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Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06
COPYRIGHT LAWS
URGENTLY IN NEED
OF REVISION

our copyright laws urgently need re-
vision. They are imperfect in defini-
tion, confused and inconsistent in eX-
preston; they omit provision for many
articles which, under modern reproduce
tive processes, are entitled TO protec-
ton; they impose hardships upon the
copyright proprietor which are not es-
sential to the fair protection of the
public; they are difficult for the courts
to interpret and impossible for the
copyright office to administer with sat
isfaction to the public. Attempts TO
improve than by amendment have been
frequent, no less than twelve acts for
the purpose having been passed since
the revised statutes. To perfect them
by further amendment seems imprac-
ticable. A complete revision of them
is essential. Such a revision, to meet
modern conditions, has been found
necessary in Germany, Austria,
Sweden and other foreign countries.
and bills embodying it are pending in
England and the Australian colonies.
for commission to undertake 1t have.
from time to time, been pressed upon
the congress. The inconvenienceS of
the present conditions being so great.
an attempt to frame appropriate legiS-
Iation has been made by the copyright
office, which has called conferences of
the various interests especially ard
practically concerned with The opera
tion of the copyright laws. II has
secured from them sugges ions as to
the changes necessary; it has added
from it's own experience and investiga-
tions, and it has drafted a bill which
embodies such of these changes and
additions as, after full discussion anl
expert criticism. appeared TO be sound
and safe In form this bill would re-
place the existing insufficient and in
consistent laws by one general copy
right statute. 1t will be presented to
the congress at the coming session. 1t
deserves prompt consideration.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06
CALLS ATTENTION
TO GENEROSITY
OF CALIFORNIA

l call your attention to the generous
act of the state of California in con-
ferring upon the United States govern
ment the ownership of the Yosemite
valley and the Mariposa big tree grove
There should be no delay In accepting
the gift, and appropriations should be
made for the including thereof in the
Yosemite national park, and for the
care and policing of the park. Cali
fornia has acted most wisely as well
as with great magnaminity In the mat
ter. There are certain mighty natural
features of our land which should be
preserved in perpetulty for our children
and our childrens childrQ In my
Judgment the Grand canyon of the Col
orado should be made into national
park. 1t is greatly to be wished that
the state Of New York should copy as
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06
Franchise in the Islands

l wish also to call the attention OF
the congress to one question which az
fects our insular possessions generally;
namely, the need Of an increased hb-
eralty in the treatment of the whole
franchise question in these islands
In the proper desire to prevent the ISL
ands being exploited by spectators
and to have them develop in the inter
est of their own people an error mas
been made in refusing to grant SUI
ficiently liberal terms to induce the
investment of American capital in th(
Philippines and in Porto Rico.
jealousy of Mere Wealth
Elsewhere in this message l nave
spoken strongly against the jealousy OF
mere wealth, and especially of cor
porate wealth as such. But 1t is par
ticularly regrettable to allow any sucH
jealousy to be developed when we are
dealing either with our insular or WIN
foreign affairs. The big corporation has
achieved it's present position In the bus
mess world simply because 1t is the
most effective instrument in business
competition In foreign affairs we can
not afford to put our people at dlsau-
vantage with their competitors by IN
any way discriminating against the
efficiency OF our business organizations
IN the same way we CdHllOl dilOAb ~
allow our inSular possessions to lag
behind in industrial DEVELOPMENT from
any twisted jealousy of business sue
cess. 1t is, of course a mere truism 70
say that business interests of the ISLANDS
will only be developed If it becomes the
financial interest of somebody to de-
velop them. Yet this Development is
one of the things most earnestly to be
wished for in the interest of the islands
themselves. We have been paying all
possible heed to the political and edu-
cational interests of the islands, but,
important though these objects are, u
is not less important that we should
favor their industrial development The
government can in certain ways help
this directly. as by building good roads;
but the fundamental and vital help
must be given through the develop
ment of the industries OF the islands,
end a most efficient means to this end
Is to encourage big American corpora
tlons to start industries in them and
this mems to make it advantageous for
them 10 DO so TO limit the ownership
oe minlne claims as has been done In
the Philippines is absurd In both the
Phninrines and Porto Rico the LIMIT OF
holdings of land should be largely
raised.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06

