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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
SAN DIEGO LUMBER RATES
ADVANCE SEVERAL POINTS

In San Diego notable advance in
lumber rates has gone into effect dur
ing the past week. Rough Oregon pine
remains at SIG to $18 a thousand, but
uppers or clear pine, which has been
quoted at $29 to $35, has advanced to
$32 and $40 THOUSAND.
This advance is said to be due to a
scarcity of clear lumber. The mills in
the north have been cutting a cheap
grade OF logs all summer. Another
cause is said to be tho restoration of
the old 40-cent rate ty the railroads
for transportation &c lumber to Mis-
souri, river points. When the high rate
of so cents was in effect, the Pacific
coast mills were unaLle to compete
with the eastern companies in shipping
east and consequently flooded the coast
with the lumber, making 1t plentiful
and thereby reducing the prices. Now
that the mills are shipping to Missouri
river points again this eurplus will not
accumulate any longer. X is said.
Los Angeles prices. so far, have not
been affected.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
PERMITS SHOW
GREAT GROWTH
OVER $1,000,OO0 A MONTH IN
FIVE YEARS TIME
PRESENT BREATHING SPELL is
WELL BALANCED
Nearly Eighty-two Million Dollars is
Amount involved in Building
Since 1eo2--Fieures Stand
Corrected

Although the valuation was not SO
great for September as 1t was for the
corresponding month last year, build
ing permits for the past FIVE years ana
over have averaged over $1,00O,OOO q
month, From December 1, 1902, to Oc-
tober, 1908, there were issued 45,643 per-
mits, amounting to $S1,900,914. There
is no other city in the United States
which can produce such record,
These figures are absolutely correct
and were furnished by Mark G. conn
chief clerk of the building department.
September was splendid building
month but the figures fell short or last
year for the reason that there were
issued no permits for large buildings
The principal items in the report were
for one-story and story ana halI
structures, showing that there is a
great deal of building In progress IN
the residence districts.
The September report of Building
Inspector Backus, as segregated by
Chief Clerk COhn, is as follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
RAINBOW CHASERS PLAN TO
FIND THAT POT OF GOLD
Women of Temple Baptist Church
Will Hold a Bazaar and Un-
earth Much Hidden
Wealth

Rainbow chasers of the Temple Bap-
tist church believe they have found a
way to the pot of gold which, accord
ing to the ancient legend, hangs at the
end of the prismatic arch.
The name Rainbow Chasers" was
given to the original group of members
of DIR. Burdettes congregation at the
time of the organization, five years
ago. The little band of 172 INDUCED in
q fond dream OF q great down town
temple with a vast congregation. For
entertaining this fantastic vision the
enthusiasts were called rainbow chas-
ers."
Temple church has now a member
ship of 1015 and has the most magnif-
cent auditorium in the west.
Welcoming the name rainbow chas-
ers, the women of the church have gone
for the reward at the ends of the vari-
colored ribband. The Women's union
has decided to follow the early sugges-
ton and make the most of the emblem
of hope. They are planning to have a
Rainbow bazaar, in Berean hall, De-
| cember 8, and 10. The whole scheme
of the entertainment will follow the
rainbow suggestion.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
BOWEN SLAUSoN LOTS
ARE SOLD FOR $4,000

One,of the largest deals in vacant lots
in the southeast district was made last
week by w. B. Merwin & Co. DIR. West
Hughes and others have purchased
from the Union Trust and Realty
company thirty-six lots in the Bowen
Slauson Junction tract, located at Slau-
son and Long Beach avenues. Con-
sideration named is $25,000, or an aver
age price of $500 lot. The tract has
been on the market only short time.
1t is understood that DR.. Hughes will
build a few bungalows Immediately on
the property.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
INVALID, WHILE SMOKING,
SETS FIRE TO CURTAINS
Rheumatic Patient Is Badly Burned
About Face and Hands, Although
the Flames Are Extin-
guished Promptly

While Carl Brownberger of 963 Euclid
avenue, an invalid, was seated in an
armchair smoking a cigar yesterday
morning the lace curtains near him
were ignited and Brownberger was
bnrned severely about the face and
hands before assistance arrived.
Brownberger was reading the morn
ing papers when the curtains suddenly
fiared up. He is a sufferer from rheu-
matism, and his efforts to extinguish
the flames were unavailing. His father
and mother rushed into the room and
tore the curtains from their fixtures.
but not before Brownberger had been
badly burned. An alarm of, fire was
turned in, but the flames were extin-
guished by the time the apparatus ar
rived. The damage is estimated at $100.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
KINGS RIVER LAND SELLS FOR
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS

