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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-15

Steady. No : spring wheat. 81 oslo; No. 8.
"A 6rssc.; No. 9 red. 74h 17shc. No. 2 corn,
43Nc.; No. yellow. 4zAc. No, . oats. $3.50;
No. white. 42c.; No. white. 80 @4014o.
No 2 rye. 64Mc. Fair to choice mailing.
$4,000. No. naxseed. s1,i9; No. north-
western. s1.26: prime timothy seed, s4.55.
Glover, contract grades, $3.50. Short ribs.
barrel. sl7.2o@l725; lard. per 100 pounds,
s9.S2h; short clear sides (boxed). s9.371kGp}
9.62l=. Whiskey. basis OF high wines. 1923.
Butter-Market steady; creamcries, 22D
mark, cases included. 229 24c.; hrsts. 24!ac.;
prime hrsts. 25lsc.; extras, 37kc. Cheese
Steady at 1880 1ec.
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CINCINNATI, O.. February 14,-HOGs-
Lower. Butchers and shippers, $7.20@7.o5;
common. 1915 $500. catte--steady Falr
to good shippers, $4,000 $50: common,
s:.c5 800. SEeep-TIrln at $2.25@5.o5,
Lambs-Steady ut s4.6o@s.5O.
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NEW YORK. February 14.-BEEyEs-
Receipts 81 heads. About two cars OF bulls
and cows changed hands at steady prizes
Dressed beef quiet at 1896. with fancy
beef bringing orc. per pound. Calve,-
Receipts. 639 head. Veals, $5.5VDG.00; c,lls.
s4@5.0o. Dressed calves steady; city dress
ed yeals, sG16c. per pound; country dress
ed. S9t6c. Sheep and La1nbs-RoceiIts,
4,s19, head. Sheep--Steady. Lambs. $7.6tdp
7.65; no choice stock here; culs. S5,O
Hogs-Receipts, $500 head. Market about
steady. State hogs. pigs Included $1,000
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NEW YORK, February 14.-FLOUR--Dull
and about steady. Rye Flour--FIrm. Buck.
wheat F1our-Dull. Buckwhent---N ominal.
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Spot cotton closed steady; middlIng up
lands, 100; niddling gulf, ll.25; no Gales.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
4 lines It, Soc ST. 81 90. 1wk. s. 80. no.. 81. 20
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BARGAINS.
BLY, 4 HOME In WASHINGTON s BEST

ooLrMR1A HEIGHTS BA I6s. : szS,
RESIDENT SECTION.
High, cool. Convenient location Wide, level
streets of new and attractive houses. me be 81
schools, churches and stores. Nowhere else IN
the city can you get such good home for the
money.
between 18th and 1ith sts.: - rooms. three
baths; hot-water heat; four rooms deep on each
porches: 'V built a to sell for $4,000 This house
formerly carried loan of s., 200 at per cent
dwelling on Girsrd st. near 14th handsome front,
part stone and red brick. very choice location,
81 O0O-Near 14th and Euclid sts.; II rooms.
baths: hot-water heat; well rented. An excel
lent investment.
Columbia road; stone-front dwelling; parlor, din
ing room and kitchen on the fret floor: lot 1s by
bones ever osrd in washnson Tor the price
$3.50 will buy beautiful new house south OF
'front.' Of srsa a sna sh
trimmings; 10 rooms, 3 baths; servants stair
Gns by Ems Gs house eo
not be duplicated today under $1,000. An out
Of-town owner must sell.
the most attractive new residences on me
Heights choice location; excellent condition; 10
desirable and attractive. Can be bought at a
bargain
baths; hot-water heat; lot 25 by l20; on one OF
the widest streets. House built for the owners
Sc 500 will buy house on Fairmont st;
southern exposure; three stories: 10 rooms; lot
is by 150 surrounded by attractive new houses.
5000 will buy semi-detached house; two
stories and attic: four ROOMS deep on each floor;
modern plumbing frst-class hea ting plant; lot
% by 100. This is particularly desirable home.
Much better than anything else offered for the
money.
S5,0UO-A three story stone and brick dwelling;
10 rooms tiled bath; cabinet mantels; all rooms
light and cheerful southern exposure. The house
alone would cost to build. First-class
neghborhood.
$Io.50o-Near 14th and Euclid SITS; sem-de-
tachcd; Il rooms. baths; steam heat; hard
wood finish; lot SO by 100
S7.ooe-Near 14th and Girard SITS; 10 rooms;
finished throughout in hardwood; finished kitchen.
So. 5oo-West of 18th St; three stories;
rooms; steam heat tiled bath; frst-cass condi-
ton. An Out-of-town syndicate must dispose of
this house at once. Ii You want Il bargain let
lis show you this
SS,5G0-Semi-d etached, west of 14th St,
beautiful square; very attractive house; rooms;
stable: lot p by $50.
$4,G50-New house; beautifully Finished hot
well located.
The owner Of very desirable three story brick
and stone dwelling in order 10 make quick
sale, win sell at great sacrifice. he WILL
TAKE LESS THAN $4,000 FOR THIS BEAU
TlFUL RESIDENCE; with all modern conven-
fences. such hot-water heat, tiled bath, beau
tiful urAutels electric gas lighting, speaking
tubes, etc. 1t is situated one Of the very best
squares west Of 18th St, south OF Irving ST. This
price just a little more than many persons
now paying for two-story houses. a trust OF
$1,000 can remain.
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
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FOR SALE

