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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-14

Especial Washington letter.
M AT ANY persons are puzzled by
fRIH the strong hold which John
a Lawrence Sullivan has upon
the popular ina gination In this
regard he reminds one of Napoleon.
John L. is far and away the most pop
ular pugilist that ever lived and the
greatest. II he had never gone up so
frequently and SO enthusiastically
against John Barleycorn. whom no
man can conquer, Sullivan could have
held the worlds heavyweight cham
pionship till he was fifty and then
could have retired as emeritus cham
pion Talk about Jeffries' guard,
which nobody can break down and
through! When in his prime Sullivan
would have broken the Jeffries guard
by breaking the Jeffries arm If need
be. But / did not start to write a
eulogy on Johns fistic ability, but to
account for his amazing and enduring
popularity and to draw lesson from
it which may be applied to many per-
sons besides gladiators. The secret of
the widespread affection for him-for
that is what the general feeling comes
to in his case, affection is that he was
a square man, or, as he puts it, he
fought on the level That's John LIS
phrasing of President Roosevelfs
square DEAL Sully was simply
bruiser, but all the money now in cir
culation would not have induced him
to "throw fight" When he entered
the ring all men knew that he would
win If victory were possible That
was his idea of the ethics of pugilism
and challenged the admiration of many
good men who condemned pugllism in
toto. If men in all the walks of life
especially in public place-had as high
a code of ethics as Sullivan and always
were s'on the level what an improve
ment there would be in this old world,
So full of strategy and spoil! Thou
sands of men have better headpieces
than ssthe immortal Sully," but none
no. not one-has a better rule of con-
duct than s'fighting on the level
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-14

The American people, especially
newspaper reporters, are much given
to nicknaming public men. "Old Hick-
ory.'' .sOld Rough and Ready" "Old
Fuss and Feathers" "Old Bullion
"The Little Giant, 1.-THE Rail Splitter"
Daniel the Godlike, "The Old Man
Eloquent .sThe Great Commoner,'
.sThe Cast Iron Statesman" "The Fox
and schuyler the Smiler" are samples
Of what they can do in that line. It
seems that they are about to bestow
upon Senator Winthrop Murray Crane
Of Massachusetts the sobriquet Of ''The
Pussy Footed Statesman" How he
will enjoy that is not known-at any
rate, not to this writer.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-14
Secretary Loeb.

It is reported that Hon. William
Loeb, Jr., secretary to the president,
has been offered fine business posi-
tion in New York with dignified sum
as salary much larger than he is now
receiving and that he has declined
with thanks. Mr.. Loeb is perhaps
wise in his day and generation and,
remembering Secretary Cortelyou's rap
id ascent, may hope for a cabinet
portfolio himself, which would greatly
enhance the value Of his services after
quitting the cabinet. 1t may be, and
it is always right to put the best pos
sible construction on mans motives
and acts, that he is SO faithful to his
chief and so enamored of him that for
that reason he will retain his present
position.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-14

Who says that luck is a fool? Ger
tainly not Uncle Shelby M. Cullom of
Illinois, who looks like Abraham Lin
coin. He has just been elected to the
United States senate for his fifth full
term by the unanimous vote of the Re
publcans in the legislature, having
easily vanquished young Dick Gates
III the primaries last summer. It is SO
long since Uncle Shelby began his long
career as representative in congress,
governor and United States senator
that they have lost the date Of his ear
lest political achievement in Sucker
dom.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-14

