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Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
THANKSGIVING DAY

Thanksgiving day, a day set apart
for a public celebration Of divine good
ness" That definition was better fit
in the olden time when memories of
the Puritans were fresher in the public
mind than they are now. The first
Thanksgiving observance in America
was when the Plymouth colony gath
cred in 1921 TO thank Providence that
their scalplocks were still in place and
that they had raised crops sufficient
to keep them from starvation.
In these days OF strenuous twentieth
century activity there is but little of
the original thanksgiving element left
in the observances that distinguish the
last Thursday in November. That is
to say, the religious feature of the
day, which was it's chief characteristic
in the olden time, and to a considerable
extent down to a generation ago. has
been almost lost I'm the observances.
The attendance at church services to-
day, as compared with the swarms of
people at ball games and the like tells
AAAt ElOlN VI Nilt thciiibt AlidN ihtihh1-
giving day has undergone in these lat
ter times.
But while the formality of religious
Thanksgiving in the churches seems tc
be falling into disuse, so far as the pub
lie is concerned, the spirit of gratitude
for what we enjoy is manifested now
as generally as it was long ago in for
NAL church services. Thanksgiving
like Christmas, "comes but once a
year, but when it comes it brings good
cheer"
OF all sections of our country, and OF
the whole world for that matter, no.
where is there greater cause foI
Thanksgiving today than right here in
Southern California, and especially in
Los Angeles. In view of all the bless
ings we enjoy here as a people, we
cannot refrain from joining in the sent
iment of the psalmist, "That I may
publish with the voice of thanksgivinr
and tell Of all Thy wondrous works."
Not only what we have, but what we
see ahead and what we hope for. in.
spires thankfulness in the hearts of the
fortunate dwellers in this land of sun.
shine. There will be various ways OF
recognizing this great future today
and the most conspicuous way may not
be the old-fashioned one of religion,
devotion; but in no other section of the
United States will the observance be
more general or more enjoyable thar
right here in Gods country"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
OUR ORANGES IN EUROPE

The extension to Europe of the mar
ket Held for our Southern California
oranges is an event fraught with i'm
portant results. In the great narts
OF Europe the delicious products of
our orange groves will be offered al
an early day, as they are offered in
the cities of our own country. What
the result will be may be inferred
from the fact that the present Euro
pean orange supply, which comes from
Mediterranean ports, is not comparable
with the fruit produced in Southern
California groves.
That there is a vast European mar
ket for our oranges is not a new dis
covery, by any means. Since the early
stage of the orange industry here, on
a commercial scale, it has been known
that a demand existed for the frnit
on the other side of the Atlantic,
Sample lots have been sent abroad fire.
quently, and they always have been
received with favor. Such shipments
HCNeI ledCltu the point OF CONNER
cial Importance, however, because Of
high freightage, and particularly the
lack of means for systematic market
ing.
But now it seems that the three rail-
way companies which transport the
orange crop have arranged to open the
European market field to. our oranges
in a way that gives promise, of great
success. These companies, in connec-
tion with their steamship service on
the Atlantic, will put our oranges in
the European markets at the same
rates they, charge now for Transports
ton to the eastern states. 1t is un-
derstood also that provision will be
made for handling the fruit to best adj
vantage in the marts to which it will
be sent
The Mediterranean oranges are all
seedlings, small, with thin skins and
extremely perishable. With the intro
duction of the choice fruit from our
groves the latter will be in demand
for the high class trade. The new
system for shipments to Europe be-
comes effective today and it's opera
tion will be watched with deep interest
by our orange producers and shippers
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
SENATORS FAVOR
JOINT STATEHOOD
HOPE TO LINK ARIZONA AND
NEW MEXICO
Senator Beveridge Expected to Lead
Fight for Admission Of Terrific
ries as Single State-Enor-
nous Petitions Prepared
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The
strongest effort yet made in the direc-
ton of securing the admission of New
Mexico and Arizona as u state is un-
der way and the statehood advocates
propose that nothing will be left un-
done that will induce favorable action
by congress.
Enormous petitions will be presented
in both houses with all the signatures
that could be obtained. In New Mex
leo the movement is under the direc-
tion of New Mexico non-partlsan joint
statehood league, an organization of
which former delegate Bernard S.
Rodey Is secretary. This league eX-
tends TO Arizona and petitions from
that territory will also be presented to
congress. Mr. Rodey and other men
who are not in official life will be in
Washington a portion of the winter in
the interests of the statehood bill.
Senator Beveridge, chairman of the
senate committee on territories, will
introduce and press the joint state
hood bill as early as possible in order
to get 1t out of the way of other inn
portant legislative business.
Friends Of the movement express the
belief that the bill. which came so near
being passed at the last session, pro-
Niding for the admission of Oklahoma
and Indian Territory as one state and
New Mexico and Arizona as another. is
very likely TO receive favorable conSid-
Grafton early in the session.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
SALE OF lNDULGENCES
Demand for the Suppression of Crime.
Breeders of Every l>ind and
Character

