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Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12
pEsERTIoNs FROM The NAVY

There are more causes than one for
the very large percentage of desert1ons
from the navy. 1t is not altogether
due, as some observers MAINTAIN, TO
the fact that high wages ashore tempt
the sailors and marines to jump their
contracts with the government. That
has something to do with it, but 1t has
not all to do with it. The truth is
that the young American-and army
and navy alike are almost entirely
young American-is not an ideal sailor
in time of peace. He does not like re-
straint, he finds discipline irksome and
after the novelty of naval life has worn
off he is likely to grow restive under
a regimen which includes nothing save
routine duties. This is especially likely
to be the case when the sailor happens
to catch a harbor assignment in which
even the mild excitement of an occa-
sional voyage is missing.
1t may or it may not be q good thing
that the American young man of navy
age is imbued with the belief that he
is as good as any other man. He does
not concede that anybody is his su-
perior. In civil life he will fight to
maintain that thesis When he gets
into the navy and finds that he must
abandon it he begins to think very
seriously that he does not like sailoring
at all. When he has pondered upon it
long enough he goes over the side'
some dark night and the navy has an
other deserter on it's books.
This is not agreeable, but 1t is true.
The main impelling cause of desertions
from the navy-and from the army, too
is the independent spirit of the young
American. He is the best soldier or
sailor in the world when there is fight
ing to be done; he is anything but the
best in time of peace.
There is still another consideration
which applies especially to the navy
The naval enlisted man has practically
no hope of gaining a commission. Prob
ably not one sailor in a hundred would
try for one even if it were available
but the knowledge that commissioned
rank was within the reach of the men
in the forecastle would be a powerful,
if sentimental, inducement to enlisted
men to remain loyal to the service. 1t
would supply the esprit de corps which
does not now exist between the quar-
terdeck and the mems quarters. I'm
fortunately it is lacking because the
chance of sailors getting commits
sion is so small as to be practically
negligible.
There are, therefore, several causes
more powerful than high wages ashore
for naval desertions. We shall always
have plenty of seamen to man our
ships in time of war; We are likely
to have no end of desertions in time
of peace. The American is not a good
machine soldier or sailor.-Chicago
Chronicle.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12
rHE EAeLE

Eagles are popularity supposed to be
quite different from hawks, but, IN
word, they are nothing more than
large hawks. They reach. sometimes
the age Of nearly 100 years. They live
singly or in pairs, and dwell In the
wilder places In all kinds Of country,
from tropical deserts to the Arctic
regions. In their search for food, how
ever, they often wander far, and em-
boldened by hunger even approach the
abOdes Of man. In story books and
newspapers eagles have many times
been accused of carrying off young
children, but such tales are unreliable.
me bald eagle, whte-headed eagle,
White-headed sea eagle, or bird OF
Washington, is OF particular interest to
Americans as the national emblem Of
the United states, to which dignity 1t
was elevated on June 20, 1882. The
name bald eagle originated from the
white head and the erroneous impress
sion of badness It gives at a distance
This bird measures about three or
three and half feet I'm length from
six to eight feet I'm extent of wings
and weighs from six to twelve pounds
Under most circumstances wary and
difficult of approach, this eagle never
theless Is often surprisingly tame and
unsuspicious. Unprovoked IL rarely
attacks man, although such instances
have been reported. 1t prefers trees
for, watching and roosting, but I'm
spring sometimes descends to ride the
cakes of ice i'm the river, apparently
looking for fish.
This species breeds throughout IT'S
range wherever suitable places exist.
and 1t has been known to lay and hatch
eggs in confinement. In the southern
part of the United States, from Florida
to Texas IL lays usually during the first
half of December lin the middle states
and in California 1t lays in February
and March. about the middle of April
in Southern Alaska, sometimes in May
or even June in the Arctic regions.
The nest is located nearly always in
the vicinity of a stream or body of
water. The favorite site Is the top of
tall tree. Where there are no trees a
rock or niche in a cliff serves the pur-
pose.
The same nest Is occupied year after
year, and annually repaired or aug
mented until it becomes an immense
structure five, six, or even eight feet
high and as much In diameter, contain
ing fully cartload or two Of material.
1t usually forms a strong platform with
only a slight depression in the center
and easily sustains the weight of a
man.
Ducks of various kinds fall regular
ly prey to the bald eagle, and they
are stolen from unwary sportsmen just
as readily as larger birds. Wounded
ducks, with those purloined from hun
ters, form at some seasons a good
share of it's food. AT favorable op-
portunities this eagle preys upon
fawns, and pressed by hunger will
sometimes attack full grown deer,
If the latter be wounded.
In most of the states of the Union
and in many of the Canadian provinces
the bald eagle is protected by law, eth
er specifically or by general enactment,
but in a few it sis still specially ex-
empted from the provisions of the gen.
eral non -game-protection acts-From a
Bulletin by U. S. Biological Survey.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