But isn't this Republican Massachu-
sets wall for lower tariff the funniest
thing ever put in print since Mark
Twain, the most illustrious Missourian
now ving-ndeed the most famous
American man of letters-frst publish
ed THE Jumping Frog of Calaveras
County?'' We who have been feeced
for all these years to make holiday
for the tariff barons-and, by the way
John Sherman bestowed that title upon
them can extract some comfort to see
against stone wall has been syno
nym for stupidity for, 10, these many
years, but that is precisely what these
Republican Massachusetts tariff revi-
sionists are doing. Uncle Joe, Aldrich
and the other stand patters merely
laugh in their sleeves when they think
of it, Everybody knows that there is
only one way known among men to Sc
cure tariff revision, and that is by
throwing the Republicans out neck
and crop and putting us in. And any
body who tries to hold with the hare
and run with the hounds by yelling for
tariff revision and at the same time
voting the Republican ticket simply
makes himself spectacle for gods
and men; that's all Governor Guild
ct al tried this performance at the
last session and were treated with con-
tumely and scorn by the stand patters.
Another application to them for relief
is like going to a goats house for wool
They had fair warning, and If they
really want a revision Of the tariff why
didn't they send tariff revision Demo
Gratis instead of stand pat Republicans,
to the next congress?
AS long ago as Jan. 5, 1905, ex-
planned on the floor of the house ia
Representative Augustus 2. Gardner
son-in-law to Senator Lodge, precisely
how they could secure the tariff rev1
sion which they want, and that Is by
giving us of the south and west the
tariff revision that we want. was
hammering his father-in-law's mystify
ing plan for maximum and minimum
tariff when Brother Gardner interrupt
ed me to know il / would favor free
hides-a New England fad-to which
replied, Eyes; so quick it will make
your head swim, provided the tariff is
taken off boots, shoes, harness and
other things made of leather AS we
say out west, these Massachusetts Re
publican tariff revisionists must WALL
up to the lick log if they want relief.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-02-14
Simmerina Down.

The war talk as to Japan is simmer
ing down. That we will have to thrash
the Japs some day is certain if we are
idiots enough to retain the Philippines,
which God forbid OF course we could
do it, but at what cost Of life and
blood and treasured It would be the
old and condemned caper of shearing
a wolf But the time has not arrived
for hostilities betwixt them and US
unless they are what Charles Edwards
calls 1splumb fools,' Of which nobody
has ever accused them. Quite the con-
trary. So the energetic and bright
young men who have worked up
tempest in teapot war scare, having
had their fun, had better join the uni
versal peace society and turn their
minds and pens and pencils to more
pleasant subjects.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15

third rail also on Sixteenth street to the
city limits. This work must be stopped
at once. The company in its defense
pleaded that the ordinary gauge was in
sufficient for the transaction of its busi-
ness. 1t claimed 1t could not carry the
throngs to Venice on a Sunday or holiday
if 1t could not have the use of the third
rail- 1t alleged it had purchased num-
Der of cars adapted to the third rail
which were of larger dimensions than the
present car used.
Leslie Hewitt, city attorney, represented
the city in the case and maintained that
the amendment of the state legislature to
the Broughton act did not exempt the rail-
way from obtaining franchise from the
city before it laid the rail in question.
Judge Bordwell took a similar view of
the case, and as the result the desired
injunction petitioned by the city will go
into effect Immediately.
At the close of the reading of the de-
cision Mr.. Hewitt said that If the rail-
way would petition the city council for
a franchise Immediately that possibly the
affair could be settled more amicably.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15

Everything you want you will find in the
classified page One cent a word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
ASKS REPORTS ON
LIGHT "OU7AGES"
INSPECTOR EDWARDS KEEPS TAB
ON DARK LAMPS
City Electrician Declares Los Angeles
Gas and Electric Company De-
ducts Nearly 5000 Monthly
from Its Bills

Inspector of Public Work D. K. Ed
wards has asked that immediate notice
be given him by interested parties when
ever an arc or city light Is out of SER
vice. linden the law If a light is dark
one hour alter night the Los Angeles
Gas & Electric Co. must deduct full
nights income on that light.
The city electrician makes deductions
for all lights which are extinguished all
or part of the contract time and unless
the city learns of these "outs" or "out-
arges.' the company is that much
ahead"
In most cities it is the duty of the po
lice to notify their central stations Il
lights are out and the operators there
send word to the lighting company and
also to the city lighting department.
Possibly the question will be taken uI
in the city council soon. as at Monday S
session several of the members were at
skies and sevens over their inability to
get all the lights Lney wanted for their
constituents.
City Electrician R. H. Manahan stated
yesterday that the "outages' in lights
netted the city about S175 a month.
I'VE would rather see the lights going,
as they are necessary" said Mr.. Mana
han, but when they are out as reported
by the Los Angeles Gas & Electric COM
pany's own inspectors or by patrons we
make deductions on the bill each month.
1.-THE recent complaints made by dark
lights probably come from the fact that
some policemen are off on their vaca-
tions, this being summer. or because so
many are needed in Chinatown"
The figures of outages on lamps and
circuits as shown by the electrician s
figures are: for 1907 January, $284S2;
February. s1Sz12; March, $21O11; April,
s1s3.4S; May. $1S9.69; June, $159d; July,
$1S4.19.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
PROMINENT PIONEER DIES
AT HOME OF DAUGHTER

