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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
TAFT TALKS
POLITICS TO
FWPMOS
SECRETARY OF WAR DIS
cUSSES PARTISANSHlP
MUST BE GOOD LOSERS, PART OF
HIS ADVICE
Cabinet Official Again Changes Hie
Plans and Decides to Make
Proposed Trip Through
Siberia

BY Associated Press
MANILA, Nov. 6-Secretary Taft In an
address at a banquet given by the Pro-
gressta party last night spoke off the
history of party divisions and declared
that their existence is a necessary part
of the changes in the Philippines.
The only method of conducting pop
ular government" he said, "is by political
parties. The Federal party at the time
of IT'S organization was in no sense polit-
ical. When it existed it was the only
party organized to convince the people
to accept promises of the Americans. II
worked bravely and faithfully to this end
and to such an extent that much OF the
success of the early government OF the
islands was in no small measure due to
the Federalists. They sought peace and
taught the people to seek peace
After the firm establishment of the
government had been accomplished a
change was natural. 1t was natural for
the people to divide. Knowing and be-
lieving that both the Nationalists and
Progressists have the interests of the
government at heart the question of
which shall control is settled only by
an election, sometimes casting party In
fiuence one way and sometimes another.
1.-THE first principle of party politics
necessary to learn is that defeat must
not cause Encouragement.
Must Be Good Losers
'The first lesson in self government
that voters have to learn is to be good
losers and when that is learned to be
good winners, because self government
imposes restraint on both sides. The
.,,t, o-;f ,nt ctr vi n down
the work of their opponents because they
are not in control, and the majority must
so conduct affairs as to show that the
people have part in the government.
Nothing has given greater pleasure or
more confidence in the success OF Wnat
we are doing than the action OF the as
sembly. All matters up to date have
been treated in conservative manner both
by the minority and the majority. All
I ask is that the minority, while pointing
out the faults of the majority, may al
WAYS conduct itself with pride, so as
to show the assembly Is a success"
The secretary referred to mistakes of
the Cuban government due to lack OF
interest in public affairs on the part OF
the legislators of that island and de-
cared that the Philippine assembly
Assembly Censured
meeting in Manila last night OF Ma
cionalista Radicals no members OF the
assembly being present. adopted motion
censuring the majority Of that body for
inaction in regard to propositions in favor
of independence.
Secretary Taft said he expected to re-
turn home over the Siberian railroad He
thought at first that the troubles at
Vladivostok would keep his party away
from there. He has received no replies
to dispatches of inquiry he has sent, but
he regards 1t as extremely probable that
he will adhere to his original plan.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
COMPARES CLIMATE
OF SISTER STATES
CALIFORNIA GOOD ENOUGH FOR
JUSTICE PIERCE
Following Trip to Nevada Mining
Camps, Los Angeles Man Talks
Interestingly of Conditions In
Sage Brush State

Township Justice H. A. Pierce mas
lust returned from ten days Vacatioii
spent in travelling through the nlinins
towns of Nevada The justice held an
audience in the ante room OF MS court
Yesterday afternoon, where ne eh'ei
tanned his friends and acquaintance
with an account of his visit to the sage
brush state, telling them In his quaiht
and interesting way or MS Impressions
of the desert mining towns.
"Don't go to Nevada to spend your
vacation IL you haven't got plenty Oh
money to SPEND said the judge. why
they charge $3.50 out there for an ordi-
nary breakfast, consisting of ham ana
eggs and coffee. People there don
seem to think that Is an excessive
price. Wages are sky high, as Is
everything else except booze. Liquor
of every kind can be bought as cheaply
in any of the mining camps of Nevada
as 1t can be in Los Angeles. and there is
plenty of 1t sold.
"Goldfeld Is run wide open, there
being saloons without number and
gambling goes on all night. 1t is
typical mining town of the frontier,
where money and whisky flow more
freely than water, which is rather a
scarce article"
How does the climate compare with
California, judgeT was asked him.
Young man. replied the Judge, "did
you ever read Dante's Inferno? Yes,
was the reply. WELL" said the judge
"just imagine the inferno with the lid
off and you will have an accurate pic
ture of the climate around Goldfield and
the other new mining camps.
But 1t is a great mineral country.
At the Little Floernce mine they are
taking out 100000 per day and are
hustling the work to get as much out
as possible before the lease expires on
February 1. They plan to work that
mine up to the last hour Of the lease
If 1t is 1 o'clock at night.
yes. the recent financial panic is
hurting the miners. 1t has knocked the
bottom out of stocks. But worst of all
1t is pinching many men who held
leases. There are any number of
lessees who paid ten or twelve thou
sand dollars for their rights and now
are trying to sell out for two or three
thousand dollars. Many of them have
had to throw up their leases since the
panic broke.
"Yes, there is transportation if you
want to pay for it. 1 wanted to go out
to visit mine near Goldfeld and had
to pay $40 for team of horses. That
was not all. We had to feed them some
barley and a little grain. and when the
bill for the feed came in it was 81 OF
course there are automobiles If you
have $50 to 800 per day to pay for
them"
Judge Pierce is one of the pioneer
lawyers of Los Angeles. For over forty
years he has been admitted to practice
before the supreme court. having en-
joyed that privilege longer than any
other lawyer in Los Angeles
During the early years of his prac-
tice Judge Pierce campaigned the mid
die west, making stump speeches for
Abraham Lincoln At the present time
Judge Pierce Is starting on his second
term as township justice. The judge
resides at 1929 Mozart street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
FIND OIL SOAKED RAGS;
FIRE LOOKS SUSPICIOUS
Believed by Firemen That the Blaze
on San Pedro Street
Was Of Ineendiary
Origin

