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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17
CONDEMNED To sLAvERY

Two hundred years ago, when men
and women were condemned to death
for trivial offenses, 1t was the custom
tence into perpetual servitude to speci-
fled masters-in other words, the con-
demned person became slave. 1t was
further ordained that he should wear
a metal collar round his neck recording
his sentence and punishment.
The Society OF Scottish Antiquaries
owns one of these collars, fished out
Of the Forth above Alloa. 1T is brass,
with this inscription; Alexander
Stewart found guilty OF death for theft
at Perth. 5th December 17O1. and gifted
by the Justiciars as perpetual serv-
ant 10 Sir John Aresken Of Alya..
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17
CLOSE THE CRIB DISTRICT

That the social evil can be utterly
driven out and eliminated from great
city, The Herald is neither ready to
affirm nor to deny. 1t may be that the
time will come when the problem of
what to do with the social outcast will
be solved to the satisfaction Of every
one; in the known history of the world
this has not been done. And possibly
1t never will be accomplished, so long
as some men are beasts and some
women are weak.
But that social vice should be Haunted
openly in the city streets; that it should
become rampant, even in a poor and
dlsreputable region that its votaries
should display their bestiality and
flaunt their viciousness abroad. publicly
and unashamed, The Herald is not will
ing to concede. That admits of no ar
gument.
restoring sore on a human body is
both pitiable and repulsive, and we
cover 1t up even as we try TO heal II.
A similar sore on the body polite is
equally repulsive. and even as we at
tempt to cure it, so do we shield IT
from morbid gaze. that those not trou-
bled with or conscious Of the i'll may not
be brought in contact with it, to their
possible contamination.
That Los Angeles has Crib" dis
trict, The Herald within two davs has
amply demonstrated. That the police
know this district exists, their presence
there and their admissions show. That
they permit this evil to flourish, openly
and fauntingly, is equally patent-for
1t does SO exist. when by word the
police can stop 1t. That it should he
eliminated, no sane man processes TO
deny
The police just now are very busy tell
ing why this "erib" region is not sum
pressed Captain Broadhead, with his
head stuck in the sand like an ostrich
says there amt no sich thing" he
cause his own eyes perchance have NOT
seen it. Chief Auble has been awsv
and pleads absence as excuse for Iact
Of knowledge. The police board is busv
playing politics and QuarreIing about
the criticisms passed upon its action
And the officer on the beat is afraid 10
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Building permits yesterday were
issued to the number of forty having a
valuation OF $67,29O. This is the daily
average record now in Los Angeles, and
while 1t abundantly proves the con-
tinued growth and prosperity OF the
city Il admonishes all who desire to buy
or build TO do so now, since there is a
steady Increase in values and a GER
tainty that there will be some advance
In the price OF building materials.
Build for the future-and build big.''
said Secretary Shaw to the people OF
this city ana his admonition Is more
and more impressive with each passing
day. Build now and build quickly.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

move till he hears from "the man
higher up"
And meanwhile. night after night.
beasts OF men invade this newly created
Tenderioin and foresather with painted
wretches IN the guise Of women; boys
glide stealthily from pure homes, lured
by sllded sin, and sweet girls are
dragged from virtue to everlasting ruin.
Doesn't the inactivity Of the police look
rather dubious, under the glare of pub
licity turned on this hell hole by The
Herald?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

City Attorney Mathews last night re-
ceived telegram from Dillon & Hub
bard, the eastern bond experts. stating
that they reserve their opinion" as 20
the legality of bonds issued for pur-
poses other than those named i'm the
city charter. A reservation of opinion
does not necessarily carry with it an
adverse opinion.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Certainly, Chandler sticks to his story
that the president asked him to fix up
the rate bill with Tillman. That's just
what happened. The only reason
Chandler doesn't make it stronger is
because he isn't as proficient in billings
gate as Roosevelt seems to be-.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Dust, dust, dust! Is there no way by
which the street department and board
of public works can lay the dust in Los
Angeles? 1t is rapidly becoming a com
mon nuisance and measures for its re-,
preston or suppression should be taken
at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

