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The Washington times., 1907-08-16
WANTED TO SLEEP.

John, what was that awful noise in
the bathroom just now?
Don't worry, my dear" replied John.
sleepily. ''It was merely a crash towel
falling. g."-Milwaul6ee Sentinel.
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BIGGER THAN THE surnEun ,nras.

Just now the Departme1t ~ s-rl-
culture seems much bigger than .ae
Supreme Court and Prof. II. ". 1viIsy.
head of the Chemical Division. The chief
judicial officer of the Nation.
This is because the Food and Drugs
| law puts whatever may be sold Us from
the stores for eating. drinking or medi-
cine. under the supervision OF the De-
partment of Agriculture. with the Chief
Chemist having an absolute veto on
names and labels. AS eating and drink
ing, being sick and getting well, form
a vital part of the daily life of every
| one of the $4,000. 900 Inhabitants of the
United States, and as preparing the
food. drink and medicine for these S.
000. 200. and the sale thereof form the
most immense of all our industries. the
actual power of the Department of Ag-
riculture is like that of European
crowned head.
Millions care far less for what the
Supreme Court may say on some weigh
ty question. like the Railway Rate bill
than what DIR. Wiley may pronounce to
De WHISKY, or breakfast 1000, maple
strip or Bologna sausage. The Rate
bill is far off. and may never touch us.
Our stomachs, like the poor. are al
ways with us. and can only be neglected
or ill-treated at our peril. A man may
forsake his party, leave his church.
quarrel with his relatives-even divorce
his wife, and yet set along fairly WELL
But If he gets at odds with his stomach.
life loses all charm, his usefulness is at
an end, and nothing remains for him
but a dyspeptic's morose pilgrimage to
an unnoted grave.
DR.. Wiley is the benevolent autocrat
who is to save us from the wicked ones
who lie in walt, lie in weight and lie in
the labels for our stomachs' destruction.
He can well afford to let other men
command armies, and sail battle ships,
and be captains of industry. for 10. he
is greater than all of them. Is it not
written that he that ruleth our eating
and drinking is greater than he that
taketh a city, and he that saveth us
from dyspepsia is more to be admired
and honored even than he who sniteth
the Trusts With Big Stick.
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REcRtIrl fTHE GRAND ARMY.

commaHaerfp-Chief Brown closes hi
j Memorial Day order with the following
eloquent aRd fprceful paragraph:
"The Grand Army of the Repubii.
during the 40 years of its existence ha.
been true to its sacred obligations. Off,
1 GERS and comrades have not failed ir
the discharge of duties voluntarily as
sumed. Many thousands of the brave
men who followed the Flag in the days
1 of the Nations peril are not enjoying
the blessings of that comradeship only
found within our ranks. and continue To
1 deny themselves the pleasures which
come from our association together
| With Memorial Day close at hand let
| importunate invitations go to them TO
| take positions on the front line, and
! thus discharge a duty they. may not
fairly longer disregard"
This brings to every veterans mind
| a note of duty as imperative as the bu-
| gle calls used to be. The Grand Army
of the Republic needs every honorabIy-
discharged veteran within its ranks, and
every one of them needs to be there.
They are needed there to help carry on
the magnificent work which the Order
has done in the 40 years of its exist
| ence and the execution of which threat
ems to slackcn ON account of the de-
crease of willing hands. What the Grand
Army has done in the past scarcely
needs praise. It's deeds are it's own
sufficient praise. The men still outside
its ranks should now enter it with the
same spirit that during the war took
them TO the front to fill up the wasted
ar,Iy 80 vrVt 10 ca.
on the battle for the Union. There Is
something Of the same urgency in the
call to them now to join the flag of the
Grand Army. They should not stand
aloof any more than they stood a1oof in
1861 and 1866. There are, widows and
veterans to be ministered to. given the
comforts of association with those who
appreciate their services. and honor
paid to them as they pass into the low
white tents whose curtains never out
ward swing" Each decade has brought
try, and the duty of this decade Is to
touch elboys once more with their COM
rades of 18S1-65, and give them moral
and material aid and comfort.
Let every comrade of the Grand
Army of the Republic make it his per-
sonal duty to visit some veteran who
is still outside Of the Order and impress
upon him the propriety of coming into
camp. to help those who helped him
during the var and probably have done
much for him since. We are sure that
no man who had it In his heart to do
his duty in the, COS will fail to respond
to such caui presented to him in the
right spirit nowst
Let Mem0ffaf Day. when the thoughts
of everyone arg turned to the mightyl
and glorious past. be made a general
recruiting day DOR the Grand Army off
the Repubitso with the hope of bring
ing enough r., at Ieast replace the losses
that death isaInaking in it's ranks. There !
are enough worthy veterans outside the |
Grand ARMY and who should be. WILL
ing to come in, to Increase the present I
of the Order fully so per cent
If not more, and we are confident that
signal In the way of recruit I
ing can be done by united effort on Me-
mortal Day. .'o.-'' |
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This 'brain-storm' theory is already
become dangerous Fred Matthewson
q pneumonia patient in New York, had
such a brain-storm at being scolded by
his relatives for having his window
open, that he shot and seriously, prob
ably fatally, wounded his two nephews
and the wife of one Of them. Probably
1t will take some judicious hanging to
eliminate the brain-storm idea from
peoples minds.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-18

