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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25
Announce Russo-Japanese Agreement
By Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIATED PTess.
TOXIC, July 24-It is understood that
the terms of the Russo-Japanese entente
were finally agreed upon at the meeting
of the elder statesmen yesterday. The
entente will be published shortly and
simultaneously in both countries. This
step will precede the publication of the
commercial treaty between Russia and
Japan.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

candy Wilson, Doodle supervisor of
San Francisco, is now a member of the
Republican state board of railroad
commissioners. Abe Ruef, boodler,
CRATER and turncoat, is now member
Of the Republican state executive COM
mittee. Really, Herrin isn't very much
out of place as boss of machine in
which these two are main cogwheels.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

Now that boodling candy" Wilson
has publicly confessed his crimes in
court-will the spineless governor have
nerve enough to fire him as a state
railroad commissioner? Or is he too
handy in Republican politics?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25
HE WAS FIRED

The railroad president was hearing COM
plants.
MANI" he inquired.
iPIease, sir" responded the spotter, II
have frequently heard him calling the
names of stations so clearly that people
could understand what he said"
This is a direct violation of one of our
chief rules" observed the president
warmly. Fire him" From the Bohem-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

A Chicago labor unionist says most
"Royal italian" bands are made up of
dummies, who do no blowing. Consid-
ering the average amount of noise an
italian band makes one would hate to
hear it's full volume should the dummies
start to footing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

The statement is made in an after
noon paper that Officials are fighting
smoke" How many rounds? And
when did the bout begin? Nobody
dreamed 1t was on.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

A Montana judge declares that rival
telephone companies must furnish in
accommodations. Which is all right
in theory-so it was to the man who
couldn't legally be put in Jail, but there
he was.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

This coast begs to assure Japan that
if she got up this Korean diversion to
convince us that we do not need any
battleships in the Pacific she has an
other guess coming.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

A San Francisco police captain has
been discharged for criticising the de-
partment. IF every officer who did that
were fired" San Francisco would soon
be police-less.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

Korea's cabinet manifests consterna-
ton at the program outlined by Mar
quis Ito. But after seeing the Japanese
boot out the old emperor, Korea ought
not to be surprised at anything.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25
PASS KEY BURGLAR BUSY,
BUT GETS LESS THAN s.
Man Invades Two Homes with Trifline
Financial Results

The pass key burglar was in evidence
again yesterday afternoon, but While ne
entered and ransacked two houses the
reward for his efforts was less than 81
S. r. Smock, who lives at 2224 East
Eighth street, reported to the ponce last
night that his house was entered IN tne
afternoon and $3.50 in money stolen. 80.
At the residence of George Sphinx at 2lSO
East Eighth street, robbed at about the
same time, 81 was secured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

Boodler ANDY" Wilson's immunity
bath must extend to his job as railroad
commissioner and his high position in
the Republican party, both of which he
retains.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

Tupelo, Miss, hitherto famous as the
home of Private" John Allen, the
wittiest member of congress, is trying
for a new notoriety. The Standard Oil
company has been indicted there.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

When the situation becomes so bad
that Republican papers are calling for
the ousting of Herrin from his post of
dictator things must be pretty rank.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25
Child Killed by RattIesnake

REDDING, July 24.-The 5~year-old
daughter of Harley Hampton, living near
Weaverville, was struck three times by a
rattlesnake and died at 10 last night. The
snake chung to the child's foot and had to
be shaken off
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

The Japanese war scare has oblit-
Grated itself since Korea got busy. But
the warships will come to the Pacific
just the same.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

What's the matter with Bakersfield?
Does it want to get into the Los An
geles band wagon? Always room for
one more.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

If Tony Schwamm doesn't win in
The Herald's circulation contest it will
be the first time he ever missed out on
anything.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

When Heney gets done with him,
Hartman won't need to spend any
S2000,000 for advertising. He'll be too
thoroughly well known for any use.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

Hartman is to spend 100000 in
''judicious advertising" Evidently the
sort the courts are giving him without
cost doesn't suit him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

The moon hid his face last night.
Maybe he saw some of the moonlight
bathers at the beaches.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

The police want the inhuman parents
who deserted their baby. So does the
baby-but not for the same reason.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

Rev. Mr.. Trotter has become Holy
Roller" but he will not live up to
either name; he will continue to walk.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

