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Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13
CONNECTICUTS NEGRO CHECK

This time it is a New England state,
not southern one, that is chargeable
with discrimination against negroes.
The supreme court of Connecticut has
decided that the negro, formerly recog-
nized in that good old blue law COM
munity as "a man and brother" is not
legally on social equality with his
white neighbor
The case referred to resulted from
the refusal of a barber to shave a
negro. The latter brought suit to en-
force his claim to equality with white
men in Connecticut and succeeded in
the lower court. On appeal, however,
the supreme court decided that a bar
Der has right to discriminate against
negro, such discrimination not being
in conflict with amendments fourteen
and fifteen of the federal constitution.
This Connecticut decision is of gen.
eral Importance because it appears to
be the first notable break in the theory
that the constitutional amendments
place the negro on exact equality with
the white man in respect to privileges
in public places. The Connecticut
court holds that a barber shop sis not
a place of public accommodation with
in the meaning of the law"
With that entering wedge the ques-
ton arises whether a public shaving
establishment is not as much place of
public accommodation as a restaurant,
liquor saloon, or a hotel. What is
the essential difference, as basis of
discrimination, between the place
where he is fed or irrigated with
whisky?
The decision in question accords,
however, with the growing conviction
throughout the northern states that it
is high time to construe the constitu-
tional amendments with all the lati-
tude they will bear in the line of curb
ing the idea Of negro equality. The
rights of negroes by reason of the
amendments are unquestionable, but
the privileges claimed as a consequence
are amenable to liberal construction.
Popular feeling in the northern states
has been for years shaping toward a
less degree of sympathy with the ne
gro race in the matter of equality in
places of public accommodation. The
growth of this feeling has been apace
with the increasing insistence of the
negroes in forcing themselves into
places where they were not wanted, on
the assumption of their legal preroga-
tives. And this forcing process, as is
we'll known, has gradually assumed a
more and more insolent form.
The presumed social equality, as the
negroes seem to understand it, is the
most important idea that ever entered
their heads. The very thought of it is
intolerable to the white race and moth
ing can overcome the repugnance there
to. And the sooner the negroes appre-
ciate that fact and act accordingly the
better it will be for them, as we'll as
for the white race.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

The splendid testimonial benefit given
to George Barnum at the Belaseo yes
terday was fitting recognition of his
worth as an actor and his ability as a
stage director. But above all, it showed
what a tremendous hold he has upon
the hearts OF the Los Angeles theater-
going public. whom he has served faith
fully and well for some years. His
going away is a matter of keen regret
to thousands, and they were eager to
show It In this substantial way.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

More than 5000 tourists have reached
here since the colonist rates went into
effect, despite the fact that all rail
roads have been badly hampered, and
one put clear out of business by the
rains. Last season, in the same period,
some 5000 came. That's rather a healthy
increase, eh? Fact is you just can't
keep 'em away. And this was the year
that they were not coming because of
the San Francisco quake. too; remem-
ber?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13
GOVERNMENT TO MAKE
ITS OWN T0RPEDOES
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-AdmiraI
Mason, chief of the naval bureau of ord
nance, has completed plans for the
construction of a torpedo factory at
the Newport naval station and he ex-
poets to advertise at once for proposals.
This will be the first time the slsvern-
ment has undertaken to make its own
torpedoes on a large scale. The ord
nance bureau has available $155,000 for
beginning this work.
The new factory will give employment
to at least 200 skilled workmen. 1t is
proposed to make every part of the
torpedo except the steel flask which
contains the compressed air used to
drive the engines and propel the tor
pedo.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13
CANAL COMMISSION TO
LIVE ON THE ISTHMUS
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March 12-After the
reorganization of the isthmian canal
commission, with Col. Goethals as
chairman, it is believed that all seven
of the canal commissioners will live
upon the isthmus and the commission
will become more of an administrative
body than it was under Mr.. Shonts.
Under Mr. Shonts the commissioners
were advisory rather than executive
officials. They were consulted on en-
gineering problems and in some cases
on administrative policy, but the au-
thority to direct affairs was largely
centered in the chairman.
1t is probable that the reorganization
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13
FRUIT DEALER KILLED
IN auto ACCIDENT