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29.-(Editor
OF The Herald.) 1t is high time that our
national and municipal governments
should stop the sale of indulgences.
Our lawmakers and city officials know
perfectly well that saloons are crime
breeders and producers, and when for
dollars they make it possible for them
to exist, what is it but practically SELL
ing 1ndulgences in the worst form and
on stupendous scale?
Again, when our cities sell vile orea
lures not worthy the name of men the
privilege of conducting theaters i'm
which lndecency in act or dress or
word is allowed what do they do but
sell permission to do that which thew
know will tend to make corrunt and
vicious criminals of those who attend.
and especially the young? Why should
these reptiles be allowed to parade in
decency more than persons on the
street or in other public assemblies
throughout the city? Many of the PLAYS
even where nastiness is not conspicu-
ously in evidence are OF a blood and
thunder, love story type, which, with
their abductions or shooting and stab
ping eScapades are we'll calculated to
sow and develop the seeds of crime in
the weak minds Of the foolish youth
and others who attend them.
rms proposition applies also to horse
races, the foul moving picture concerns,
the pool rooms and billiard halls, where
young men associate with criminals
and licensed vice of all kinds. But to
bring this down closer and to where
it belongs, every senator and congress-
man and mayor and councilman and
supervisor, who, knowing that these
things are crime producers, votes or
in any way gives his influence in their
favor is an abettor of crime Our
truly noble and worthy president Cor
whom, of course, voted) seems to
have a distinct liking for big game,
The liquor business, with its associate
vices, is one of the very biggest and
most ferocious "varmints" now loose
on American soil, Here. at least, is
one citizen who would like very much
to see Teddy and the beast lock horns.
II. n. ALLEN.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

question OF the saving Of eight hours
in canal transit.
In regard to the maintenance of the
lock system no estimates are available.
Competent engineers express the be-
lief, however, that the cost of lock
maintenance would be less than the
cost Of dredging a waterway through
which the ocean waters would flow
with the tides. In addition to the tides
in the Judgment of engineers, there
would be currents and eddies in the
canal, and also unknown contingent
cies incident to a cut between two
oceans which present a material diff
ference in mean leve.
Assuming that the cost of mainte-
nance would be equal in the two cases
the only obvious advantage in the sea
plan would be the saving of one-third
OF a day in the passage of vessels from
ocean to ocean.
Although a majority Of the interna-
tional board of engineers decided final
ly in favor of the sea level PROPOSE
tion, eight OF the thirteen, comprising
all the Americans, favored the lock
plan prior to their meeting with the
five foreigners. How three of the
Americans came to change their views
so suddenly is q matter that has not
yet been made clear. This is particu-
larly strange because every one of the
American engineers on the board had
previously inspected the canal route
while none of the foreigners had done
so.
This outline of facts is sufficient to
show why the president and nearly the
whole American people favor a plan
that will insure a completed canal in
seven or eight years at q cost of $780,
100000 rather than one requiring
twenty years to build and costing
5000, 900. .00O
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
Thanks

Thy blessings Lord, we thank Thee for;
'tis easy thus to do,
Upon this day we set apart-our bless
ings are not few;
And we now raise our grateful hearts
to Him who givest all.
Singing Thy praise in gladstone strains
as on Thy name we call.
But give us grace, o Lord. to know
that what to us are woes
May also be Thy blessings rare when
meanings they disclose!
Let us so read Thy secrets; then, af-
fiictions will but seem
Thy good come in an hidden way, to
snatch us from the stream!
Teach us to thank Thee, Lord, for toll,
that helps us so to mold
Our lives that we may worthy be, some
day. to seek Thy fold!
Show us in suff' ring, how Thou'st ruled
but for our final good
That cen temptations may be helps
when we have understood!
Easy it is. Lord on high, to thank
for pleasant things,
But train our hearts to higher praise
for good that sears and stings!
Thus may we learn by conquering and
fighting, TO. forfend:
To turn 'e'en evil to Thy good--to win
life in the end!
W TT q
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
KENNA WILL LIVE IN ITALY
Former Vice President of Santa Fe
Will Make His Home in
Florence

The resignation of Edward d. kenna,
vice president of the Santa Fe since
1898, rendered on November I, was ac-
cepted at recent meeting of the eX-
ecutive board in New York city. Mr..
Kenna has made frequent business
trips to the west and Is well known in
the railroad world of Los Angeles.
He has been abroad for several
months and gave as the reason of his
resignation his desire to rest and
travel. He has taken house in Flor
ence, Italy, where he will make his
home for an indefinite period. Mr..
kenna has held various positions with
the Santa Fe and is said to have be-
come wealthy through private invest
ments.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
POINTS OF CANAL PLANS