The Joseph r. LOTUS company has
just purchased for $50,0 from the EN-
pire Investment company a large tract
of unimproved land on the Kings river
in Kings county.
B. L. Sawtelle, the eucalyptus expert
selected this land as being the best for
eucalyptus growing, as 1t combines to
the highest degree the three essentials
for eucalyptus trees-right climate, rich
throughout the year, it being the best
sub-irrigated land in the state, 1t is
said.
This tract is to be planted to eucalyp-
tus trees and subdivided into five-acre
tracts.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
Tennessean Buys at Pasadena

George Randolph of Chattanooga,
Tenn, has purchased a building site
on East Washington street, east of
Garfield avenue, Pasadena, and will
erect a handsome home there. George
e. Holdredge was the seller and the
price was about $50 front foot. The
new owner Is the United States dis
trict attorney for the eastern district
of Tennessee.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
For $4,000 Cash

POMONA, Oct. s.-Peter Hoops has
purchased through the J. A. Fitch
agency C. e. Summers third of the
Union block. consisting of forty-flve
feet on Second street occupied by e.
u. Armour's pharmacy, r. G. Liddle's
stationery store and office rooms on
the second floor. The consideration
was about $4,000 cash.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
Eor Larae Ioe pIant

in all the principal coast cities, has
purchase a site in San Diego and will
erect an ice plant 1t is 1OOx15O feet,
located at First and / streets. 1t is
said that reinforced concrete building
to cover the property will be erected
and a plant with capacity of fifty
tons of ice day will be installed. Con-
struction work will start soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
BRYN MAWR ORANGE GROVE
is PURCHASED FOR $4,000

REDLANDS, Oct. 3.-W. J. Melville
has sold thirteen acres of orange grove
near Redlands Junction to e. M. Frost
of this city for $4,000. The deal was
made through the agency of Austin Ss
Clark.
The grove consists of navels, and is
considered one of the choice orchards
of the Bryn Mawr district. 1t is
property secured some time ago by
Melville and held for investment pur-
poses. The trees are well loaded this
year, and indications are that there
will be secured from them large crop
of oranges.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
EdendaIe school Is Finished

The school house in Glendale is fin
ished and sessions are being held. 1t is
a high-story frame on high brick
basement, located on a street to the
east of the Glendale car line. Already
the attendance is taxing the capacity OF
the building and the board will be
Obliged to furnish the basement rooms
next year.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
Alfalfa Field Is Sold

RIVERSIDE, oct. 3.-B. F. Lindsey
q. Go. have sold to L. c. Mayer fine
ten-acre tract Of alfalfa land on Cali
fornia street. The same agency re-
ports the transfer of house and lot
at the corner of Fifth and Locust
streets from L. G. Mayer to l.. L..
Warner.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
New Store and Apartments

C. f. Mcdonald. SIS Byrne building,
has had plans drawn and will erect for
w. r. Amesberg, at 5600-2 Moneta
avenue, a two-story frame building to
cost $4,000. 1t will have one large store
room on the lower floor and fourteen
rooms divided into suites on the upper
floor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
To Cost 5000

U. w. Murphy 506 South Hip street,
ment building at 63S-644 West First
street. 1t will be provided with first
class conven.ences and will cost $500.
The work is being done under the SUI
pervision OF Architects Garrett &
Bixby
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
Hall Nears compIetion

The assembly hall at Sixteenth and
Flower streets is nearly completed and
will be used by several secret societies,
dancing academy, and possibly later
for military drills. The building is of
wood, one high story, with truss roof,
and will cost, with furnishings, over
500 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
For LONG Beach School

The Long Beach school board has let
a contract to ]. w. Dawson for erec-
ton of the Burnett schoolhouse. His
bid was $21,465. Architects Metcalf g.
Lochridge furnished the plans and the
building is to be completed in six
months.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
paxa Refund to Growers

RIALTO, Oct. 3.--The Rialto Orange
and Lemon association is closing its
business for the past year and is pay
ing to the growers lsclonging to the
association the sum Of S15.51239 refund
from the packing and selling of fruit.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04