F. A. Beamer, living at 7OS1a East
Fifth street, was struck and fatally
injured by an automobile driven by w.
p. Young at Fifth and Ruth avenue
late yesterday afternoon.
The injured man was taken to the
emergency hospital, where he died at
an early hour this morning.
Beamer was the proprietor of the
fruit store at 7OS East Fifth street. He
left his place early in the afternoon to
pass the day with friends. Returning
he alighted from the car at Ruth ave-
nue. and was struck by the auto. He
was unconscious when picked up.
Beamer was married.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13
WRECK STOPS TRAFFIC
ON THE COAST LINE
By Associated Press

BY AssOCldLed PresS'
SAN FRANCISCO, March 12.-Traffic
on the coast line of the Southern Pacific
is held up by a wreck near Salinas.
This morning at about 2 o'clock a
freight train known as No. 2743 ran into
a soft section of track a mile north oe
River Bank, which spread under the
weight and derailed six cars of mer-
chandise.
The cans jumped across the track at
almost right angles and tore up about
fou1 lengths of rails.
A wrecker was rushed to the scene
from San Luis Obispo, but it is not
thought that the track can be cleared
before nightfall. Train No. 10, the
Sunset express, is held at Salinas pend
ing the completion of the wreckers'
work.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

of the commission will not be COM
pleted until after Secretary Taft's visit
to the isthmus late this month.
Without intimate knowledge of exact
conditions upon the isthmus it is diff
ficult to determine how the commits
sion can work to the best advantage
and the secretary of war has no de-
sire to outline the policy definitely
until Col. Goethals and the army en-
gineers who are assisting him have
had an opportunity to familiarize
themselves with conditions on the
isthmus
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13
DUEL MYSTIFIES
BERLIN OFFICIALS
By Associated Press.

BERLIN, March ia mysterious
duel was fought yesterday in the
Grunewald, near Berlin.
one of the participants, Captain Won
Behrens, was taken to a hospital in
dying condition.
The mystery attaches to his oppon-
ent. 1t was stated that he was per-
sonage Of high rank, but his identity
has been concealed. There is also no
explanation Of the cause. The duel was
fought with pistols.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

man is always to be commended for
dressing as we'll as he is able, but when
this involves robbing a furnishing
goods house for the wherewithal it
hardly holds good.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Los Angeles postal receipts for the
year closing in June will run above
S1,OOOOOO. A year ago they passed $780,
600, thus showing a 20 per cent gain.
We do grow some.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

The Sacramento grand jury began
pretty late to investigate the legisla-
tive rottenness, but it's belated zeal is
deserving of the same commendation
that is accorded the faithful groom who
closes the stable after the horse is
stolen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Abe Ruef still shows that he has a
pull. Technically he is denied bail and
in jail; actually he is at San Fran
cisco's best hotel, living in luxury, and
poor old California foots the bill. It's
a wise criminal who can make the state
pay for the character of living he is
getting.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Now that a restaurant inspector is
appointed we will soon be so enlight-
ened about the condition of the cafes
that we won't have anywhere to eat
except at home.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13
pitched Battle Fatal

MADRID, March 12-The only trou-
Bile reported in Spain as a result of the
elections occurred at Barcelona. There
the opposing parties had a pitched bat
lie. as a result of which one man was
killed. Several more bombs were found
there yesterday
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

So the eastern teachers are expecting
to find paradise in Los Angeles, are
they? They will-except when they
look down at the streets. The thorough
fares still rejoice in the same pave
ment found on the high roads to hades
good intentions. And very little else.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Sacramento can thank the Legislature
for at least one favor-the capital re-
moval act gives the town excuse for
breaking into print between now and
the next legislature.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

And it seems that after all the
Dreadnaught is not so powerful as was
supposed. Maybe 1t will be the world
at large and not the battleship that will
live up to that name.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

1t is hardly human to suppose that
Judge Dunno will be in the most for
giving and amiable mood when Ruef
does face him for trial.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

John D. has a surprise for the public,
he says. Maybe it will be gift with
out a corresponding rise in oil prices
Immediately following.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

What the country really wants to
know is, not who is the prettiest girl,
but who is the best cook among those
still unwed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13
OLD DANCE MUSIC