The fact that all the railroads will
put in summer tourist rates doesn't in
dicate that Southern California has suf-
fered in the minds of fasteners as
much as Ananias Willie would make
believe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

The consolidation of two of the city's
largest savings banks, already largely
anticipated, gives Los Angeles one
such institution with resources of s22.-
100000 and deposits almost equal
thereto. So powerful a financial con-
Germ speaks great things for Los An.
geles' financial operations.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Don't think, because Hearst's local
yellow is quiescent just now, it is not
lying about Los Angeles any more. All
Hearsts other vile sheets, including
the Oakland Tribune and those to
which he furnishes lies, are printing
them. Time to act, Mr.. Merchant.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Los Angeles is fully equipped for
trade with Mexico. and should go after
it. This city is. Mexico's logical trading
point, and should rise to the occasion.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Lest you forget, Mr.. Merchant: The
Hearst yellow lies are only told about
Los Angeles during your suffrance.
They'll cease whenever you give the
word
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

When Finnegan found that soft spot,
ahead Of Harriman's special train he
ended all fears that he was only a
myth Of poesy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17
Pi-LineS and Pick-UpS
Which?

When Bernhardt through the ruins
walked,
OF San Francisco, once so fair,
They say she really shed real tears,
And almost tore her brick-dust hair!
o Sarah of the tragic muse,
Tell us the truth, ere you forget:
Was 1t for woe DER what had BEEN
Or dollars that you didn't get?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Almost every improvement associa-
tion in the city has declared in favor
of the bond issue. Let everybody vote
yes on the proposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Oakland landlords have raised rents
to San FRANCISCO refugees so to 500 per
cent Willie Hearst isn't the only
ghoul, it seems.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Get your name on the Y. M. c. A.
building fund list for good round
sum. Last night the subscriptions
amounted to $266.S2S, with So, 900 still
to raise and only four working days
in which to raise it. No worthier move
ment has been presented to the people
of this city and it will succeed-with
your help.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

"The Express cannot recommend the
bond issues" it says. Good reason for
voting for them.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

The Russian parliament having begun
speechmaking, the czar may now con-
slider himself safe.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

This is no time to stop the wheels of
Los Angeles progress. Vote today for
the bond issue.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Fairbanks has been ordered to take
mud baths. Isn't that beginning his
campaign rather early?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Owl cars will be the next forward
step in the march of Los Angeles de-
velopment. Watch the city grow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

The new weather man has arrived.
So has the sunshine. Good pair to
draw to.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17
Population Of Los Angeles 23S.4l9

Owl cars for Fiesta? Don't all street
railways speak at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Over in Russia they say that Witte
is still powerful in the council. That's
more than Dock Houghton Is here.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

In one way, at least, the Russian
douma resembles our senate. The talk
fest has begun.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

No, best beloved, the "crib" district
does not refer to any region wherein
babies take their nocturnal repose. Not
quite.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

And now, since the Presbyterians cut
hell out of their creed Qiterally. that
is), the Methodists also want revised
faith. Really, going to church pretty
soon will be great pleasure, If this
keeps on.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

If we don't have owl cars, let's have
howl cars. They'd help some.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Vote today for the bond issue and
the splendid future of Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17
Los ANGELES AND ITS FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
Written for Tho Herald.

Some Important Suggestions Trade Commerce
Of This City
for The Herald
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17
WeIoomed to the Field

The Bulletin is in receipt of copy of
the Fay Observer. Notwithstanding
the fact that it has the appearance of
being printed in cider mill with three
penny nails for type, it is credit to
the town.-Geary (Okla.) Bulletin.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17
Since When?

