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Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
TRUE AND FALSE PUBLIC OWNERSHIP

The recent election in New York, following evidence
of municipal ownership trend in large cities
points to the coming Of Political Ownership party in
general American politics.
1t is well to understand this early stage therefore
just what public ownership of utilities signifies As an
abstract proposition It is world wide old as humanity
When primitive tribesmen first took pro-
lection support they introduced the essential principle
Of municipal ownership. The first public school house
later example of like kind, are all present
familiar improvements that owned by communities
Here in Los Angeles for instance the city hall river
bridges the parks the are examples of such
ownership precisely the is the municipal water
system present and prospective.
But municipal or public ownership as a factor in
party politics is quite another matter fact that the
principle of public ownership is recognized as sound
and adaptable within safe limitations, affords an op-
portunity designing politicians to utilize IT as poiti-
cal engine The basic argument now by leaders
in the municipal ownership movement is reversal of
the maxim, "Falsus in falsus in omnibus That
is to say they make the plausible plea that
ownership has proved to be acknowledged in
thing, 1t necessarily would be successful in many
things Having proved be a success in the water SER
vice of Los Angeles, for example, why should not
introduce 1t in our railway transit lighting service
able house building department store operating, public
amusements and on world without end?
1t is the political utility rather than the public utility
in the matter of public ownership that have
with, and the two practically wide apart as the
poles.
Public utility speaks for ITSELF requiring argu-
ment. Again using Los Angeles example, the
advantage of public ownership of the water system
obvious and the city bought the plant and is
preparing to expand it to proportions Now it may
become equally obvious that it would be the
city to undertake the operation of it's transit service
of its lighting service If such action should prove
be desirable beyond question it will be taken but it
will not be taken at the nstgation demagogues
sole object is to further the dirty party politics.
And just here reach the distinction between public
ownership safeguarded by sound business judgment
the of public ownership a means foisting con-
scienceless politicians into public offices.
Such means W. r. Hearst and his managers took
in New York to votes in the of municipal
ownership insulting to the intelligence of every
New Yorker. The idea that the election of Hearst
the mayoralty would bring about universal public
ship and social millennium fitting only to the
ignorance of the foreign class upon whom Hearst de-
pended chiefly for his votes
Sane public ownership, the American people know
it and have accepted it, is far from the brand of
municipal ownership with which Hearst duped New
Workers heaven is from hades.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
GIRL MARRIED BY
PARENTS PASTOR
ODD COINCIDENCE FEATURE OF
WEDDING
Miss Easter Lawton United to Clinton
Blackney by Minister Who
officiated at Wedding of
Father and Mother

The minister who nearly twenty
years ago pronounced her father and
mother man and wife, performed the
wedding service for Miss Easter Law
ton yesterday when she became the
bride of Clinton Blackney.
Miss Lawton is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. j. Lawton of S93 San
Pedro street, and was born on Easter
Sunday seventeen years ago in Los An
geles. Easter they christened her,
Easter she has always been called.
She is bright young blonde with a
talent for music which is delight
to all her friends.
Rev. Will A. Knighten married her
mother and father and that wedding
also took place i'm Los Angeles.
Miss Mary Lawton attended her sis
ter as maid of honor and both young
women wore becoming gowns of white.
Red and white carnations decorated
the home and wedding breakfast was
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackney have gone for
a wedding trip but will return to make
their home in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
November 10 i'm Worlds History

NIahom settled by
571.
which Church
of Rome
convention
society
distinguished British Amrica
of
Trumbul celebrated painter
died
president
Gen Wosy-G who deposed President Vasquez in the spring
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
Linen Shower for Miss simonds

Hardly a day passes now that her
wedding hour is drawing near that
that popular and altogether charming
Miss Leila Simonds does not appear at
some affair as the guest of honor.
Mrs. William Bayly, jr,, of 1907 West
Twenty~eighth street entertained yes
terday with a linen shower for the
bride-elect, and as result Miss
Simonds' stock of linen has been in
creased by many beautiful pieces. Two
white parasols held the dainty pack
ages. White chrysanthemums and
ferns decorated the home and Rey-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
Matinee Box Party