They danee-they dance within the listen
ers brain,
At sound of these thin notes of long ago,
Women and men before us trip again,
Through galliard and stately praYane
slow.
Trenchmore and cushion-dance, the lively
gigue,
Saraband, fandango, the dance of Spain,
Pas-pied and tmLourin E. they dance
again.
Is it some elvish memory herited
OF these old dancing steps we never
knew,
That sets the pulse in motion. foot and
head
Kindling vague fantasies in vision, too?
We close our eyes and watch them foot
ii we'll;
saraband, fandanga, they dance OF SPAIN
Pas-pied and tambourin they dance
again. Pail Mall Gazette
Opposing Causes
ogf
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

And now French court Of inquiry
will tell how it happened-if there is
enough left of the battleship to show II
and the funerals of 400 men will be
held.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

1t is question whether warships are
not just about as dangerous in peace
as they are in war to those who serve
on them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Abe Ruef's action in hiding from the
courts for some days in dive is sufff-
cient excuse for denying him bail now.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Abe Ruef had bail once, and surren-
dered himself to play a dirty legal
trick. 1t is quite fitting that it should
be denied him now.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Business Man-What do you want?
Applicant came to inquire if you
were in need of an assistant.
Business Man-Very sorry. I do all
the work myself.
Applicant-Ah! that would just suit
me.-Illustrated Bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Still more of Mrs. Eddy's relatives
are attacking her great fortune If the
melon is to be cut every kith and kin
wants to be in on it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

If it comes to that, why not every
family it's own commission to investi-
gate it's own milkman? That might
help some.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Still as Abe Ruef, denied bail, is kept
in custody, not in Jail but in San Fran
cisco's best hotel, he can't complain
very much.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

A French battleship with 400 dead
lies at the seas bottom. Peace hath
her perils no less than war, it seems.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Another great department store will
open in Los Angeles next Monday.
There's room for it-and then some.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

The first thing Los Angeles needs is
paved streets. And then it needs more
of them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

No legislature California ever had
adjourned with less regret felt by its
constituents.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

The legislature has adjourned, thank
heaven! But the Thaw trial is still
trailing itself across the horizon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

The Roosevelt program contemplates
Root for president. Eli-who?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13
Population of Los Angeles, 25I,364

The best thing the legislature did was
to adjourn.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

Applieant-What does a marriage Ii
cense cost?
CIerk-Well, really, it's hard to tell
till you've tried one for fifteen to
twenty years-Philadelphi Inquirer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13
opposIna causes

why do those two Fpeak so coolly?"
Because they've had warm words"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-13

ENV 7
I'm going to prefer charges against
that fellow"
We'll II l were dealing with him ia
prefer cash"
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
CONVICT TO SUE STATE.
Another Nan, Manned While PRS
oner. Will Seek Redress.

The question OF the states liability to ren1unerate
inmates OF its penal institutions who have suffered
physical injury In the performance OF tasks allotted
10 them by the prison authorities may be decided
this fail by the courts. Joseph A Shay a lawyer
oe No. 800 Broadway. the point a few days
ago OF fling such claim for $4,000 in behalf OF
John Joyce. who was released three months ago
from Sing Sing. when he received the news OF
Joyces sudden death in st. Gregory's Hospital
Joyce while in Sing Sing, had been ordered to
get to work a planning machine with which he
had no familiarity. He asserted that. though he
had been given no instruction in the use OF the
machine the keeper had forced him to operate It,
and his ignorance of its workings cost him the
loss OF four fingers OF his right hand
Tho newspaper mention OF Mr.. Shay's contem-
plated action in fling claim for damages on be-
half Of Joyce has brought him a letter from an
other ex-convict. who would like to know II the
state cannot be made TO recompense him for the
loss of his left hand in its enforced service The
writer James Parks. says he was sent to Elmra
Reformatory on New Years Day 1857. Two days
after his first working day in the Institution, he
was put to work at a steam circular Parks
was only nineteen years old at the time, and had
of instrument Is less than Eve minutes he lost
his hand. and although he has borne good repu-
tation since his discharge from tho institution the
lack Of the member has made It hard for him to
find work and has reduced him to practical poverty.
Mr.. Shay said yesterday that he would investi-
gate Parkss statement, and IL he found the facts
as represented BY tho writer he would Gle claim
Tor Sx 900 damags&
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
4IR And SUN BATHS.
German Treatment for Delicate
Children Said To BE Magical.

