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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-01-11

The Legislative committee of the Wis
consin state Legislature, which has been
investigating the asylums in that state
during the last two weeks, is to recon-
mend the sterilization of chronic insane
and hopelessly feeble-minded persons.
The committt e believes that this is the
best means of protecting society against
the increase of insane, weakminded
and degenerate persons, who seem to
be multiplying at a greater ratio than
the population of the state. Dr.. James
Fl. Noble of Eau Claire, graduate of
Hahneman Medical College of Chicago,
is chairman of the legislative com
mittee.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-01-11

A representative OF one OF the largest
mail order houses in Chicago recently
gave his experience to meeting OF
newspaper men. He said that the mail
order business depended entirely on ad-
vertising, and made one remark in par
ticular that merchants should heed,
stating that the mail order people took
the local papers and directed their
special efforts to communities where
the merchants are not up to date adver-
Users. If it was found that any line OF
business in any town or city was not
we'll vertised-furniture, for instance,
he said they flooded that territory with
literature and always with satisfactory
results. He believed that country mer-
chants could greatly cripple the mail
order business if they would advertise
freely and in the right manner; that
every article to be sold should be min
utely described in the advertisement,
and prices quoted. AS a general prop
osition, he thought that such advertis-
ing as failed to quote prices was useless.
Here is food for thought for merchants
who feel the effect of mail order houses.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-01-11

vixen he came to this locality where he
has since lived. His coming here was
thru the instrumentality of Alvin r..
Thorp, his life time friend. Thorp
had known Burns in California and, we
understand, they went together to Carl
boo. After moving to Okanogan coun-
ty Mr.. Thorp learned thai Mr.. Burns
was in destitute circumstances in Brit
ish Columbia. He sent for the old man
and gave him a home for the balance of
his life. Burns has been deal and
broken down for years. He had been
educated for the priesthood in his
youth, but left the church He was an
exceptionally well informed man and a
great reader. He never married and so
far as known has no relatives.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-01-11

The scandal concerning the buying
and selling Of army stores in South
Africa during the Boer war has
brought several officers to grief Elev-
en- have been censured six, including
q lieutenant colonel, are required to
retire, and one lieutenant colonel has
been removed from the army without
a retiring allowance. Thus 1t is incul-
Gated that England expects every
man to do his duty" and to be honest
fn doing Il.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-01-11

The British garrison has been with
drawn from the island OF st. Helena.
If any one will take the trouble to
look It may be found that there have
been disturbances In the vicinity OF
the grave Of Sir Hudson Lowe, the
jafler of Napoleon.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-01-11

Now Uncle Sam must either give up
the ''object lesson farm" business o.
develop breed of cows that wiz
stand for milking twice in eight hours.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-01-11

In the Arabic there are 600 words
meaning camel" and the Arab who
tries to remember them all has to get
a hump on. Surely here Is need foI
a simplified dictionary
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-01-11

They have had their hair clipped for
convenience. Both are efficient work
ers and their employer refuses to re-
place them for men.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-01-11

An italian scientist who goes to bed
with his boots on ascribes his old age
and good health to the fact that he
never changes his clothes and avoids
the use of soap and water He can
have the Weary Willie vote without d.
vision.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-01-11

San Francisco grafters propose 10
die hard, but grafters always do that
Above all things, they hate to drsp on
aza quit grating.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
WELLs-FAReo JOINS FORCES
WITH LOS ANGELES-PAciFlc
snsc,a, 10 Tho Herald.

Special to Tho Herald.
OCEAN PARK, Dec. 1S.-An arrange
ment whereby the Wells-Fargo Express
company sewers it's local connections with
the Southern Pacific railroad and through
a merger with the Los Angeles-Pacific
system will have monopoly of the ex-
press business between this section and
outside points is said to have been closed
today.
The railway facilities for handling ex-
press including cars, depots and wagons,
are to be taken over by the Weils-Fargo
company, which will spend large sum
of money to have the new service in
readiness for handling business by Janu-
ary l. Officials of the electric line ac-
companied travelling Auditor Campbell OF
the Wells-Fargo company on visit OF
inspection TO each of the Los Angeles
Pacific express receiving points today.
The officials gave particular attention
to looking o--,r the ground at those small
settlements along the railway where bet
ter facilities for handling express will
have to be made.
Los Angeles-Pacific Agents Winn at
Santa Monica and Stevens at Ocean
Park were reticent when asked for in
formation concerning the merger. but
would not say that the negotiations had
not been carried through.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
DIRECTORS
ENTERTAINED AT THE GREEN

