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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
100 BAEK CLERKS TRAIN
FOR MINSTREL SHOW
PROCEEDS WILL GO TO ROOMS OF
ASSOCIATION
October 8 Date Of Entertainment That
Is Backed by Financial Insti-
tutions as Well as
Employees

More than 100 young men, all bank
clerks, are rehearsing nightly and will
continue to do so till October 8, for the
coming minstrel show of the Bank
Clerks association, which will be held
In the Auditorium the night of Thursday,
October 8. The young men have devel-
oped a surprising amount OF talent from
among their 250 members, and the 1ndi-
cations are that they will put up a per-
formance which will make Lew Dock
stader look to his laurels.
The men are in earnest in looking after
the quality of their entertainment and 1t
will fully equal in that respect it's guam
tity-and 1t promises to be the biggest
show of it's kind ever given here.
George Towle, director of the People s
Theater orchestra, is handling the
baton. and under his coaching the sing
ers are rapidly progressing with their
vocal numbers, as are the ollo features,
which will constitute the big end or the
bill. The program is still in process of
formation, but even in it's present state
it's excellence Is apparent
The show is to be given by the local
chapter of bank clerks to raise funds
for the equipment of their rest and re-
creation rooms These are intended for
the use of bank clerks, especially those
strangers in the city. Glasses In busi-
ness economies, banking and similar
subjects are planned, and the benefit OF
all members in their work is the one
object hoped to be attained. The move
ment as we'll as the minstrel show for
its furtherance has the unanimous back
ing of the banks themselves, all of whom
are pushing it along in every way.
1t is expected that considerable
amount will be needed to carry out their
ideals. and this method has been adopted
TO aid them as the most available and
possible The ,minstrels have for a
motto, mo Lemons" and promise to
live up to it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
DEPRECATES USE OF
FIREARMS IN PRISON
WARDEN OF REFoRMATORY SAYS
GUNS CAUSE TROUBLE
Display Of Weapons Results in Ill
Feeling on the Part of Convicted
Criminals, Asserts A. w.
butcher of Colorado

CHICAGO, Sept. 16.-Display and use
of firearms in dealing with prisoners was
deprecated by A. w. butcher, warden OF
the Colorado reformatory today in an ad-
dress to the National Prison association.
Warden butcher said that restlessness
is one of the characteristics of prisoner
and against that must be placed a reas-
J enable method of control and detention,
but the resort of physical force, except
when absolutely necessary or the un-
necessary display of firearms IN ana
around a penal institution are fraugh,
with as grave dangers and productive ol
as evil results as any departure to the
| other extreme can be. He said:
| Law and order command respect only
when properly enforced by proper meth
| ods.
h"An officer using force on prisoner
when unnecessary makes him feel about
as a person does when attracted TO some
excitement on the street of city wnere
a crowd has assembled, a policeman
comes along and gives orders to move
on, emphasizing such command with a
rough push. While we recognize MS
authority and obey his command, we re-
sent the manner in which he discharges
his duty and cannot fail to lose respect
for him, even though we may not show
1t.
1.-THE unnecessary display of firearms
cannot fail to have a harmful and detri-
mental effect on the minds of most pris-
oners. 1t is not necessary to wave the
flag of force and power continually In
his face to impress on his mind the
danger surrounding him. did he for any
reason invite the suspicion or wrath of
some officer. He knows as well as you
that the requisite means are at hand and
that sufficient steps will be taken to
Immediately and effectually stop him in
any attempt at wrong doing. An I'M
mense stone wall stands in it's majesty
mounted by guards watching closely, lest
some one attempts 70 scale it. 1t is al
most an assurance within itself against
escape This silent power, great as 1T is,
becomes offensive and oppressive when
unnecessary and uncalled for precautions
obtain.
1.-THE result of rightly used power is
seen in the Improvement and advance
ment toward better condition, of the
delinuuent, while the oppressive and Of
fensive abuse of power marks him with
ugliness and he harbors In his breast
resentment and hatred against all who
have a part or parcel in it's administra-
ton and under this condition improve
ment for the better cannot be looked
for.
'sWhether the guard has his gun in full
view or has 1t concealed, but convenient,
would seldom enter the mind of one
planning to escape, neither would it deter
or stimulate him to any appreciable de-
gree in his ambition. 1t Is not always
convenient to keep the firearms from
full view, but where the circumstances
will warrant, it should seem advisable"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
MUST PAY CITY TAXES
observation-disclosures Territory Under Los
Angeles Jurlsdiction-county Of
ficiaI May Notify Property
Owners of Status