AS an antidote to the stepladder
thief, why not take in the ladders at
night?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

thinner may think he is posing as a
martyr, but no one else thinks so.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25
Population of Los Angeles. 100000

Might send Taft to sit on the Korean
lid?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25
ThieI the Detective Dies

BY Associated Press.
president and founder of the Thiel detect
i've service company, died here today OF
apoplexy. He was secretary of the United
States secret service bureau during the
Civil War.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-25

Everything you want you will find in the
classified page. One cent a word.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
"FANCY IMPROTElEENTS. :,

II is well for the Controller TO object TO
fancy Improvements" and to warn the city
against rash and indiscriminate expenditures
for them. Seeing how much the city stands in
need Of more suhways and bridges. schOOlhouses.
better pavementS, and other things Of public
utility. il would not be we'll 10 make large ap-
preparations for things of doubtful value or for
mere luXuries which might more properly be
supplied by private munifcence. We recently
called attention 10 the manner in which the city
of London had been run into debt for fancy inn
provements,' such theatre decorations and
Turkish baths. with the result Of 4 revolution
at the polls at the hands Of an aroused and in
dignant electorate. New York certainly should
MOI run bindly into such evils.
Much depends however. upon the definition
Of The term which Mr.. Metz uses. and ii may he
that many iudiciouS persons will fail 10 agree
with his idea of fancy" improvements. His
remark WAS provoked by some proposal for the
acquisition of additional property for the COM
pletion of Riverside Drive. for the protection
Of, that road from threatened nuisances. Now,
without specific reference to the merits of this
individual case II must be obvious that the COM
pletion and conservation of so great work as
Riverside Drive is not To be dismissed contempt
uouSly as fancy affair. That road is one Of the
great charms and gl0ries of this city. although it
is not yet completed. II would he wretchedly
bad economy. after having spent much money
on it. 10 let il lie unfinished. or to let 1t be
m2rred and defaced. for lack Of some trihing
additional expenditure. II would also be poor
economy 10 postpone the purchase of needed
property II a time when il will cost twice as
much as il would now
The indiscriminate spending of public money
is always 10 he deprecated. But we can scarcely
call ii indiscriminate To spend money for the
fulfilment Of carefully made and well approved
plans. or for the conservation Of important and
valuable possessions: or yet To look prudently
ahead and secure in advance at a low price that
which VIII surely be needed in the near future
and which will then be far more costly. To
what extent these considerations apply to the
proposed Riverside Drive improvements IS TO he
determined. But certainly these are the CON
siderations which should prevail when tho doing
of public works or tho appropriation Of public
money is proposed.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
IFrom Ths Tribune Bureau.l


Washington. Jan. I9-Nr and Mrs John +. Nc
Lean entertained large company OF debutantes
and members OF the younger set at ball tonight
in their home in I street The ballroom sim
ply decorated with red and green. and the music
furnished by the Marine Band.
Several dinner parties were arranged for the early
evening, the hostesses later taking their guests
to the dance Mrs Charles s. Bromwell, wife OF
Colonel Bromweu. entertained at dinner OF esh-
teen covers for young people.
Senator and Mrs Dryden had as their guests JUS
tice and Mrs. Harlan Justice and Mrs Holmes
Senator Bacon. Senator and Miss M1llard Senator
and Mrs. Flint General and Mrs. Gillespie, General
Crozier. Mrs. Hobart, Captain and Mrs. Wright
Lieutenant and Mrs Timmons. Mr- and Mrs. Fred
erick Alger Mrs Kuser and =. II Butler
Judge and Mrs Anderson entertained the Cuban
Minister and Nine QUesada Senator and Mrs
Burrows, Senator and Mrs Fulton. Representative
and Mrs. Sherman. Representative and Mrs
Brooks. General and Mrs. Sternberg. Mr.. and Mrs
Seymour, Mr.. and Mrs. Worthiugton. Miss Ida
Thompson and Mr.. and Mrs. Grthridge-
Judge and Mrs. Howry also entertained com
Faay at dinnev prior 20 the dance. Their list OF
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Fahnestock, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jennings. Mr.. and Mrs Lamar, Mr.. and Mrs
Oxnard and Sfr and Mrs Archibald Oracle
Miss Mlllard. daughter Of Senator NIillard. was
hostess at a luncheon to-day IN the Presidential
suite OF the Willard. Those at the table were Mrs
TImmons. Mrs. Hale. Mrs Scott Mrs. Hopkins,
Mrs. Kuser Mrs Burkett. Mrs. Garret A. Hobart,
Theodore Shonts and several others.
The members OF the Gridiron Club and few
personal friends were the guests OF Thomas F.
Walsh a stag dinner OF eighty covers tonight
at his home. I'm Massachusetts avenue
Miss Helen Brice. daughter OF the late Senator
Calvin s Brice. is spending the week end In Wash
ington as the guest OF Mrs. Donald Cameron
Senator and Mrs. Elkins entertained informally
at dinner tonight for their house guests. Mrs.
Landstreet and Senator Elkns's daughter. Mrs.
Wiederstein who will conclude their visit to-mor-
row
Miss Katherine Elkins. VINO has been spending
the week In New York the guest of Miss
Pauline Morton, returned to Washington to-day
The Assistant Secretary OF the Navy and Mrs
Newberry weEe hosts for a large company Of young
people tonight prior to the Mclean dance. in
honor OF Mr.. NewberTy's piece, Miss Gladys New
berry. daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Henrie Fl. New
berry. OF Detroit and New York who IS their guest
for short time
Mrs. John F. Stevens will entertain a company
at supper in her apartments IN the Connecticut to-
morrow evening.
Mrs. I. T.. Letter will be hostess for small conf
pany at luncheon tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
4 CANDIDATE TAMER.