HN HIS attractive bungaloN, has just
been built for Charles Barton at
- Riverside from plans done at Ye
Planry. 1t is a story and a half struc-
ture, plastered to the windows with
shakes above. 1t has plastered Chin
ney and porch columns. A wide brick
terrace runs across the front exterior.
There is a pergola porte cochere at
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
Sierra Madre Plans for Gas

The Sierra Madre board of trade is
at work on two propositions to supply
gas to it's city. One is for the erection
of a local plant and the other is to
pipe gas from neighboring city.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
81 for s1

For every dollar paid up to $50 as
tirst payment we will give a receipt
for twice the amount on any piano
purchased this week. The big exclu-
sive piano house. Open nights. Bart
lett Music Co., 2S1 Broadway. opp. city
hall. Wick
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
smurr ResIdence Is Sold

The rutherford Co. reports sale of
the property at sos West Twenty-sev-
enth street from John r. Smurr to
w. r. Nordholt for a consideration of
$500. This property is 50x135 feet and
improved with an eight-room modern
house,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
Modern Frame Honae

Sadie r. Ferris 1900 South Union
avenue, IS having a modern eight
room frame residence erected at 1901
I.enox avenue. The job is by day
labor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
rn Rulld $4,000 Frame

The Janss Investment company, 800
Pacific Electric building, has contracted
to build a two-story $500 frame resi-
dence at 23S Andrews boulevard for
Harold Braly.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04
SEPTEMBER REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
SHOW FAVORABLE BUSINESS CONDITIONS

Angeles
favoaby with
compiled by F1edng
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04

end of porch. Inside Is a large re-
ception hall and stairs leading to land
ing, with circular bay window on land
ing. In living room are built-in book
cases, beamed ceilings, oak floors, case
ment windows and fireplace. All rooms
downstairs, except kitchen, have
beamed ceilings. Dining room has
buffet and window seat. A cooling closet
opens to dining room. A den is back
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-04

of dining room, reached through glass
doors. Kitchen and screened porch
complete the downstairs interior. -Four
bedrooms and rear balcony are up
stairs. A boudoir opens from front bed
room. The floors are of maple and the
rooms are finished in white enamel
The bath room is upstairs. On the
second floor are also linen closet and
a storage room.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-10
NEW LAND POLICY WILL
HELP THE SMALL FARMER

and soon have every acre. of available
land producing wealth for the men be-
hind the pillow and for the Territory.
There are any number of men who
would come here with their families
and take a home of twenty or forty
acres, when they know they can get
land without interest, on small pay
ments, with a chance to make the price
out of the land, as they go along. /
consider the conditions stipulated in
the new agreement of sale most adyan-
tageous rather than of disadvantage to
the homemaker, and by applying this
plan to the settlement of our lands, /
consider Governor Frear has taken a
long step ahead of any land laws now
extant in the United States.
Yours truly,
BYRON o. CLARK.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-10
AT THE EMPIRE,

The attraction at this moving pie
ture show is the great film which shows
the Atlantic feet coming through the
Golden Gate and afterwards anchored
in the bay at San Francisco. Follow
ing this is one which shows the officers
of the feet with the reception com
mittees in automobiles. There is a pic
ture Of the parade at Santa Barbara
and the famous battle of the flowers.
a picture that viii make any American
sit up and boiler. 1t IS the best film
ever shown here without doubt. Sat
urday viii be the last day for it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-10