FOR sAI.E-
L3WESE PkICEs p, p TT THIS HD SELECT doG CA,
Al r1ucEs FROM 1000 TO 5000 LESS
THA w, TnEY G9TaD EE nTrLIcArED F9R
GAINS WE OFFER.
idence on one Of the most popular streets on
Washington Heights: u rooms, elegant bath
Sell for So 600. This house will be sold In
short time as it is such desirable one ~
$l5,0oo-Facing south; west of Goth ST. II
rooms, 2 baths; hot-water heat; beautifully fin
ished; first class in every respect.
Sl4.o00-West of Connecticut ave; IA rooms, 8
baths; hot-water heat; many modern conven-
fences; one OF the best improved sections Of
Washington Heights; surrounded by expensive
Sl1,Goo-West of Connecticut ave. II rooms, 8
baths; hot-water heat; lot % by $50. Very choice
sG,65o-Reduced from $500. The lowest-priced
modern dwelling Washington Heights; 10
rooms; hOt-water heat
SIS, 25o-Near 10th and Wyoming ave; southern
ways; hot-water heat; baths; lot 19x12O; wide
alley
st; 10 rooms, baths; hot-water heat; servants
stairway; hardwood finish: room for stable the
lot: The improvements would cost more.
$1,15o-Facing south; west OF 18Th St; very at
tiled bath; hot-water heat two stairways; room
for stable on the lot. A bargain
Btmore st: This handsome brick dwelling can
he purchased at bargain The bay window
extends to the roof. making the rooms large and
the house very attractive This house was built
by very reliable builder The lot Is wide and
deep to wide paved alley. A very desirable
home for one wishing large lot with room for
stable.
SO, $50 will buy nearly house. convenient
to both lines 10 rooms. tiled bath: hot water
heat; two sta,rways: double porches; good
sized lot: attractive decorations. One Of the most
attractive homes to be found anywhere In this
city. 1t is worth the price asked II 1t were
located In cheap neighborhood.
I'M "a -Iato rbn1
house with wide covered porch; hot water heat;
two stairways; handsomely decorated; rear
porches If you Will let us show you this house
We know you Will be Interested.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
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THE BARGAIN OF THE DAY,
HOUSES FOR S. 600