M Sleeper, aged SO, a pioneer of the
gold days, died yesterday at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. j. w. Wallace, 2OS
East Pico street, after long Illness.
Mr. Sleeper first came to California May
2S, 1S49, and after remaining a short time
returned to the east. He again came to
California eleven years ago and has re"
sided in Los Angeles since that time.
Mr.. Sleeper was prominent Mason, an
Odd Fellow and a Veteran Odd Fellow,
and a member of the California Pioneer
society The body is at the undertaking
establishment of Overholtzer & Mills. 1t
will be taken to Yreka, Cal, for inter-
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
FOUR HIGHBINDERS ARE
ARRESTED WHILE PLOTTING
Sent to Los Angeles from San Franz
cisco to Take Part in Disturb-
ances in China
town

Four alleged highbinders were arrest
officers say, to prevent another outbreak
of the tong war.
The men were found in a small room on
Alameda street, where they were plotting
an attack on their enemies. They gave
the names f Wong Kim, All Lee, Ham
Sam and Gee King. 1t is alleged they
do not belong in Los Angeles but were
sent here to take part in the disturbances
IN Chinatown.
The four tong warriors will probably
be taken north for trial
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
HALT CHARTER REVISION
UNTIL AFTER AUGUST
MAYOR AWAITS RETURN OF TWO
ABSENT coUNcILMEN
With Wallace and Blanchard Out of
City and Others About to Go on
Vacation Work Is
Halted

Because of the absence of Councilmen
Wallace of the Fifth ward and Blanchard
of the Ninth ward from the city no steps
on charter revision will probably be taken
by Mayor Harper this month.
Other members of the proposed COM
mission will also be absent in the next
two weeks.
Mayor Harper said last night that the
first meeting woud perhaps be deferred
till September.
Though Councilman Lyon of the Sew
enth ward favors Blanchard for the COM
mission, Lyon is said to favor eliminat-
ing all city employees from the charter
revision committee when it is finally Sc
lected.
of Mayor Harper's policies and as he is a
Republican, representing a Democratic
ward, it is predicted that substantial
reward will be his eventually.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
IRON WORKS EMPLOYE
ARRESTED FOR BATTERY

George Baker, an employe of the Llewel-
lyn iron works. was arrested last night
by Patrolman Triplett on warrant
charging him with battery.
The warrant was sworn to by Russian
with an unpronounceable name who is a
fellow workman and alleges that Baker
battered his countenance because he
failed to hoist ton bar of steel on a
crane fast enough to suit him.
Baker was released on depositing $25
bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
BARRIERS DENY INCREASE,
HENCE OPPOSE CITY TAX
Declare Mayor Harper Was Misin-
formed as to General Advance
and Argue License Would
Be Unfair Now

Some of the barber shop owners be-
tween First, Fifth, Main and Hill streets
take issue with the city administration
in the statement that all BARRIERS have ad-
vanced their shave prices to 10 cents ana
the hair cut prices to 80 cents.
The latter say that there are many
shops where the old prices prevail:
On the basis of increased prices the city
administration proposes to put license
tax on barber shops, hence those who
ask the old scale fear an injustice will be
done them by local legislation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
SPOoKHEIMER RELEASED,
BUT PUTS UP $4,000

spookist and Clairvoyant Edward K.
Earle was released today on $4,000 bail.
Earle was arrested on complaint of ]. D.
Brown, the soldier from Fargo, N. D.,
who alleges that he was swindled by
Earle three years ago.
Earle claims that the scars on his face
by which Brown identified him have only
been there during the last eighteen
months, whereas the swindling occurred
three years ago.
Brown claims that Earle fleeced him
out of $1,000 on a spook deal.
Everything you want you VIII md In the
classified page. One cent word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
Charged with overdraft