The recently formed school district
comprising Rosedals, portions of AMMAN
dale, Sunnyside. Green Meadows, Moneta,
Howard and Gardena, is under the juris-
diction of the city tax collectors list. but
the citizens of the various localities do
not seem to be aware of the fact.
Yesterday City Assessor Mallard COM
planned to the city council that 1t would
be exceedingly difficult for him to notify
all the property owners of the new dis
trict.
1t was finally decided that the question
of reaching the property owners be re-
ferred to County Assessor Hopkins and
that the latter be asked to stamp the
notices sent from his Office, also a notice
of the city tax.
If Mr. Hopkins concurs with the desires
of the city council it will relieve Mr..
Manard of great deal OF unnecessary
and complicated work.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17

tan and the sparkle of her eyes showed
that she was just an Atlantic City post
graduate. She was on her way west, but
took enough time between trains to in
vest the cent which did not go toward
buying a stamp for the last souvenir
postal card toward teasing the weighing
machine.
Click! Click! bur-r-r-r! zing-g-g! '1s2
pounds"
She clapped her hands in glee and ran
over toward the ticket window to tell the
tall, elderly man there who was making
a speech for two lowers in Panhan-
die Pullman that she had lost three
pounds. When the tall man finished his
ordeal he, too, tried the scales.
"Fi7e," he said. 1--WE gained three
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
ALL BAKESHOPS MUST BE
SANITARY IN FUTURE
Council Passes Law Prohibiting Any
New Underground Workrooms
and Cleanliness Must Pre-
vail in Shops

Under suspension of the rules the city
council yesterday passed the bakeshop
ordinance making it an offense punish
able by varying amounts to violate the
new rules regulating the sanitary con.
duct of bakeries.
Fines ranging from $40 to 5000 are pro-
vided, as well as Imprisonment or both,
and each day of violation constitutes a
separate offense.
Bakeries which are established here
after must not be operated in easements,
no smoking, chewing or washing or stor-
ing of clothes can be practiced In the
work and bake rooms. and other strict
regulations are provided for.
Toilet and other arrangements are pre-
scribed, walls must be painted, vermin
exterminated. no persons with certain
diseases must enter the work rooms and
other clauses are made part of the law.
No animals must be left therein. and
bakers must wear shoes or slippers and
washable linen garments.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
POSTAL TELEGRAPH MAKES
$215O IN EIGHT MONTHS
Company Wishes Injunction Stopping
City from Collecting License-De-
cIares Small Receipts Don't
a Warrant Payment

In a suit filed yesterday, the Postal
Telegraph company seeks to enjoin the
city officials from collecting the license
tax of 500 month. More than that, the
plaintiff wants the ordinance which pro-
vides for the payment of the tax declared
null and void, declaring that it is in
violation to the constitution of the United
States.
Set forth at great length in the volum-
inous complaint is the statement tna'
the company earned only $16!141.69 in the
first eight months of the year 1907, and
that it's expenses were $l3,9SL42, and
that this small amount of business would
not Justify the payment Of the tax, which
is describzed as unreasonable, excessive
and unjust, and entirely disproportionate
to the value of the business done.
Besides this the company claims tc
own poles. wiresaa other equipment II
the city to the value of $239O, on which II
has already paid an assessment of s277s
and that the city has no other claim
against it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
GET IL JURYlNEN
FROM VENZRE OF 81
EXCUSES OF lMPANELED MEN
ARE VARIOUS
New Group for Service Will Be Called
by Judge Wilbur-First Trials
Set for Septem-
ber "a

