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Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
A RHFORM BOOMERANG

A case showing how nicely punt
tive law may work for the protection
of offenders whom it aims to punish
is reported from Princeton, Mo. At the
instance of Jealous reformers, presum-
ably the prosecuting attorney has re-
Gently made Princeton too hot for the
gambling fraternity. 1t seems that the
Missouri law pertaining to gambling
covers amy game whatsoever for
money, property or gain with cards,
dice or any other device"
With this sweeping provision for a
basis of retribution the gamblers
caused the arrest of thirty Princeton
ians, among them some Of the most
respected residents" as reported. The
specific acts of gambling charged
against this section of Princeton's elite
were indulglng in parlor card parties,
in which trivial prizes were used to
stimulate interest.
A novel incident of the social quake
at Princeton is the threat that if the
respected residents" be convicted at
the trial, set for February Z, the own
ers OF the houses at which the card
parties were given will be proceeded
against "for keeping gambling houses -
1t is said, also, that action will be
taken against a number of other social
and religious people for playing domi-
noes for prizes
The case here cited affords an ex-
ample of the generally loose legisla-
ton whereby laws having good pur-
pose may in practice prove to be BOOM
erangs. For instance, the Missouri
gambling law evidently was intended
to be SO close a legal mesh that it
would be impossible for gamblers to
squirm through it, That purpose was
accomplished, but the closeness of the
mesh makes it a crime even for the
souri, tow: to indulge in a parlor game
of cards or dominoes involving only a
'booby prize"
The tendency of reformers to over
shoot the mark in their high aim is in
evidence, occasionally, right here in Los
Angeles The intensely Jealous reform
er never is willing to accept anything
of reformative kind that does not come
up to the full measure of his demand.
Familiar examples in point are seen
in the unyielding attitude of prohibi-
tionists in regard to the liquor traffic.
They will not deign to consider the sub
ject on the basis of the rule that half
a loaf Is better than no bread"
And it is this arrogant, dogmatic
spirit o. zealotism that makes it so diff
ficult to attain real headway in the
most important of social and moral re-
forms.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
WHAT is "sUccEssv7

Success. What is success? What will
be accepted as the true standard for
measurement when the final determina-
ton OF the quality of the "success" of
a mans career must be reached? Am.
bition plays noble part in the world'.
achleVements but it often spurs MS for-
ward IN pursuit OF questionable prizes
!. Is Wnen these are attained, their oual
lty realized and the fruits of a iife's
work surveyed by witnesses of a lifes
struggles TO reach some goal that the
question is asked. Is that success?
When the mad rush of those in the
vortex or the business" world il
viewed, when 1t is seen that the do
mands of that business" for which
they nave enslaved themselves have
mace their lives a machine in which
nothing but business" has potent mart
uoupt must arise as to the quality of
success won in such trials. What
Chains nave the family on the life OF
such successful man? Too often the
fortune maker, absorbed in his personal
alloitions and thinking, perhaps, OF
posterlty, forgets the Injustice he ner-
petrates against those of the present
wa, wno nave claims upon his thoughts and
ms life. How much of the infeIicItv
ana the incompatibility that is fire..
quently revealed in the homes in soma
sections or our country may be traced
10 the fact that the mad rush for wealth
mas weakened home ties and destroved
nome life we cannot determine, but Ger.
tam IL Is that there are happier homes
wntre tne standard of success is dif.
1erent Few of those removed from The
maelstrom of the business world into
WHlch the man of large affairs Is
plunged mas conception of the abtect
slavery or him who may be the enyied
or millions. The millions possess a han
plness that few, very few, of the man
or millions know or can possess. but
not having the great pile of dollars
would beautifully transform the world
Tor them,-Columbia Is. C.) State.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
PROBING THE RAILWAYS