Edward Prescott is lodged in the coun-
ty Jail as the result of preliminary ex-
animation on charge of having over
drawn his account in the Pomona Ma
tional bank to the extent of 5000. He is
awaiting trial by the superior court.
Ankle DisIocated
A. p. Mandy of 1874 South Rio street was
taken to the receiving hospital last night
from Redondo freight station at Thirty
sixth street and Grand avenue suffering
from bruised and dislocated ankle His
foot was caught in the running gear o1
his wagon by the sudden starting Of his
team as he was mounting his wagon
After the dislocation had been reduced
he was sent to his home.
Body to Massachusetts
The body of w. e. Wiley, the Salt Lake
fireman who was killed in an explosion
near Arden last Monday, was started on
its final journey to Beverly, Mass, yes
terday, where 1t will be inferred. The
funeral service of Claud Bailey of 112G
the explosion, will be held this morning
at 10 o'clock at the chapel of Bresee
Bros. The interment will be in Rosedale
cemetery.
Cantor for Sinai Congregation
The Sinai congregation, of which the
Rev. DR.. Isidore Myers is the rabbi, has
engaged the distinguished cantor, Rev
Max Shayerson of Cincinnati Ohio, to
officiate on the New Year holidays in the
Simpson auditorium. Rev. Shayerson
German by birth and education, who is
reported to be a scholarly and musical
gentleman, possessed of a powerful thor
oughly cultivated baritone voice, has
been cantor of several large congrega-
tions in Germany and has occupied SINH
lar important positions in conservative
congregations in America Cantor Shay
erson will arrive in Los Angeles next
week.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15

The 40 per cent discount on
desks and office furniture still
holds good, but will probably
be discontinued this week, so
buy early-avoid disappoint-
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
This $l6.5O
Dresser. ...........

Handsome dresser in golden oal
Two large and two small drawers
large French plate mirror; shape
fl ont; cast brass trimmings. Res
ular price $16.50. Staying in Bus,
ness" price $10.75.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15

Another fine dresser with swell tc
drawers and large mirror. Rel
ularly $3.50. Staying in Bus
ness" price $12.75.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
COURT DECISION is
AGAINST THIRD RAIL
CITY WINS SUIT IN FAMOUS
CASE
Los Angeles-Pacific May Yet Find a
Way Out of Difficulty by
Applying to Council
for Franchise

The city of Los Angeles won victory
over the Los Angeles-Pacifc Railway
company yesterday in the superior court
when the long drawn out third rail case"
was brought to a close by decision OF
Judge Bordwell in an opinion which was
one of the longest ever handed down py
a Judge of the superior court.
BY the terms of the opinion 1T is de-
cided that judgment be entered perma-
nently restraining the defendant railway
from laying a third rail upon any of the
route described, and requiring the de-
fendant to remove any third rail which
may have been laid thereon"
The decision came as a surprise to
many interested as it was expected that
some time would be consumed owing to
the legal complications of the case and or
the lengthy augmentation and trans
cripts which had to be gone through.
By the terms of the opinion the rail-
way will have to cease constructing its
third rail route at once. AS soon as 1t is
possible officials of the railway will be
ordered to tear up the third rail wherever
it has been laid
May Apply for Franchise
The railway officials claim they took
the step they did thinking that recent
amendment to the old Broughton law,
which passed in the last legislature, priv
ileged them to do so without obtaining a
franchise from the city. The railway had
already commenced the laying of the rail
from Eighth to Sixteenth streets on Hill
streets and was contemplating laying the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15

Homeless children received and placed
in homes for adoption. Apply Rev. o. v.
Rice, Superintendent Childrens Home
Society, S24 Bradbury building. Los An
geleS.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibit Of
California products at the Chamber OF Com
and Second streets, where free information
will be given all subjects pertaining to this
section
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15

Tho Herald will pay SO in cash to anyone
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
and conviction Of any person caught stealing
copies Of The Herald from the premises OF our
patrons. THE HERALD
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.

A. D. Parker, Vice President of the
Colorado and Southern r. R. Co., will
make the special Lenten address on Pas
sion Sunday evening az at 7:3O.
Mr.. Parker is always welcome visitor
at the Redeemer, and the men are espec-
tally urged to go and hear what a con-
centrated churchman of large business
affairs has to say to them abont the
Christian life and duty.
AS the most solemn portion of Lent
approaches let the increasing devotation
of all be shown by faithful attendance
at the appointed services.
Do not forget the United Missionary
meeting at half past two o'clock on Mon
day afternoon the 18th. Visiting clergy
will speak, and papers be read. Tea in
the parish rooms to follow.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16