What are the essential features of
difference between the sea level plan
and the lcck system proposed for the
Panama canal? Every reader of cur
rent news knows, of course, that a sea
level canal will require much deeper
cut than one constructed on the lock
plan; that it will cost great deal more
money and will require several years
more for its completion. But how
would the lock system answer the pur-
pose and save half the cost and halt
the time? That is the salient question
that interests the public.
The two leading points in favor OF
the sea level system are that it obvi-
ates the subsequent cost for repairs
of a lock plan and allows of more
rapid passage of vessels between the
termini. Are those considerations oi
sufficient importance to outweigh tht
double cost and double time of con.
struction?
As response to those questions note
some estimates made by engineers
prior to the recent meeting OF the in.
ternational board. The length of the
canal will be forty-four miles, no mat,
ter which plan Of construction Il
chosen. There will be six lock-
if the lock system be tht
choice. and with that system it will
require twelve hours for vessel e
pass from ocean to ocean. If the Sc,
level plan be chosen the time Of pas
sage will be cut to four hours. Betweer
the two plans, therefore. there "a 1
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

1T will be an interesting exhibit in
San Francisco that has been installed
in handsome fashion as a permanent
display of Southern California prod
ucts. The exhibit is part of the
southIands showing at the Portland
exposition
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

The farce of the republic of Panama
will not be repeated on the Isle of
Pines, the big island south Of the west
end of Cuba. Secretary Root says the
island belongs to Cuba and warns the
ambitious American residents accord
ingly. Uncle Sam has enough obstrep-
erous wards to look after already.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
AFTER THE BATTLE

When John emerged from the football
game
He was covered with dirt and gore and
fame.
His ears were gone-he had no chin
His mouth was up where his nose had
been.
But his mother said when they shipped
him back:
"How lucky look my best in black"
Jack came home without any chin
His eyes gouged out and his nose
Dunged in.
'"ruti Tut, my boy" his mother said,
Il won't say word II the other chaps
dead,'
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Richmond, Va, lays claim to fame
by reason of a court case in which the
jury was composed entirely of women.
The issue turned upon the fit of gar
ments made by a dressmaker for a
customer. The report says "When
the jury retired they resolved them
selves into a debating society for dis
cussion of fashions in general"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

According to the census bureaus sta
tistics, there are less than one in twen-
ty white persons in the United States
above the age of 10 years who are un-
able to write. The percentage addicted
to writing other peoples names is not
given,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

In a Chicago suburb a wrangIe be-
tween two rival volunteer fire COM
panies would make it necessary, in case
of fire call, to decide first which
should operate the machine That re-
calls the time in cities, before the paid
fire department system was introduced,
when rival volunteer companies would
fight to a finish while the fire was in
progress,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

The library board has decided to
keep a close secret all facts pertaining
to the promise of gift funds for a Ii
brary building. A good idea, and it
recalls the famous recipe for cooking
the hare, beginning, "You first catch
your hare"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Gen. Chaffee and his wife are due to
arrive in Los Angeles this morning,
just in time for an enjoyable south
land Thanksgiving. 1t is hardly nee
essary to say that characteristic Los
Angeles welcome awaits the distin-
guished veteran.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Search is in progress for a recent
pauper at the county farm who is he'll,
to fortune of $4,000 awaiting him at
Denver. What a Thanksgiving present
that will be if he happens to be To-
Gated today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

In Central and Northern California
there are 2SS Methodist churches. with
an average Of 81 members. In South
ern California there are 15s such
churches averaging 152 members. In
San Francisco, as reported. there is
"one district with 10000 inhabitants
In which there are only three
churches" But it is in saloon statis-
tics that San Francisco shines like a
full moon-one saloon to every 200 in
habitants, or every 40 families.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Frank French, last of the four SEN
atorial boodlers in the line of promo
tion to state prison, has been arrested
and jailed by reason of the with
drawal of his bondsmen The way of
the transgressor is jailward.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

The report that the Mutual Life Nc
Curdys had resigned their positions
proves to have been incorrect. They
should be transferred to positions that
are not in the resignation class-at
Sing Sing.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Seems strange that a football coach
should so to Washington to consult
with the president of the United States
about that all-absorbing game But
Theodore Roosevelt is man of widely
varied attanments.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

A bishop who represents the Metho-
dist church in South America says
there is great need for more preach
ers and more workers in the Panama.
canal zone" That is obviously true
as to workers, anyway.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Usury sharks are made happy by the
state supreme court decision to the
effect that it is unconstitutional to re-
srict the right of contract. Anything
goes as an interest rate in California
IL there is n contract to back il.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