| duce. She wants to take off ten pounds
In a week-to get into a certain gown,
Three Turkish baths a week, plus abb
normal abstinence from food, means
weakened heart action and hysteria.
THE new corset which insures nat
tened hips, small waist and slender
lines In general forces various organs
out Of place. At a recent autopsy we
found that one woman who had IN
dulged I'm this form of tight lacing mad
cut her liver right in two
but far more dangerous even that
tight lacing is the exposure of the up
per part of the torso, due to the new
corset, which is ali bones below and
soft ribbons and laCes above. In re-
ducng the hip and waist measurement
the flesh is often pushed up. causing
the bust to protrude abnormallys In the
new corset the bust is supported from
beneath, but not protected in the front.
As a result woman Is apt to receive
blow at this point any moment which
may prove fatal-not at once, but by
the slow tortures of cancer.
Low shoes with cobweb hosiery and
no CATERS mean rheumatic ankles. The
feet are veritable nerve centers and
should be treated with exquisite care
and protected as carefully as the lungs.
"Thin yokes,, vests, etc, In winter
frocks, bring on congestion of the vocal
cords and all sorts OF bronchlal aHec-
tions.
"Elbow sleeves should be completed by
heavy gloves, but the average woman
wears the softest and most pliable Kid.
The woman who must go on the streets
with short sleeves in winter should Sc
lect for gloves the new mousquetaires
in heavy kid known AS the mannish
style. Make sure that the glove fits
snugly over the sleeve at the elbow or
the elbow sleeve comes down over the
glove-or expect to have rheumatism"
William Hepner utters this warning
about elaborate coiffures:
"The unframed, unskilled workman
should never be permitted to build an
elaborate coiffure. Hair burned by
careless waving is literally dead. Cheap
artificial hair carries germs or, worse
still, being what Is known as dead hair,
1t will kill all the natural hair with
which 1t comes in contact"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12
TODAYS HIFcTlON

An election Of even more Importance
to Los Angeles than was the one of
last week is set for today, and it be-
hooves every citizen who has the in
terests Of this community at heart to so
to the polls today and to cast his ballot
for its greater expansion. Let none
neglect this civic duty.
The plan to extend the city limits in
a shoestring shape, to touch those of
San Pedro and Wilmington, must
carry. in order to permit Los Angeles
to become a seaport. When this city
and the two cities named are contigu-
Gus they may consolidate at any time
they see ft. The plan to unite Los An
geles city and county under one gov
ernment failed owing to the jockeying
Of Governor Pardee; It was set back
several years at least, and meanwhile
the San Pedro harbor is left open to
the grab tactics OF kindred corpora
tions. San Pedro itself is not strong
enough municipelly to fight the en-
eroaching companies and Los Angeles
now Is not lu position to afd It.
But the freedom of the harbor is
vital to Los Angeles, as we'll as to its
smaller city clustered about the break
water. The United States government
will not carry out any further the
scheme of improvements in contempla-
tion unless the harbor is an open one.
It is not possible to keep it open long
under the present regime.
The state and county election last
week fixed upon us the grasp of the
S. p. for some years to come. No hope
of relief can come from county or state.
Both are owned and run by the S. p,
especially the state. Only the attorney
general can compel the ousting of the
Illegally located corporation harbor
up to the city to fight it's own battles
there, and only by having contiguous
territory under it's control can this be
done. Hence the plan of annexation
now devised and the necessity of fa-
vorable vote to carry out the project.
There is almost no open opposition
to the annexation. But there is a we'll
organized effort, under cover. to beat It,
This emanates from the S. p. camp;
the bosses and the strikers are all lined
up to fight the extension. Very natur-
ally; this plan will be death knell
TO further harbor grabs and will men,
ace those now supposedly consum-
mated. So the bosses are plugging hard
against it.
Negligence on the part of those favor
able but indifferent will beat the plan.
Failure to vote will imperil it.
Let every good citizen turn out and
cast his ballot for the proposed extern
sion and make Los Angeles a seaport
inside of one day.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12
LANGUAGE OF UMBRELLAS