Since When?
They are going to establish an ele-
phant hatchery, or whatever you call
it, near Los Angeles. But that won't
keep sporty Angelenos at home. They
will continue to come east to see the
animal, as usual.-Chicago Journal.
} The statement that the Missouri
Democrats are for Bryan, not Folk
for president is true, but 1t is not news
May is fine month and sometimes
she's a fine girl. But we draw the line
at Mae.
The idiot who used to laugh at the
victim of banana peels now spends his
days grinning at broken down motor
cars.
In Congress
Congress has passed three thousand
bills so far, breaking all records.-News
item)
We wonder why our congress is;
1t meets and talks and grinds away.
We hear of its debates and such,
And what they're of we cannot say
But why give vent to quips and quilts?
Congress has passed three thousand bills!
We do not know, we cannot tell,
For why we sent to Washington
Good men and true. to while away
The days of winter, one by one
But though they be bitter pills,
Congress has passed three thousand bills!
What are they all about? Who knows?
Go read the Record, and get wise!
What care our representatives
So they may cut patronage pies?
All records broken-pace that kills!
Congress has passed three thousand bills!
oh, in thy wisdom, thou who rul'st
This world, and all that therein dwell,
Look down with soft and plying eyes;
Perhaps Thou know'st-if Thou wouldst
tell
What's all about? The query thrills!
Congress has passed three thousand bills!
w II. G.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

Speak every day with someone you
feel Is your superior" says DIR. Ed
ward Everett Hale. What an in1pos-
sible assignment for Willie Ridiculous
Hearst!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-17

The idiot who used to laugh at the
victim of banana peels now spends his
days grinning at broken down motor
cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-18
Columbia Theater.

Mirth. melody and the mazes OF DUCK an"
wing dancing were success1ul oiocers ioi
nonular favor at the Columbia Theater last
night in the performance OF George Frlm-
roses Ministries. The generous proportions
Of the audience showed that the doctrine
of good cheer as preached by the old-tlme
black faced comedians has many disciples,
and that those in attendance were hrm In
tho faith was evident from the enthusiastic
applause.
If there were any solemn moments during
the entertainment they must have existed
before the interlocutor MI. Ed Chappell'
extended his courteous invitation to his
comrades to ''be seated" From then until
the curtain dropped on the brilliant lights
and color effects of the grand spectacular
scenic transformation there was no excuse
for anything but hearty laughter.
Following the opening overture, which
was a tuneful compilation of familiar negro
melodies. solos from Eddie Koran, with dane
ing accompaniment: Clarence Marks, basso;
David Irwin, baritone: Emile Subers. the
Original Georgia sunf1ower;' Will Oakland,
high tenor, and Charles Reinhart, baritone
and yodler, completed the vocal selections
for the first part of the program. Mr.. Prim-
rose appeared during the rendition of these
numbers with his graceful dancing, which
has won for him his reputation in that MINI
BILE art There was an abundance of dane
ing, with Mr.. Primrose agreeably in evil
dence. Scenic and lighting effects are
abundantly and picturesquely employed
throughout the entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-18
Chase's Theater.

Aside from seeing Houdini, the hanocui
king and prison-breaker. DEFY locks
chains and ropes, patrons Of Chases inca
ter at the week opening yesterday and last
night were afforded an opportunity TO VIII
ness good vaudeville bill.
Houdni suffered himself to be manacieo
hand and foot with as many as hall
dozen pair of wrist and leg irons at one
time, bound by yards Of rope to a chair ana
otherwise apparently secured with lock anu
key. but each time he amazed the audience
by the ease with which he released nimseE.
Possibly the most pleasing OF his demon
strations was the simple manner IN Wnlch
he opened pair of antique handcuHs from
Greece, furnished by Andrew Alexans,
local Greek interpreter, and an oid-time
pair of slave handouts. He freed himself
from these manacles in full view OF the au-
dience, the slave-time handcufs yielding
when simply tapped on the floor. Lucy ana
Lucier proved genuine fun makers IN their
eccentric comedy sketch, THE Fools Err
rand" In a one-act rural comedy. THE
Maybe and the Jay Macy, Hall and com
pany were exceptionally good Maud Hairs
line of Bowery slang being wonderfully
fluent. The lovers of dancing and music
were pleased with the Four Fords Harry
Burgoyne, an English character comedian.
with pocketful of jokes from the British
Isles, evoked much applause. his success
being due principally to his effective rendi-
ton in song of various characters Other
numbers on the program included Nine.
Nadje, billed as 1.-THE Queen Of Equipoise,
and Kimball and Lewis, In tumbling and
jacket. such as is used for combining the
violently insane, is to be undertaken by
Houdini this week. the Jacket being Sc
cured from st. Elizabeth's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-18
Luna Park.