Los Angeles now is focus OF special
attention on the part Of railway men
and shippers in all parts Of the United
states. The session Of the Interstate
commerce commission, begun here yes
terday, promises to be OF exceptional
Importance. The investigation Will
cover the whole question Of community
of interests among the three transcon-
tinental railways which converge here
the southern Pacific the Santa Fe and
the Salt Lake systems.
The supreme Importance of this In
vestigation is evidenced by the gather
ing in Los Angeles of an imposing array
of high officials representing each Of
the companies concerned.
The primary question at issue is
whether the said companies are operat-
ing collusively in restraint of trade"
For years It has been alleged generally
that the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe
companies practically divided business
on the basis of the principle take all
the traffic will bear" And since the
opening OF the Salt Lake route that
factor has been credited with being a
member of the combination.
Upon the interstate commerce COM
mission now devolves the task of dis
covering the facts relating to the al
legged combine together with such col
lateral matter as rebating, routing. etc.
The formidable showing of defensive
preparations by the railway men indi-
Gates that they will contest every i'm
portant allegation to the utmost limit.
Skilled corporation attorneys and execu-
tive railway officials of long experience
are present to utilize every possible
line of defense.
In a semi-official outline of the atti-
tude maintained by the Southern Pacific
company in the points at issue this
statement appears: There has never
been any contract between the Santa Fe
and the Southern Pacific to fix rates on
citrus fruits or to divide or pool that
business" But the fact is indisputable
that the two companies have all along
charged the same exorbitant rates for
Transportation. In the scheme of get
ting the last possible cent from the
orange industry a mere understanding
probably works as satisfactorily as a
contract
All the points in dispute bearing on
the issue of transportation by methods
amounting to monopolistic restraint OF
trade are expected to be probed to the
bottom during the session of the COM
mission. The ultimate findings will
form precedent in respect to similar
conditions in other states, and hence
the proceedings here will be watched at
tentivey by all interests directly con-
cerned and by the public generally.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

There is nothing particularly new in
the declaration by the underwriters
chief fire inspector, Francis II. Porter,
that Los Angeles is not in proper con-
dition to combat a connagratlon, and
that the hazard is a grave one. 1t
will be remembered that Fire Chief
Lips made "A similar statement several
months ago, when the city council sub
mitted a proposition 10 issue bonds in
the sum of 100000 TO construct new
engine houses, purchase more appa-
ratus and put the department in cOndi-
ton to make fight if one should be
necessary. The Herald supported the
bond proposition at that time and for
the reasons given then and now. But
the voters refused to authorize the
bonds, being told that the city should
find the money from the revenues. Now
the city is unable TO find the necessary
money and the bond question may
again be submitted to the voters. 1t
Is true that this money should come
from the city's revenues, but these are
already overburdened and the mayor
would be glad to hear from any one
who can suggest how the money can
be raised from that source,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
THE BOY WITH THE HOSE

Written after watching him operate.
Unburdened by the weight of years he
stands
Upon the pave and gazes all around.
grin OF tendish mirth is on his face,
Ana IN MS hand the nozzle is clutched
See; now he turns it this way and now
that,
Now to the ground and now toward the
What IS he doing on the pavement
Is this some daily toll or is It play?
And why that look OF implsh deYiltry?
oh passers-by, bedeckt in your glad
You are the victims that his frenzy
seeks.
You: with the chitfons that his stream
has drenched
How will you ever straighten out their
shape2
How give them back their former dain-
tiness?
on, you; we aim the shine that cost
a diner
why thought you not to ask for a rain
check2
or better still, to take the other side
And save your language for some future
timer
The Bohemian.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
TIE IRRATIONAL KNOT

She is not careless in her dress.
! never saw her aught but neat
But / can't say, l must confess,
That she's that way from head to feet
She does not put her trust in pins.
on hastings she has not relied
But-still It's not the worst OF sins
Her shoelace always comes united.
l know. whene'er abroad we walk
We like 70 do so now and then
This always interrupts our talk:
That horrid lace Is loose again"
stoop 10 fix II with smile,
But still the knot will somehow slide.
It's certain in little while
once more her shoelace comes united.
Oh. tiny patent leather shoe,
With dainty instep arching high!
Oh silken web of ebon hue
q do love pretty hosieryD
Such things would surely make me vain,
Their beauties. ia not wholly hide;
And that, It's likely, may explain
The way her shoelace comes united.
Chicago News
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
HABIT OF PROFANITY