There were fifty-seven varieties of ex-
cuses on tap in Judge Wilbur's court yes
terday when thirty-seven of the term
trial jurors responded to the subpoenas
commanding their appearance in court.
In the venire ordered by the court last
week there were forty-five names, but In
some instances the deputies had been
unable to serve the summons and others
could not appear. In calling the roll 1t
was discovered there had been several
clerical erros in the matter of initials
and in one instance, that OF j. L. Hawk
who had been summoned as j. +. Hawk
the court decided one Hawk would dc
as well as another.
After all had been sworn and the cour
had explained the conditions by which
exemptions could be claimed, fourteen o
the panel stood up to claim their right
to be excused. Joseph Mesmer was the
first to be allowed to go. He Is mem
ber of the volunteer fire department
Then came an avalanche of reasons for
exemption and excuses galore. w. S.
Oliver had just been released after six
months service on the United States
grand jury, and he was excused. w. F.
Church told the court he had just moved
to a ranch which had no house upon it.
and unless he could attend to building
one at once his furniture would be ruined
by exposure to the weather. James
Berry moved into Orange county several
months ago, so he could not be consid-
cred eligible to serve.
A veteran of the Civil war claimed he
had lost four inches of bone from his
right shoulder and was suffering from an
old injury in the breast. He had been
serving juries for thirty years and
thought he had earned his freedom for
the future. He was allowed to go.
All of the Fourteen Were Excused
Several doctors certificates were pro-
duced, and when the time came for the
courts instructions there were only
twenty-three in line. Six more of these
gave sufficient excuses, and when the
number capable of service had been re-
duced to seventeen the court ordered that
a new venire be drawn
The last named man excused was w. o.
Bennett of Compton, who said he was en-
gagged in running newspaper at that
place, and the court considered his edi-
torial service too valuable to the public
to be displaced by mere jury duty.
The jury was then excused until Sep
tember "a, when the first of the trials by
jury will be called.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
BLOCK PASADENA
AVENUE PROJECT
PROPERTY OWNERS CITE THREE
REASONS
Improvement Elsewhere on Thorough.
fare Has Lapsed, Sewers Need
Installation and Benefits Are
insufficient at Present

For three reasons property owners on
Pasadena avenue, between Avenue FIFTY,
at which the Occidental college properly
begins, and Marmion way, which is be-
tween Avenue Sixty-one and Sixty-three'
yesterday asked the city council TO apan-
don the proceedings to pave that tnor"
oughfare with asphalt.
They allege that one-third of the i'm
provement scheme has already beer
abandoned, hence 1t is only fair that the
northern section shall be dropped. They
claim that the pavement will be ruined
because Of the many new sewer connec
tions which must be put In later. Further
they claim that they will not be benefited
sufficiently to justify such expenditure
now.
Principe! Owners
The following professors represent the
largest frontage on Pasadena avenue: =
e. Patterson, chairman of the board el
supervisors, 812 feet; L. B. Beeson, 100
Mrs. Mary D. Rice, 1856; w. r. Cist, 12S;
M. M: A. Hartnedy, 300; A. A. Phillips, 100;
Nellie B. Ferguson, 116; Addie M. r. Shep-
herd, 1O6; Rugusta Truman, 120; Emma N.
Hood, 100; Mrs. E. J. Stewart. 15O; r. M,
Sherman, ITO; Adella l.. Hayes, 100; j. n.
Mcknight 100; r. E. Wells, 1853; Mrs j. A.
Rogers, 250.
Women owners who object to the I'M
provement are Mrs. Mary =. meyers
Mary e. Boyd, Miss Theresa Ohmen, Mrs.
M ]. Clamp, Mrs Anna W. Roberts, Mrs.
A. M. Walker, Emma Moore, Louise d.
Stocksdale, Mrs. c.. Binder, Mrs. Anna
Pirch, Mrs Mary M. Exline. Josie Laugh
lin, Mary A. Crocker, Mary Ann Hamil-
ton, Mrs S. e. Ewart, Lulu e. Chaplin.
Margaret c. Rice, Mrs. Louise w. Muir
ply, E. Estelle McClung, Mary s. Nc
Chung, Sara t. Bingham. Emma s. Muir
doch, Sally H. Spooner, Helen French,
Mary D. Rice and Mrs. w. P. Wilson.
Others protesting are H. l.. Lunt, L. b.
Seeson, Philip Cook, L. Schoonover, w. R.
Cist, M. M. A. Hartnedy, A. A. Phillips,
C. M. Lewis. H. s. Thompson, o. N.
Raney VIM. ]. Hanna, Frank Engelke,
q. w. Robbins, j. S. Hamlin, r. M. Sher-
man, ]. C. McClung. S. H. McClung, N.
Blackstock, ]. Il. Hayes. ]. HI. Mcknight,
d. M. Brockway, Charles M Stimson,
VIM H. Kelso, w. P. Wilson, f. W. A..
Stock, Hy Dierker, George e. Osborn and
II l., Hunt,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
CARRIED TAcKS IN MOUTH
20 YEARS; SWALLOWS ONE
Shoemaker, Surprised by Prlcklng of
steel in Throat, Runs to Hos
pitaI-Effects Are Not
Serious