The Secretary OF Agriculture comes
to the help of the Maine sardine pack
.ers. by deciding that "sardine" means
"any small canned clupeoid fish
Clupeoid means anything of the her.
ring family. The cans should be la.
beled American Sardines Packed in
OIL" or Maine SardInes Packed in
OIL" the kind of oil being specified. II
il also suggested that the name of the
particular kind of fish, as "Pilchard.'
Herring" be added.
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The statistics show how immen sely
more valuable Great Britain is as a
customer than Germany. OF the $780,
100000 worth of bacon exported s29,-
100000 went to the United Kingdom
and less than s10.O0O.OO0 to Germany
of the $4,000, 600 worth of hams s1s,-
100000 worth went to Great Britain
and the remaining 100000 wer,
scattered over the rest of Europe; o.
the s24,700.000 worth of fresh beef
S24,5O0.009 went to the United King
dom. Only in the matter of lard does
Germany show up Well. having taken
ST, 100000 worth to s20,0Oo.000 sent to
Great Britain. ff
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and enact similar classification into
law. This most of them win likely do
sooner or later, and next Winter we
shall probably have lively times in
many Legislature in the efforts TO
have such a iat passed, and the strug-
giles of the "rectifiers" to save them
selves
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Peary has gotten his leave of absence
and Is going to make another try fol
the North Pole. For several reasons
every one will wish him success. First
because he has worked SO long and so
bravely: secondly, because the North
Pole will have to be discovered sooner
OF later, and we very much want that
it should be by an American and a
Naval officer; thirdly, because we want
the old thing settled and out of the
way, so as to have more time for poll
tics and the baseball scores.
When Gov. Hughes was inaugurated
he said that he proposed to take the
public into his confidence. He has full
flied this promise In Q most remarka-
bic way. No Governor of New York
Tor years has done as much talking to
the people. and certainly none has ever
ta.ih-u 10 a better purpose every time
he spoke. Gov. Hughes has remark
able talent for clear, comprehensive
and convincing statements of intricate
questions, and he usually wins peo-
pie to his way of thinking. 1t seems
that he has done this in his Public IT'LL
tiles bill, which Is strongly opposed by
the politicians and many financial
"manipulators," but is receiving the
emphatic approval of mercantile organ
izations and civic associations. The
Governor has distinct idea that the
Supervisors of railroads and other util-
ties should perform some other duties
salaries.
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A PURELY LOCAL QUESTION.

In the wide expanse that our National
domain has now there are burning
questions of intensely local interest of
which the bulk of the people know lit
| tie. 1t appears that the natives of Ha-
wall have particular affection for dog
meat, which is not wholly agreeable to
the residents of those fair isles who
come from the United States. The Gov
ernor of Hawaii has been greatly
wrought up over the swarms of worth
less dogs that infest the islands and
make life more or less unhappy for
people who have not had their bringing
up in localities 50 voluminously per-
meated by the canine element. He
tried to get bill thru diminishing the
pest by executing all of the female dogs,
but the Legislature, made up of so ma
decidedly. All dogs are good to the
Kanaka, tho, like whisky. some are bet
ter than others. Then the Governor
tried to have dog tax imposed. but
his Legislature exempted the female
dogs from its operation. and has passed
into history as ;.The Lady Dog Legisla-
ture." II seems that William J. Bryant
had finger in the pie, because at hisi
visit he very positively instructed the
Hawaiians that since they were a ma,
jority of the Inhabitants they should
control absolutely the politics and eco
nomics of the islands.
aTs-s--i' rs'e
Commander Fuiiam, U. s. s. Marietta,
is the latest addition to the army of
Temperance workers. When the Mica
raguans took. possession of Puerto
Cortes, Honduras, there was much riot
ing, drinking and plundering until Com
mandef Fullam sent ashore a small
Tuard of marines, restored order and
Informed the saloonl<eepars that any
more liquor selling would cost them
$1,000 each. He looked as if he meant
:. too. and Puerto Cortes became re-
Qarkabiy sober when the Marietta
landing party marched up the street
w. T. Stead raped the :etchscaI So
cieties in New York by saying that they
We're like those in Europe-some brains, |
but no heart. go
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There is some good about gambling,
after all. 1t is the only WHY that some
tiresome men can be made to under
stand they are not half SO smart as they
think they are.
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The Prohibitionists are planning a
campaign of fire-against-fire, aud cover
the country from Boston to San Fran
cisco with bill-boards setting forth the
evils of whisky drinking.
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We have much more respect for the
British newspapers since. with one ac-
cord, they have pronounced the sum-
ming up speeches in the Thaw case as
'flapdoodle."
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As a manly American Gov. Folk. OF
Missouri, has natural repugnance to
signing the death warrant Of Mrs. Mey-
ers, of Kansas City, convicted Of the
cold-bIooded murder of her husband
and so she and her accomplice will GO
to the penitentiary for life.
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The temperance people of Boston
have been making an interesting and
successful campaign against whisky adj
vertisements in the street cars. One
of the leading lines has prohibited the
exhibition of all such signs on its cars.
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Gov. Hughes may now consider that
he is achieving success. The New York
politicians have begun to iiken him to
Judas Iscariot.
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New York has a dog which steals
onions. Probably some poor degenerate
hound who has lost all self-respect by
having been made to chase an anise
seed bag.
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Hearst and Hartman is an alliance
as alliterative as it is alarming.
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WASHINGTON. D. G., APRIL IS. 1907
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w. T. Stead raped the etchicaI 50
cfeties in New York by saying that the,
We're like those in Europe-some brains
but no heart. @--
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Office: $40 Thirteenth street n. W..
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-19
SCHOOL GIRL IS
GRANTED DIVORCE
PRETTY MISS REPENTs OF HAsTY
MARRIAGE
Wed Against Will of Parents, bu,
Leaves Husband at Altar-Re-
sumes Her Maiden
Name