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 13-Directors of the
Tournament of Roses association were
guests of Manager j. H. Holmes of Hotel
Green at dinner tonight, when matters
pertaining to the various details of New
Years fete day were discussed in
formally.
The discussion was productive of en-
thusiasm for the most successful tourna-
ment in the history of the association. 1t
has been the purpose of the officers to
intrest all of Pasadena in the movement
and through their efforts many citizens
who heretofore have not figured in the
membership have Joined, which not only
gives financial aid but morally the un-
dertaking is also given a boost
Various members of the directors gave
glowing accounts Of what their portion
of the big days events will prove to be,
from the decorations to the spirited chal-
lenge chariot races between Ed Off ard
C. c. West, which is to settle last years
dispute.
Next Wednesday night the directors
are to be guests of Manager D. M. Lin
nard at the Maryland and on Friday
night they will be entertained by Frank
S. Allen at his home in Altadena.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14

nothing of increasing the enlisted strength
to the authorized limit. If present condi-
tions continue there will be nothing for
the government to do but meet this com.
petition by materially increasing the SOL
diers' pay or to evade competition alto
gether by resort to conscription.'
Never before has such suggestion come
from an officer clothed with the authority
to make recommendations. The idea of
compulsory enrolment of individuals for
the military service has been held abhor-
rent to republican principles and the
absence of such a law is one of the most
forceful arguments used in attracting de-
siraple immigration from Europe.
Officials of the war department ar tici-
pate that the possible necessity for such
action outlined by Gen. Ainsworth will
prove efficacious in securing consideration
by congress of the increase Of pay bilt
1t is with the greatest reluctance that
army officers entertain the thought of con-
scription, but generally they agree with
Gen. Ainsworth that it either must come
to that extremity or more money must
be provided for the soldier If the standing
of the army is to be maintained. The at
titude of the war department toward Of
ficers who have dared to criticise the in
crease of pay bill has been largely based
upon the belief of high officials that it is
absolutely necessary that the bill shalf
be passed at the coming session of con-
gress. The department is determined that
no obstacle to its passage shall be raised
in any branch of the service.
Speaking of the difficulties met in re-
cruiting stations, Gen. Ainsworth says:
''The reasons that induce men to enlist
in times of peace are numerous. Some
enter the service in a spirit of adventure
or to see the world and some are at
tracted by a display of uniforms and
parade. Whatever the incentive may be.
in many cases the realization falls far
short of the anticipation and brings about
a spirit of discomfort. More pay and less
work will add materially in making the
enlisted man contented even if he does
not find the service in other respects TO
pe what he expected it would be-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
INTERESTING PROGRAM FOR
UNION CHURCH CONFERENCE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec 13.-The union con-
ference of Universalist and Unitarian
churches of Southern California will be
held ir the First Universalist church Of
this city next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Delegates will be entertained by members
of the Pasadena church.
The program will begin at 7:45 o'clock
Tuesday evening with al. address Of well
come by Rev. S. G. Dunham, pastor Of
the First Universalist church, which will
be followed with sermon by Rev. c. w.
Wendte of Boston, Mass. Following is
Wednesdays program:
At a. m, appointment of committees;
9:10. reports from the field, including
churches, Sunday schools, young peoples
societies and womens societies; Ii a. M,
paper, 1.-The Relation of Liberal Religion
to Social Questions" followed by discus
sion; 8 p. m, paper. Liberal Religion
and the Advancement of Women" fol-
lowed by discussion; 4 p m, election OF
officers and selection of place of next
meeting.
At s p. m. there will be platform
meeting 20 discuss the following topics:
"A Positive Liberal Gospel and Lib
eralism and the Missionary Spirit"
Speakers on the various subjects have
not yet been chosen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
VAINLY SEEKS DEATH
IN SURF SEVEN TIMES
Discouraged Man Fails in Attempt to
Wade to Fate and Is Forced
to Seek Shelter at
Jail

Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Dec. 1S.-Discour-
aged, w. T. Collins. a middle aged man,
was released from the city jail this morn
ing, where he had spent the night, after
telling the police a remarkable story.
Collins wandered into the police station
late in the evening and told Sergeant
Simmons that he had attempted suicide
seven times during the day, but each
time his plans had been frustrated.
1t was at Redondo, he said. when the
desire to die first seized him. He then
tried to find a quiet place on one of the
piers from which he could throw himself
into the ocean, but after long search
he came to the conclusion that all of the
piers were too crowded.
Intending to walk into the sea to accom-
plish his purpose, six times he breasted
the breaker, but each time was washed
beck on IT, sand after being pounded
and buffeteL.
Collins appearance substantiated his
story. His clothing was dripping brine
and his hair was soggy.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
PASADENA SUNDAY SCHOOL
HAS ENROLMENT OF 1856
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 13.-At the annual
meeting of the Sunday school of the
First Methodist church last night the
report was made that the present enroll
ment in the school is 1450, which is be-
lieved to be the largest number OF Sun
day school scholars of any one church
in any city of the same size as Pasa-
dena.
The following officers were elected at
the meeting: s. F. Johnson, superinten-
dent; Mrs Anna Johnston, j. G. Mather
and DR.. c. A. Briggs, assistants; Miss
Imelda Brooks, superintendent of primary
department; Miss Edith Caniff, superin-
tendent of Intermediates; Mrs. George
French. assistant; Ray PATTERSON, sec
retary; ]. d. Jackson, assistant; Fred b.
Wagner, treasurer. The Sunday school
missionary society also elected officers
as follows: W. G. Weld, president; Mrs.
A. c. Donaldson, vice president; Mrs. A.
B. Stevens, secretary; Wallace Eccleston,
treasurer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
CLERK. CHANGES SILVER;
MOURNS TEN DOLLARS
Stranger Offers silver Coin for Green-
back; Gets Both and Leaves
Clarence Holding WORTH
less Envelope
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 1S-Clarence Wood
worth, employe of a local drug store,
was victimized by an original holoup
man today.
This morning we'll dressed man
rushed Tito the store with an open en-
yelope in his hand and asked for slo
bill In exchange for ten silver dollars
that he might send the money by mail.
The transfer was made by the clerk
and the bill sealed in the envelope.
yVoodworthr then discovered that he had
been given but nine silver dollars, and SO
held the envelope while the stranger went
out for the other.
After the man had been gone two hours
the clerk turned the letter over to the
police and learned that it contained blank
paper.
He had been given dummy envelope.
The police have good description OF
the man.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
NEGRO PLAYS BANJO WHILE
AWAITING DEATH ON GALLoWs
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 1S-Harrison
Clark, a negro, was hanged at the state
penitentiary this afternoon at 2:40 o'clock.
Desperate efforts were made to delay the
execution by filing a petition alleging in
sanity. Judge Cornish this afternoon
cverruled the application and Warden
Beemer carried out the sentence.
With the gallows in readiness for his
execution and his attorneys arguing in
the court of Judge Cornish, Clark sat in
his cell at the state prison, strumming a
banjo.
The crime for which Clark was exc
cuted was the murder of Conductor Ed
ward Fleury at South Omaha.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
MIDNIGHT THIEF RoBS
LONG BEACH cLoTHESLiNES

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, Dec. 13.-A clew to the
identity of the midnight marauder VINO
has been systematically robbing ciothes
lines lately was discovered today at the
home of Capt. Herbert Browne, SOB East
sixth street. The thief dropped gunny
sack containing piece of calfskin and
took $50 worth of clothing.
Professor Carl G. Phlen of the state
revenue and taxation commission will
deliver an address before the Merchants
and Manufacturers association at the
Cosmopolit, club tomorrow evening.
There will be a luncheon in the profes-
sor's honor at the club rooms before the
lecture.
Although the ordinance directing him
to do so is now effective, Marshal Young
has not as yet prevented the Pacific Elec-
trio from operating cars on East flrst
street. Because of a dispute over pay
ment the city trustees adopted an ordi-
nance ordering the tracks on East f1rst
street torn up and the franchise an
nulled Marshal Young says he awaits
official notice.
7. Arthur Sechrist of San Francisco,
western representative of Powers, Hull
& Sechrist. ship chambers, has been in
this city today 1t is the purpose OF the
firm he represents to establish a branch
on the shores of the inner harbor. A site
has been secured.
A reception was rendered this evening
by d. M. Cate and Mrs. Cate to the sue
cessful charter party candidates OF the
recent municipal election. The function
was novel one.
The Los Angeles Dock and Terminal
company held It's annual directors meet
ing today for the election Of officers.
George II. Bixby and G. ]. Curtis were
reelected president and vice president
respectively and Dana Burks of Ocean
Park second vice president. Mayor Elect
c. H. Windham, who has been MEM
ber of the directorate, resigned, and
T. M. Todd was selected to succeed him.
Clarence s. Robertson died today at his
home, l35 East Sixteenth street. He was
% years old and leaves widow and in
fant child. The funeral will be at Pasa-
dena on Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
TWO BRiDEs-ELEcT
ARE GUESTS OF HONOR
special to Tho Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. 13.-Misses
Ada and Winifred Coy of Sixth street
were hostesses Thursday night at re-
ception to Miss Gertrude Journey and Miss
Olive Horton, two brides elect, who leave
San Bernardino this week. Miss Horton
is to be married at Riverside and MISS
Journey at the home of her sister in San
Diego.
Miss Bagwill of Highland, talented
pianiste gave instrumental numbers, ana
Mrs. Bright, Miss Horton, Miss Journey
and Frank Curtin vocal selections. Among
the guests were Miss Horton, Miss Jour-
ney, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Hansen, Mr. and
Mrs. j. S. Bright, jr Miss Jessie Cole
Miss Florence Lindsey, Miss Mildred Bag
WILL Fred w. Yeldham, E. l.. Barrows,
Frank Curtin, 1. M. Edmondson, Lee Kid
and Milton Coy.
Lieut. King, formerly of the Philippine
mounted scouts, is in this section inter-
viewing officers of the militia companies
regarding a bill that will tend to build up
the companies of the natlonai guaro
throughout the country.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Corners entertained a
party of friends at dinner Wednesday
evening at their home, ZIG L street. in
honor of Mr.. Corners birthday.
Mrs. H. H. Chase, 333 Ninth street. gave
a delightful musicale at her home Friday
night. A splendid program was rendered
in the studio. Those assisting were Mrs.
c. f. Rensch, Master Joseph Rensch, Miss
Anna Gooding and Miss Myrtle Bates OF
Highland.
The B Street Mothers club held social
and instructive session Thursday after
noon at the schoolhouse. The teachers,
Mrs. Laura Curtis and Miss Jeanette
Ramicz, served refreshments.
Constable Rivera arrived at the county
Jail from Redlands this morning with
francisco Martes, who several days ago
attempted to cut up another Mexican in
9. dispute over So. Martes was sentenced
to ninety days.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
GRAND ARMY VETERANS
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, Dec. 1S.-John f. Godfrey
post, G. A. r., has elected the following
officers: G.. M. Burlingame, commander;
]. j. Shepard. senior vice commander; q.
A. Greene, Junior vice commander; f. ID.
Stevens, quartermaster; DR.. @. p. Buck
ner, surgeon; George W. Dugger, chap
lain; Myron N. Myrick, officer of the day;
S. ]. Shaw, officer of the guard; A. X.
Nash, Silas Crowell and Albert Meacharn,
trustees. An invitation to take part in the
parade of the Tournament of Roses on
New Years day was accepted, and ]. ].
Shepard, G. M. Burlingame and Silas
Crowell were appointed committee to
make arrangements.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
Rob Bank, Escape