The common use of profanity is shock
ing not only to the sense of reverence,
which to some extent is a common heri-
tage, but to the sense of refinement. IT
is possible to hear in public places,
along the streets and in the cars Ian
guage that is unfit for use anywhere,
that is disgusting or distressing, Ac-
cording to the mental construction of
the unwilling hearer. Employment of
an oath under stress of circumstances
may be understood. 1t represents the
effort, perhaps Involuntary at en-
phatiC expression. 1t may be the per-
son from whose lips it comes does not
realize that he is swearing. The more
Objectionable form of this indulgence is
that which interlards conversation with
disfguring and wholly silly and ire
leVant eXpletiVes.
1t is needless for those addicted to the
practice to assert that they cannot cor
rect themselves. There are many whose
ordinary talk when among men is but a
line on which to hang "A string of oaths,
and yet who, knowing themselves to be
in the presence of a woman, never
would be guilty of such conduct They
would, in parlor as a family guest,
feel no more impulse to swear than to
put their feet on the table Thus, TO
bring about reform would require moth
ing but recognition of the decent re-
spect due to men as well as to women.
OF the loafers who cumber the corners,
and by talk designed to be widely
audible insult everybody near them, no
voluntary reformation is to be expected.
However, If the individuals who, with
reasons generally good, regard them
selves as gentlemen, were TO abandon
the habit Of swearing, they would do
much to promote the moral average,
and save an often indignant public from
having its ears assailed.-Philadelp
Ledger
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
Not That Sort of Balloon

A fat citizen walking along the street
the other day bumped into a huckster
and knocked half a dozen turnips out of
the mans hand. Bad luck to him."
said the huckster. scowling at the re-
ceding figure, bad luck to him!
And they want to say they've made
balloons dirigiblev'
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

The women at the Thaw trial were
given permission to leave before some
of the least nasty of the testimony
was heard yesterday, but they did not
avail themselves of the opportunity.
OF course not; they are there to hear
all the nastiness going
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
.RIIS TELLS OF
WORK IN SLUMS
Well Known Lecturer PIeases Large
Audience In Polytechnic Audi
torium-Remark witty
at Times

Jacob A. Riis, the noted New York
slum worker and orator, delivered
lecture in the auditorium of the Poly
technic high school last night to an
audience of students and their friends.
His subject was "The Battle with the
Sums" The hall was we'll filed.
Victor Hecht introduced Mr. Riis to
stepped TO the platform he was received
with loud applause.
After opening with several witty re-
marks Mr.. Riis proceeded to describe
the conditions OF the tenement districts
In New York city. He said the tene-
ment houses were built for revenue.
That the owners personal wealth was
the first and most important item, and
that 1t was of little consequence how
the houses were built if the owners
income could be assured. As result
hundreds of people in the great city
were Gagged in crowded, dirty. dark
blocks, whole families living in one
room and in some cases more than one.
He showed a picture of typical tene-
ment block in the east side of new
York in which 2676 persons lived, ac-
cording to the last census.
How People Are Affected
Aside from the crowded and filthy
condition of the tenements, Mr.. Riis
showed how the situation was affect
ing the welfare of the republic. Thou
sands of children of the one-room homes
growing up in ignorance and vice will
some day come to the age when the law
permits them to vote. Glow can such
a mans vote assist in the progress of
the nation?' he asked. 1T only opens
a path for politicians to secure such
votes"
He explained what an enormous ex-
pense was needed to keep the slum ele-
ment within the bounds of the law, and
also the progress he and others had
made toward benefiting and uplifting
the people. He showed a number of
pictures on the screen. illustrating the
modern tenement house, with large
play ground or park in the center, the
slum bathing pool and the slums public
school.
Speaker Is Witty
Mr.. Riis is a native of Denmark and
in closing his lecture made very witty
remark relative to his nationality. He
was talking of the future American cit
izen in very enthusiastic way and the
uplifting of the American slum when he
said: Il sometimes think myself a
better American than the rest of you,
because I came over here from across
the water of my own free will, and you
Americans had nothing to say about
your nationality" This remark brought
a loud roar from the audience. The
whole of the lecture was full of dry
wit, so characteristic of Mr.. Riis, and
which had a pleasing effect. AS he re-
tired from the stage a brust of ap-
pleause expressed the appreciation of
the audience for his efforts.
The lecture was profusely illustrated
with stereopticon views. The pictures
were taken by Mr.. Riis while a news
paper reporter for the New York Sun.
Paul Frampton and Clarence Jay, stu
dents of the school. rugged up large
square screen on the stage for the oc-
casion.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
R6aINn!,g3@zp.s4y hi 80! g! @z!!
W. RaazWDpYG0ODs S10AE
235-237-23e SOUTH BROADWAY
Naturally

