davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
CLEAR. CRISP AND CLEAN
SEE STATES PAGE FOR ALL THE NEWS
FROM YOUR OLD HOME.
SLIPPERY AS EVER

TT is not likely that the prosecution
of the San Francisco graft cases
u will find it necessary to call Abe
Ruef to the witness stand in the course
of the trial of Patrick Calhoun. But
whether Heney and Langdon deem this
necessary or not those who want to see
full justice done in this case need not
fear that, after the experiences of the
past month or two, these relentless
foes of corruption in high places will
allow themselves to be trapped into an
alliance that will endanger the cause.
Heney has learned to distrust Ruef.
And well he may. There is evidence to
show that during the trial of Ford,
Ruef was constantly in touch with the
enemies of the prosecution, though just
how much he may have done to hamper
the prosecution. if anything. is not ap-
parent to the general public.
The slippery, crafty, sneaking little
ex-boss is as slippery as ever. He
did not reform between sun and sun.
He confessed to his part in the long
series of crimes which San Francisco
has suffered because of his arrant
cowardice. He undoubtedly is as great
ago. That he has repented for his
own criminal operations no sane man
believes. Such regret as he has ex-
hibited has been prompted by the
Tightening of the coils of justice about
him. II Ruef were half as sagacious as
I. ;s.< y, L.
steered clear of all entangling alliances
with his former cronies and fellow
conspirators during the months that
have elapsed since his confession.
A moral coward is never to be
trusted fully; and moral coward who
term of years may be depended upon to
exert every possible influence to aid
him to freedom. If Ruef were as per-
spicacious as he appeared to be in the
heydey of his political operations he
would now be able to discern the surest
path to some mitigation of the punish
ment preparing for him. That path lies
in the direction of complete candor, of
squareness in dealing with those in
whose hands his fate lies. The fact
that he has been trimming" indicates
a shortness Of mental vision that is
rather surprising, IN view of the fact
that he has been in position where
for months he has been able very
deliberately to study the lesson Of the
times in San Francisco.
Heney can probably succeed in clari-
flying the graft-infected atmosphere in
the northern city without inviting Ruef
to take the stand and thereby lay the
prosecution under a moral obligation
to grant immunity, either entire or
partial.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
SHADY

NXACTLY twenty-five years yester-
H day the Los Angeles Express
IA printed a news item which read:
''Vine planting will be immense in
Los Angeles county this season. E. j.
Baldwin alone proposes to set out 100,-
600 vines on his Santa Anita ranch.
There are perhaps others who will
make equally as large a plant. The
entire number of vines set out in this
county will mount up into the mil
lions"
We hate to question the veracity of
the old-time reporter who penned these
lines for the little country newspaper
(then) which published them, but we be-
lieve the subject is worthy of investiga-
ton. May it not be that the things
set out were trees instead of vines? 1t
would logically appear that the news
gatherer of quarter of century ago
meant to write "trees" instead of
vines, for the spot where the planting
was done is now recognized as the
shadiest in California.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
OIL AND THE TARIFF

TT there is any one inconsistency in
the operation of the existing PRO
Il tective" tariff that appeals more
insistently than some other inequality
to numerous class of Californians 1t
is the result of the workings of the
tariff on iron and steel manufactures.
Many millions of the wealth accumu-
lated in Southern California in recent
years have resulted from the develop
ment of the extensive oil fields for
which this region is justly famous.
Great quantities of iron pipe and ma
chinery are essential to the production
of oil. The tariff on castiron pipe of
every description is four-tenths of one
cent per pound; on malleable iron pipe,
nine-tenths of one cent per pound.
The inconsistency of making oil men
pay the present highly protected price
for the material they require in de-
veloping this product, when they have
to sell in countries where they enter
into competition with producers paying
immensely less for piping and ma
chinery (even when such material has
been purchased by the foreign con-
sumer of an American manufacturer),
is instantly apparent. Were it not for
the greater activity of the American
oil producer and his adoption of the
most scientific methods in securing and
marketing his product the foreign field
would be practically closed to him.
With a moderate tariff on the iron
products he uses he would practically
control the worlds oil markets.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
STEADY, THEREl