By Associated Press.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Dec. 1S.-Two
highwaymen entered the Bank of Aldrich
at Aldrich, small place near here, late
yesterday, and at the point of rifles forced
Cashier James Vaughan and Vice Presi-
dent 2. E. Towalson to hand them $4,000
in cash from the safe. Joining a third
robber they forced the bank officials to
walk ahead of them to the outskirts of
the town. There the trio entered buggy
and drove away
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR OF
CHRISTIAN CHURCH OPENED
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
OCEAN PARK, Dec. 13.-While Harold,
one of the 6-year-old twin boys of Rev.
and Mrs. Bentley, of the Christian
church, was recovering today from the
effects of an operation for appendicitis.
the pastor was called on to open the
annual Christmas bazaar Of the church,
which is to last until tomorrow evening.
The bazaar attracted large attendance
of buyers during the day and snug
sum was realized which will go to the
funds for relief work planned by the
aid society. Tomorrow 1t is expected
that a large quantity of new contribu-
tions will be placed on the sales tables
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
EVIDENCE AGAINST MAYHEM
RECOVERED FROM SLOUGH
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. 13.-Armed with
search warrants, the police today entered
a house frequented by former Watchman
Arthur Mayhem, who was arrested on the
pier Sunday for theft, and found articles
claimed by Gemil Afana and r. e.
Fisher.
From ine bottom of Cerritos slough to-
day Capt. Halstead of the steamer Fash
ion drew up package which had been
sunk with brick. This package con-
tanned articles claimed by Afana. the
curio merchant who brought the first
charge against the night watchman. and
it is charged by the police that the goods
were taken by Mayhem and after his ar
rest thrown into the water
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
CARPENTERS UNION
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

PASADENA, Dec. 13.-Pasadena Car
penter's union last night elected the fol-
lowing officers: p. M, Shut, president; H.
H. Ross, vice president; P. G. Lambert,
recording secretary; w. A. Taylor, finan-
cial secretary; C. d. Reiner, treasurer;
Frank Deary, conductor; Sherman Seeds.
warden; A. j. Gordon, chairman auditing
committee: A. L. Estes, trustee. An open
meeting will be held next Thursday night.
at which music and speaking will be on
the, program. One of the speakers will
be Stanley b Wilson of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-14
C0NSCRIPTI0N IN ARMY
OR MORE PAY TO MEN
Enforced Service Faces American
People, Declares Adjutant General
AInsworth in Reporting Steady
Decrease in Fighting Power

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-Unless radical
measures are enacted to induce men to
enlist in the United States army, con-
scription must be resorted to, declares
Mai. Gen. f. c. Ainsworth, adjutant gen.
eral, in his annual report:
Notwithstanding the most strenuous
efforts on the part of the war department
and the recruiting officers,' says Gen,
Ainsworths 'it has been found impossible
wholly to make good the losses, to say