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Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05
WARD INFLUENCE

HTHATEVER the charter revision
wv commission ultimately may 90
or may not do. its efforts to pro-
vide for Los Angeles a plan that will
insure reasonably representative form
of government will have proven abor-
tive and unavailing unless it recon-
mend the elimination or partial elimin-
alton Of ward lines
1t is now understood that the pre-
liminary committee has recognized the
fact that ward representation in the
council is relic of an era in municipal
affairs when the Inhabitants of cities,
trusting in the integrity of The men
charged with, the grave responsibilities
of governing them, and trusting with a
well founded confidence, gave little heed
to the outcome. But as cities have
grown in size elements have injected
themselves into municipal politics that
have perplexed, disgusted and finally
alarmed thoughtful men.
Los Angeles has suffered in this re-
spect with other American cities. Too
often have we had impressed upon us
the inadvisability, not to say danger,
of government by a council composed
OF men whose chief aim appears to
have been the building up of personal
machine or the Strengthening of per-
sonal following already under pledges of
men whose course Of action has been in
fiuenced, even controlled, by desire to
reward political favorites and punish
political enemies; and OF men with
whom ward influence has been para
mount.
1t is the most natural thing in the
world that the average citizen who
seeks public Office should listen to the
appeals of his personal friends or his
neighbors. 1--WE (the ward) want it,
or "you ought to do this thing for the
ward" are powerful arguments in be-
half of loyalty to ones neighbors. And
so long as a member of city council
is elected, as he has generally been con-
sidered to be, to represent the ward in
which he resides, rather than the city
as a whole, If an average man he may
be depended upon to think of his ward
first, in the lesser matters, and of the
whole city afterward, if at all.
1t is not to be expected that all the
inhabitants of Los Angeles will agree
that the annihilation of all ward lines
is best for all concerned. Many local
politicians will work against the sue
cess of any such revolutionary measure;
others may oppose any step in this
direction, however moderate. But the
local politician, the ward "boss," has
had his day. 1t is the peoples turn to
"play politics. for awhile If the plan
of the people to institute a system of
city government that is more truly rep
Iesentative than that now in vogue in
Los Angeles be adopted and fail, there
is no doubt that they will be willing to
go back to the old system or to try
another. But in view of the fact that
the experience of other cities in govern
ing themselves without retaining in full
the principle of ward representation has
proven successful, it takes this political
innovation out of the experimental
class.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05
OIL MAGNA7E
WINS POINT
SUNNI oNs SERVED ON JOHN D.
QUASHED
Judge Duncan of Ohio Court Gives
Decision Favoring Individual,
but Holding Company
Liable
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
FINDLAY, o., Nov. 4-Judge Duncan In
the common pleas court today quashed
the summons served upon John D. Rookie
Teller In Cleveland last summer. His
opinion is that Mr.. Rockefeller represents
a foreign corporation that is not doing
business in the state of Ohio and that
Mr. Rockefellers visit to this state was
purely a personal one and not for the
transaction of any business. The motion
to quash the summons served on the
Solar Refining company of Lima, Ohio, is
overruled.
Motions made by the Buckeye Pipe Line
company, the Ohio Oil company and
Standard Oil company to strike out cer-
tain allegations in the petition are also
overruled. The court denies an individ-
ual the right to bring quo warranto pro-
ceedings and says that can only be done
by the attorney general or a prosecuting
attorney in the supreme or circuit court.
The decisions were rendered in the case
of George H. Phelps against the Standard
OIL company, in which Phelps sought to
have a receiver appointed for the Stand
ard Oil company OF Ohio and the Stand
ard Oil company of Indiana. and to have
their business affairs settled.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

and the buttons of dull green and blue
two-tone bone. With this is worn a
large, dark green velvet hat, faced with
heavy corded silk and trimmed with
olive green plumes the same shade as
the gown and tinted a darker green at
the tips. To add jaunty effect one
button Dent gloves should be worn, and
with such a gown smart look would
be furnished by a throat throw and muff
of mink
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05
MAY NAME WATCHMAN
FOR CITY TREASURY