Henry Lubeeski formerly of the Nov
city Theatre has leased and refitted the
old Empire Theatre, thus making it the
most attractive play house in Denver.
Tuesday and Fridays are Ladies Souvi-
ner days, to which the ladies and their
children are specially invited. Mr.. Lu-
belski is catering to the public and per-
sonally superintends to their comforts.
The theatre being only half block from
the Central loop, the ladies finds it very
convenient for them to bring their
children with them. Miss May How
ards company will appear Monday,
March 18th and continue during the
week.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16

DR.. Thomas Ernest McClain, A. B. d.
D. S., who recently arrived here from
Chicago has opened up dental parlors at
2l39 Curtis street. Tho DIR. is native
son of Nashville, Tennessee and after
graduating from Roger Williams Uni
versity in 1901, spent four years at Me-
harry Dental College, where he was
president and validectorian of his class.
He comes to us highly recommended
both as to his profession and department.
We extend to him a hearty welcome and
wish him unlimited success.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16

In last weeks issue we introduced a
New Thought column and invited cor
respondence from our many readers and
all others interested in this subject to
write an expression of their opinion on
the subject. Among the first letters
that we have received was from M. G..
johnson prominent citizen of Cripple
Creek, Colo, who subscribed for the
paper for one year.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
]. H. STUART
Called to Trinidad to Defend Man
Charged with Murder.

Attorney Joseph FL. Stuart is in
Trinidad this week conducting a
murder trial. This is but another
strong testimonial of his wide
spread ability as criminal attor-
ney. A press dispatch has the
following to say of the case:'
Trinidad, Colo, March 13.-Not
until 3 o'clock this afternoon, after
80 veniremen had been examined,
was jury secured in the case of
Grafton Turner, the Denver Negro
charged with the murder of Man
uel Chavez, at Starkville two weeks
ago. The twelfth juryman was
picked from among the spectators
and when asked when he first
heard of the case replied, "yester-
day, on the street"
"What attracted you here today"
asked the district attorney.
Il heard that there was Negro
lawyer going to defend Turner, and
1 never saw Negro lawyer be-
FORE" replied the prospective jury
man, Charles Hukill.
"We will give you plenty of time
to see and hear him." replied the
district attorney, and Hukill was
accepted by both sides.
Joseph III. Stuart, the colored
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16

Oh, thou faithful servant of God
How we loathe to give thee up,
But such is life, we soon or late
Must.drink of partings bitter cup.
Thy earnest God like life among us,
And wisdom true thou didst impart,
Has been a source Of inspiration
To many sad and lonely heart.
Oft hast thou comforted the distressed
Ministering to their many need,
The stranger who within thy gates
Meier lacked kindly word or deed.
Would God we had more men like thee
With minds attuned to nobler themes
Striving to lift fallen race
Beyond this stage of tragic scene.
Teachers that demonstrate their creed
Is what the nation needeth now,
Who point soul the way to God
And let their own life teach them
how.
May fair winds steer thy bark
And calm and still thy voyage be,
May no cloud dim thy mortal sky
Out on ambitions mighty sea.
We say with faith of them of old
And believe it tho same to-day,
He, the feet of his saints will keep
The righteous will hold on his way.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16

Several committees are at work plan
ming farewell receptions to be rendered
Rev. Ford previous to his leaving for a
erings will be private and given by young
people. Others will be public and given
by different organizations and citizens
also Zion church will give Rev. Ford a
testimonial.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
THE HONEST COMPANY.

To the Editor of the Colorado State
man.
/ want to return my sincere thanks
to the Commonwealth Life for the
strict and immediate payment to me
of my benefit, seven dollars. And /
heartily recommend the association to
everyone. Yours respectfully,
(Signed) Eliza w. Turner,
2503 Curtis.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16

attorney from Denver, attracts
much more attention than the pris-
oner, as he is the first colored law
yer who ever appeared in district
court case in this county. Nearly
the entire colored population of
this city was in the court room
throughout the day.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16
THE BEST cAMPANY.

Commonwealth Life, City:
Gentlemen:
l wish to thank you for your courtesy
in paying me my benefit OF $1,000
Other agents told me that you were
no good, but if they were as good as
you are to pay benefits, they would
be all right. | recommend you to
everyone. Yours truly,
(SigneO Jesse Scott
1117 Welton.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-03-16

Mrs. j. HI. Short left last Monday
night for Chicago, in response to tels-
gram announcing the death of her moth
er, Mrs. Emiley Torbet. The remains
were taken to her former home in
Cynthiana, KY, for burial. Mrs. Short
has the sympathy of a large circle of
friends in her bereavement.