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Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14
a NEGLIGENT GOVERNOR

For the neglected lot margins nat ir
places mar the beauty Of many streets
| in Los Angeles and other California
Governor Gillett. But for his vexa-
tious negligence all such public eye
sores might now be non-existent.
Citizens imbued with civic pride we're
delighted when the Legislature, near the
close of the last session, passed an ACT
providing for the proper care OF vacant
lots on portions abutting on improved
streets. A provision of the act eni-
powered municipal authorities to clean
up property thus neglected and to mai
the cost thereof a lien, applicable to
non-residents as well as citizens.
But the governor, according to his
own admission, carelessly omitted TO
sign the act. For weeks after the ad-
journment of the legislature it was I'M
derstood that the act had become a
law. But finally, when reference to the
text of the supposed law became nee
essary to it's enforcement, there was
official amazement and disgust all
around at the discovery of the gov
ernor's derellction.
AS a consequence of this situation
there is a wrathful feeling in many
communities, particularly in those of
Southern California that are distin-
guished for civic pride. At the present
period of the year there is much dead
vegetation on street fronts which should
be removed or destroyed. Local ordi-
nances requiring such care are nom
effective in a general way because they
are not applicable to lot owners who
are non-residents. Only by state law
can provision be made for enforced care
of property thus owned.
The exemption of non-residents in
this respect is made a convenient ex-
cuse for some indolent citizens to neg
lect their own property when it is con-
tiguous to that of a stranger. What
is the use of keeping one lot in neat
condition when an adjoining lot, or
possibly one on each side, is utterly
neglected? 1t is not a valid excuse, of
course, but it seems to answer the pur-
pose in many cases.
The act as passed by the legislature
was just what had been needed for
years. Lot owners living abroad gen.
orally are concerned only about the in
creasing value of their property, as
suming that local authorities or resi-
dents will provide against eyesores of
the kind in question.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE VERSION
OF THE KUNOU CASE

Los ANGELES. June 13.-rEditor Her
add: In the published reports of the
death of Erhard Kunou appeared a num-
Der of Inaccuracies which call for correc-
dramatic or irregular in the case.
Briefly the facts are these: About ten
days ago the boy stepped on nail and
the wound after being cleansed and
wrapped gave the boy no suffering. He
wore his shoe as usual and the incident
gave no one concern, being repetition
of the experience of most small boys.
While the boys father Prof Kunou, is
somewhat interested in Christian Science.
he does not believe in forcing his views
on any one. He told the boy that he
could have a physician or Christian Sci
ence practitioner, and he said that he
did not need either.
The accident occurred on Monday, and
the following Sunday the boy. accom-
park, and there, for the first time the
father noticed that the boy did not seem
well.
the boys condition. Mr. Kunou tele-
phoned for Christian Science practi-
toner, who called about a. m, the case
being in his hands for only three or four
hours. Mr.. Kunou then called in Dr.
Fisher, who arrived right after lunch and
diagnosed the case as tetanuS.
In spite of medical treatment the boy
died in the evening, and the doctor signed
the death certificate in the regular man
ner. Subsequently some mysterious per-
son, bent on making trouble and evil
IDENTIFY actuated by malice toward Prof.
Kunou, telephoned a Times reporter and
the coroner a false version of the affair,
thus causing unnecessary publicity.
The coroner naturally desired to investi-
gate and did so. He found no irregulari-
ties of any kind and instantly signed the
burial permit.
DR.. Fisher did not, as stated. blame or
criticise Christian Science. On the con-
trary, he said that 65 to rs per cent of
such cases are fatal. While the doctor
believes that the boys life might have
after the accident, there is really no JUS
tification for such belief when the results
under materia medica are considered.
In the daily issue of the press, under
tices. and undoubtedly these deaths occur
under the care of regular physicians
To be consistent these deaths should be
commented on and the public should be
Medica," and dramatic headlines should
call attention to the fact that the pa
tients were allowed to die without Chris
tian Science treatment"
Regularly at the Wednesday evening
meetings held in Simpson auditorium 1900
persons assemble for the purpose of hear
ing and relating the benefits they have
received through Christian Science and
most of these sought its healing power
after all other methods had failed
The just way to judge any healing sys-
tenn is by it's accomplishments as a whole,
and not by Isolated cases. Christian Sci
ence is perfectly willing to be judged in
this manner, and when it is considered
among those pronounced hopeless by ma
terra medica, its record is gratifying.
Statistics compiled in the states of
Texas and Maine show that 90 per cent
Of those applying to Christian Science for
treatment were either cured or perma-
nently benefited. and 70 per cent of those
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14
GUILT OF MAYOR SCHMITZ