Editor Advertiser: / wish to express
approval of the new plan for disposing
OF government lands to settlers formu-
lated by Governor Frear as published
in your columns yesterday. 1t is to be
hoped now that the advisory board
may be chosen from those whose prac-
teal knowledge of agricultural condi-
tions existing here have been proven
and who are in actual sympathy with
the policy of managing the land II
this be done. the administration will
completely disarm adverse criticism as
to the sincerity of the land policy,
which has been gaining ground the past
few years.
It would seem that the interests of
the homeseeker are fully provided for
in the plan, except the auction sale
plan. which possibly may keep the man
with small purse and who is not
familiar with the possibilities, in small
farming with our climatic conditions,
from securing what he desires, through
fear actual or imaginary, of paying
more than the conditions win warrant.
There is the chance OF those who have
means, keeping the deserving poor man
which is not only contrary to the in
tent in alloting government lands I'M
der American conditions, but positive
disadvantage to the government, for
nine times out of ten, the poor man
viii prove the best settler, for his CON
dition compels frugaIity and persever-
anee. It has been proven time and
again in California colonies, the great,
est success in developing q small farm
was attained by the man who had little
capital besides his brain and muscle.
And amount Of money does not make
up for deficiencies in this direction.
Observation shows that the Island
people have the auction habit develop,
ed to a remarkable degree; most any
thing from piece of furniture to
lame mule viii generally sell for more
at auerion than it can possibly be worth
TO the person who really has use for
or can afford to pay for 1t; and it
may prove that even though the speeu-
lative element will be largely eliminat,
ed by the other conditions provided, the
lands may be bid up out of the reach
Of many desirable settlers. 1t is to be
hoped that this danger may be avoided
N which case, with an advisory board
Of practical men. such as Jared G.
Smith, F. G. Krauss, ". B. Thomas, D.
l. Van Dine and l. A. Tburston. we
should be able to boom the small farm
proposition into a good healthy growth,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-10
THOUSAND CASES At
FREE DISPE NsARY

A thousand eases, in round numbers,
ha o. received free medical treatment
at the government dispensary during
the past two months, according to the
report submitted yesterday afternoon
at the meeting of the Board of Health,
there having been $50 cases in May
and 434 in June. The number of sur
gical eases among them was 317. In
addition to these medical and surgical
cases the dispensary staff was called
upon to treat, there were $50 eases of
sore eyes to be attended to.
Of the twenty-one nationalities rep
resented among the patients, the Por-
tnguese make up considerably over
half, So in all, FIVE times as many
as the Hawaiians, the next numerous
ly represented. The nationalities and
their number on the dispensary list
are: Portuguese, $50; Hawaiians. us;
Koreans, 10; Porto Rieans, So; Span
ish, 81; Part Hawaiian, 81; Chinese,
IA; American, %; negro, q; German,
:; japanese, 7; French, 5; Filipino. / !;
Norwegian, i; Irish, I -; Mexican, i;
Argentine Republic, /; Russian, L;
British, |; Galieian. ,; Dane, /.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-10
RICH RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE MOSQUITOES

The general health and sanitary of
fcer, in his regular report on the mos
quito campaign to the Board of Health,
recommends the rich and ell-educated
people of this city to take the mote
out of their own eye and kill the wrig-
glers in their own water barrels before
complaining of the sanitary conditions
in the city slums. Upon the rich,
rather than the poor, according to the
report, rests the responsibility of SO
many bloodsuekers of the daylight va
riety making themselves felt. The re-
port says:
1.-THE work of locating the breeding
places of mosquitoes has been carried
on during the month.
1t has been surprising the number
of tin cans, sake tubs, barrels and bot
ties which have been found TO contain
wrigglers- This has not been SO much
among the poor and ignorant classes
as it has been among the rich and we'll
educated. If people would only take
little interest in the work and spend
few minutes in seeing if there were
any tin cans, tubs or barrels. contain
ing water about their premises land, if
there were, upset them), it would be
a great aid to our work.
1t might be well to let people know
that if they are troubled with the day
mosquito. if they viii take the time
to look around their own premises or
that of their neighbors, they will in
nine eases out of ten locate where they
are breeding.
"If anybody is troubled with mos
quitoes and can not locate the cause
Of it, if they viii notify me / viii
investigate the conditions and see if
the source of trouble can be located.
1.-THE work has been greatly helped
through the courtesy of High Sheriff
Henry in lending prisoners to collect
the tins and to do the oiling, and Road
Supervisor Cnmmins in furnishing a
mule and wagon"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-10
Manuel Refs
THE LATEST MODEL POPE
HARTFORD, 1908.

carry four passengers, can be had MI
any hour, day IT night, by calling UT
Manuel Refs, tel ephone 200; ven
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-10

One cup Of molasses: one cup or SUI
gar; one cup Of shortening; two level
teaspoonful OF baking soda dissolved
in three-quarters OF a cup Of hot cot
fee; one teaspoonfuI Of ginger; enough
-four to make a stiff dough. Knead
thoroughly and roll out into thin
sheet, then cut into rounds.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-10