The orange shipping rate to Eu-
rope offered by the railways leading
out from California will be 81 a hun
dred pounds plus steamship charges,
and with, as before reported, a fiat
rate of 81 to European markets.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

The Pico Heights people, in their fight
against the human crematery lin their
midst" deserve the active support of
dwellers in other sections of the city.
There is no telling when or where
another nuisance fight may develop.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

A saloon invasion is threatened on
the east side of the river, in the First
street section. and a strong petition in
favor of extending the saloon belt in
that direction is expected to be pre-
sented to the council at the next meet
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

A Montana town may claim the
most sensational burglary of the sea-
son. Burglars broke into the pest
house, where several smallpox pa
tients are confined. and now the peo-
pie fear widespread breaking out of
the disease.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

1t is enough to send shivers through
spinal columns in Southern California
to read the blizzard news from the
east. Zero temperature, wind blow
ing maximum of seventy miles an
hour and "snow six feet deep in all
Northern Wisconsin cities" A debata-
BILE question whether "life is worth
living' in such conditions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

The oil men brought their heaviest
guns to bear on the council in the mat
ter of vacating the Second ward dis
trict, finally securing a postponement
of their exit from July 1 to December
1. 1906,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Much to the discontinue of w. r.
Hearst, Mayor Mcclellan has ordered
recount of the recent vote in New
York. That spikes the noisiest of
Hearst's guns.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

San Pedro is getting we'll up in the
harbor grades now. A bark in port
there, flying the British flag, is report
cd as having a mutlnous crew on board.
Quite distinction for young port.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

According to New York figures, the
seasons record of football fatalities
among collegians is thirty-four. the
non-fatal casualties running up into
the hundreds.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

San Francisco reports that "a sharp
shock Of earthquake" was felt there
Tuesday. No alarm was manifested
such jots since the late municipal cleo
ffo,,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

The time is near when nervous rail-
way passengers will have no cause for
fear of assorted disease germs in seat
cushions and other equipment. The
Erie railway has started the fashion
of sterilizing passenger trains SO that,
as reported, hereafter passengers may
ride on the Chicago limited of that
company without fear Of making the
acquaintance Of disease germs depos-
tied there by some passenger on a
former trip 1t is not stated whether
the process is sufficiently powerful to
knock out the robust germ" known
70 science as cimex lectulariua
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
Indians Consider Land Scheme
BY Associated Press.

SPOKANE. Wash, Nov. 29.-Repre-
sentatives of more than $4,000 Indian
families have assembled at the agency
at the Colville Indian reservation to
consider the opening of the south half
of the reservation and allotment of land
to the Indians
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Senator Burton of Kansas has been
sentenced to six months imprisonment
and fine of $25OO. Is a United States
senator's row in prison impending?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

The pleasure of deer hunting in the
middle northwest appears to be about
as strenuous as football. Milwaukee
reports that the record of accidents
has been broken, 'twenty-six dead
hunters and flfty-cne wounded being
the appalling record"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
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Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Religious services in the churches,
Tree dinners by several benevolent in
stitutions and varied line of out
door sports are offered today. Best of
all will be the family reunions and the
enjoyment around the festal board at
homo
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

The local weather prophet promises
fair weather for this Thanksgiving
occasion. The sun is expected to look
its prettiest in token of approval.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Patterns-waist No. 2sSS and skirt No.
282S; all seams allowed.
A charming toilette is here shown,
made of green wolfe with trimming of
black velvet. 1t consists of a modish
waist closing at the Back and having
yoke In drop-shoulder effect, and a
smart u-gored skirt. Nuns yelling.
wool batiste. cashmere and silks are
suggested for the making.
Tho waist pattern is No. 2S3S. cut in
nve siEes-13 to II years. and costs 10
cents. The skirt pattern Is No. 2S2S, in
four sizes--14 to II years, and also costs
10 cents. For a miss of 10 years the cos
tune requires ~ yards of material "A
inches wide.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30
Pi-LineS and Pick-UpS
The Turkey Rattle

Nevah mind, Misteh Coppah;
Looks mighty queah
Dat Use a-totin'
Dis turkey heah!
Mebbe you s'picion All
stole dis bird?
Jes' ho' you je'gment till
You has heard:
Dis is er turkey All
Got all right
All won i'm in er rattle,
Des las night,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

be obtained by filing in above order
and directing 1t to The Heralds pat.
tern department. 1t will be sent post
paid, within three days. on receipt OF
price.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Orange-Did you get to see Mrs.
Warren's Profession" in New York?
Lemon-No; didn't even get a smell
of it,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-30

Alaska wants a worlds fair. Think
of the price of sandwiches with board
SIS per day.