There is language of umbrellas as
of flowers. For instance, place your
umbrella on rack and it will often in
dictate that it will change owners.
To open it quickly in the street means
that somebody elses eyes is going to
ne in danger.
TO shut it quickly signifies that hat
or two will probably be knocked off.
An umbrella carried over a woman,
the man getting nothing but the DIP
pings of the rain, signifies urtship.
When the man has the umbrella and
the woman the drippings 1t indicates
marriage. rh.
To punch your umbrella into person
and then open it, means 81 dislike YOU
To swing your umbrella along the
foot path means that the man behind
you is thirsting for your blood.
To carry 1t at right angles under your
arm signifies that an eye is to be in
jured by the man who follows you.
This is generally a woman's way of
carrying her umbrella.
To open an umbrella quickly, 1t is
said, will frighten a mad bull.
To put an alpaca umbrella by the
side of silk one signifies Exchange
no robbery"
To purchase an. umbrella means II
am not smart, but honest"
To lend an umbrella indicates ri am
a fool
To return an umbrella means-well,
never mind what it means; nobody
ever does that.
To carry an umbrella in case Sig
nifies 1t is a shabby one.
To press an umbrella on your friend,
saying, "Ch, do, take it; should much
rather you would than not" signifies
lying.
To give a friend half your umbrella
means that both of you will get wet.
To carry it from home in the morn
ing means, 1T will very likely be a fine
day ,"-SoarA Moments
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12
HARTMAN, RAILWAY MONARCH

Along with the news of Gillett's
election came a suggestive report from
the east concerning the man who in
troduced 1.-The next governor of Cali
fornia" at the famous Washington ban
quet.
e. H. Hartman, Mr.. Gillett's spon-
sor, has obtained control of additional
railway lines whereby he will have a
complete railway system from the At
lantic to the Racific and from the lake
chain to the 91lf From the boundary
lines of the United States, north and
railway magnates will be in sight of
the goal which he yearns to reach and
which would enable him, to quote Rob-
inson Crusoe, to say, II am monarch
of all 1 survey; my right there is none
to dispute"
A recent exhaustive review of the
railway situation in the United States
proves that half a dozen men now
control a majority of all the railway
trackage in the United States. 1t is
shown also that the trend of control
ling interest is constantly narrowing
and that the number of supreme con-
trollers is likely to diminish gradually.
At the present rate of consolidation 1t
may not be long ere the whole rail-
way system of the country is practic-
ally in control of single corporation,
possibly of a single individual.
Is E. H. Hartman, who selected the
next governor of California" the man
who is destined to control the whole
American railway system?
Assuming that no extraordinary OBJ
stacle interposes to thwart his ambi-
tion he may reach that goal not many
years hence. He is comparatively a
young man and his ambition in the
line of railway control appears to be
boundless, unless his career shall be
cut short by reason of his alleged vio-
lation of the anti-merger laws.
The Darwinian theory of the Sur
vival of the fittest" really is much
broader than the specific application
to animal development. 1t applies as
well to the activities of life, from the
smallest business beginning up to the
great corporations taat control ma
tions railways. In this country, as
readers well know there is constant
strife among railway managers to cir
cumvent one another. Like the wolves
of the pack they are ready to tear one
another in their hungry greed. With
them it is a question of the surviva,
of the strongest
And now Cailfornlans are witnesses
of the spectacle of their state practlc.
ally pledged to assist e. H. Hartman
in his mighty ambition to control the
great system of American railways
Hartman already controls enough OF
the system to make him absolute die
tator Of transportation between Cali
! fornia and the eastern market centers
He 1t is who filches from the orang,
growers of Southern California anC
other producers the lions share of thei
profits.
But the voters Of this blessed Ian,
have just declared that they ar,
"de-llghted" with Harrimans railway
methods. There is mo accounting 70
tastes" and there should be no "kick,
ing" because of subsequent bitterness
in the mouth.
Great is Hartmann And "all tn,
traffic viii bear" is his profit,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12
THE SONG HE MADE