I'm told that N some parts of South
America women are car conductors"
Then l suppose they are all beau
ties"
why suppose that?"
ITO get the job don't they have to be
fare maids?"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

Los Angeles needs fire department
improvements. undoubtedly and should
vote bonds for them, if they cannot be
acquired any other way. But why
throw a scare about it?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

A delegation of Seattle business men
is coming to Los Angeles. Want to see
a real live city, eh? Welcome, neigh
hOrS
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

Castro is critically ill again; at least
he was yesterday. There will be rumors
of revolution today and he will have
recovered by tomorrow. Usual pro-
cedure.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

Funny, with all this fire scare, that
no one pays much attention to the reg
ular Sunday warnings about still
worse fire in the days to come. u.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

And today the probe will be inserted
into the railroad pool in Southern Cali
fornia. What a lot of muck it will stir
up if vigorously welded!
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

Anyone who doesn't like this climate
ought to try that down below, which is
about the next warmest that is known
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

The Herald told Los Angeles all
about its danger from fire at the last
bond election. but the proposition was
defeated then. Now will Los Angeles
wake up?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

1t cost New York city $25O,0Oo toyre-
move the snow from its streets after it's
recent blizzard, and now another is
raging there. Glad you are here?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

One would think from the yellows
that Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's only part
in her husbands trial was to pose
daily for new pictures.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

The cold in st. Paul is so intense that
it makes the dogs 60 mad. But the
CANNES are not circumstance to the
men who go mad because they can't
get coal.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

Franklin K. Lane doubtless could find
the railroads guilty on his personal
knowledge, but will take some testi-
mony as a matter of form.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

BY all means. new gas ordinance
If that will improve the gas situation.
But new generators now contracted for
will do more good.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

-Four hundred and hfty invitations
we're issued.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler left on their
wedding tour last evening and after
April is they will be at home to their
friends at $40 West Twenty third
street
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

AS to insanity experts, Jerome seems
TO know about as much as they do of
insanity and the like.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

If few more experts" appear for
Thaw his fate is certainly the chair.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

1t doesn't look very we'll for Thaw if
his attorneys fall out in the first real
day of his trial.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

Don't be alarmed; we haven't burned
up yet But be prepared. That's the
point
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

The mayor is right in keeping the
pool halls out of the residence districts
They have no place there
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

Tree planting day is approaching,
Got your tree ready? And a place to
plant it?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

it seems. Well we're not hindering them
from going.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

My, but that insurance inspector has
a mean disposition!
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
Population of Los Angeles. Isl, 1854

Long Beach can just stay out; so,
there!
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

Good roads? OF course. But what's
become of that move for good streets I?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

There seems to be bar against bar
at Ascot.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

Everything you want you will f1nd In
the classified page-a modern encycl0-
pedia. One cent = word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
SLOW Pay.

Physician-Ths majority OF my pa
tisnts are victims Of peculiar hailu-
Drusgist-Indssdl What is the nature
thereof
Physician - They seem 10 think !
haven't any earthly Use for paopsy.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
Ten-quarter Blankets

Of mixed white wool with 3
inch silk binding, double
stitched; $3.50 a pair-a dollar
under value-pink, blue or red
borders.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07

New shipment Of ofdown-flledco comforters covered
with handsome French sateens. SIS, SO and S.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-07
Full Size Comforters

Filled with lambs wool, one
side of silk, one side of prettily
figured sateen, $10.50 each !;
really $3.50 and SIS values.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-16
A Rare Phenomenon.