IN $4,000 LOCATION-MT PLEASANT.
Exceptional houses at exceptional price.
Houses built with perfect knowledge of the
qulrements Of families seeking comfort and con-
venience and demanding locations that are most
desirable. Splendid Investments. We have sold
several OF these houses to parties looking for a
safe investment. 1t is pleasure such
attractive house and to feel that your property
is located In such desirable section, where val
ues are enhancing. WE CAN RENT THEM no
SELECT TENANTS FOR $325 so PER MO.
WIDEST STREET IN MT. PLEASANT.
Near both 10th and 14th st. cars.
ARRANGEMENT-Four rooms deep on first
floor rear porches; yard; splendidly fin
fshed: BEAUTIFUL TILED BATHS; handsome
manteis: polished floors; HARDWOOD TRIM
MED. The mantelS and decorations are really
superior to those found in most SO 600 houses.
Location high and healthy, convenient to
stores in the District
We have sold similar houses this street to
parties worth 100000; the houses being large
enough, they found in them all the conyeniences
and attractions usually found in $4,000 houses
STONE & FAlRFAX 1912 New York ave-
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$4,000
A NORTHWEST CORNER DWELLING
NEAR STH AND f SITS NE

Six rooms. tiled bath; all modern improve
ments. The house is heated by excellent fur
mace which Is most satisfactory even during the
coolest weather. The lot is full % feet wide
making all the rooms delightfully."- wide and spa
cious 1t is not often that opportunity is afforded
and eastern exposure, and located in this select
and convenient neighborhoOd. at such q moderate
price. There is a bargain offered here. Be sure
to Investigate II.
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f-,UUV.
A GOOD SIX-ROOM BRICK


With bath; convenient to the cars; in the vicin-
ity of 18th and d SITS. ne. 1t is corner of an
alley, thereby having the advantage Of side
lights. which make all the rooms Delightfully."-
bright and cool. The present tenant pays $3.50
a month and has occupied the property for years
1t Is irst-ciass Investment or well suited for
a low priced home.
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S.. 800.

4 NOflNFK VN I'd ST. y. f.
This is house; two stories; cellar: g
large rooms modern bath. This house Is hea tied
by hot water. The lot is "a feet wide and
100 feet deep. There is value In this house
for So 500 than is offered In many So 600 houses
Let arrange to show it to you.
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4 OIe SAI-rf. f.f CIt01IVfS Lt1CAIION.
ST. NEAR CONN. AVE
You will be surprised what splendid home We
can give you in this fashionable location for
$1,000. The house was built by OF the best
builders Washington has known; his reputation
alone should influence one to buy the house. all
things being equal. There 10 rooms. recep-
ton hall: TWO MODERN BATHROOMS; HEAT
ED BY HOTWATER PLANT THAT IS THE
BEST TO BE HAD. The adjoining houses
pied by army officers. We doubt il the house
alone could be built for this price.
STONE 4 FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-28

SAIIF|-
BARGAINS IN HOUSES NORTHEAST AND
SOUTHEAST. A FEW SELECTED FROM THE
BEST THAT ARE OFFERED ON CAPITOL
HILL IN Low PRICE HOUSES.
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SO. 80.

NEAR THE CORNER OF 9TH AND c SITS NE.
a good, solid brick, two stories and cellar
rooms and bath. 1t Is now rented to a good ten
ant at $25 per month. 1t will make nice home
Investment.
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$500.
An EXCELLENT LOW-PRICEp HOME

An EXCELLENT LOW-PRICED HOME.
1t Is We'll worth much more, but the owner In
the government service, has been transferred to
another city, and has reduced the price to
house contains rooms and bath 1t IL In good
condition, having quite recently been painted and
papered. The house has frontages on two Differ
ent streets; there Is a parking of about
Is Feet; on the other, q prominent avenue there
Is soft. parking. This is a very cheap house
Let US give you a permit to inspect 1t.
WE OFFER AT THIS FIGURE A BARGAIN
story, 10-room brick, with fine cellar There
are two baths In this house. each modern in
every respect: porcelain tubs, stationary wash
stand. etc. The frontage of this property is "a
feet. Of which the house itself covers about %
Every room IS light, cool and airy having side
lights. In fact, the house abounds with win
dOws there being 81 in all throughout the house
Another feature about this house that Will surely
please you Is the fine bay window In the dining
8" through this fine property in order to appre-
ciate its worth.
50 500
WITHIN A STONES THROW OF LINCOLN
PARK.
We oner very comfortable little home with
stable. at this ridculOusly low price There
are fine rooms, and modern bath that com
pares most favorably with those found in 81 600
houses. The condition OF this property is firs,
class The paperng and woodwork are excellent
Granolithic walk leads from the iron fence to
the front porch You Will find # impossible TO
duplicate this property in this delightful loca ton
at anything like this price.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave-
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FOR SAILS ST. BET 9TH AND 10TH.
~, "A TIiREE.SrORi HOUSE CAN BE PUR
CHASED FOR IS. 200; GOOD CONDITION: FUR
MACE HEAT. ONE OF THE BEST IMPROVEI
AND MOST DESIRABLE SQUARES EAST OF
14TH ST.
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FOR SALE-S, 750.
SEE WHAT WE OFFER.