regards Niagara what the state of Cal
ltornia has done as regards the Yo-
semitic. Nothing should be allowed to
interfere with the preservation of Mi
agara Falls In all their beauty and
majesty. II the state cannot see to
this then II is earnestly to be wished
that she should be willing to turn II
over to the national government, which
should In such case (if possible, in
conjunction with the Canadian govern
menl, assume the burden and respon-
sibility of preserving unharmed
Niagara Falls; just as 1t should gladly
assume a similar burden and respon-
sibility for the Yosemite national park,
and as 1t has already assumed them
for the Yellowstone national park. Ad-
equate provision should be made by
the congress for the proper care and
supervision of all these national parks
The boundaries of the Yellowstone ma
tlonal park should be extended to the
south and east to take in such portion
of the abutting forest reservation as
will enable the government to protect
the elk ON their winter range.
Preservation of Bison
The most characteristic animal of
the western plains was the great shag-
gy-maned Wild OK, the bison, commonly
known as buffalo. Small fragments OF
herds exist in q domesticated state
here and there, n few of them in the
Yellowstone park. Such herd as
that on the Flathead reservation should
not be allowed to go out OF existence
Either on some reservation or on some
forest reserve like the Wichita re-
serve and game refuge provision should
be made for the preservation of such
a herd. | believe that the scheme
would be of economic advantage, for
the robe of the buffalo is OF high mar
ket value, and the same is true of the
robe of the crossbred animals.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06
PROGRESS ON
PANAMA CANAL
IS REVIEWED

The treaty between the United States
and the republic OF Panama, under
which the construction OF the Panama
canal was made possible, went into ef-
feet with It's ratification by the United
States senate on February 23s 1904. The
canal properties OF the French Canal
company were transferred Co the United
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06

Gil or upper house Of the Legislature
has proved satisfactory and has in
spired co fidenco in property owners
and investors. l do not deem 1t ad-
visable at the present time to change
this form in any material feature. The
problems and needs of the island are
Industrial and commercial rather than
political.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06
ASKS ELECTORAL
DELEGATE BE
GIVEN TO ALASKA

/ earnestly ask that Alaska be given
an elective delegate, Some person
should be chosen who can speak with
authority Of the needs OF the Territory,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06
TENDERS THANKS
TO CALIFORNIA
GRATEFUL FOR GIFTS OF
PARKS TO GOVERNMENT
Urges Economy on Congress, but Not
In Relation to the Panama
Canal and the
Navy

number of incompetents, because Of the
reluctance of heads OF departnents
and bureau chiefs to go through the
required procedure Experience has
SHOWN that this rule is wholly ineffect-
I'VE to save any man, If q superior for
improper reasons wishes to remove him,
ana is mischievous because 1t some-
times serves to Keep In the service in
competent men not guilty of specific
Wrong-doing. Having these facts In
view, the rule has been amended by
providing that where the inefficiency
or 1ncapactty comes within the per-
sonal knowledge Of the head of a de-
partment the removal may be made
without notice, the reasons therefor
being hled and made a record of the
department. The absolute right of re-
moval rests where it always has rested
With the head of a department; any
limitation Of this absolute right results
IN grave injury TO the public service
The change is merely one of procedure;
IT was much needed; and II is produc-
Ing good results.
Civil Service Law Enforced
The civil service law is being ener-
yetlcally and inpartialy enforced, ana
Tn the large majority of cases COM
blaints of violations of either the law
or rules are discovered TO be unfound-
ed. In this respect, this law compares
very favorably with any other federal
statute. The question Of politics in the
appointment and retention of the men
engaged in merely ministerial work has
been practically eliminated in almost
the entire field of government employ
ment covered by the civil service law.
The action of the congress in providing
the commission with its own force in
t-A., i I,af, -. - l.
clerks has been justified by the in
creased work done at a smaller cost
TO the government. l urge upon the
congress a careful consideration of the
recommendations contained in the
annual report of the commission.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06
CSC Animal
Toys 25c