The finding of the jury Is that Mayor
Schmitz of San Francisco is guilty of
| extortion, in that he connived with
Abe Ruef to compel the keepers of
the French restaurants to pay graft
money for their licenses.
Most everybody in San Francisco
was morally certain that Schmitz had
done this and many other equally
culpable and criminal things. On the
witness stand Mayor Schmitz vigor-
ously denied the charge, but Abe Ruef
swore that he received $4,000 and gave
half the sum to Schmitz. It was only
question whether the jury should
believe Ruef, and the verdict shows
his statement had full faith.
The result thus far is a conspicuous
victory for law, order, justice and
decency. 1t had begun to be feared
that Prosecutor Heney would be un-
able to prove his case, in view of
Judge Dunne's ruling, but the action
Of the jury vindicates both the judge
and the prosecutor, while at the same
time restoring to San Francisco a
portion of its good name.
In view of the guilt of Mayor
Schniitz, as judicialIy ascertained and
dac.a red, it would seem that the time
has about arrived for the removal of
SchnitS from the power and duties of
the nayoralty. His continuance in
office would be a disgrace to Cali
fornia
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14
FUTURE OF LOS ANGELES

The enthusiasm and unanimity with
bonds to construct the great owens
river aqueduct has already stirred
and quicl5ened the pulses of all South
ern California. The greatest ques-
tion that has yet confronted this sec
ton has been solved, and solved right,
for hereafter there will be an abund-
ance of water and power to supply all
the people and factories that can be
crowded into this rich and prosper
Gus territory.
The crisis in the history of Los An
geles is passed. The city's stupen-
dous future is now assured and it only
remains for the people to carry for
ward those splendid enterprises which
have been held in abeyance pending
the settlement of the water question.
Never in the history of municipali-
ties has any city demonstrated its
power and determination to pull to-
gether" as has Los Angeles Shoulder
ing the magnificent project of build
ing an aqueduct 225 miles in length,
across the desert and under noun
tains, in order to acquire an abund-
ance of water and power, is no small
for a city of 100000 peo-
pie, but the burden has been prompt
ly and even enthusiastically assumed
by those who will pay the bills. For
it must be remembered that Los An
geles is a city Of self-owned homes.
The renter is a lonely person here.
Nearly every man has cheerfully
agreed to pay his share of the in
creased tax for the progressive great
ness and glory of Los Angeles.
The immediate result will be an
impetus to every form of trade and
industry. Great enterprises which
have been awaiting the settlement of
the water question are already be-
ginning to throb with life and en- |
ergy. Home building is to be at once
the movement In real es-
tate has again assumed d forward |
attitude and all Los Angeles feels the |
impulse of greater achievement.
In the meantime, while the aque.
luct is building, there will be no
trouble about water for all purposes.
No matter how rapidly the city may
low grow, the conservation of the
water supply will be able to meet it,
simply because the certainty of the
ar future makes possible the immedi
lite use, in case of emergency, of those
reservations which were being made
or security. The water department
las the water supply fully in hand
ind in order to meet the demands of
! largely increased immediate popu-
alton, all that will be necessary is to
lraw upon those reserves which, were
t not for the coming of Owens river
water, would be withheld as a meas
Ire of precaution.s
Both present ana future being as
iured in this direction, Los Angeles
Will now take up it's upward and on
ward march with the certainty Of be-
coming one of the great cities of the
world.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