new house avenue south OF T NV.
three stories; cellar; rooms: TILED BATH.
four rooms deep on each floor; HOT-WATEls
HEAT
STONE L FAIRFAX, 1912 Ne,x York ave
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.

-YoU CAN GET AN INCOME OF
$40 A MONTH
ON AN INVESTMENT OF IS. Co.,
-CONVENIENTTIY SITUATED
If YOU HAVE BUT 81 900 CASH
1900 CAN REMAIN
PAYS OVER
-2OGs NET
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
FOR SALE-S10 600.
COST THE OWNER $4,000.
handsome three-story brick dwelling, round
bay window, stone steps and porch; situated on
one of the most popular through streets In the
northwest. near two lines. beautifully ar
ranged house; parlor, library reception hall, din
ing room. pantry and kitchen on the first floor
six bedrooms; LARGE TILED BATH, PORCE-
LAIN TUB; servants stairway from the rear
finished throughout with expensive woods-cherry
mahogany, birch and maple: cellar under entire
house; lot 21.61l4o; alley side and The
present owner took this house In exchange for
country property and Offers it at this extremely
low price.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
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FOR SALES 600
A THREE-sTORY, GROOM. BAY-wINDOw
BRICK DWELLING ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
A FEW STEPS FROM THE CAR LINE: FUR
NACE HEAT: TILED BATH, PORCELAIN
TUB; SOUTHERN EXPOSURE. A BARGAIN
FOR SOME ONE
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 NEW YORK AVE-
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FOR sALE-ARE YOU QUICK
TO PICK UP A BARGAIN?