On the suggestion of City Treasurer
Hance two watchmen will be appointed
for duty in the city treasury.
They will be eight-hour men. and the
question has been referred to the city
councils finance committee for report.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

tenn or emancipation from the domina-
tion Of the inquitous Southern Pacific
political bureau, this will not come in q
day. The. most optimistic cannot hope
to behold the realization of his dreams
tomorrow; but let him plan and hope
and dream and the dream will material
ize in the course of time.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

4 MONG the handsomest of this sea-
n sons models is street gown of
IA dull green chiffon broadcloth, the
skirt made just clearing and the coat
three-quarter length, double breasted,
tight fitting model with cuffs and collar
of self tone velvet, says the Field syn
dicate of New York. The suit is strictly
tailored, the only trimming being a
binding of soutache braid on the coat
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05
raft pedlcates church

BY Associated PresE.
MANILA, Nov 4-Secretary of War
Taft assisted yesterday in the dedication
of the Presbyterian church. Today he
spent the day quietly receiving visitors
and was entertained tonight at the navy
yard at Cavite. Tomorrow he will in
spect Manilas new water works.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

Heavy swell damages a steam
schooner" complains the. Express in
headline. We have heard of damages
inflicted by heavy swells, but we al
ways thought the schooners contained
something else than steam.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

Money is a fiuid,' said an erstwhile
monarch of all the railroads he sur
veyed. 1t is. 1t is flowing toward Los
Angeles by the thousands of pocketfuls
daily
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05
New Tug for Canal Work
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4-The isthmian
canal commission has purchased the tug
Reynolds, a vessel 115 feet long, at cost
OF $4,000 for work in the harbor at Pan
anna This is the third vessel purchased
by the commission to be sent to Panama
by way of Cape Horn.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

They are colonists, not tourists, most
of those strangers who knock elbows
with you on the streets nowadays. You
will soon know them as fellow citizens.
Get acquainted with them. They bring
increased prosperity.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

Many of the San Francisco cam
raigners complained of sore throats
yesterday. Tonight some of them will
find the trouble has affected their
necks
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

Detroit has Chauncey Depew club,
composed solely of women. Where
fore? Are the women in training for
an amateur circus performance?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

How many tens of thousands Of per-
sons east of the Rockies are pointing to
the map of California today with a
fresh interest in this glorious land?
Multiply the number of colonists sew
eral times and you win have the an
swer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

We hope Baker P. Lee lost none Of
his optimism during his stay back east.
His kind is the right sort. 1t helps.
Los Angeles want it. 1t belongs here.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

Everything having quieted down on
''the street." we now await with some
anxiety the announcement Of the name
of the next favorite son.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

The. worst attack Of congestion in
any form which has been visited upon
Los Angeles for many long day is
that which inhicts the local baggage
rooms Of the railroads. Nothing can be
done to relieve it for awhile. Let em
conRest.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

There is one 'grea0eason why Burton
should not be elected mayor of Cleve-
land, and that is Tom johnson.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

Mr.. Fish takes Mr.. Harahan's Ana
MAS bait very gracefully, but there is
yet no ripple on the surface.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

In thu future The Herald will issue to sub
Housekeeper instead OF the woman's Homo
Companion. The Housekeeper is preferred by
many of our patrons. It Is bright. full OF ex-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

Admiral Evans is to the navy what
Gen. Funston was to the army, from
the San Francisco viewpoint.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

Hartman seems determined not to
'stay put" He is reported to have
bought another railroad.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

Nobody may stop Fighting Bob's''
fleet, but somebody ought to put q
clothespin on his tongue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

There is none so blind as he, she. it
or that which will not SEGA blind pig.
for example.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05

Astronomers say they have discovered
knots" on Saturn. Ring off.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05
T%HE AUDITORIUM
Theater ReautifuI