of the bonds, is the selection of a sat-
isfactory commission to carry out the
plan. Many names of acceptable per-
sons have been suggested for that dis
tinction, but a few among the num-
Der are too suggestive of politics to
meet the requirement.
The situation in this respect is so
delicate that The Herald is led to
make this predictions: Unless a
thoroughly satisfactory board of COM
missioners be selected, as the public
will estimate the members, the bond
proposition will be defeated at the
polls.
Nothing but convincing assurance
that the supervision OF the good roads
project will be honest and capable can
suffice to carry the requisite two
thirds affirmative vote. There is not
much doubt about the correctness of
that judgment. Political pull" has
become so repugnant to the people Of
this county that it would be unbear-
able in connection with such mat
ter as the expenditure of $3,000,0O0 of
the peoples money.
Anything that savors of possible
graft in the disbursement of that
money will surely lead to defeat of
the project when the voters are called
upon to indorse the proposed bond
issue.
And there can be no excuse for
the good roads move
ment by placing in the management
of it any man who is tarred with the |
political stick.
Cut out politics, root and branch, |
In naming the commissioners, or the
bond election will be doomed to fail
ure.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14
CUT OUT POLITICS

There is grave cause for apprehen-
sion that the county good roads
project will fail to materialize under
present conditions. Its success de-
pends, primarily, on the selection of
commissioners in whom the public
shall have implicit confidence. Any
suggestion of political influence in the
makeup of the board is likely to ex-
cite a degree of suspicion fatal to the
success of the sS,OOO.OOO bond PROPOSE
ton.
The good roads plan, as outlined,
generally meets the approval of the
public. The only essential thing re-
naming, aside from the authorization
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL
OF HOSPITAL MANAGER

The funeral of Milton N. Espey,
founder and manager of the Pacific
hospital was held yesterday afternoon
at the First Methodist church, Rev. DR..
Mcintyre officiating.
The service was largely attended,
over forty nurses of the hospital ant
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

San Francisco is gradually becoming
convinced that the open shop plan is
the only way in which it can get money
to rebHild. II took San Francisco ii
long time to learn what Los Angeles
ascertained years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

1t still remains a fact that if war
ware started with japan the first thing
we would lose would be the Philippines
Wlich is almost reason enough to wish
for war
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

the staff attending in a body Many
beautiful floral designs were sent by
friends and aequaintances.
The following acted as honorary
pail bearers: DR.. Lewis, A. c. Harper
DR., p; c. Buell., DR.. ]. II. C. Moore, 10
seph Schrader j. ]. Mellus, w. A. Bar
ker The active pail bearers We're G,
Frank Cox. J. w. Dolan and w. ii.
Woolwine. The interment was in
Rosedale cemetery.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

applying were cases given up by the reg
ular physicians.
1t must be admitted that with such a
record Christian Science is entitled to as
Just and fair treatment as that awarded
0'-'s' w. e. BROWN.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

The Southern Pacific is to spend
$4,000 900 in putting its coast line into
shape so that trains may travel over
1t without hurting the surrounding
landscape and themselves.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

EailTcad Officials are coming in large
numbers tp recuperate in Southern
California. Thus they will be the bet
ter able this fall and winter to tell
prospective tourists what to expect in
the way of en- nioyments.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

More dynamite bombs are found on
the San Francisco trolley tracks. 1t
seems that the San Francisco strikers
must have an Orchard among them
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Isn't the east sufficiently afflicted by
cyclones and the like without having
mid-June snowstorms added to it's ter
rors?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

A few more heavy damage suits de-
cided against street railways that re-
fuse to use tenders might accelerate
their putting them on.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

And floating down on the Owens
river flood is discernible chip, bear
ing in half obliterated letters the
legend; ''Snooze."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Educated Japanese do not want war
with the United States. They probably
have a glimmer of what such a war
would mean.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Representative Hepburn thinks the
railway managers are at fault. Serious
ly SO, as regards the Southern Paciic's
coast line.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Batcheller-Well, If I ever do take
wife I'll make it point to pick out an
economical woman.
Wiseman-Impossible, my dear boy!
Theres no such thing as an economical
woman. A woman is either extraVagant
or stingy.-Catholic Standard and Times
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Interest in Owens river election hav-
ing subsided, the sweet girl graduate
may come to the fore.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