Madame Zingarella, the little woman who
performs some remarkable feats on the
huge globe while walking up and down a
spiral tower some seventy-two feet in
height, is still retained as the banner at
traction on the Hippodrome stage at Luna
Park. Her act is startling in character and
one destined to satisfy the ever-increasing
demand for sensationalism. AS an added
attraction the management has offered Mas
ter Harry Rector, called the Sensational
Rector who caters to the thirst for sensa-
tons by riding down the incline of the
'Shoot-the-Chutes' on a one-wheeled appa-
ratus that does not even boast of handle
bars for the support of the rider. Consid-
cradle excitement was caused last night by
the swaying Of the machine from side to
side just as the terminal of the incline was
reached, but there was no mshap to either
the rider or his whee!, and the performance
came off with great ease and smoothness.
The climax to the act is the head dive that
young Rotor makes on reaching the water.
1t is announced that the act will take place
every afternoon and evening throughout the
week. The weeks free features are rounded
out by the concerts of the Greater Wash
ington Band" who offer programs of origi-
nality and interest. Next Thursday night
will be known as "Itanan Night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-18
sPEAKEAsY CASES
Heavy Fines Imposed in the Police
Court

AS the result of the efforts Of the police
Sunday morning, five alleged speakeas1es
were closed up during the morning and nix
persons were arrested on charges Of keep
ing unlicensed bars. The cases came up
before the Police Court yesterday. Andrew
and Fannie Carter, arrested at their home
on Pierce street near LIST street northwest.
were each sentenced to pay fine Of $500
or to serve $50 days in jail. George Rich
ardson, who was taken into custody In
Desmond court southwest was committed
to the farm for thirty days in default OF
$3.50, the amount of his fine. William H.
apprehended by Sergt. Conlon AMI Detective
Vermillion yesterday, at AZ Defrees street,
was taxed $500, in default of which he was
committed to Jail for four months. John
Miles. who was arrested at 81 Dingman
place. also by Detective Vermillion and
Sergt. Conlon. and John COOK, who was
taken into custody at his cook shop, at 1857
street northwest, by Sergt Whalen and
Detective Furr of the seventh precinct, both
demanded jury trials upon the advice of
Attorney Darlington. who represented them.
The sixth precinct took the banner for the
day by raiding two alleged speakeasies.
Precinct Detective Vermillion, Sergt. Con-
lon and Policemen O'Dea and Mahaney sur
rounded the house at 81 Dingman place
about $50 o'clock Sunday morning, and
then entered without announcing their COM
ing. rive persons were 1Ounu IN tAe place,
ii was stated, and about five gallons of
whisky and beer were discovered end taken
as evidence. About half an hour later De-
frees street was visited, and in the house
of William H. Berry, it is alleged. were
found ten people indulging in liquor from
stock in the basement. A crate of beer and
some whisky were added to the evidence,
and were produced in court when the case
was tried
Sergt. Boyce, Detective Forteney and Po-
licemen Robey, Hardin and Addison were
callers upon Andrew and Fannie Carter
Sunday morning. When the men in the
basement saw the bluecoats they made a
wild scramble for the street. One man
jumped over a seven-foot fence with the
grace of a college athlete, and another, VINO
was climbing over, was pulled back by an
officer, who grabbed him by the leg. Fan
ME was found, it was testified in court,
dispensing the intoxicating beverages to
women on the second floor, while Andrew
was waiting on customers in the basement.
The penalty of a fine of $500 was imposed,
because. 1t was explained, these defendants
have been before the court on the same Of
Tense before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-18
Belasco Theater.