In honor of Miss Gail Cartmille of
Columbus. O., who is visiting Mrs.
Charles II. Treat of 2214 Western ave-
nue., Mrs. ]. T. Stewart of 1887 West
Twenty-second street gave box party
yesterday afternoon. She entertained
her guests at the Belasco and later re-
freshments were served at nearby
cafe. Others Of the six who composed
the party are Mrs. Lewis Clark Car
Isle, Charles H. Treat, S. Schenck and
T. " Peacock,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

The Commercial club Of Salt Lake has taken the in
itiative in movement looking to diversion into
western channels Of OF the tide of tourist travel
now flowing from America to Europe" It is said that
Americans last expended $15OOOOOO approximately
In European countries. most Of them being compare
tive ignorance Of the scenic climatic and industrial adj
vantages of that portion of country lying west Of the
Mississippi river" TO acquant such persons with the
attractions of the far west is the commendable purpose
now aimed at by the progressive organization Salt
Lake
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

bridal gown was of white crepe de
chine, elaborately trimmed with chiffon
and shirrings and made over white
taffeta Miss Spencer's bouquet was a
shower of bride roses. Mr.. Smith was
assisted by Allan Spencer, a brother
of the bride, as best man, and Rev.
Robert Phelps performed the ceremony.
Miss Willie Smyser sang two solos
during the service.
The decorations in the church were
in charge of the brides brother and
were especially artistic. White and
green were the only colors used. An
arch of greenery and white chrysan-
themums was erected in the center
aisle and under a second large arch
from which white dove was suspend
ed with a large lovers knot of tulle
the couple stood during the ceremony.
Chrysanthemums and greenery were
banked about the altar and ropes Of
smilaX and ferns enclosed the pews.
After the church service a reception
was held at the home of the brides
parents for relatives. Scarlet and
green were the colors used in the home
decoration. Red carnations formed
the center piece for the table and red
satin ribbons were effectively COM
bined with ferns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith have gone for a
wedding trip and will be at home to
their friends after January 1, at 3SO9
McClintock avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
charmineIy Appointed Luncheon

One of the most charmingly ap-
pointed luncheons of the season was
that at which Mrs. Robert Davis
Clarke of Peoria. ILL.,, was the guest of
honor yesterday afternoon. Her
mother Mrs. Ben Goodrich, was host
ess and she was assisted III. another
daughter, Mrs. w. G. Read. Covers
We're laid for thirty guests at three
large tables. A beautiful floral ar
rangement had been perfected.
Baskets of pink carnations and ferns
formed the center pieces for the tables
and pink-shaded candelabra enhanced
the beauty Carnations in the same
delicate shade were banked on the
buffet and in other parts of the room.
Cards bearing the monogram of the
hostess marked the places for Mes
DANES Ezra T. Stimson, John c. Mott,
Willoughby Rodmap, Jefferson Paul
Chandler, ROLAND Bishop, Burton
Green, Florence Johnson, George G.
Guyer William Stephens, j. II. Flem-
ing, A. J. Chandler, Charles M. Shan
non, j. V. Vickars, w. r. Lewis r. P.
Clark, E. w. Britt, Albert Crutcher.
Chauncey Clarke, George Montgomery,
Sheldon Borden. Bradley, Nathaniel
Myrick. II. G. Bundrem, Lewis Will
liams, w. l.. Graves VIII A. Strong,
Charles Wellborn and Miss Sara Good
rich.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
At Hotel Westmore

Mrs. Margaret Bottome Of New York,
founder of the order of Kings Daugh-
ters, was the guest of honor at large
reception given last evening by the
local Kings Daughters in Hotel West
moore. Rev. Robert j. Burdette de-
livered the address of welcome and
several other prominent ministers and
laymen added word.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

Chicago reports, result of it's experiment with
voting machines that returns from precinct
received within thirty seconds of the closing the
polls But that is suspiciously like the old style
the returns in advance fit the demand of
the political boss
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

The Republican revolt throughout PENNSYLVANIA seems
to have been as complete 1t in the Quaker CITY,
The Democratic candidate for treasurer indorsed
by independents and Prohbonsts was elected by about
100000 plurality. And this after plurality of some
thing like half million for the C. o. p one year ago
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
BANQUET at Lankershim

Charming Ellery Of the Ellery band
will be welcomed back to Los Angeles
at a banquet to be given this evening
in his honor at Hotel Lankershim.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