Fire, said by the pc ice % have been of
incendiary origin. did 5000 damage to the
house owned by George Williams at 1908
San Pedro street yesterday morning.
The fire was discovered by passersby
and an alarm was turned in. When the
members of the department arrived they
found the upper part Of the house in
flames. They investigated and found
number of rags in closets on the second
floor which had been soaked In oil.
Several of these rags had not been
touched by the flames and they were
turned over to the police, who are now
making an investigation.
The house has not been occupied during
the last six months and there is said to
be $1,000 insurance on it.
Detectives are now making an investi-
CATION and it is thought arrests will be
made today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
PRESIDENT AND MRS BAER
ENTERTAIN AT NEW HOME
Members of Faculty of Occidental
College Are Guests-Hosts on
Eve of Departure for
Eastern Trip

On the eve of his departure for the
east President and Mrs. Baer entertained
the faculty of Occidental college in their
new home In Westmoreland place, Pasa-
dena. This was the first reception in the
new home Mrs. Baer has number or
others planned for later on.
Among those present were: Dean w. D..
Ward. Phi. D., Prof. and Mrs. w. s. Ste
venson, Dr. and Mrs. H. I. Archibald
Prof. and Mrs. Ernest E. Allen, Prof.
Mary C. Cunningham. Prof ]. c. Behnke'
Dean Anna p. Cooper. Prof and MRS.
Frederick H. Beals, Prof. Nelye M. Dick
son, John L. Goheen, L. Fl. Wescott'
Prof. and Mrs Lorin A. Handley. DR..
Louis Agassiz Test, DIR. Calvin .. Ester
lev. DR.. and Mrs. George F. Cook, Prof.
and Mrs. Wilbur A. Fiske. Principal and
Mrs. r. ]. Caskey, Miss Alice r. Moore
P. B. Goodell Miss Anna G. Latimer
prof and Mrs. Charles B. Moore, Miss
Mary w. McPeak, Mr. and Mrs. w. G.
Smart, Mrs. Ida Underhill, and in addi-
tion to the above named members OF the
facultv DIR. and Mrs. Hugh K. Walker
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Young
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
SEEK DAMAGES BUT
COURTS ARE CLOSED
LiTIGANTS ARE DISAPPOINTED
AT CONTINUANCE
One Plaintiff Wants $4,000 for In-
jurIes Received in Head-on COL
IisIon-Effects Of Accident
Hardly Noticeable