William Vaughn Moody has Displayed
more audacity than taste in presenting so
bold a theme as that of THE Great Dr.
vide" in which Henry Miller and Margaret
Anglin appeared as co-stars at the Belasco
Theater last night. From the outset the
sensibilities of the auditors receive shock
from which they scarcely recover during
the action of the piece and more than one
spectator left the theater doubling the pro-
priety of the author In disposing, as he
does of the problem involved in the pay.
lone eirk in a prairie cabin who pirates of
the joy of life and Of her longing for love,
is set upon by three half drunken beasts.
To escape from two of the fends she bar
gained herself away to the strongest OF the
trio who buys off one fellow with chain
Of bogus gold nuggets, and Vanqulshes the
other in a gun fight. Although given an
opportunity to kill herself or the ruffian pur-
chaser she does neither, but runs away with
him and is legally married. After several
months of misery and loathing of her hus-
band she finally leaves him and returns to
her Massachusetts, home. The man fol-
lows, and in the closing scene the girl gives
him her love
WAS ever woman in such humor wooed;
was ever woman in such humor won?'
Notwithstanding the efforts of atonement
made by Stephen Client the husband OF the
girl he does not gain sufficient sympathy
70 hermit his being forgiven by the au-
vitality appeal to the sympathies, except at
intervals when her anguish OF mind and
heart compels. However. Mr.. Miller COM
manded attention for Client because OF
his artistic representation, which relieved
the role of some of its native coarseness
Miss Anglin was given opportunities to dis
play her powers as an emotional actress, and
in such Instances her work was strikingiy
effectiye There are several scenes In
which the suspense is kept at "a high pitch.
particularly in the first act. which heid the
ppndivided interest of the audience. Laura
Hope Crews played the role OF fr'y To hs,
~ a,,thor has given many bright lines and
sparkling bits of philosophy C o9 G0f1
Mnnh"rv a manly young fellow, and Rob-
ert gave clever lever Phera Me2e
vi 1,na a,,rtein calls. and Mr.. Miller respond
ed hy,efIv to requests for a speech.
The performance last night marked the
onenire of the Belasco's regular season.
The interior of the playhouse has under
gone many changes. which ADD 70 us con.
Senience. and the decorators have made II
attractive to the eye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Trains leave District line station fol
Chesapeake Beach at $40, 9:25 am ano
$40 p. M, subject to change.
Norfolk and Washington steamers 1oi
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $50 p. M
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly
10 am. to 3 pm Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge 1ol
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Kensington Railway Company station'
Chevy Chase Lake; cars from Chevy Chase
Lake to Kensington, Md, every half hour
Ferry steamers Woodbury. and Callahan
to Alexandria half hourly from $50 am
to $50 pm.
Steamers of the Maryland Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company for baitlmore
leave wharf at 4 pm. as per schedule.
Electric trains OF the Great Falls and oio
Dominion railroad leave station 36tn ano
NJ streets for Great Falls every half hour
Steamer Charles Manchester Tor Mount
Vernon leaves 7th street wharf at ~ am
and 2:30 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-18
The Dropping of Principal Clarke.

To the Editor Of The Star:
As there is an attempt being made to
misrepresent the facts in the case Of Mr..
J.. b. Clarke, supervising principal Of
schools, now being temporarily deprived of
the right to enjoy his Office, kindly permit
me to write for the public benefit tina.
there was no charge either of immortality
or inefficiency, brought against him.
l will give 500 cash money to any re-
sponsible man woman in this city, either
on or off the school board, who will specifi-
cally bring either charge against Mr..
Clarke in writing. The fact is that in
defiance of the law of June %, 1906. he
was arbitrarily displaced to make room for
another man.
Twenty years ago he entered the public
school system OF this city, after having
passed the required examination for en-
trance into the service.
Since that time, step by step. he has
gradually arisen, until from the principal
ship of the largest graded school in the
to the corps of supervisors, where, during
the last several years, his superior attain
ments and indefatigable industry have been
generally recognized and commented upon
by every white ofnelal with whom he has
come in contact
Since the action of the school board on
the evening of September 4, 1906. in dis
placing him. he has vainly sought an in
tervieW with Superintendent Chancellor on
several occasions, but up to this time he
has failed to get it.
On several days he waited at the door
leading into Superintendent Chancellor's
office from am. until q o'clock pm,
sending IN his card several times during
the day, but to no avail.
AS l before stated, no charge has been
filed against him. He is full of youth
yigor and demonstrated high capacity, and
is today unaware of any reason why he
was dropped from the service.
The school board which appointed his
successor Subject to examination"
has not made him any bona f1de offer of
employment in the schools.
THOS. H. r. CLARKE.