Stuffed animal toys, covered with
natural fur; cats, dogs, sheep,
horses, lions, bears, deer, rabbits
and every kind of toy animal mag
inable; some mechanically con-
structed to walk and others made
with moving heads; values in this
lot up to CSC. on sale today, in the
PIT, at Csc.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06

pelago. 1t will aid the Filipinos with
out injuring interests in America.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06

reason Of the business and agricul-
tural depression in the islands, and the
government has been obliged to exer-
else great economy to cut down its ex-
penees, TO reduce salaries and In every
way to avoid a deficit. II has adopted
an internal revenue law, Imposing
taxes on cigars. cigarettes and distilled
liquors and abolishing the old Spanish
industrial taxes. The law has not oper-
ated as smoothly as was hoped, and
although its principle is undoubtedly
correct, II may need amendments for
the purpose of reconciling the people to
Its provisions. The income derived
from 1t has partly made up for the re-
duction in customs revenue.
There has been a marked Increase In
the number of Filipinos employed i'm
the civil service and a corresponding
decrease in the number of Americans.
The government in every one of It's
departments has been rendered more
efficient by elimination of undesira bic
material and the promotion of deserv-
Ing public servants.
Harbor and Road Improvement
improvements of harbors, roads and
bridges continue. although the cutting
down of the revenue forbids the cN-
penditure of any great amount from
current Income for these purposes.
Steps are Deing taken, by ADVERTISE
ment for competitive bids, TO secure
the construction and maintenance Of
1000 miles of railway by private cor
poratlons under the recent enabling
legislation of the congress. The trans
fer of the friar lands, in accordance
with the contract made some two
years ago. has been completely ef-
fected, and the purchase money paid
Provision has just been made by stat
ute for the speedy settlement In ,
special proceeding in the supreme
court of controversies over the pos
session and title of church buildings
and rectories arising between the
Roman Catholic church and schisuna~
tics claiming under ancient municipali-
ties. Negotia tions and hearings for the
settlement of the amount due to the
Roman Catholic church for rent and
occupation of churches and rectories
by the army of the United States are
in progress, and it Is hoped a salts
factory conclusion may be submitted
to the congress before the end of the
session,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06

The income of the Philippine govern
ment has necessarily been reduced by
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-06

Warm, serViceabIe shoulder capes,
Is inches long, made of good quality
plush, trimmed with fancy braid or
naments: collars finished with An
CORA fur; good values at $3.50. On
sale today, each, at $1.9S.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07
MISSOURI RACING BILL
UP FOR FINAL DECISION
Repeal of Breeders Law and Prohi-
bition of Pool Selling Be-
fore the Senate

Special to The Herald
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March g.
The last public hearing of proposed re-
peal of the breeders law and prohibi-
ton of bookmaking and poolselling was
held tonight before the senate CON-
mittee on criminal jurisprudence. Bills
relative to the repeal will be reported
out of committee tomorrow.
The measures will then be put on
the calendar for the third reading and
probably will come up for final passage
Wednesday. Canvass of the senate
shows that the vote on the passage
will be close. With all members pres
ent the vote on measures probably will
stand nineteen ayes to fifteen noes
giving the bills one more than neccs
sary for constitutional adoption.
The committee considering the meas
ures stands five to four for their adop-
tion.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07
MAGNATES
TO MEET TODAY
MORLEY GOES NORTH To
CONSULT MANAGERS
Possibility Of the Pacific Coast League
Entering Into a Protective AL
lance With Class A
Clubs