Here's one. An sroom corner west Of 14th
ST.. renting for $3S. Price, If sold at once,
s41oO; cost $1,000
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STONE 4 FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave-
FOR SAIE-TI1IS is THE HOUSE FOR YOU.
ONLY So, $50. We had two Of them. The lady
who bought the other said most of the agents
In the city had shown her houses but could not
suit her. She bought this the same day she
saw 1t. and Is more than pleased. She could no.
help but bet Is such a handsome and we'll
located house. Many selling for 81 500 more not
SO desirable: Well located. west of 10th ST..
NOT On THE HEIGHTS; three stories and cell
lar; 10 rooms and bath; FOUR ROOMS DEEP;
dry cellar laundry; HOTWATER HEAT; beau
tiful mantels. DON'T FAIL TO SEE IT
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
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FOR SAIB- So $50
AZ ATTRACTIVE 2-sToRY RED PRESSED.
BRICK FRONT DWELLING, EAST OF 18TH
ST BETWEEN " AND FLORIDA AVE :;
NICE CELLAR; FURNACE HEAT THE
BESr-LOCATED HOUSE IN THE NORTH
WEST FOR THE MONEY. A GOOD-PAYING
INVESTMENT; WILL BE SOLD IN A FEW
DAYS. IF INTERESTED. APPLY AT ONCE.
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FOR SAILS ST. NEAR 18TH.
A VERY COY TWO STORY BRICK DWELL
ING: FIRST-CI-ASS CONDITION; LOT 125 F,T
DEEP TO WIDE PAVED ALLEY A BIISI-
NESS MAN NEEDING THE MONEY HAS RE
DUCED THE PRICE TO $3.50. THIS IS IN
DOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE BEST LOCATIONS
HOUSE.
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FOR SALE
YOU'LL SCARCELY BELIEVE TIA THREE
STORY HOUSE FOR $3.50 WITHIN
SQUARE OF THE SITE OF PERRY REL
MONr'S IIALF-MILLIUN DOLLAR RESIDENCE
NEAR THE LOTS PURCHASED BY WANDER
BIIT AND MRS. FIELD
WE OFFER THIS HOUSE WHICH CON
TA5 lsIS 10 ROOMS, HOT;WATER HEAT TILED
BALM Al THIS Low FIGURE; SOLD WHEN
SOLD TO CLOSE OUT A SY INDICATE
SIONE FAlltEAX. 1872 NEW YORK AVE-
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A fine residence at a great sacrifice to close
syndicate; modern. attractive. well built; all I'm
RaaTggHnenFtas;c H pfII; HEAT TILED
BUILT TO SELL FOR 1880; three stories and
cellar; 10 rooms and bath; FOUR ROOMS DEEP
mantels front and stairways; SITUATED
0N AN AVENUE NORTHWEST, SOUTH OF T
81; convenient to YOU SHOULD NOT
FAli, TO SEE THIS HOUSE. YOU ARE LIKE
W IO PAY $1,000 OR S. 900 FOR HOUSE
NOT so DESIRABLE.
STONE 4 FAIRFAX Ia42 Now yor, ,vo
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FOR SALEM ST. NEAR 9TH.
GROOM BRICK DWELLING; LOT rs BY
100. THE LOT ALONE is WORTH THE RICE,
THE HOUSE RENTS FOR S95 A MONTH A
CENTRAL AND CONVENIENT LOCATION.
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TIE wYNDHAM. All nth ST. NV. EVERY
Tues, Thurs. and Sat, class, 1880 pm: lady
assistants; lesson. Doc; six lessons. 81 80: guar
autee to teach you Prof. CHAS. WYNDHAA.
ty25-90t ---.----..-. --
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FOR SAIE-$5. 600.
Renting for $40 month; on Capitol Hill;
modern building: 10 rooms, baths; lot % by
100 to wide alley.
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
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FOR EXCHANGE-SMALL APARTMENT HOUSE;
EtltIfi OF $1,000; STEADY RENTER; viii
trade for clear ground; suitable for builder
ILEBERMANN X HAWN,
1903 L W.
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FOR SALE-(KEAT VALUE-S5 100.
YOU COULD NOT BUILD THE HOUSE FOR
$4,000, TO SAY NOTHING OF THE LOT,
WHICH IS A GOOD ONE. SIZE 1sx1OO; ALLEY;
HOUSE THREE STORIES; CELLAR UNDER
ENTIRE HOUSE: 10 ROOMS; TWO t2l MOD
ERN BATHS; FURNACE HEAT; NORTHWEST,
NEAR 14TH ST. CARS.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
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FOR EXCHANGE.

For EXCHANGE-WE MAKE A SPECIALITY OF
EXCHANGING REAL ESTATE. Give a de
S"rlpti"n IF your property, and we Will get You
profitable trade. LlEBERNIANN & HAWN,
13N3
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-20
SAN FRANCISCo'S CRISIS