He lived his lowly life apart.
Intent upon the things above,
And gave his heart TO love and art
And strove through art to tell his
love.
And when he felt the cruel ache
That robs OF strength the brave and
strong,
He braeed his soul for manhood's sake
And put his courage In a song.
Like some storm -breasting bird that
scars
And sings above the clouds and rain
And on the under world outpOurs
A song OF triumph over pain
The song was meant for him alone,
He had no thought OF others need
But far and wide the sound was blown
And all who needed strength gave
heed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Graceful indeed was the tribute of
Louis James and his players to the
victims of the Bixby hotel collapse
Saturday. He gave the entire proceeds
of his production in Long Beach Satur-
day night, and nearly $500 was Sc
cured for the victims families. Such
acts as that show the genuine worth
of men,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

1t can hardly be expected by that
Berkeley man who has invented a
swearless language that it will become
popular. What is really needed is a
tongue which will contain as many new
cuss words as possible, as the present
stock is sadly overworked.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

The corporation-owned Snooze de-
clared vociferously that the govern
ment would prevent the city carrying
out its Owens river plans. The gov
ernment official in charge says the ut
most aid will be rendered Los An
geles by the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Another great department store is
assured. 10 open in February 1t will
find plenty of customers and the other
shops viii not miss the trade. The
city is growing in population faster
than the mercantile establishments can
care for the increase.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

That st. Louis policeman who sang
his way into office certainly set a bad
precedent. Suppose all candidates
sang instead of spellbound their fol-
lowers!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

II the Los Angeles-Pacihe would run
larger and safer cars at more frequent
intervals to Colegrove and Hollywood,
1t wouldn't have to speed them at such
inhuman rates and kill so many people.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

OF course, as the Snooze is against
the Owens river plan. it cannot con-
scientiously be in favor Of worlds
fair to celebrate its mpletion-except
that 1t has no conscience.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

The Rock Islands crack train, the
Golden State Limited, has resumed it's
daily run. The railroads are all in
creasing their facilities for travel to
Los Angeles They know this will be
the greatest winter for tourists ever
known
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

The corporations are fighting an
nexation; they know it breaks their
hold on San Pedro. That's why you
should vote yes
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Big sales and big buildings in South
Hill street early demonstrate that it
is fast becoming one of the city's best
business thoroughfares.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

G. E. Blanchard, executive officer of
the reclamation service, says the gov
ernment win do nothing 10 Interfere
with Los Angeles plans for Owens
river Will the Evening stews. which
banked on government interference,
kindly throw another fit?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Even the Hearst organ is for an
nexation. Exercise that hoodoo by
turning out strong and voting yes"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Considering the sort of junk the Los
Angeles company runs on its
Hollywood and Colegrove lines, the only
wonder is that its death roll is so
light.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Still. thirteen carloads of prunes,
burned in San Jose, won't affect the
visible supply to the extent of making
the aforesaid fruit too exclusive a
dainty for boarding houses.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Shaw thinks present conditions are
satisfactory. They will be still more
SO, however. when he quits the treas
ury.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Having failed to do any damage to
the Empire state. Hearst is coming to
California to gloat over the injury he
did it by running Langdon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

How many more persons must the
Los Angeles-Pacific slay before the ex-
pense Of death claims justifes Tenders
or the city awakes to it's duties?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

1t is hardly likely that the yellow
Examiner push will club any business
men into going to a Hearst banquet
this year, even if he does come here.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