We called attention the other day to the fer
wor and intensity with which the Hon. John
Sharp Williams was urging the Hon. William
D. BFyans denomination in 1903 Mr.. Will
samss devotion TO Mr.. Bryan's political fort
nnes Is pronounced. Yet il is a devotion
which Is likely TO be misunderstood by q sim
pie minded public. The Mississippi statesman
seems 20 want 10 treat the prospective Presi-
Dental nominee like q performing bear, clap
ping a muzzle on him and leading him about
ty a rope. He is content 10 let Mr.. Bryan be
the candidate II he can himself be the candi-
date tanner. In other words be wants 10 have
the next Democratic National Convention re-
Yudiate. or seem 10 repudiate the doctrine Of
government ownership OF the railroads, and
then make Mr. Bryan dance his way 10 that
repudiation through the next Presidential can
rsss. This Air. Williams calls Saving the can
cidate from himself" lie is willing to play the
part Of savior and is convinced that unless
his services in that role are solicited the nomi-
nee Will go down 10 defeat. If his plan is
rejected the next Democratic campaign is
doomed. He tells so frankly. Nobody
could help It," he says; nobody could prevent
che defeat OF Mr.. Bryan in that event"
Mr.. Willlams's argument is impressive. But
De forgets the most important factor in his
equation. VIII the nominee permit himself TO
be u1uzzled? VIII he allow himself 20 be
Saved? Mr.. Bryan has not hitherto shown
that sort OF dOcIllty. II he is anything he is
eutspoken and uncOmpromising in bis opinions
II we remember rightly there were a great
many Democratic politicians at Kansas City in
1900 who wanted to "save" the candidate by
ignoring the free silver coinage issue and re-
tusing 20 indOrse In its entirety the platform
ot 1895. But Mr.. Bryan was immovable, and
after much tribulation OF spirit the ''sayiors"
cspituleted and threw up their fob What as
suranoe is there that they VIII have an easier
tine tanning Mr. Bryan In 1908 than they had
fn 1902 The Mississippi statesman's plan Of
operation Is ingenious enough, but we fear It
VIII never work. He suggests that the Com
nnlttee on Resolutions in the next convention
"vote down the proposition Of federal owner
ship and operation OF railroads" The plat
form would then, IL adopted unchanged, "be
silent" on this embarrassing subject. But the
cause OF the silence" would be known and
the candidate would be bound in honor 20 dodge
fn issue already lodged by the convention.
bow soon is the past forgotten and It's les
eons ignOredI Mr. Williams was one OF the
chGirmen of the Democratic National Conven-
Con OF 1905. He was also one OF the active
lenders in the movement 10 force the nomina-
Hon OF Alton b. Parker lie must recall that
tie Committee On Resolutions OF that conven-
don voted down al propositions b Insert In the
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20