San Francisco is always envious.
Just because Los Angeles has secured
new water supply, San Francisco
wants one.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

it was the bursting of the Cannon
boom.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Another task ahead of Los Angeles is
obtaining the Knights Templar con-
clave for three years hence.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Having won the Owens river cleo
tion, Los Angeles can now give a lit
tie attention to the neglected June
bride.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

More snow in the east? What have
we to complain Of in the way of cli-
mate here?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

It's square case of truth between
Schmitz and Ruef, but in this instance
people prefer to believe Ruef.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

With this Japanese war talk loom
ing up, how can Richmond Pearson
Hobson hold his peace?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Hear the Owens river laugh as it
purls over it's pebbly course on its way
to Los Angeles!
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Los Angeles has more than 100000
children of school age. But all of them
do not go to school, sad to say.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Everyone turn in now and prepare to
give the visiting teachers the time of
their lives.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

The future Los Angeles will extend
from the mountains to the sea, and will
have plenty of water for all who care
to inhabit it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Alkali Sammy will have to drink it,
after all
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Harry orchard expects to hang for
his crimes. His expectations are likely
to be realized, too.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Now wet your lawn; plenty of water
in sight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

1t was a bitter dose for old ''Veritas, -
but nothing to what he deserved.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

The knockers are now invited to go
outside and kick themselves real hard.
twice.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Los Angeles having now plenty of
water, the next move is for plenty of
population to use it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Let the good work go on; the water
has been secured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Alkali Sammy is now busy telling
how nice his medicine tastes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

To the Snooze: For that tired feel
ing, take Owens river water.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Will somebody kindly give "Veritas''
a drink of Owens river water?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

The Owens river election removes the
last doubt of Los Angeles future.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14
Population of Los Angeles. 100000
LARGEST CITY ON PACIFIC COAST

Now for a city of a million.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Owens river having been secured, let's
now start work on that subway.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-14

Query? "why is a snooze?"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-05-04
AMERICAN WATCHES
CHEAPER IN EUROPE,
TRUST RESPONSIBLE
HEAD or INDEPENDENT Asso.
CATION TELLS WASHINGTON
OFFICIAL u. s. DEALERS ARE
DISCRIMINATE AGAINST.

Washington. May 3.-Charles a.
Keene. OF New York, president Of the
independent Watch Dealers assccia-
ton had a conference today with As
sistant Attorney General Purdy Of the
department of Justice, concerning an
Investigation which the department
is making into the methods of the So
called watch trust
Mr. Keene presented 10 Mr.. Purdy,
he said afterward to newspaper men.
considerable evidence concerning the
operations OF the alleged watch trust
While he declined to enter into par
ticulars respecting the conference. 1t
Is known that he asserted that
American made watches could be pur
| chased in various European countries
i for much less than they could be
bought in this country; and that he
alleged watch trust sold watches Il
foreign dealers at much less price
thsn thcy quoted 10 the American
dealers. lie exhibited Amcr.caI
watches which he had purchased
ab.oad for less than he could bu'
them in this country.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-05-04
Compulsory Hrbitratioii
Hn Impcsslbillty
BY FRANK X. FOSTER.

mont the decision Of abrao but to compel hemo agree to ar0trae
and to back up this eompor with the mailed hand OF the power OF the
government is yate the mos priced product Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
dal freedom.
In issues arising between the public interest and holders of private
pro the state ay properly enforce species OF compulsory arpua
lions as does through booming boards commissions ETC. upon the
Ground that the general uf the exercise OF The rsht OIL emil
nn domain The of the advocates OF compulsory %
ration in industrial assumed to be like principle e. at
Inc interest public paramount interest and may De conserved
nv forcing the conflicting parties submit to compulsory arbitration
But in industrial disputes something involved than property
rights or public convenience ndspuaby valuable these may be-
% more than commodity. 1t has always attached to
human heinz and 10 attempt compel the diyerane OF the labor
commodity under sie courts Of arbitration may prescribe
q 70 stnt 70 dosomehing which the constitution OF the nlted States
fds and which the spirit the free labor of America would rise
against in universal reyolt2
All over the land organized labor protesting against the abuse OF
Tho ruor Of the equity exercised against the functions OF trades
or.,n through tle injunction process This abuse has come from
M fact that the courts decreeing that the laws governing property
t nav $50 spFd involving individual rights Is then TO
10 wondered at that trades unicnists of America oppose compulsory
+on which would supplement the injunction process with manda-
49, boards vested with power to vet further limit the
zcope Of FREQ associated Effort.
,,r arbitration ~ with tpower oenforce the de-
- M araors VIII any its advocates explain bow If decree
d " rendered awarding judgment Of longer hours OF lower wages
n vokmen such could be enforced without rsabhng
H. ,onarv senule condition. attendant upon ehei sav-
erys This the entire question IN a d~1-L1-
nutshell
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-05-04