The completion of the Owens river
enterprise will be cause enough in
itself for worlds fair. Let's all
celebrate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

The point is. why does the mayor
have signature stamp lying around
where anyone can sign warrants with
II when he isn't looking?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Make Los Angeles a seaport by vot-
ing ''yes" today. Every vote is needed;
cast yours and see that your neighbor
does the same.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

In raising its rates without sanction
of law, the Home Telephone company
is preparing for itself a lot of legal
trouble and a serious loss of patronage.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Mother-in-law (on a Visit TO her
married daughter)-'I have Just found
a bill for 200 marks from the china
shop. Have you and Frederick been
quarreling so mueh?-Fliegend Blat-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Vote ''yes" today and crimp the
Southern Pacific's hold on San Pedro
harbor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

once more Los Angeles moves toward
her manifest destiny. Vote yes" and
help the city along.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Annexation is the question today.
There is only one answer: Yes"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Mt. Vesuvius has quit spouting and
has gone to shaking. Good deal like
Hearst.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Today decides another long step for
ward for Los Angeles. Vote ''yes."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

A free harbor is this citys salvation.
Vote ''yes" today and secure 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Wen need that seaport for our 1915
exposition, so vote yes today
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

November a light building month,
shows 1lS permits for homes in its
first ten days Los Angeles simply
can't build fast enough for its incom-
ing population.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

How fine it will be to attend an ex-
position which rain can't spoil.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Vote "yes" and make Los Angeles
a seaport.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

I Now elect Gates, by voting as you
shout.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Don't forget to vote today-and vote
"yes."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

me weather bureau Is to use the nau,
form OF spelling. This is tnfort,,nate
as ...,.I Ine weather Is mixed up enough now
without any added provocation, ''o"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Z Vote for a a,greater Los Angeles today.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

ts the oho,S Serman equivalent for chauffeur
help much. Jul enat ooesnt
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Boni Castellane furnishes another a,,,.
dence of the fact that a mar ,,ar, Ts
squander money without acoumulating
any friendships worth while.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Mr.. Rockefeller recommends the use
or OIL on the roads to lay the dust he
mas the oil and he Is after the dust
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12
FASHIONS STUNNING BUT DESTRUCTIVE TO HEALTH

Foolish styles Figure Prolific Of
All Sorts Of Diseases and Discomfort
the Now Wor1d
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12
Pi-Lines and Pick-UpS
The Nak.d re.

iSs pn.,s W. round canals on Mars. they say
rernaps-but Just between us
TSasIs gpuslns by pictures that i've seen
= "ere nothing has been found. I wesn.
On Venust
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Before ordering the japanese ont os
California Uncle Sam might get a re-
port from Russia on the time it took
to get them out of Manchuria.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12
Bound for a Cleaner Place

Antwerp is going to be without
laundry In the near future, as N. T. Eek
expects to move to Defiance where
there there seems to be u demand for
nrst class hand work, at which Mr.. Eek
is an expert. We regret exceedingly
tnat our citizens will allow him to leave
US u Tor lack of patronage.-Antwerp (O)
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12
Population Of Los Angeles. Isl. .463

Vote for annexation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

The foreign investments Of the Goulds
ana Vanderbilts do not seem to have
turned out very well.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

Kansas authorities are now demand
ing that the weeds be cut along the
railroad tracks. If Kansas politicians
have to walk they want a clear path.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

"The chestnut Is one of Pennsvl-
vania's staple crops" says the Philadel-
phia Record. Which kind--joke or
burr2
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

If that $5O0OOO,O0O beef trust is organ
lied In England, New Jersey will feel
IKE bringing suit for desertion and
non-Support
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

n the New York world.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

missouri has hog worth $4,000 and a
rooster worth $780," says a Kansas Citv
newspaper. 1t pays, apparently, to in
struct barnyard pets in the art of
saving.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

VIII the new milk trust water its
stock as well as it's cows and its milk?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-12

II the Pulajanes prove to be as diff
cult of assimilation as the Utes it NAV
take several centuries to complete the
job in their case.