Regina Blake.
Miss Augusta Dart left this after
noon for DeKalb to attend a reunion
of the alumni of the normal school.
Mrs. NJ. F. Nissen and daughter
Anna leave this evening to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Nissen's mother, Mrs.
H. P. Thompson, at Cedar Bluff, Sand
ers county, Nebraska.
The National Magazine in its current
issue publishes an excellent likeness
of Mrs. General j. Franklin Bell in !
women. Mrs. Bell is the daughte!
of Captain and Mrs. T. J. Buford OF
| this city
President F. T. Meyers. Secretar!
| Albert Huber, ex-State President George
| II. Kingsbury, and c. F. Bladel, and Z
B. Sterling, who represented the Rocl
Island Business Mems association a
the Retail Merchants convention he'll,
at Peoria. returned home last evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-15
ELECT SUCCESSOR
TO G. H. KINGSBURY
Sol Westerveld of Chicago President of
State Merchants-Pure Food
Law Urged.

Peoria ILL.,. Feb. 15.-The Illinois Re
tail Merchants association closed its
14th annual convention yesterday with
the election of officers and the selec
ton of Dixon as the next place of an
nual meeting.
Resolutions favoring a change of the
state pure food law. and endorsing the
proposed deep waterway to the gulf
were passed.
Officers We're elected as follows:
President-Sol Westerveld Chicago
Vice Presidents -- w. II. Boestling
Alton; John TrainOr. Joliet; Adam Den
ger. Lincoln.
TreasuTer-T. Schmidt ROseland.
Directors-ThOmas p. Sullivan, Chi
cago; Charles +. Dewend, Moline
George Lotse, East S.. Louis.