the transfer OF the surplus offerings Of rich
parishes to the depleted treasures of poor ones
and also a like transfer Of funds from one
diocese to another, and thus an equalization OF
the support Of the Church throughout France,
which, If it savors Of Capitalization also is
surely calculated to emphasize the unity Of the
Church. Already the Pope has declined to re-
ceive more Peters pence from the Church In
France He practically tells that Church to
devote all its resources to its own support. and
So 20 distribute that support that the strong
parishes shall bear the burdens of the weak
The ecclesiastical authorities are evidently
striving to allay all incipient manifestations OF
dissatisfaction with the Papal policy, realizing
that their progress would not be auspicious for
the clerical cause. In such conflict as that IN
which it is now engaged the Church will need
the hearty support of all its members to give II
fighting chance of success. If all the Cathollcs
of France should vote at tho next general cleo
tion for Clerical Deputies they might secure
Parliament which would repeal the separation
law and restore the COncordat. But there IS no
indication that they will do so. and any increase
of disaffectiOn toward the Church or OF dis
pleasure with the way fl which its affairs are
being directed would make such political re-
versal the more improbable.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
KINGSTON,S RARBOR.

There have been much cxaggeration and mis-
representation of the effects of the earthquake
in Jamaica The story that an old volcano on
the island had reOpened proves 10 have been
entirely without foundation. The rumor that
tidal wave had made mischief OH the north shore
has been Hstly denied. For the report that
Kingston was slipping into the sea there was at
least some excuse, but It was essentially false.
The only subsistence OF the surface which has
been well attested Up TO the present time Oc-
CURED at Port Royal, where some of the harbor
defences were situated, and where a similar
phenomenon was observed two centuries ago.
Some OF the big guns on the Port Royal sand
spit are said TO have sunk several feet. AS for
the waterfront of the city proper, there is yet
no reason to think that its level has been appre-
ciably changed.
1t would not be surprising If there had been
trifing alterations in the depth Of the Earbor
itself, but these are quite as likely 70 prove
favorable 20 commerce as embarrassing. Owing
10 the displacement of a lighthouse few miles
distant, -essels have been deprived Of an impOr-
tant landmark, and two or three have already
gone ashore IN consequence. The battleships
Missouri and Indiana appear 10 have exper-
fenced no difficulty worth mentioning I'm getting
into the hRrbor. however. and one of them
draws twenty-five and hsif feet Of water and
the otber few inches more than twenty-seven.
That fact certainly has no discourag ging sig
nifcance
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
TIE CONFLICT IN FRANCE.

The hope which many have cherished since the
beginning Of the unhappy strife between State
and Church In France, that a Just gaodus Ci1,endi
between the Republic and the Vatican would
be in some way established, is not yet realized,
but neither is It abandoned. The latest French
legislation was Unexpectedly liberal and even
conciliatory, and IL the Papal reply to it made a
few days ago seemed uncOmpromislng il did not
necessarily close the case. Rome has spoken
but there may be something more said, even by
Rome itself Last week the French bishops
met and, as was expected. recorded their loyal
agreement with the PapGl will. It would have
been little short OF schism for them, or any of
them, 10 have done otherwise It would have
been Illogical for the issue Of the conflict on the
clerical side has been and is the supremacy of
the Vatican in the temporal as we'll as the
spiritual affairs OF the Church and those who
were cOntending for that principle could scarcely
themselves dispute such supremacy over them
selves as members Of the Church. Nevertheless.
the outcome OF their councils indicates clearly
that they confidently expect and are preparing
10 carry on the work Of the Church in France In
some way without open warfare with the civil
powers
Meanwhile there are indications of the prac-
tical character of the strife A notable one
Is 10 he perceived in the new fiscal policy of
the Church IN France. Deprived of stipends
from the State the Church is compelled TO look
TO the contributions Of its communicates for the
support OF the clergy, as it does with great sue
cess In America and in most other countries
The funds, however, are not to be collected and
administered in France as they are elsewhere.
but in Numerically different way. In many
countries the parish priests collect the offerings
Of the faithful for their own use, setting apart
certain proportion OF them for the bishops. so
hfghOps N OP fI,a
parishes at large In France on the contrary,
the collections are all TO be taken in the name
Of and for the bishops, and all the proceeds are
20 be delivered forthwith TO the bishops who
Will then return TO the parish priests for their
maintenance such sums as they see 1t. 'Tn no
case" says the Cardinal Archbishop OF Lyons.
"will parlshioners be permitted 20 depart from
'this rule and TO furnish a priest or a eurate
with the stipend which he needs"
There is indeed, some dissatisfaction over
this, as another step IN a process Of CEN
tralizatiOn which IS making not only the Ialty
but also the ordinary clergy less independent
and more subject 20 the dictates OF the HE
rarchy, and there are already those who say
with something resembling bitterness that at
the outset the hierarchy, or the Vatican, could
not trust the Catholic laymen 20 form boards of
trustees, and that now il cannot trust the parish
priests 20 administer the local funds OF the
churches. Yet il is obvious that the system will
have great advantages as fighting measure"
n time OF storm and stress. It Will enable
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
NOTES FROM TUXEDO PARK.
LBy Telegraph to The Trt0uzs.I