AS cleanliness next to godliness" the destr,c
tion by fire Of the fine Bimni bath establishment NAV
properly he called loss to civic righteousness But the
pluck of the owners, notwithstanding the heavy loss
Ensures early facilities for cleanliness and
bathing enjoyment as we'll
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

nolds catered. Luncheon was served in
the dining room, where at one long
table the thirty-five young women were
sea ted. The table ce: terpiece was of
white chrysanthemums and tall green
candles furnished the light.
The hostess was assisted by Mines.
Chester A. Montgomery, Harold Braly,
Harry Dana Lombard and Robert
Mitchell Allen.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

among the attorneys aiding Hearst is William M.
WINS the Republican candidate for mayor" So saws
the report from New York. cinches The HeraIds
prediction charge of Republican Hearst deal and
accounts for the missing Republican of 10000 or
more last Tuesday compared the like vote two
years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
For Denver Favorite

Mr.. and Mrs. John II. F. Peck Of the
Baker block have as their guest one of
the charming young society girls of
Denver, Miss Amelia Bay. One of the
affairs with which she has been COM
plimented was a theater party at the
Belasco Wednesday evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

Minneapolis rcfomers happy on Sunday be-
cause the city dry" for the time in fifteen
years But the dispatch "Men in droves" for
wet localities outside the city probably the other
drinkers had laid in Sunday supplies of wet goods on
Saturday
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

The passing of Mormon dominance in Salt Lake poll
tics is surprising The anti Mormon element,
discardng both the old political parties and assuming
the name of American party swept the city by substan
tal majorities for its candidates With the citadel OF
Mormon political power destroyed in Salt Lake. de-
struction OF the whole institution win follow
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

Missouri takes the lead in movement o force the
rascas out of the three big life insurance companies
The insurance superintendent in that has sus-
pended authority of the New York Life company to do
business in Missouri Other states should follow the
lead and purify the whole life insurance business
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

The Bonaparte blood shows itself in the order given
10y the secretary of the for court marital in the
case of the fatal prize fight between mdshpmen at the
Annapolis naval academy. The government should set
an example for punishment in all such cases
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

Mayor McAleer sodly stamps his approval of the
ordinance prohibiting stage immoral tendency
He says: "The ordinance is good and I take
pleasure in signing Purveyors Of stage nastiness
will give Los Angeles the "go-by"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

OF course, W. R. Hearst has the least expectation
OF winning by contestng the election Mayor Mcclellan
such contest will keep him in the melght, however
ttllate his monumental vanity help to advertise te
nastiness of yellow journalism
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

The bee in Governor Folks bonnet moves him to ex-
claim: philadelphia home Liberty bell has signed
second Declaration of Independence" Quite nrettv
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

Gee, but Bill's got nerve!" Put
me wise" "He went to de pawn shop
to soak his bed an wanted to know
II de pawnbroker wouldn't let him take
1t home nights to sleep on."-Cleve-
land Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

Chcago reports that the federal is plan
ming to erect line of Notifications the lake front
TO protect the city from possible warships" What
cPcago needs most in that line is protecting
II from ITSELF
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
To Give Dance

Woodmen Of the World will be guests
at a dance to be given this evening by
members OF Los Angeles hive No. 1885,
Women of Woodcraft, at Brent's hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
Fifth Annual Ball

Members of Los Angeles lodge No,
4S7, l. o. b. b., have chosen Tuesday
evening, November IA, as the date for
their ffth annual ball to be given at
Kramer's.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

CHARLES T. Yerkes declares that he going to make
London hustle by of rapid transit London needs
little hustle and Yerkes to bring to mass
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

San Bernardno has unique strike embracing all
employees in the county hospital There is no mention
Of threats of strike the part of patients
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
Pi-LineS and Pick-UpS
In Vaudeville