Progressive German parents are building air and
Sun baths for their children. small Enclosures in
The garden the roof, where the little ones can
dsport themselves IN the gaI5 OF nature The
effects Of the treatment said 70 be marvellous
The little people become immune 10 colds, and
enaraia scTofuIa and nervous troubles. 70 mention
oniy few. are said disappear as Il by magic
Wei children become stiN stronger, and even dell
cate and weakly children become so accustomed
70 the contact Of the atmosphere with their naked
bodies that they 90 out C[ doors unclothed, even
with snow ice the ground
A child begins its air baths IN a room with open
windows. Then II goes out Of doors on warm days
and thus gradually becomes accustomed TO all
xeathers at al times Of the year He exercises
and plays games while II the air bath II order
70 keep warm Special exercises are recommended
for This purpose, and when necessary the skin Is
rubbed.
The sun bath is not so universally beneficial as
the air bath. and Z is considered wise 70 consult
q physician before trying il When recommended
II IS taken n con junction with the air bath All
rtst is required for the bath is some kind OF
shade Tor the head and watering pot The BODY
Is exposed 10 the for from twenty ninues TO
an hour, and IS then cooled OF by q shower OF not
100 cool water from the watering pot
The pioneers q this movement were subjected
70 much -idicUle. says die Noche,' but no" 1ney
have IN army OF followers
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31

English women are declaring that Justice Oar
ling who oficiated in recent case known as the
Kennel-Maid case, is old fcgy- He soiernniy
pronounced the two victims in that case most re-
ma rlxa BILE women because they couId-and more
over did-keep secret This say his indignant
country women, when il is women who excel IN the
art OF smiling and being silent Woman is nat
ural opportunist says writer, and oppoI luists
are the most discreet OF beings
A woman who is trying to make the best OF
things declares that household duties offer an ex-
ceIent opportunity for household training. 1t re
o,ires as much mind, she says, to get dinner and
have everything ready the right time as to
marshal q great army, and if she ever succeeds
in doing it she thinks she will be ready for any
emergency that possibly arrive during the rest
OF her natural life.
man who contributes his housekeeping ex-
,ergsnce to THE American Home Monthly says
that one of his greatest helps was closet in the
hutler's pantry, IN which was kept a package or
each article of food used by the household which
cnuls be placed there for extended length OF
time without spelling. The contents Of this closet
were a thing quite apart from the regular sup
,,,tea end II was only resorted TO when the cook
b.s allowed some article TO run out and thought
~ {. only when ready to prepare the dish In which
n was needed. In order not to keep the things
in rhe closet too long they were occasionally
TVS nsferred to the kitchen and fresh supplies put
A. rbeir ulace When the housekeeper found what
success TIE closet was he added to the food
.,,r,olies such things lamp cLimneys and Wicks,
silver polish, starch. etc. To these were added
supul,e. for unexpected company, such as cans OF
meat, fish, SOUPS, vegetables and fruit
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
NEWS OF THE MARKETS.
Peach Prices Discourage Housewives
Oysters Here Next Week.