Tonight and Friday night, "OTEI
sandro, Arcangeli, Lima Bertozzi. Miis
night. ola TOSCA;" Thursday night,
I,ETTO;, Saturday night, all star cast
matinee, popular prices, "LA TRAVIA
.sFAUsT., Seats now selling. Prices:
.F2367. Main 5186. Next week-Ferris s
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-05
CLEAR, CRISP AND CLEAN
SEE STATES PAGE FOR ALL THE NEWS
FROM YOUR OLD HOME
A VERBOSE SEADoG

kkn OBJ" Evans, the valiant COM
n mander of the Pacific squad
ron, is quoted as saying, refer
ring to his prospective visit to this
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
HUT IN DENSE THicKET.
Speculation as to Who Had occupied
Peculiar Abode.

A discovery was made the other day
by several young folks in dense
-hicket about a thousand yards south
II the electric railway station at
Mount Rainier, on the District line
which gave the discoveries a subject
or considerable speculation. The
Young people We're on fern hunting
expedition and in their search they en-.
erred a thick forest of young pine
trees. In a secluded spot about the
center Of the forest they came across
quaint little log cabin which an.
peared to have been long unoccupied
The structure had been built of the
small pines which had been chopped
down IN the immediate vicinity of the
hut. These had been placed end on
end and built into shape, just as the
boys OF years gone by made their
figure A. bird traps. The roof was
formed of the branches of the trees
that had been employed in the cree.
tlon OF the queer little house,
Whoever built the cabin selected a
spot which evidently was but seldom
visited by man. The surrounding
trees, bushes and vines made an al.
most impenetrable barrier to the
small clearing in which the hut is sit.
aated. In one corner of the little
abode was a large sheet-iron box that
mad perhaps been found on some Junk
OF rubbish pile. This was used as a
stove, and a piece of rusty stoyepipe
protruded above the matched roof
mere were evidences about the place
mat 1t had been the abode of either
a recluse, a tramp or perhaps a fugi.
1--WE from justice within a year past
Inc discoveries Of the hut in the for.
est con1ectured up many theories as
70 VINO had been the occupant of the
place, and it was as deep a mystery
70 residents in the neighborhood as
1t was to the fern hunters.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Bethel Church Notes.

Methodist church, Jan. 27-Sermon
theme at i0:i5 a. M, "Wise as Serpents;n
Sunday school, il:I5; Epworth League OF
Christian Endeavor, 1880 p. m, topic,
"Reyiyal OF spirituality All welcome.
universalist church, George Fortier,
minister Service of worship at l0:i5 a.
M; Sunday school at II ;45 a. m. The
services will be in charge of Mrs. Olive
Kimball. co-pastor at Marlboro, n. II.
Mrs. Kimbali Us a licensed preacher of the
Universalist church, aud doubtless will be
welcomed by many who remember her as
the wife Of a former pastor OF the society.
Cong'l church-Sunday, Jan. ~, morn
ing worship at l04b, sermon by pastor,
subject, 1.-TWO Most Important Questions
| Where art thou2 aud "Where is thy
| brother?' Special music, solo by Mrs.
| Chase, ATS Weary the Waiting" also,
quartet Will render "Aly Faith Looks Up
/ to Thee" Sunday school at II. The Red
and Blue contest closes. Let all come. Be-
| ginning with Feb. 3. prizes will be offered
| Tor the three best in att ndance for the
! year upon the sessions of the Sunday
school. Junior Endeavor Sunday at 4 p.
m. Preaching at Z, Christian Endeavor
/ at 1880 Thursday. The Ladies' Aid will
give reception to its members and in
Yi,ed guests ftom 1880 to o'clock Friday
afternoon in the ladies' parlors Of the
church.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
EAST BARNARD.