HyHE San Francisco gnand jury,
after having deliberated long and
n carefully over the question, hav-
ing in hand all the evidence that was
needed. apparently, to help it to arrive
at a safe conclusion, has made report
containing this unequivocal assertion:
Evidence has been presented to us
proving that by a money contribution
the agent Of the greatest public service
corporation in the state engaged Mr..
Ruef to deliver to him solid deIega-
tion from this city to be voted for his
candidates at the last state convention
at Santa Cruz. Mr.. Ruef elected and
delivered the delegation by the vote
Of which these candidates were NOM
mated"
Muck rakers! Scandal mongers!
Iconoclastsi Slanderers Of the living
and the politically deadl Shades Of
Lincoln steffensl! Abe Ruef delivered
the goods, did he? And Gillett was
elected governor after having received
the nomination for which Hartman.
through Herrin and Ruef. bargained?
After Calhoun, whom?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
Honesty is the Rule
Among American Bankers

sumed. Slight, indeed, is the dishonesty
in the situation. On that point the peo-
pie are reassured. A corrupted business
system could not stand. 1t would sure
ly go down in panic, and beyond all
power of recovery. The American busi-
ness world has sustained such test as
O stanch ship goes through in sud
den squall. 1t rides safely without
spar missing, and with increased con1l-
dence in the crew that the elements
can not master her. Let those who sus-
pected a reign of dishonesty look
around them and calmly Judge condi-
tions by what they see. The demon
stration before their eyes is that or
general honesty, not dishonesty.
How much Wall street gamblers
have lost is not definitely known, nor
is it essential to legitimate business 70
go into the ups and downs of mar
gins. Unquestionably, good securities
on the stock exchange have sufered
from contact with the unsound sort,
and from the manipulation of those
whose vocation i. is to make things
look more alluring or worse than they
are. Wall street is not the foundation
of American finance. Its speculative
methods and practices do not command
confidence, and those who go there TO
play at hazards take such chances as
are to be expected at the gaming Ia
BILE. 1t would pay good dividend proper
ties to be excluded from the margin
maelstrom. They would sell on their
merits, to small as well as large inVes-
tors, IL plungers and schemers would
let them alone. The country has mao
proof of it's own financial soundness
and essential honesty. Wall street
gambling is another thing, and calls
for study senaratelV
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

the present day, yet there is much IN
the way in which they are conducted
to be deplored and condemned.
Take, for example, the manner In
which the daily press enters into the
detailed recital of burglaries and ROD
berries, as they occur They give every
initial step of the criminal in his career
of crime; his defeats and successes; his
methods of eluding capture, and so on
until it becomes as familiar as thrice
told tale"-leaving it's foul poison IN
the mind to remain forever.
This human mind is a singular com
pound. Especially is this true in the
case of an intelligent, growing lad, just
becoming aware of the hidden, untried
future stretching before him. Into his
dawning consciousness come thoughts
of capabilities to undertake and over
come vast schemes. He dreams of pro-
jects requiring acuteness of intellect as
we'll as physical prowess, until, filled
with stories from yellow covered novels
and sensational newspapers, he longs
for an opportunity to emulate the feats
of some of the heroes here depicted.
There has recently come to my no
tice the case of two youths, who hith-
erto had borne exemplary characters,
being induced, through reading of the
ease with which burglaries were per-
formed, to try upon each other the sue
cessive steps leading to their committal,
until at last they had become noted
experts in the same crimes. Apt pupils
of the daily newspapers!
Moreover, is it necessary, in giving
the news, to enter into the disgusting.
nauseating details, as related by the
newspapers in reporting such affairs as
the late Bradley trial in Washington
City?
What draws crowd to attend such
trials except the prurient desire to hear
the vile details called out in the con-
duct of the case?
When human beings so far forget
themselves as to give play to their
low animal instincts. they should at
least be covered with the protectins
veil of silence. Nothing is more true
than:
..yice seen too Oft familiar with her face,
We first endure. then pity then embrace
MARY BARRY MOORE.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
CHRISTMAS DoN'Ts