sfos1 holsakeepers are waiting until peaches get
cheaper before they can any. but unless they lte
70 wait til next year they had better buy them
now the people Il Washington Market say Tor
peaches are not going 10 be any cheaper 4hes
are selling s. - and g 80 basket wholesale anu
al from s. 10 So retail and the dealers say they
make practically nothing cut OF them at thS@l
You can't, save your life. get your own ouI
Of peaches " said a market woman yesterday
The little ''riIl' baskets they are called hola-
ing couple Of quarts or more are rom % 70 %
cents. Jersey peaches are SO scarce tA4t may
dealers are rutting California peaches IN the pas
kets. These are q beautiful looking fruiI win d
pretty yellow color. but they are dry and hayor-
les inside Michigan peaches are selling ar 81 a
bushel on the ground. and there are none coming
here for there are none TO spare
Pears are II bad way as peaches and the
longer one waits for them the more one VIII nave
70 nav probably Bartletts. which sold for 3 q
barrel last year az wholesale, are now $40 Al re
tai they are 6 70 . cents dozen They are beau
uful. but few want 20 pay SO much as lhaI lor
them.
Nor is there much salvation 10 be found in ap,
pies for the very conmonest are s. z barrel ana
from that they up to 81
Concord grapes beginning TO come IN al .
cents a baske- but they are not very sweet yet
Tokays are s. 25 q basket and Malagas 20 cents
AIuskmelons are 10 10 Is cents apiece and Canada
melons sell al from 81 s. apiece the larger ones
being almost the size Of pumpkins AusEI.lelorls
are very good just now, and fairy cheap "atei-
melons are 50 cents each
the cheapest fruit in the market, but ihey are
little higher than last week at p cents large
basket Boston lettuce is cents a head. rolAaIhe.
70 10 cents and celery % cents bunch green
corr IS 40 cents dozen and string beans IIIla
beans and peas are 10 cents quart
The butchers say that meat prices are no higher
thsn they have been, but the strike causes them
some inconvenience. They have 10 90 after their
own supplies carry them in when they arrive
Eggs are scarce, but selling at 26 cents a
cozea for brown eggs and 35 cents Tor leShorns
Butter As high at 30 cents a pound for tub butter
an6 q cents for prints Il ought not 10 be as hlgn
Is this I'll the middle OF September, but the
chances are that January prices viii be reached In
September. This is probably due 70 the CRY
weather combined with light production during the
cold spring.
TIE best thing IN the poultry line is the Long
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
> CONTRIBUTIONS

A large express package OF miscellaneous goods
cildrens clothes silk pieces. remnants for quilts,
erc-vas received without the name OF sender:
r,la,7ts came from Portage Me: silk pieces from
Miss Marie A Howes. of Manhattan; stamps from
Schenectady, N y; shoulder shawl from "A
Friend" in Brooklyn, and reading matter from l.
/ and flowers from Mrs. T. H Bacon, OF Long
Island.
cent fy some kind friend who thoughtfully
stamped them ready for mailing, have been DIS
-riuted among those who made special request FOR
this kind of cheer.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
SPECIAL EUROPEAN COLUMNS.
European Advertisements.
GOING ABROAD?

New Workers when reaching their
starting point in Europe for a tour
through the Continent. and after deciding
on their excursion plan, if they will send
their itinerary with dates of arrival at Ger.
tain points to the London Office OF
THE TRIBUNE, Danes Inn House. 265
Strand, the same will be forwarded with
out expense to the main Office of THE
TRIBUNE in New York, and there
placed on file for the convenience OF their
friends
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
4 SHINY Day.

To the children Of Avenue branch, who are are
among the very poor OF the city. the annual OUTING
given to them by the T. 5. s. is looked FORWARD
TO as the one real happy day OF the year Not only
DO they have a trolley ride, which is OF itself an
event. but the president receives extra InoleS ~
,,--are Substantial basket luncheon which is an
other source Of joy little ones whose .rinclpal
diet IS tea and bread. AS the clothing or tIiese
children is ALWAYS Of the most rneagre kind, large
hor % dresses hats ETC. was forwarded from the
general office 10 make them fit TO be seen. as the
president said There was some delay IN senolils
mis- branch As one iittie in the Post Grad
uate Hospital, the others insisted on WaitlIls
for him 10 get well. Last week he came home. anu
the thirty-eight children. and soma OF the noheis
n helm look after the smallest ones. went to Fort
George and had G long day Of pleasure and sun
shine An aged grandmother wanted 10 go ana
take two orphan children. SO an extra uoilaI pIo-
--i5e5 comfort
New-York tribune., 1907-08-31
MONEY RECEIVED.

Theodore has sent her check for s25 TO re
plenish the emergency fund which was getting
low; M" al kennebunkport, Ne, 81 10 buy tile
belt for the New Jersey invalid; friend at White
Face Inn, Adrondacks. S25. as special cheer Ior a
widowed mother ard her boy; Miss Elsie Hl-Ier So
for crippled girl; Mrs. Z. 9. Smith, president OF
the y l. NJ. branch. So to pay an extra week S
board for a working girl now 1T the Rest Home at
CIarks Falls. Mrs Smith says: Miss F writes
hannily Of her stav az Clark's Falls and her i'm
r,rovernent health She IS very grateful for the
privilege Of being there I feel myself the great
Darsonal good done in and by the Tribune Sunshine
society for the many who need just The happiness
of a helping hand and comfort of such sunshine"