When Nick, the czar, has lost his job,
And looks about some place to fill,
An easy guess it is that he
VIII do a stunt in vaudeville.
Why not? The pugilst passe,
The singer with voice that's still;
The Thespian who once could charm,
All now do stunts in vaudeville
A refuge 'tis for talent queer;
All odds and ends are on the bill;
When one no other work can get,
He does a stunt in vaudeville.
SO, Nick, we recommend the stage.
Murderers sought for are, to thrill!
Sensationalists are wanted; get
A job for stunts in vaudeVille!
Gen. Trepoff will now step-off.
Chicago wants to offer medals for
babies. 1t is worth some inducement
to go to Chicago even by birth.
Democrats swept Ohio" reads
newspaper headline. 1t is politically
dirty enough, goodness knows, to need
a good cleaning.
1noSe RUSSIAN strikers seem to for
get that work is fine for the consti-
tuition.
"There are no real canals on Mars"
says a new astronomer. No, nor on
Panama, either.
Miss Orange-Is she the last word
as to fashions?
Miss Economically, she's the post
script!
Mayor Boyle of Newport. r. l., has
been reelected for the fourteenth time.
He's the Diaz of the United States.
Pear-Why does Peach want a di-
vorce? His wifell get half his in
come.
Plum-Well, she gets it all now and
he wants to save some money.
The Call of the Rain
Soft from the sky, the early rain
Calls to the slumbering flowers:
Come out and show your pretty selves;
Desert your sleepy bowers"
The tiny buds all heed the voice.
And break the arid gloom;
The day smiles with their daintiness-,
The whole world is abloom
w II, C.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

While the southland is smiling the influence of
copious rainfall the earth is parched up north that
Stockton reports: "Unless rain falls very soon every
mine on the mother lode will have to shut down
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

Frank French is No. of the quartet of senatorial
boodlers AS Wright has wrong further by skipping
his bail and fleeing the country, it is not unlikely that
French also will "take French leave"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

Ohio Democratic by $4,000 to So 900 plurality with
Democratic legislature The people to be arousng
to the fact that the elephant is not worth his
keep
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

In an English court injured by an automobile
has been awarded $4,000 in damage suit few such
verdicts in the United States the auto speed
ing mania.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

VIII 1t not be time enough to import library employees
from the east after demonstration the capable kind
cannot be found in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

1t is intmated Pasadena will get the nronosed
womans college, site valued $45OOO being offered
free No more fitting location Pasadena could be
made.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
Population of Los Angeles 2OI.249

You may break may shatter Hearsts hopes as
you will but the stencil Of his will hang New
York still
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

Recent visitors to Los Angeles probably find It diff
cult to see the arid popularity here that they read
about in their eastern homes
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

1t is Brazil's turn for South American revolution
More trouble for the big American hen with its
brood of refractory chicks.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10

Gen. Trepoff will now step-off.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-10
AW 60Ng Dry G00DS S10RE
s3s-a37-230 South Broadway

235-237-23o South Broadway
and children az
third hslf pces-the result OF
makers lends Of lots" at price,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-10-20

rived.
Mrs. +. w. Preston, of this city,
considered that one of the main
duties of the w. c. T. U. was to
train the children at school in the
beauties of temperance.
Mrs. M. E. Edwards, president
of the Union City Union, stated
that there were twenty-fv paid
up members in her union and fif-
teen honorary members. They
had contributed literally to the
Sailors and Soldiers fund, in the
way Of literature, money and other
things, and that the union here
was progressing nicely.
Mrs. Lizzie Collins, of Winches
ter, said that her union was in a
healthy condition; that it had con
tributed 500 towards a drinking
fountain.
Mrs. Heron said her union at
Irrelevant had been recently or
ganized, but that it was growing
nicely.
Miss Addie Durham, of Mulber-
ry Union, told how nicely the
union was growing.
! Mrs. West, Of. Sparta, told of
her union being organized last
| March, and of the good that had
been done and of expectations of
a brighter future.
Miss Lilly O'Daniel, State or
ganizer, Of Nashville, came in
several times with hopeful words
and encouragement to the presi-
dents of the different unions.
The following committees were
appointed: Credentials, Mesdames
Florence Harris, Eugenia Wordy,
Leida Games Ransom. Courtesies,
Mesdames nj. e. Edwards, Leila
Owens Stratton, E. w. Gladhill.
kilograms, Mrs. j. E. Ottinger,
Mrs. Florence Green. Timekeep-
or, Mrs. +. w. Preston. Plan OF
Work, Mesdames Jenny Manley,
f. r. Amsden, John Welsh, Mary
Shook, Miss Annie Durham.
Press, Mesdames Mollie Harris,
Minnie Taylor, w. P. FARRELL,
Florence Carter.
Next came the introduction OF
fraternal delegates and visitors:
the evangelistic hour conducted by
Mrs. Stratton, of Lebanon; noon
tide prayer and adjournment until
the afternoon.
| At the afternoon session num-
Der Of questions were asked, be-
ling answered by the president,
The best way of collecting news
was pleasingly answered by Miss
Lizzie Collins.
An address by the President,
Mrs. Holloman, was most inter
esting paper, and was greatly en-
joyed by the audience. The speak
er thought the last Legislature had
accomplished a great deal for the
cause of temperance, mentioning
the race track law. The National
Congress had also done much for
the cause of temperance by max
ing it illegal for druggists to sell
medicine containing alcohol. She
especially mentioned Peruna, anc
paid her scathing respects to DUFF
fy's Pure Malt Whiskey. She
told of how much more the cause
of temperance had advanced in the
South than in the North, and gave
the reason that most of the South
ernors are American born, while
the majority of the NorthernerI
are of foreign birth. Mrs. Hol
man also spoke of the regard il
which the railroads and othel
great businesses appreciated tenn
perance and how it was almost i'm
possible for a drinking man to OBJ
tain a situation with one of them
She wanted the unions all over tn,
: country to take a stand agains
reinstating the army canteen anC
to flood Congress with petitions II
favor of the passage of the Hep
> burn Dolliver bill, which wouls
prevent dry towns from getting
liquor BY the iugful.
/ a talk on medals was given y,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-10-20