Don't leave the cost mark on pres
ents.
Don't let money dominate your
Christmas giving. ~,
Don't let Christmas giving deteri-
.orate into a trade.
Don't embarrass yourself oy giving
more than you can afford.
Don't try to pay debts or return OBJ
legations in your Christmas giving.
Don't give trashy things. Many an
attic could tell strange stories about
Christmas presents.
Don't make presents which your
friends will not know what to do
with, and which would merely en-
cumber the home.
Don't give because others expect
you to. Give because you love to.
II you cannot send your heart with
the gift. keep the gift.
Don't give too bulky articles to peo-
pie who live IN small quarters, unless
YOU know that they need the par
ticular things you send them
Don't wait until the last minute to
buy your presents, and then, for lack
of time to make proper selections,
give what your better judgment con-
demns.
Don't decide to abstain from giving
lust because you cannot afford ex-
pensiye presents. The thoughtfulness
of your gift, the interest you take
in those to. whom you give, are the
principal things. The intrinsic value
of your gift counts very little.
Don't give things because they are
cheap and make a big show for the
money. AS a rule 1t is a dangerous
thing to pick up lot of all sorts of
things at bargain sales for Christmas
presents. If YOU do, there is always
the tempta lion to make inappropriate
gifts. Besides there is usually some
defect in bargain articles, or they are
out oe style, out of date. or there is
some other reason why they are sold
under price.-Success Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

N HE head of one of the most extern
sive and best-known firms of ac-
u countants in the country says that
he can state from an intimate knowl-
edge of the affairs of thousands of
banks and other large business con-
Germs that honesty of purpose and
soundness of methods prevail with few
exceptions. Crookedness is compara-
lively rare. and an intent to defraud
finds nowhere a general indulgence.
Wherever group is found engaged in
an attempt to deceive the public the
parties are equally ready to cheat each
other. and proceed with the under
standing that the hindmost must take
care of himself. Confidence, on which
business is so largely based, is wholly
lacking among those who form such
combinations, and they go to pieces be-
cause there is nothing substantial to
build on. Their number is few COM
activities, and they can count on no
liberation in any quarter, unless
among the most reckless class of specu-
lative gamblers Within the last two
or three years there have been tragic
instances of dishonesty exposed and
regulations ruined, but the evidence
of guilt is but as one to ten thousand
when all positions requiring fidelity are
reviewed.
An unexpected strain has recently
been put upon the financial confidence
of the country, due in part to sensa-
tional clamor and tanning general sus-
picion. The storm is passing over and
the wreckage is seen to be small.
Scarcely a score of banks, out of many
thousand, have suspended. Some of
those that closed their doors have re-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
The ublic Letter Box
PHYSICIAN DECLARES HE
WILL DEFEND HIS RIGHTS

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7.-IEditor
Herald: Justly indignant at the con-
duct of the city board of health in its
uncalled for attack on the Boyle Heights
Drugless sanitorium, attempting to de-
prive the manager of his license to con-
duct such institution as he advertises to
do on the Father Kneip German system,
1 propose, If the M. DIS on the board
succeed in their purpose to deprive the
people of their inalienable rights, to en-
ploy the doctor of their choice-good, bad
or indefferent-to enter the arena and
challenge the board to discuss the rela-
tive merits of their practices with that
in vogue at the Boyle Heights insti-
tuition.
The undersigned proposes to publicly
discuss the question on its merits and
not in defense of F. s. Krupries or any
other person. More anon when the de-
cision of the board is given to the pub
lie. Watch the papers for something In
teresting in regard to the politico-medico
trust that Is seeking to rule the people
against their wishes.
Governor Gillett has called an impera-
tive halt on the official acts of DR.. Dud-
ley TAFT of the official board of state ex-
aminers, and he has been notified that
his services are no longer required on
the board. Now let Mayor Harper call
a like halt on the official acts of the
local board and he will confer lasting
good on the people of our city and will
be entitled to the lasting gratitude of his
constituents, who are in open rebellion
against the medical trust, which pro-
poses to deprive them of their constitu-
tional rights to life, liberty and the pur-
suit OF happiness.
H. S. TANNER, M. D.
H. T. TANNER M. D.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