verdict for DAMAGES.
Mrs. Travis Went her way reJoicihs
ana feeling that the law was proau
lcno,,gh 10 cover any little inconsis'.
oncies in the matter of faith ana
practice but the defense was not WIZ
Ling to let IL 70 at that. y appea.o,'
| 10 the supreme court ana ~
,,ihunaI reversed the lower coui. Y
saving that If Mrs. Travis nad susn
aontrol 'ofehe. feelings. Or thought sue
lhad as to render her insensioie y
Balm when she willed to be- we see ny y
reason why that circumstance snou''
1not have been considered by tne W.
III determining the extent q heF sun
rarins and the compensation 10 DC
made on account OF y. .a,
The court probably reasoned w.
ona ~ two things was true. Elther
what Mrs Travis professed 70 oeilesec
ana n state al A fact as 70 the
efficacy ~ Christian Science was
lrue or il was not true, u y WA,
tyue. then she had no "physieai GU y
mental suffering" and was not en-
itt,ea ID damages She did NOT Wieh-
draw her claim as tiiliS'iai /,
Scientist. and therefore malhta ~, :
ber contention as such while at 'he
same time asserting . claim that
was directly and wholly antasohislS
Il her claim asl a Christian sclentis' !,
pnt the court might have decided
tbat her claims all to physical ana
mental injury as q result o. pean7
elected from the street car was ny, I
reasonable and more emitted Y
eredence than her claim as q toiloWe1
Of Mrs. Eddy She would have doant
hess been wiling for the court % take axe
that view. rather than the view !
aid take ii as il could not accept ooeh
her claims.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-05-04
FRIENDLY ADVICE

The Dark Tobacco Association
which Il 10 organize Christian county
u offered. by the Hopkinsville Ken
tuekian. little excellent advice as
II lhe sane method of effectins he
organization ~ local planters Iha
ISentuckian advises that IN sending
|ouf speakers good citizens should Is
selected and "agitators and milan.
n,atorq spellbinders who are trying II
thrnst themselves upon the associa
ton and Ia array neighbor against
rejahb0r should ID kicked out.
cnntinuing. The kentnckian says
efet every speaker WHO takes. W.
stump plant himself sqnarely On the
side III law. of order, q civilization
ana good government, and condemn
/ IL unmistakable terms every form q
night raiding and the destruction %
property by masked lnaraudeFs
no good citizen In Or on q me
association can ppheld these things
| No Christian Or Godfearing men
or man would knowingly ally himself
with barn-burners and plant-bes
scrapers. The association does mo-
neg d to wink at these things.
does not deserve success If It eounFeh
iances them"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-05-04
The Bore of Guns,

To Tie word bore, when used TO
tell tie gauge OF a shotgun, there at
taches an interesting bit OF history.
In the days when rifle balls were
spherical and long. cylindrical, conf
cal-hcaded bullets and rife barrels
were undreamed Of, the gunsmlth
adopted curious but convenient
method Of designating the gauge or
diameter of the bore. lie expressed II
by stating how many bullets OF the
size that would fiji particular mus
ket would so TO make "A pound mus
i0-bore musket would be one OF suen
bore that 10 Of its bullets wollld
go to make a pound. weight; To-
bore gun would be one whose buiielf
would run IL to pound. and so on
Hence. the anomaly that the iargel
denomination mueket has the smalio
bore.