San Francisco is confronted by a
crisis involving it's very existence as
commercial city.
There is no exaggeration in that
statement. The fact is realized now Dy
conservative citizens and is admitted by
the newspaper exponent of the decent
element. the Chronicle. The appalling
future possibility is depicted by the
Chronicle in this graphic style:
Great hotels may flourish by the
patronage of tourists who flock here to
view the site of a once prosperous city
ruined by the vices of its inhabitants,
as they now flock to view the ruins OF
Nineveh and Babylon or to gaze over
the waters OF the salt sea which covers
the sites Of Sodom and Gomorrah."
Terrible as that outlook is, the facts,
as pointed out by the Chronicle, fully
Justify it. San Francisco already is far
advanced on the road to ruin. Building
operations have been suspended because
capitalists have lost confidence in the
citys future. Business blocks that we're
started a few weeks ago have been
stopped in course of erection because, as
stated, "it would be impossible for the
to earn interest on their cost"
No wonder that San Francisco busl-
ness men are sacrificing interests in
order to escape from such conditions as
the Chronicle forecasts. Hundreds of
that class have already established
in Los Angeles and it is we'll
known that hundreds of others would
gladly follow II it were possible for
them to get away on anything short of
ruinous terms.
And the only hope of the city's saliva
ton seems to be dissipated by intima-
tions that the chief instruments in
bringing it to the present deplorable
evel are likely to be saved from punish.
ment.
Only by the spectacle of Ruef,
Schmitz, the confessedly criminal super
5isors and all the other grafters ar
'ayed in prison stripes can San Fran
cisco hope to regain the confidence and
of decent people and make an
other substantial start in progress and
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-20
TRUANCY AND CRIME

AS a general proposition children of
school age who do not attend school
are laying the foundation for vicious
lives. Some children in the early
"teens" are invalids, although the per-
centage Of that class is very small.
But the number of Los Angeles
school-age children who are not school
attendants. as shown by the recent CEN
sus, is nearly four thousand. Probably
1t would be liberal estimate to say
that one-fourth of the numebr have
valid reasons for non-attendance. And
1t is a reasonable inference that
large majority of the number are tru-
ants.
We have laws in California that are
supposed to make education compul-
sorry. That the laws are in great meas
ure dead letter, however, is attested
by the large percentage OF non-at-
tendants at school, as shown in every
California community. The proportion
Of delinquents is greater in most of the
other cities and towns than in Los An
geles. In San Bernardino, for instance
which has 9459 children Of school age,
time of the enumeration.
Nothing but laxity in the enforce
ment of the laws bearing on truancy
can account for such conditions as are
here indicated. And such conditions
are sufficient to account for large
proportion of the moral delinquencies
of youth that are brought to notice in
the criminal courts.
True it is that Satan finds some mis-
chief still for idle hands to do" With a
removal of the restraint incidental to
the gaining of an education the young
ster turns instinctively to evil com
panionishp and thereby acquires the
vicious habits that ultimately ripen
into crime.
1t requires no special observation to
see, here in Los Angeles, ample evil
dence that so-called compulsory educa-
tion is very much of farce in Califor-
mia. In almost any general section of
the city boys and sometimes girls may
be seen during school hours idling or
playing lin streets and other public
places. An efficient system of service
for rounding up truants would prevent
such exhibitions.
1t is a matter of official record that
the business of our reformatory insti- |
tutions and of Juvenile correction in the
courts emanates largely from the class
I@I, 1A Yn-
quirement Of education.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-20
CHURCHES OBSERVE
PENTECOST FEAST

The feast of Pentecost, one of the
greatest in the Roman calendar, was
observed yesterday at the Cathedral of
st. Vibiana with solemn pontifical mass
at 10:30 o'clock, at which Bishop Con-
atty was celebrant; Monsignor Harnett,
assistant priest; Rev. 7. j. Devine, c.
M, deacon of the mass; Rev. j. Nc
Manus, subdeacon; Revs. James K.
Lilley and G. j. George, deacons of
honor; Revs. ]. M. w. Beaudry and F.
j. Conaty, masters of ceremony.
Following the mass class of fifty
two adults was confirmed by the
bishop, who made a short address on
the meaning of the sacrament.
In the afternoon Bishop Conaty ad-
ministered confirmation to a class of
107 children and preached an eloquent
sermon.
At the o'clock mass Monsignor Har-
nett administered first communion to a
class of over sixty children.
The altors of the cathedral were
elaborately decorated for the services
First communion was celebrated yes
terday morning at the Holy Cross
church with elaborate ceremonies, when
twenty-five children and six adults re-
ceived the sacrament The affairs were
decorated with hundreds of pink and
white sweet peas and carnations. while