II is quite remarkable when a DAY
is passed without the news of some
hOld-up burglary or similar event, and
usually the thieves get away with their
loot. People who have any regard for
their papers or valuables of any kind
which have accumulated after years
of work deserve little sympath unless
they take proper precaution in the
care of those valuables. Nearly every
one has something he would not care
to lose, and if il is of any value what
ever it is certainly worth $3.50 a year.
or less than a cent a day TO be GER
tain that il is safe.
That is the price of one of our safety
deposit boxes which are in the finest
vault in the west, absolutely fire and
burglar proof The attendant in this
department Will always be pleased TO
show you the vaults and the surround
ing cOnVeniences for box holders
whether you wish a box now, are con-
templating getting one in the future Or
whether you would just like to see
what we have got. We are proud
enough 10 be delighted to show them
TO you.
Salt Lake Security & Trust Co, 90
"a Main Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-16
SPRY AT ~.
Made Young by Change of Food.

Any food or combination Of foods
that viii restore vigor to the digestive
organs of a person II years old who
had been troubled with indigestion for
years. is worth looking into.
This Kansas woman says:
Il am II years old and for many
years had suffered from indigestion
which 1 supposed was caused by old
age. Thought the weakened organs
would never do good service any more.
Il became so weak I could hardly
get about, my breath came with diff
Guilty, I was really in a bad way. I
lived as I always had. ate meat and
other things that were clearly too
heavy for my digestion, but I didn't
know any better way.
Five months ago I came to the con-
clusfon that / would not live much
longer without help of some kind I
was badly discouraged until one day
] read about Grape-Nuts. what il had
done for others, and finally l concluded
10 try it myself.
Wonder of wonders. what a change
IL made. / ate three heaping teasnoon-
fuls with cream for breakfast and the
same amount for supper. OF course 7
eat fruit and something light to make
up meal. but | can eat hearty din
rer-leaving out the meat.
How good 1 feel. l can do more
work in a given time than for the mast
five years. / can walk two miles or
more and can hardly believe my own
senses as to the change. l did not
have much faith at first, but the next
thing / knew l would get up in the
morning and rush around and do things
so easily il surprised me. All this
change is clearly due to Grape-Nuts
and / am thankful" Name given bv
the Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich
Read the little booklet, 1.-THE Road TO
Wellviile," ia packages There's a
Reason"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-16
TWO THEATRES CLOSED.
Judge Wallace of Kansas City Defied
by the Others.

Kansas City, No, Dec. 15.-Only two
theaters, the Willis Wood and the Ma
jestic. respected the Sunday closing or
der of Judge William H. Wallace to-
day. The manager of the Majestic has
Lotified Judge Wallace that the Ma
jestic wal remain closed until the le-
gality OF the Sunday closing movement
is finally decided. and it is believed
klaw & 4Erlanger, who control the Will
lis WoOf, viii no longer resist the en-
forcenent Of the closing order. All
other fheaters and amusement parlors
were open today and deputy marshals
again. secured the names of all alleged
viola4rs of the law. Judge Wallace
todaXE delivered an address from a pull
pit, y which he scored the police COM
mis4oners for refusing to instruct the
POLICE TO cooperate with him in the
SurHay closing movement.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-16
$500 for a Name.

The Ensign Amusement Co. offers p
prize of $25 in cash for the most an
propriate name given the new s45. 900
amusement hall just nearing compile
ton on North Temple, east of Main
street The name will be announced
and prize awarded on the opening
night, December %. Address all an
swers to Ensign Amusement company,
25 East North Temple Contest closes
evening of December 21
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-16
SATSTER MAY DIE ON
BLACKWELL'S ISLAND

New York, Dec. 15.-Abraham Hum
Al, the lawyer. who is serving a SEN
ice in Blackwell's island penitentiary
4 conspiracy in connection with the
gige-Morse divorce case, is near
I Vh from kidney affection, according
Y Arison physicians. DR.. Matz said to-
I a that Mr.. Hummels condition was
i r that he was likely to die at anv
I 24fnt Hummel's sentence on Black
9ff island viii expire within a few
eless