Among the disappointed Htigants who
were turned away from the courts yes
terday on account of the continuance
of the legal holidays were three plain
tiffs seeking damages from local street
railway companies for injuries sus-
tanned in various accidents. The three
cases were scheduled to come UP yes
terday and the plaintiffs had begun to
marshall their witnesses and prepare
for the fight, but they were doomed to
delay.
e. Fl. Richter, the man who seeks to
recover $4,000 damages from the Los
Angeles & Redondo Railway company
for the alleged Disagreement of his
countenance in an accident which oc-
Cured August 13. 1905. showed very
slightly the effects of the accident,
which he alleges almost made a beef
steak of his face.
He claimed, however, that he has not
and will never recover from the terrible
effects of the head-on collision in which
he was thrown from his seat headfirst
against the oncoming car when the two
collided. AS proof of his statements he
says that his teeth, which were all
loosened have never assumed their nor
NAL antagonism and meet in such way
DIS " Keep Ills IlOutH Optus idSh
of harmony between the teeth is partly
due, the man claims, to the resettling
of his jaws, both of them being
broken in the accident.
Among the injuries which the unfor-
tunate man says he suffered were con-
cussion of the brain and spine and a
badly bruised body, resulting in tenn
porary paralysis of the right leg, nerv-
BUSINESS, loss of memory, traumatic neu-
rosis, insomnia and irritability
Richter says he has not been able to
work since the accident. whereas for
merly he could earn $1,000 per year.
In addition to the damages asked the
plaintiff wants Judgment for $500 doc
tors bills and expenses.
The other disappointed litigants were
H. L. Hall and B. M. Roberts. whose
suits against the Pacific Electric Rail
way company are filed in the Justice
courts. The two men say they were
riding along in wagon in front of 200
North Broadway June II. 1907. when a
car approached them from behind and
the motorman deliberately ran into the
vehicle. injuring horse, wagon and the
two men.
RobeEts presents bill of $25 for
damages to his wagon, $3.50 damages to
his horse and $175 for injuries to him
self. Hall wants $3.50 damages for per-
sonal injuries and SO spent for medi-
cine
The postponed cases will be reset for.
trial as soon as the holidays are over.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
JOSEPH P. CoPR ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE

At a meeting of the freshman class of
the dental college of the University of
Southern California Joseph P. Copp was
elected president.
Young Copp is the son of the well
known local financier, Andrew ]. Copp.
and brother of Attorney Andrew ].
Copp, Jr.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
RAZOR IN STOMACH;
ALIVE AND WELL
MEXICAN WHO SWALLOWED IT
ISN'T WORRYING
Physicians Wish to Operate, but Juan
Chavez Prefers to Take His
Chances and Retain the
Broken Blade

Juan Chavez. the Mexican laborer VINO
recently swallowed part of a steel razor
blade. and who refused to allow tne
police surgeons to operate upon him. was
seen on the street by Patrolman corn
wall yesterday morning and appeared 10
have recovered from the effects Oh MS
experience.
Chavez was found in his hut on Com,
mercial street by q policeman seVerai
weeks ago. The man was unconscious;
but after restoratives were administered
to him he recovered sufficiently to tel
what was the matter.
According to his story he placed
broken piece of razor blade In his mouth
became excited and swallowed IL. ne
was then told that medical attentloii
would be given him at the receiving nos
pital, but he refused to go to that place
In despair the physician finally left,
and when he returned an hour later tounu
Chavez had disappeared Since that time
the Mexican has remained away from MS
former haunts and the police were con-
fident he had fed to some nearby Town
and died. , tho
When seen by Patrolman Cornwali tne
Mexican appeared to be In good conaillon !,
and said he was not suffering as result
of his experience.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
DECLARES LAW
IS BEING VIOLATED
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
TAKES ACTION
Advises Whittier High School Officials
to Discontinue Use of Chris
tlan Association Work
in Curriculum