[By Telegraph 20 The IrtoGre.l
Tuxedo Park. n. Y, Jan. R.-Aithousa tns
weather to-day was rainy and disaEreeaole there
we're a number OF arrivals at Tuxedo for the week
end The recent snowstorm made good slsignins
and coasting during the week which was enjoyed
b. those who arrived on Friday.
A house party was given to-day by Mr. and MIS-.
Amos T. French. followed by a dinner tonight for
their daughter. Miss Pauline French
Among those who gave dinners at their Villas
were Mr.. and Mrs Price Collier. Mr.. and Mrs.
Amory s Carhart. Mr.. and Mrs. Cirenville kans
and Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Rogers. jr.
Several dinners were given at the clubhouse to-
DAY.
Lieutenant Governor and INlrs. Lewis s. Chsnlsr
vacated their villa here early IN the week Tney
have taken a house in Albany for the winter
Mr. and Mrs William Lawrence Green who were
I'm the Voss cottage during the early winter, VIII
also go to Albany this week.
Mrs F. g Hewitt opened her Tuxedo villa for
the week end to-day as did also Mr.. and Mrss X.
F. Cutting. Mr.. and Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Charles II.
Coster
Mr.. and Mrs E. B. Keech arrived at the club to
day for over Sunday. Others who dined at the
club tonight were Mrs. John c. Neeser. Mr.. and
Mrs William L. Green, A. H. Schefer. Mrs. Carl
Schefer, Newbold lie Roy Edgar. H H. Rogers. f..
Miss Janet Fish. Mr.. and Mrs. A Stewart Walker.
Rudolph Neeser. Richmond Talbot and Pierre Lort-
RI
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
THE RURAL TASTE FoR TAINTED MONEY

Scientists tell us that the earth is wobbling
on its axis and intimate that within q few
million years the North Pole will be somewhere
in the vicinity Of Boston and the equator will
have been forced to adjust itself 10 the chang
ing conditions Perhaps this wObbe Is not only
physical, but moral, and a readjustment of eth
icaI rules will be necessary in about the same
length Of time There are even now indications
that the rural regions are losing their pre-
eminence as the fountain heads of all those
noble sentiments which are presumed to make
for the wellbeing Of the race. Communion with
nature is supposed to provoke lofty thoughts
but apparently nature is going TO sleep Oh her
job or else the ear of the humble tillcr of the
soil is attuned to the more practical things of
life rather than TO the whispers of mother
earth.
No one who has ever attended county fair
will question that it occupies extremely i'm
pOrtant place In the economy of rural life For
three days, perhaps four, the whole country
side is in the dizzy whirl of COney Island
season. With the big pumpkin and fat hog as
a basis for operations a season of merrymak-
ing is inaugurated which is really the great
social event of the county, or that particular
section Of ii. 1t will readily be understood
therefore, that any proposition looking toward
elimination Of the sinews of war which are nee.
essary 10 perpetuate important an institu-
dOn VIII be froWned down upon by those leg
islatOTs who hold office by virtue of rural votes
Nevertheless 1t Is hardly conceivable that these
Solons who have come to Albany every wear
with the firm conviction that their greatest
mission in life Is to save New York City from
itself, could be so Jealous in their foreign mis-
siOnary work as TO overlook the opportunities
which lie near at hand.
1t is n matter of record, however. that the
proposition to pull the fangs of the gamblers
who follow the racerack comes from the me-
uOpOlis itself, and some of the strongest oppo-
sitiOn 10 the suppression of gambling emanates
from the region of the little red schoolhouse,
babbling brook and meek-eyed kline. The Ian
guage ascrlbed to one of the up-country repre-
sentatives might have come from a wicked
metropolitan Assemblyman. \ delegate to the
joint convention OF the County and Town Fairs
Associations is said TO have remarked: I'VE are
'willing TO take money without any taint on
"it Il We can get 1t, but we have to have tho