Mrs. A. l.. Waterman returned Saturday
to her home.
Wesson Allen of Royalton was guest at
Fred Leao's Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Leao recently entertained
friends from Pomfret.
Harry Bryant of Chelsea recently visited
his sister, Mrs. q. I'll. Allen.
Mae Johnson recently visited her
parents at Claremont, N. H.
The Lyman Porter farm was recently
sold to Andy Clark of Royalton.
S. M. Snow and daughter, Mrs. Minnie
Adams, of Royalton VISITED at Geo. Dens-
more's Friday.
Slayton Billings spent Friday and Satur-
day with his sister, Mrs. Ed. Durkee, at
South Royalton.
James Noonan returned Monday to his
work at Stock bridge, after spending few
days with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Gambell returned
home Tuesday from their visit with her
parents at Claremont, N. H.
Mrs. Christopher George returned home
Monday from Tunbridge, where she had
spent two weeks with relatives.
Mrs. Ida Towne, who has been here for
several weeks, left Saturday for her home
at Enid, Ok. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyman Porter, returned there to reside
with her.
The remains OF Jasper Davis were
brought here Saturday and laid at rest be-
side his wife, who died several years ago.
lie was the last of large family, brother
of the late AFRO and Ellis Davis of this
place. Mr., Davis was unfortunate in this
worlds goods and, having no children to
care for him in his declining years, he was
obliged to depend on strangers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
CITY IS GROWING.
STEADY INCREASE IN PopulA'
TON OF THE CAPITAL.
Demand for Houses Far Exceeds the
Supply in Spite Of Building That
Has Been Done,

Washington as city OF homes Is
very much in evidence Just now II
seems to be the opinion this year that
the demand for apartments and Tor
houses did not begin quite 50 early as
was the case last year, but the pros
rect seems to be that 1t will be quite
equal 10 what 1t was last fall, There
has been no reduction in rents, ana
the supply OF vacant suites and vacant
houses has been the lowest in years.
In spite OF the increase in the number
Of buildings this condition OF the mar
ket is taken to mean that the popula'
ton has grown. and as far as known,
the growth is continuing,
II has been the apprehension all
along that the city was being over
built, especially in the line OF apart
ment houses. Thus far there has
been no clear indication of such
condition. In the event the close OF
the present rental season shows
supply OF vacant houses and apart.
ments, some conclusion may be formed
on this subject that will have at least
the value of being based on facts.
Owing to various conditions the
amount OF building done during the
past year, which has equaled the rec
ord Of last year, which has undoubted-
~ given strength TO the market and
Kept In check the tendency to overdo.
Another circumstance that has
served to help the rental market has
been the withdrawal Of large number
Of houses from that section of the mar
| Eet in order that they might be sold.
The demand from people who want TO
avn their own homes has without
| doubt been the feature of the realty
ituatlOn for the past few years, and
It's continuance is indicated by the adj
lition to the number of such houses
and The success which Is met with or
lishosing of them.
II is the belief Of the brokers who
are in the midst Of active trading and
are therefore in a position to know the
ghagacter of the market, tha> the sup
aiy Of home buyers has been by no
means exhausted, In fact, 1t is said
hat for a certain class OF house, say
rae that contains seven rooms and
ellis for about $1,000. there is not
! aaoush to meet the demand. OF course
& may be said that the supply eli
| homes at a moderate price, to a Ger.
! ain extent never at any time equals
! he demand, for there are more people
who want that class of house than
i1ny other and at the same time il Is
| I!ficult to find the ground and 20 build
house that can be put On The marle,
a, that price,
! Ii is, however, a good Indication 81
he condition Of the market that now
Alter year or two of active home
buying, the movement Is not yet Gin
i3hei and there are still additions be
ing made to the army Of people who
already own their homes or are Ii the
process Of acquiring them. As far a.
: saown the inflow of population into
= his city is still going on. and It seems
likely that it is going to continue, fol
every year the attractions of the city
Increase and the inducements to PEG
pie to make their homes here are be
( coming more widely known.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
The u. S. Surplus Fund.