Deputy District Attorney Hartley M
Shaw addressed a letter to Mark Keppel
county superintendent of schools, in
which he sets forth the law governing the
teaching Of sectarian doctrines III the pub
lie schools.
The communication was called forth by
the reports received from A. E. Lynch
and other Catholics of Whittier. who OBJ
jected to the activity of the principal If
the Whittier high school in giving atten-
ton to the work of the Young Mems
Christian association and the Young
Women's Christian association.
This, they claimed, Is a violation of the
law which prohibits sectarian teaching
in the public schools. At first Attorney
Shaw would not take any action on inc
ground of lack of evidence. but the
presentation of additional facts led him
to take up the matter again.
The following letter, written to the
county superintendent of schools. explains
the whole situation: s----.-.---
Violates Law
Additional facts have been submitted
to me by A. e. Lynch, who resides at
Whittier which change the aspect of the
matter. 1t appears from his statement
that in the schedule of exercises issued
by the authorities of the high school a
certain period is set apart for the meet
ings of these Christian associations dur
ing part of the hours devoted to the
work of the school, and 1t further appears
from Mr.. Lynchs statement that during
the services all students who do not at
tend the same are required to remain n
the study rooms and engage in study or
other school work
From these facts think the case comes
within the doctrine declared by my FORMER
opinion, that If the supervision and con-
troll of the high school authorities over
these associations go 80 far as to MAKE
their services part of the regular school
curriculum, a violation of the section re-
ferred to would exist. AS stated In salo
letter there is no doubt that these asso-
Citations are sectarian in their nature anu
when their services become part OF the
regular school curriculum, being heiu III
The hours in which the school is In session
and the students not attending belng re-
ouired to perform their school work. IL Is
then proper to say that the meetings con-
stitute instruction in the schools.
''It seems to me that 1t would be mlch
better in such cases as these Tor tne
school trustees to regard the spirit wnicn
dictated the enactment of such statutory
provisions as the one in question am
avoid even the appearance OF trying 10
favor one or more religious ects as
against others"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
TO SEE IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE BEACH TOWNS

Members of the chamber of commerce
have arranged for an excursion to Will
mington, San Pedro and Long Beach to
be held November 16.
The purpose of the excursion is to give
lie members of the chamber chance to
become familiar with the improvements
which are being made at the beach. Com
petent speakers wnl explain conditions at
each point of interest
Those in charge of the excursion are
Harry r. Calender, Joseph Scott, George
H. Stewart, Byron Erkenbrecher and
Fred l.. Allies.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
r. L. CRAIG MOVES INTO
NEW BRICK WAREHOUSE
Prominent Wholesale House Leads
Way to Position Closer to Rail-
roads-others VIII Soon
Follow

The new three-story brick warehouse
and omice building of r. L. Craig & Co.,
Third street and Santa Fe avenue, has
been completed and is now being occupied
by them.
1t is located opposite the Santa Fe
freight depot, which makes 1t partic-
ularly advantageous for their large whole
sale business. The bulk of the wholesale
trade, which has heretofore been on Los
Angeles street, is gradually turning east
ward in order to have better access to
the railroad tracks.
This is particularly noticeable from the
fact that M. A. Newmark & Co., another
large wholesale firm, has in course of
construction a large warehouse on Ban
ming, near Second from which a great
deal of it's out of town shipping will be
done.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
POPULAR YOUNG FIREMAN
SUCCUMBS AT HOSPITAL

James c. Gardner, one of the popular
young members of the Los Angeles fire
department, died early yesterday morning
at the Clara Barton hospital, following
an operation.
Young Gardner was 21 years old and was
admitted to the department last April.
His father, william Gardner, is captain of
engine company No. 6. The young man is
survived by his parents ard several
brothers.
The funeral will be held tomorrow after
room at o'clock, at the chapel of Cum
ringham & O'Connor. the interment to be
in Rosedale cemetery.
A large delegation of Los Angeles fire.
men will be in attendance.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TEACHERS TO MEET

Mayor A. c. Harper has been invited
to address the assembled teachers of
Southern California at the first meeting
of the association to be held in the au-
ditorium of the Polytechnic high school
The first session will be on the evening
of Wednesday, December Is.
H. A. Adrian. city superintendent Of
schools of Santa Barbara. is president
of the association.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
lA Hnrd neht to Pax

'I owe a debt of gratitude that can
never be paid off," writes G. 8. Clark Of
Westfield, Iowa. 'for my rescue from
death by DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Both lungs were so seriously affected
that death seemed imminent, when I
commenced taking New Discovery. The
ominous dry, hacking cough quit before
the first bottle was used. and two more
bottles made a complete cure" Moth
ing has ever equaled New Discovery for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
complaints. Guaranteed by Dean Drug
company soc and $1.0J bottles. Trial
bottle free.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
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RAILROAD NEWS
AESnFE6TNAE TO0TnADE

The Inter California branch of the
Southern Pacific has extended it's lines
thirty-eisht miles southwark from
Calexico, Cal, into Mexico, and is con-
templating an extension to point
called Paradones The last line when
completed will extend the line to Ari-
zonay, sixteen and a half miles distant
from Paradones. This line will travel
through a fertile grazing district, and
will terminate in a rich mining center.
Miners are jubilant over the prospects
of cheaper shipments, which will mean
an increase of salary to them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKERS ARE COMING