"For more than twenty years 1 have
been a shoemaker, and during all those
years have been accustomed to carry
tacks in my mouth. 1 never swallowed
one until a few minutes ago, and now
want you to get 1t out of my throat"
said Hans Nelson. employed at shop at
210 South Hill street. to the physicians
at the receiving hospital last night.
Upon investigation it was found that
Nelson had swallowed tack, which had
lodged in his throat, but had later passed
into his stomach. The sharp piece of
steel had scratched the tender Innings of
the throat causing great pain.
The injury was treated and Nelson
went to his home. The physicians do not
expect he will suffer seriously from the
experience.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
HEWITT, WHILE EAST, H'ILL
TRANSACT CITY BUSINESS
Home Telephone, Fender and Owens
River Problems VIII Be Handled
by city's Legal Adviser DUR
ing Vacation

city Attorney Hewitt hoped to get away
To the east for his vacation today. but it
may be Wednesday or Thursday before
he car safely leave.
When in washington he will appear be-
fore the United States supreme court i'll
the Home telephone case, the company
having appealed the right of the city to
fix telephone rates.
He will also study the fender problem
while east to see how trolley companies
there cope with safety devices
Another important question to be takep
up is in connection with the Owens river
bonds. The bond experts of the city.
Dillon & Hubbard, will be consulted while
Mr.. Hewitt Is in New York.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
ALLEGES WIFE WAS MARRIED
AT TIME SHE BECAME BRIDE
James Mcdowell Wishes AnnuIment
Of Ceremony with May West,
Declaring She Was In
competent

James Mcdowell yesterday brought
suit for the annulment of his marriage
with May G.. Mcdowell on the ground
that at the time of their wedding, Au-
gust 2S, 1906, she was not legally COM
petent to marry.
The plaintiff alleges that the defendant
told him her name was May West and
led him to believe she was a single wo-
man. After they were married he learned
that she was the wife of man named
Gillian, from whom she had never been
divorced She claimed to know nothing
of his whereabouts, nor whether he was
living or dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
MARVIN McRAE PLEADS NOT
GUILTY TO EMBEZZLEMENT

Marvin McRae, who was brought back
from Minneapolis by Sheriff Hammel,
was arrigned before Justice Pierce yes
terday on the charge of embezzling $5305
of the funds of the Newberry Grocery
company, for whom he was bookkeeper
He pleaded not guilty and was remanded
to the county Jail in default of $1,000
bonds.
1t is said the alleged populations of Nc
Rae will amount to hundreds of dollars,
but the item mentioned in the informa-
tion against him is the only one of a
considerable amount
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
OF THE RECALL MOVEMENT
Banquet and Speeches Held Under the
Auspices Of Sixth Ward Good
Government Club, with
Large Attendance