Manager James F. Morley of the Los
Angeles baseball club left for San
Francisco yesterday morning to at
tend the meeting OF the Pacific Coast
league magnates called to consider the
proposition of entering into an alliance
with the Class A minor league teams,
such as the Western, Eastern, South
ern and American association league.
Griffiths, the man who fathered the
amendments to the drafting rules at
the recent session of the big league
directors, the adoption of which would
have been advantageous to the minor
league interests, will be present at the
meeting today, and it is his hope to
convince the Pacific coast managers
that it will be to their best interests to
break away from the protective" in
fluence of the eastern magnates.
Griffiths vowed vengeance when his
ably by the National and American
leagues. Some have been unkind
enough to say that the personality of
the minors commissioners was to a
great degree responsible for the draft
ing amendments rejection. Tip"
ONeil is another man who will un-
fold the contentious of the Class A
minors at today's meeting in San Fran
cisco.
President Bert and the Pacific Coast
league managers have not declared
themselves upon the subject though it
is understood that they are anxious TO
take some defensive step that will pre-
vent the majors making their annual
uninterrupted onslaughts among the
Pacific Coast league stars. Manager
Morley will make an effort to get
President Bert and the executive COM
mittee of the league to take some ac-
tion in regard to Los Angeles claims
to Newton and Chase, although it is
extremely unlikely that any decision
the chief executive of the league might
make at this time would prevent the
two local players from remaining III
the east throughout the season. New
ton is now in New York and practicing
with the Americans, while Chase has
decided to wait until he hears from
Morley before departing to the training
camp of Clark Griffith in Georgia.
Baum and Dolly Gray are holding
out for higher pay than the Seraphic
management is willing to pay. Baum
is determined to make Morley dis
gorge, while Jeems is equally confident
that the attenuated and elongated
young gentleman will be the one TO
see the error of his ways and return
to the fold. Gray is now in Riverside
and is also emulating oliver Twist,
stepping hesitatingly forward and
coyly asking for "some more" Dolly
may get his, but not Charles Baum.
Baum was picked off San Francisco
sand lot last year by Prospector Nor
ley and he wants his monthly stipend
exactly doubled before again lingering
the leather for the Seraphic legions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07
TRACK NOTES

Frank SINNERS Horatius, winner of
the Waterhouse cup at Oakland last
Saturday, will probably be shipped to
Los Angeles and start in the two-mle
race on March II. Barrack. which fin
ished third in the same race, Is also
among the probable starters for the
big event here next Saturday. From
present indications the Ascot cup race
viii draw out a large and high class
field. Following are the horses named
and the weights assigne&-e saess Ho-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07
nanny on the crooodlle

The crocodile is large animal that
inhabts the Nile and loves to go on
the sandy beach and to bask in the
sunshine and lay eggs. 1t looks some
like dachshund, only there is more
of ii at the ends and 1t is bigger. There
was a crocodile once that escaped from
n circus. 1t roamed DER the country,
seeking in vain for pigs and small chill
dren TO devour, and died of starvation
In great anguish, You can ride on the
back of a crocodile, but it is more COM
Portable to use saddle. 1t is usually
quiet. but is terrible when reused. We
all ought to be thankful we are not a
crocodile. BENNY.
Chicago Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07
Golf Results at Coronado
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
SAN DIEGO. Cal, March 6.-In the
open golf championship tournament for
Southern California today at Corona
do, Alexander Smith of Glen Cove, L..
l., made the best score, both for nine
and eighteen holes, scoring ~. Walter
Fairbanks of Denver. who won the
amateur championship for Southern
California at Los Angeles. February
22, made score Of SO, but was tied by
Jim Maiden of Youngstown, o., and
Arthur Rigby Of Los Angeles, both Of
whom are professionals.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07
BAD DAY FOR FAVORITES
AT THE OAKLAND TRACK
Talent Picks but One Winner Out OF
Six, and Bookmakers
Clean Up