"My hair is falling out, admitted
the timid man in drug store. ''Can
Won recommend something to keep il
in?' ''Certainiy, replied the obIig
ing clerk. F'Get box. ''-Lippineott s
Magazine
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-07-10

snnah" vouchsafed recently converted brother,
during meeting Ebenezer Chapel "A heenyus,
odown nnah for 10 many yeah and
Don let yo Brudder Newcome, spoke
sympathecaly inclined deacon de of knowed all de
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-06
DEATH OF MRS. c. E..
 THOMAS SATURDAY

Mrs. C. E. Thomas died yesterday at the residence of her son, A. E. Thom- as, 713 Ohio street. The deceased was 73 years of age. She had lived in this city for the past eighteen years. Mrs. Thomas was most estimable Chris tian woman She had been patient sufferer for many years, always bear ing her suffering as true Christian. Mrs. Thomas leaves five sons and two daughters, A. E., Clemons and Iris Thomas, Mrs. J. E. Schencke and Miss Maude Thomas of this city Also two sons, A. l.. and J. P. Thomas of Fort Smith. The funeral will be held from the family residence Sunday afternoon at 3 D. m, Rev. J. s. Rogers officiat- ing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-06
BRYAN READY FOR
 THE SWING EAST

Hearst News Special 10 the Graphic.
 Lincoln, Neb., Sept. Civilian Jennings Bryan was energetically en- gagged today in applying the finishing touches to the preparations for his swing around the eastern circle which begins in Chicago on Labor Day, ev- tending to Providence. R. l., and soul h into West Virginia, doubling back, he will visit South Dakota, returning to Lincoln September 29 His plans pro vide for eighteen speeches with itin- erary as follows: Chicago, Sept. :; Peoria, Sept. 9; Evansville. Ind. Sept. 10; West Virginia, Sept II; Cumberland Md, Sept. 12; Washing ton, Sunday, Sept. 13; Baltimore. Sept. 14; Wilmington, Sept. b; Rncaes CT, x. Y., Sept 16; New York Ci.y, Sept. IL; Providence, R. l.. Sept. 19; New
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-06
IN HONOR OF
 MIKE MURPHY
Fund Started in New York to Present Trainer of Olympic Team With $5,- 900 as an. Evidence of Esteem in Which He Is Held by Athletes.

Ne1 York, Sept. 5.-The American committee of the Olympic games has started subscription list to raise funds to properly honor Mike Murphy the famous trainer who handled the team in the Olympic games in the Lon don stadium.
 James D. Sullivan, secretary of the committee, has sent out the following letter:
 While giving the fullest credit to the athletes who represented the Unit ed States ill the recent Olympic games there is one person whose services were practically invaluable and with out whose interest and knowledge if is doubtful whether the men would have performed so splendldly as events proved. He is Trainer Murphy who devoted his best energies in the face of numerous difficulties to have tn team in shape.
 'TMr. Murphy cheerfully gave up his time and devoted his energies for months to the care of the athletes, and how we'll he performed his duty is a matter of record Now let us not be so unpatriotic as to forget his good work. Instead. let those. who recog-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-06
JAS. JOSHLIN BADLY
 INJURED AT SHOPS

Saturday morning Jas Joshin, a. well known employe 1t the Cotton Belt railroad shops. Was seriously in- jured MT. Joshlin was employed in the E. and B. department and while working on a flat car was struck by some heavy piling, being knocked to the ground He was placed on a flat car and brought to the city, where he was taken in the Hoderness-F1tz- hugh ambulance to Dr. Troupe's office, and there his injuries was attended to. It was thought al first that his back was broken though this later was found not to be the case
 Mr. Josh|in, however. suffered se- we're internal injuries. After his in- juries were attended to he was taken to his home at TwentY-third and Ala bama streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-06

York City. sunday, Sept. 20, I}uffalo. Sept 2l; Michigan. Sept %; Ohio. Sept. 9 and 24; Indiana, Sept. %; Madison and Milwaukee, Sept. 2- Mitchell, $. D., Sept. 2S. After Sep tember 29 lie will remain threa weeks at Lincoln Where Bryan will speak ir West Virginia on September II and in Michigan on September % has not yet been fully decided Bryan showed interest when told of the national bank failure in PittsbtVs, especially as he had heard of the Republican speakers in the opening of the Ohio campaign attacking his plan for guar anteeing bank deposits He believes that the Republican campaign orators will be asked to steer clear of this sub ject before the campaign progresses much further.