parliamentary usage and instruct
ed tho members present along that
line.
1.-The Model Treasurer's Book"
was the interesting theme of Mrs.
Lizzie D. Collins, the State Treas
urer.
A very interesting paper on
"Our Badge and Why we Wear
tt was read by State Organizer
Miss Lille O'Daniels.
A recitation by Mariana, the A.
year old daughter Of Editor Hag-
gard, of Fayetteville, was hearth
ly applauded.
Saturday night was welcome
night" with the State convention
of the w. G. I. U. Members Of
the different choirs assisted in the
music, the organ being presided
over by Miss Emma Walker.
Miss Casebere next sang solo.
Judge A. j. Lawson Uncle
Andy made the address of wei
come for the city and Presiding
Elder Baskerville welcomed the
delegates from the Methodist
Church, and was followed by Hon.
Seid Waddell for the bar of the
city and county.
Mrs. f. w. Preston, editor of
the Democrat, welcomed on behalf
of the press of the city and coun-
ty, mentioning the fact that the
papers of the city and county did
not advertise liquor dealers; and
Mrs. 0. B. Radebaugh welcomed
the delegates on behalf of the To-
cal union. Rev. j. L. Hudgins,
pastor of the church in which the
meetings are being held, welcomed
the members of the order to his
church and on behalf of his con
gregatlon.
The response to these welcomes
was made by Miss Leila Owens
Stratton, of Lebanon, and Mrs.
Cenia Patton, of Jonesboro, re-
sponded for her section of the
State. Miss Alma Scott, of Win
chester, spoke for the "Ys." Miss
Leila O'Daniels, State Organizer,
gave reading. Mrs. Stratton
iollied the large audience little
and collection was taken.
Saturday mornings session OPP
ened with the question box, one
of the most important questions
being whether or not ladies should
wear feathers on their hats, and
the unanimous opinion was that
thew should not, if the bird had
to be destroyed to obtain the
plumage, but there could be no
harm in wearing ostrich or other
feathers which were plucked with
out harm to the wearer.
methods of raising funds" was
discussed, led by Mrs. Mollie Har-
ris.
Miss Margaret McRee, presi-
dent of the Soucl Club, was intro
duced and spoke few words OF
welcome.
Mrs. Minnie Kerr Gilbert, the
Recording Secretary, read the re-
port on the "Open Door," the
state organ of the w. G. t. U.
Miss Lilly O'Daniels, the State
Organizer, of Nashville, read her
report, which showed that she had
for the months of last November,
February, March and April, en-
rolled 1876 new members, 165 be-
ing active and 30 honorary, and
had received 33 other pledge sign
ers. She had given in the time
mentioned 36 lectures, 20 recitals,
addressed 5 mothers meetings and
spoke to 300 men at the Southern
railroad shops at Knoxville. The
general collections for the four
months we're $249.15, expenses
sS1. 40, leaving $167.6S above ex-
penses. The new State dues were
$751; 20, which, added to the
$167. IS, made $224.SS sent to the
State Treasury. Ten good unions
were organized aud two other;
were reorganized. More thar
q ann ..1x,r,o. hoJ haav, raoohaf