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 6.-Favor-
ties Jared badly today, all but one
going down. Weather clear; track fast.
Summary:
First race, three and a half furlongs
-Avonalis los (McBride), 6 to 1, won;
Isabeau, 100 Garsen), to 1, second;
Mary F, 1OS (Knapp), 9 to 5. third.
Time, AZ. Aprils Pride, Lady Gather
ire, Kitten, Isadora, Dora Gentry, First
Lake, Canopa and Semilune also ran.
1O4 (Walsh), II to 5, won; PhalanX, 1O5
(Birkenruth), to 5, second; Ethel Bar
rymore, SO (WrighD, 10 to 1, third.
Time, 1:O1. Neva Lee, San Jose, No
rinne, Duplex, Budget, Pousse Cafe,
Rubiquel and Harlem Sailor also ran.
Third race, five furlongs, selling
Glendenning, 80 (McBride), to 5, won;
Sir Preston, 100 CLARK, to 1, sec
ond; Bell Reed, 1OS (BonneD, 10 to /,
third. Time, 1:00h. Alta G, Ponapa,
Rollick. Harmount, Emshee, Annie Ma
RE. Geisha Girl and Marlborough also
ran.
Fourth race, one mile and fifty yards,
selling-Harry Beck, 104 (McBride), Is
to S, won; Red Wald, 1O1 (Jones), 10 to
/. second; Silurian, 96 (Taylo), 25 to l,
third. Time, 1;4S%. Hellas, Expedi-
ent. Meistersinger, The Lieutenant,
Suburban Queen also ran.
Sixth race, one mile-Downpatrick,
81 (Jones), IL to 2, won; Rockaway, los
(Knapp), 1s to 5, second Toledo. los
(Birkenruth), II to 8, third. Time,
1:4OA. Squire johnson and Handy Bill
also ran.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07
FORM OF THE HORSES

First race-Los Angeleno, FIorista,
Count Rudolp
Second race-sinicado, Kitty Roark,
Spring Leaf.
Third raee-Golden Ivy, Fortunatus,
Mammon.
Fourth race-Watereure, Invlctus,
Capable,
Fifth race-Ralph Reese, Gorea.
ette, Sinner Simon.
Sixth race-James ]. Corbett, La
tolIa, Headstrong.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07
rates 10 san Jonqmn valley

The Southern Pacnc win have on sale
every Tuesday. until further .,otiee. round
trip tickets 10 various points In the San
Joaquin valley. The rates are from Los An
geles and are as follows stockton. Modesto
Sis.6O; MADEIRA. s12; Fresno or ILLS. al;
Hanford Visalia or Portervllle, s1O50; Tu,
allowed in either direction. These excep-
tionally low rates should be taken advan-
great producing valleys OF California, the
home or all California fruits and other
products OF the soil Full information a.
Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07
shsshan Comes to Terms

FRESNO. March 6.-Mike Fisher to-
day signed up Tommy Sheehan to play
third base for Tacoma during the COM
ing baseball season. Sheehan has been
holding out. Today compromise on
terms was effected, Mike now has ali
last years team except overall and
Truck Egan. Tacoma will begin active
practice tomorrow morning on the
Recreation park grounds.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07

Judge, S2215; j. o. Keene, $4,000; George
Strobel, $4,000; Baker City stable. $2OS5;
A. Dean, 1880; A e. Barrett, $1sS5; j.
]. McAlester, 1885,; T. f. Mclaughlin,
$3.50; Bianchi & Co., $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07

General Nogi has written a poem, so
eastern dispatches say. We haven't
seen copy, but very likely it begins:
"All quiet along the dark Yalu to-
night.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07

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Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07

Everything you want you will find In
the CLASSIFIED page, modern encyclo-
pedia. One cent word.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-07
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When child I had very severe at
tack of Diphtheria, which came nearprov-
ing fatal Upon recovery the glands of the
neck were very much enlarged, and after
the free use of iodine, the right one was
reduced to its normal size, but the left
one continued to grow-very slowly at
first, until it was about the size of goose
egg, which began to press on the wind
pipe, causing difficult breathing and be-
came very painful. An incision was made
and large quantity of pus discharged.
The gland was removed, or as much as
could with safety be taken out. For ten
years wore little piece of cloth about an
inch long in my neck to keep the place
open. During this time had to have it
cut open by the doctor every time took
cold or the opening clogged. In the Spring
or early Summer of 1884 was persuaded
by my wife to use S. S. S., which did,
strictly in accordance with directions. l
took twenty-six large bottles, and was en-
tirely cured, for have not suffered since
that time. B. S. RAGLAND.
Royal Bag Mfg. Co., Charleston, S. c.