The fourth anniversary of the recall
WAS celebrated last night with a banquet
at th. headquarters of the Sixth Ward
Government club.
The principal speakers We're Mayor
"A. G Harper, DIR. A. d. Houghton, John
Eigstaedt and 1. B. Dockweiler.
There was a large attendance of in
vited guests, who remained late to hear
again the story of the origin of the recall
movement in Southern California and its
practical application.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
NEGRO JAIL JANIToR MUST
PAY WAGES OF SUBSTITUTE

lin Gaines, the negro janitor at the
CITY jail. must pay the wages of the sub
stitute who did his work while he was on
a vacation.
Disregarding Chief Kern's refusal to
give him leave of absence. Gaines went
before the council and got ten days off,
hut he neglected to get pay for his sub
stitute appropriated in advance.
The council yesterday repudiated
Gaines relief bill.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
DAMAGE suit Begun

The suit of B. c. Chambers against the
Rock Island railroad was called for trial
yesterday.
Chambers was passenger on Rock
Island train February 4, at Kansas City,
Mo-, when the car in which he was riding
was bumped by another which had been
released by switch engine.
He claims to have been thrown from
his seat striking the seat in front and
breaking two ribs He asks $1,000 dam
ages.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
NEVER CALLED ON TO PAY
THEIR RESTAURANT LICENSES

Hart brothers, managers of the Natick
and Rossyln houses, were surprised to
hear that they were obliged to pay res
taurant licenses for the cafes which they
are operating.
They said they had never been asked
to pay and cheerfully turned $500 into
the city treasury when Auditor Mushet's
agents called on them.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
TRY TO REsURREcT THE
ANTI-sMoKE ORDINANCE E

Another effort was made yesterday in
the city council by delegation from the
Ninth Ward Improvement association to
resurrect the anti-smoke ordinance and to
incorporate certain provisions which
would make locomotives liable for yio-
lations as well as industrial plants and
others consuming smoke.
Incidentally, an effort will be made to
include the gas companies in the pro-
scribed list
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
ADMITTED FoReER MAY
ASK COURT FOR PROBATION

Joseph Prescott pleaded guilty yesterday
to charge of forging and passing a
check for $i95, and was remanded until
Friday for sentence. The check was
drawn to the order of the defendant. who
admitted forging the name of A. ], Whit
man. 1t was passed upon the American
National bank. Prescott's attorney inti-
mated he would ask for probation when
the prisoner is arraigned for sentence
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17
ADVISES MEN TO ROLL
THEIR OWN CIGARETTES
London Medical Journal Offers New
Idea in "Taperins Off"

LONDON. Sept. 16. = The Lancet
makes the following suggestion to the
inveterate cigarette smoker, who is
anxious to cut down the number of
cigarettes consumed: Let him." it
says, give up the ready made cigar
cite and let him buy pure paper and
good tobacco and make his own cigar
ette just as he smokes it. Such meth
DDS make an end to the chain OF the
smoker who, when nearly finished with
cigarette Immediately lights another
from the expiring ember and ends the
day with the appalling CONSUMPTION
of fifty cigarettes or more"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17

In the future The Herald will issue to sub
acribers holding six months contracts The
Housekeeper instead of the woman's Home
Companion The Housekeeper is preferred by
many OF our patrons. It Is bright full OF ex-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17

"Your wife has run away with your
chauffeur! My poor friend, how un-
happy you must be!''
"Oh, yes. He was such an excellent
chauffeur!"-Le Rire.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17

Goodley--If men really would ''vote
as they pray this would truly be
happy world.
Wiseman-Yes, but in that case you
wouldn't get some men to the polls
once in ten years.-Philadelphi Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17

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Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-17

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-17

Indirect legislation project IS trivial and fan
tastic side issue. 1t is clear that the referendum
cannot be applied in national politics. It's uses
are local. How, then, can a national party
nationally insist on introducing and enforcing
procedure which be of value only in cities
and in states? Mr.. Bryan is, on occasions,
vigorous champion Of state rights. BY what
logic can he reach the conclusion that the chief
mission Of the Democratic party in the nation IS
to compel the people Of this or that state to ap-
ply the principle of direct local legislation?
Every state must follow its own voliton in this
matter and it is the height OF absurdity TO say
that the Democratic voters In a state controlled
by the Democracy must be expelled from the
party unless they supplant the indirect method
of legislation by the direct. The referendum
may be In its way valuable piece of political
machinery But It's installation for local uses
cannot be made a national organizations pri-
mary article of faith.