The army and the navy are quarrel
ing about a site for the proposed naval
base in the Philippines. Admiral Dewey
says the acceptance Of the location sug-
gested by Secretary Taft, after having
listened to the advice of a lot of army
officers, would be "a gross strategical
blunder." Dewey should know. if any
body does. We have hazy recollec-
ton of tour of investigation which he
made with good results some nine years
ago
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

young women as we'll The joker in
the date is that If you divide the year
by four you will find that it will be the
477th leap year. The safe thing for
these young men to do will be to set
the date ahead at least seven days.
But even then the danger will not be
obviated unless the eligibles make a
good getaway on or before the stroke
of midnight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

Senator Foraker warns all America
that to tinker with the tariff at this
time would be like piling the last
straw on the camels back. or some
thing like that. The distinguished
friend of the trusts is unnecessarily
alarmed. Nobody wants to tinker"
with the tariff. The people intend to
revise it, from A to lizard.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

On the evening of January z, 1908.
the younger business men of Los An
geles will give ball. There is nothing
strange in this 1t will be social
event which will afford delight not only
to the hosts. most of whom are UNDER
stood to be bachelors. but to many
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

1t Is reported that the Russian
patriots are organizing volunteer COM
panies to assist the United States in
the rapidly approaching war with
Japan. We may be able to assimilate
the infantry that comes over, but
heaven preserve us If Russia ever dis
patches her navy to our aid.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

When we were boys our parents, if
affiliating with the Republican party,
used to argue with their neighbors that
a protective tariff of great altitude was
needed to nurture infant industries.
Now that the infant industries have
attained maturing 1t is the infant
trusts that need nurturing. Is that it.?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

With Japan's international exposi-
tion less than four and a half years off
she will have to hustle some if she
pulls off that war with the United
States which some of those Washing
ton disturbers are agitating.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

Have you figured out how much you
will be able to devote to the poor fell
lows who will be dependent upon you
and your friends for Christmas good
cheer? Now is the time to begin to
think about it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

ooh. for an hour of Grover Cleve-
land!" prays the New York Sun. Cleve-
land evidently is not the "fat-witted"
man, in the SUMS eyes, that he was
while he served as president Of the
United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

The handsomest Christmas gift you
can bestow upon the clerks is to do
your holiday shopping within the next
two or three days. Incidentally, why
not respect your own nerves and legs
and back?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

Federal office holders may not go to
the Republican national convention in
person, according to the presidents de-
cree, but there probably will be nothing
done to prevent them from selecting
reliable substitutes. The influence"
will be on hand, be sure Of that
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

In these days of Hands up, please"
the discreet man will travel at night
with empty pockets. Holdup men do
not frequent the vaults of the banks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

The governor of North Carolina is
saving nothing to the governor Of South
Carolina since the prohibition wave
o'erswept the south,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

Carrie Nation declares that nothing
could tempt her to kiss man who
chewed tobacco. On the other hand it
is barely possible that nothing could
tempt man who chews tobacco to kiss
Carrie.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

One of Anna Held's critics asserts
that she is victim of dress. Well, Is
that half so bad as being victim OF
some scoundrelly foreign count?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

What has become of the Honorable
Jimham Lewis? Nothing has been
heard from him for so long a time
that the worst is apprehended.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

We wish Mr.. Taft would hurry home.
We are anxious to know just why he
and Mr.. Romanoff had their heads
together.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

Platt continues to lie low in Wash
,ington; but just keep your eyes on the
news from the capital when the par
cells post bill takes the floor.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

Let every aspirant for presidential
honors release the bee that is ouzzing
in his bonnet. Away with the Barkises!
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
PRAISES AND cRlTIcISEs
MODERN NEWSPAPERS

LOS ANGELES, Dec. S.-IEditor The
Herald: While too much praise can
not be given to the thoroughness and
progressiveness of the newspapers OF
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

IF Andrew Carnegie really wants to
die poor, why doesn't he begin running
for the United States senate?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
THE OUTSIDER

They're all so gay and merry,
They laugh and play and jest,
And give a word OF welcome
At anyone's behest.
Would looking on, I wonder,
Seem quite as hard to do.
If l knew one among them
Was very lonely. too?
Charlotte Becker in the Metropolitan Mag.
azine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

The profession of autocracy in Rus
sia is still surrounded by some hazards.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

Don't forget to take the cost mark
from those presents you are sending
back east.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