Back in the '3Js the United States
government had large surplus over what
was needed for expenses and it was loaned
10 the different stat S. The state OF Ner-
mont in turn loaned II to the towns, Civ
ing each town It's share, based on the
population. Every tea years there is
new division OF the fund based on the
United States census, and each town re-
turns TO the state or receives from the
state a sum proportionate TO it's loss OF
gain in population. The share received by
Bethel is understood to have been invested
in the wooden bridge that went off down
the river few years ago That is, the
trustees OF the public money were per-
mitted to loan this fund to the town and
take the towns note and this was so done
IN Bethel. The interest on this note is
transferred from the general treasury of
The town to the town school fund and
divided between the town school and the
Whitcomb High School districts. 1t
amounts to S174 year.
By the 1890 census the town was euti-
tied to S29l44S. The 1900 census gave
sl,9470517 to each lnhabitant and as
Betheps population then was 1911 the
town made a gain Of S222. ~. The town
did not draw this money and it still re-
mains in the state treasury and the state
treasurer has paid Bethel the interest on
the same each year.
By the new law establishing a state
school fund all the towns are called to pay
back this loan to the state or else pay so
interest on the same to the state. Bethel
voters will have to decide next March
meeting which course they will follow.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
p,IrsEiElo.

DIR. Dairymple of Rutland was in town
recently.
w. A. Parmenter of Dandy was in town
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Ranney were in
Bethel Friday.
Mrs Sumner WRrdwell has been on the
sick list the past week.
Mrs. #. n. Morrill, has been i'll the past
week, but IS better now.
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Harndeu IS very ill with whooping cough.
Mrs. Eleanor Ranuey has been quite i'll
with muscular rheumatism the past week.
The many friends Of Mrs. E. @. Butter
field are glad TO hear that she is improv-
ing.
The class for Bible study meets this
week Friday evening with Mrs. Ida Dur
kee.
Fred Martin of Rochester was in town
last week, the guest of his aunt, Mrs.
Harriet Babcock.
Rev Dana Fish and wife of Castleton
we're guests last week of their daughter,
Mrs Rodney Swift.
Rev. Il. l.. Nj. Barnes will preach next
Sunday morning upon the topic, ''The
Master Of Our Lives"
The topic for Epworth league service
Jan. 20 is, 1.-The Saviour of All;" Eva
Hatch, appointed leader.
Rev. Dana Fish of Castleton assisted
Rev. Il. w. Day in the evening service at
the Cong'l church last Sunday.
The c. e. society will hold sociable in
the vestry of the Cong4 church Friday
evening, Jan. %, from 1880 to 10. Every
body invited.
The Grange meeting Saturday night was
well attended, The names of four candi-
dates were balloted upon and accepted.
A class of three was initiated in the third
aud fourth degrees. Refreshments were
served.
The PASTORS theme at the Congl church
next Sunday will be, "The significance of
DEATH" topic for the G. +. meeting,
"Home Missions; The Progress of the In
diam" meeting in charge of the mission
airy committee.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
RROoKElElp,

Mrs. James McDerment is more COM
Portable.
Miss Minnie Smith went to Randolph
Tuesday.
c. H. Holden and Fri Ditty are sick
with the grip.
Please bear in mind the campfire this,
Thursday, evening.
w. s. Graves and Ula Sprague's children
have been sick with the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Ford visited Carroll
Tucker in East Barre last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Ketchum visited
their PARENTS in Randolph saturday.
Misses Emily and Susan Adams are
quite i'll with the prevailing distamper.
WA. Ford and w. II. Ketchum have
put ia private telephones in their houses.
Fred Gordon and George Bryant NJ RAN
dolph spent Sunday With Ernest kumney.
The high school will give drama en-
titled, "Our Folks, at the Town hall Feb.
Sth.
Mrs Gilbert Dugan came home from
Dewey's Mills Friday and went back Mon
day.
George Crane, town clerk, reports 10
deaths, II births and i've marriage licenses
during the year 1895.
Mrs. II. II. Fullam, Misses Lucy Fullam
ana Hazel Durkee, Clean Jenness and
Harley Reid joined the Grange last Friday
evening
Last Friday evening Clarence McDtr-
ment left his team IN front of the hote
with tut hitching. The horse started and
a lighted lantern, which was on the seat
fell into the bottom of the sleigh anC
burned the robe, blanket and sleigh quite
badly. The horse was stopped near Mr.
ketchums.