Mayor A. C. Harper has accepted the
invitation of the eighteenth annual Cali
fornia Sunday School association to mako
a brief address of welcome.
The association will meet in the First
CONGREGATIONAL church November 10 to q.
The opening session will be held Tues
day evening, the 18th. at 7:30 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07

,svsRY CALIFORNIAN WILL READ
..The Last stand Of the Argonauts," John
Fleming Wilson'S great San Francisco
novel,, The best California story since
the days of Bret Harte. Begins in Mo-
vember Pacific Monthly. All news stands,
10 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07

G. w. Jepsen, formerly employed in
the city ticket office of the Santa Fe,
has accepted position with the Rock
Island lines with headquarters in Los
Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07

c. D. Pike, city passenger agent of
the Salt Lake road, left Los Angeles
yesterday for Salt Lake City. Mr.. Pike
is on a business trip and will be gone
several days.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
BUILDING Permits Granted

Following are the permits issued from the Of
flee of the chief inspector of buildings yester-
day, and classified according to wards:
Terrntfa Ua1tta
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07

Signs reading Wanted. Rustlers to
Rustic Baggage" were what caught the
eye of the city visitor to the depots
yesterday. Although very nearly all
of the special trains carrying colonists
had arrived the baggage problem re-
mained es large as ever. One express
man was in his glory. A tall German
weighing at least 200 pounds went to
work for him at o'clock. All went
we'll until II. then the new hand. who
was by the way a colonist espied sew
eral trunks, one of which was on the
wagon of a rival express company.
With a glad cry he sprang upon the
wagon and before the astonished ex-
pressman could lift a hand in objection
had it upon the wagon on which he was
working with the rest of his baggage.
After driving. despite the objections of
his employer. to a house on Central
avenue he quit his job. The express
man returned to the depot to find that
some one had stolen his sign reading
"Rustlers Wanted to Rustic Baggage"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07

"Some think railroad mans life is
one of ease and luxury" said local
representative of one of the large east
ern lines operating out of Los Angeles
yesterday But I know different; look
at this" and then he showed an expense
account that made him look pale.
what do you know about that?" said
he, and then he vanished behind large
mahogany desk. When one of the
clerks in the office was questioned as
to why his superior was in that frame
of mind the clerk said: you see Mr..
came down to the office this
morning all smiles, 1t was pay day. He
received his monthly check yesterday
and subsequently went to the bank to
have it cashed. but was allowed but
$50 in cash, and will have to wait until
the first of the year before drawing the
balance, that is If present indications
continue"
No railroad news was forthcoming
from that office yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-22
LOCAL PLAYERS ARE
BEST OVER THE NETS

Washington lawn tennis players were VIC
Wlelders from the Monumental city yester-
day afternoon when a sextet representing
the Bachelors Tennis Club defeated six
players from the Baltimore Country Club
by six points to three. The match was
played on the courts of the Bachelors
Club, M street between 18th street and
connecticut avenue northwest, and 1t
proved so enjoyable throughout that 1t
promises to be the first of a series of inter-
city tournaments. Plans have already
been perfected for an All Washington CO
terle of players to go to Baltimore on the
second Saturday in October for match
with All-Batimore over the nets of the
Baltimore Country Club.
In the match yesterday the six Washing
tonians met the Country Club contingent
in singles, and afterward drew pairs for
doubles. The local players won four of the
sets of singles, and two out of three sets
of doubles. For Washington the playing of
Gould Lincoln was easily the feature. He
was in excellent form, and easily beat
Carlyle and the two defeated Wagner and
Smith in the doubles, Ga, GO.
The summary:
Singles-Hills of the Bachelors defeated Harri
of the Baltimore Country Club, 6-1 and 6-3.
Ballnger of the Bachelors beat Symlngton, b. c.
nut. b. c. G., 6-9, %. Lincoln, Bachelors.
beat Smith. B. c. C., e-S "a. Colston, b. e.
c., beat Cake Bachelors. 90, Ga. Wagner, B.
c. c., beat Des, Bachelors. 6-3. O.
Douhles-Colston and Symington. b. c. C. beat
Ballnger and GlaZebrOok, Bachelors, ca, 10.
Lincoln and CARLYLE. Bachelors. beat Wagner and
elors, beat Harrison and Chestnut. b. c. c.. %.
6-S. Go.