The present board of public works is
unmonkeywithable.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

Open Every Night Till Xmas
vo,i can buy Instruments enough for
the whole family at nominal price.
Everything goes at COST. OR LESS. for
after Jan. 1. 1908. we will sell pianos
only. All popular sheet music 1Oc.
BARTLETT MUSIC Co..
231 -233-23s y. Broadway. OPP. city nan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-09
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RY.

schedule In effect November 8. 1867
400 =. Mold DOMINION EXPRESS
Week days-Stops Al principal points iu
Virginia, Nestibule train standard
coaches; parior car 10 Clifton Forge with
connection for Virginia Hot Springs
Pullman sleepers Clifton Forge 10 Louis
Vile, Cincinnati. Indianapolis 81 Louis.
and Chicago. Buffet service from Gordons-
vile
40 P. NEW c. & O. LIMITED. Daily.
Fast new vestibule train; stops only al
Gordonsyiiie. Charlottesville. stanton
Clifton Forge, and Covington, Va. Ron
ceverte and Hinton. W Va Pullman
sieepers % Lexington. Louisville Cincin-
natl, lndialapoli ST Louis and Chicago.
Dining cars, a Ia carte service. one night
out
1910 p M.-F r. Y LIMITED Daily
Solid vestibule train. Pullman sleepers 10
Cincinnati. Lexington and Louisville
Compartment sleeping car 20 Virginia Hot
Springs week days. Dining cars a Ia
carte service Sleepers Cincinnati to Chi
cage and 81 Louis and Louisville 10
Memphis. Nashville, and Southwest.
Reservations rnd tickets al Chesapeake and
Ohio Offices. bls Pennsyivan mia ave 609 18th
ST, near F.. and Sixth Street Station. Tee
phone. Main $3.50, for Pennsylvania r. r.
Cab Service. ard Main lOes for Z, q o.
Ticket once. no24-tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-09
GIRL BABYS
AWFUL ECZEMA
Sight Of Eye Destroyed BY Disease
Tried Five Doctors but Grew
WOrse-ln Agony Eight Months
Parents Discouraged, Until
They Tried Cuticura Remedies
IN ONE WEEK ALL
SORES DISAPPEARED

"Our little girl. one year and half
old, was taken with eczema or that was
what the doctor said il was. We called
In the family doctor and he gave some
tablets and said she would be ali right
IN few days. The eczema grew worse
and we called in doctor No. 2. He
said she was teething, as soon as the
teeth were through she would be all
night. But she still grew worse. Doc
tor No. 3 said il was eczema. By this
time she was nothing but a yellow,
greenish sore. Well. he said be could
help her. so We let him try it about
week. One morning we discovered
little yellow pimple on one Of her
eyes. OF course we 'phoned for doctor
No. 3. He came over and looked her
over and said that he could not do any
thing more for her that we had better
take her 20 some eye specialist, since ID
was an ulcer. So We went to Oswego
TO doctor No. i. and he said the eye
sight was gone, but that he could help it.
We thought We would try doctor No. 5.
Well. that proved the same, only he
charged $40 more than doctor No 4.
We were nearly discouraged. / saw
one Of the Cuticura advertisements in
the paper and thought We would try
the Cuticura Treatment. so l went and
purchased a set Of Cuticura Remedies,
NnAcu cuHt me ell anu IN tnFco Gays
our daughter. who had been sick about
eight months, showed great improve
ment, and in one week all sores had dis
appeared. OF course it could not re-
store the eyesight. but if we had used
Cuticura in time l am confident that
II would have saved the eye. We think
there is no remedy SO good for any skin
trouble or impurity Of the blood as
Cuticura. MIR. and Ms. Frank Abbott,
n. Y. August II. 1900"
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Hufnor OF fnfEnts. Chicrsn. aud Adults
consists OF cutlcufa soap f25c1 70 Cleanse ire
Ska Caticura O!ntmsnt i5Ocl 70 Heal the skin.
and Cuticuss Resolve Tee IN The form Of Choeo
late Coated Pills 2df. VA 81 d0i % Purify the
Blood Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug
a chen CORP. sole Props blstoa. Mas.
- Aatso free- On hun1oTa Of Skin and 5eAlp.