Gladys Wyman, a high school girl 16
years of age, who married the man OF
her choice against the wiz of her parents
and without their consent, was granted
a divorce by Judge Bordwell in the su-
perior court yesterday.
For some time the young woman has
been going with Philip Wyman, % years
of age. Some weeks ago the young man
approached her parents, who live at 1915
West Seventh street, with proposition
of marriage. The father and mother re-
fused his request, saying the girl was too
young to wed.
There was some talk of the parents talk
ing the girl east, but this alarmed her
less than to be taken away from her
lover. Without the knowledge of the
girls parents the young couple secured
a license and were married. In order to
get the license they are said to have told
the clerk the young woman was IS years
of age.
From the parsonage the girl telephoned
her parents, telling them she was mar
ried. They Immediately sent for her to
come home, where she has remained until
the present time.
The judge gave the girl a lecture on
the seriousness of perjuring herself and
then granted the divorce, restoring the
girl her former name of Gladys Colds
borough. The action in court was brought
by the father, F. l.. Goldsborough, as
legal guardian for his daughter.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-19
POLICE AID IN SEARCH
FOR MISSING WOMAN
Mrs. L. D. Robertson of La JolIa Dis
appears-Friend of Husbands
Traces Her to Los
Angeles

John Alderman of La Jolla, Cal, arrived
in Los Angeles last night in search of
Mrs. l.. d. Robertson, who disappeared
from that town several weeks ago with
her 3-year -old daughter. They had been
traced to this vicinity.
Mrs. Robertson is a young matron who
was seemingly happily married, but who
'or some months has been showing signs
of mental disturbance. Her husband, who
is well-to-do citizen of La Jolla, came
home one evening and insteand of finding
supper ready for him as he expected
found the house empty. Thinking that
his wife had gone to a neighbor's home
he went out to look Tor her, but learned
that she had been seen to take a south
bound train. Then began search that
has extended this far.
Mr.. Robertson, because of worry, was
prostrated and his friend and business
partner, Mr.. Alderman, took up the
search The woman has been traced 10
Southern California, and the police and
sheriff's officers are aiding in the search
for her.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-19
BAND OF THUGS
TORTURES CHINESE
Five Men Set Upon Lone ceIestiaI-Is
Handled BarbarousIy Until Forced
by Agony to ReIinquish
Money

A daring holdup occurred quarter OF
mile north of Compton shortly after
o'clock last night when Wong Lee, a
Chinese gardener whose home is in the
vicinity, was robbed of $3.50 by gang
of five hoodlums who afterward made
their escape into Los Angeles.
Lee was walking from Compton to his
vegetable ranch when he was passed on
the road by a wagon containing five men.
He was set upon and borne to the ground.
Lee protested that he had no money.
One of the robbers caught him by the
throat and choked off his cry for help.
Another with a small bladed penknife
iabbed him in the side and shoulders,
demanding with each jab that he give
up his coin. A third seized one of his
arms and twisted it up behind his back,
with similar demand.
Two of the gang then seized MIN by
the feet and pulled his limbs as far apart
as possible while two others dragged on
his arms and the fifth man with Jabs
of his penknife tore open his clothing,
searching for money.
Tortured finally beyond endurance the
gardener gave up and allowed the men
to search him. From belt around his
body they secured $3.50 in currency and
gold, and then one of the men kicked
him beneath the chin, rendering him un-
conscious.
Lee reported the robbery to the sher-
ifs office The police have an excellent
description of the five men and they
hope to land them in jail within the
next twenty-four hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-19
YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS
TAKE COURTS ATTENTION

Juvenile cases were on the program OF
Judge WhDurs department of the SUI
perior court yesterday afternoon and the
room was filed during the entire session
with mothers, fathers and scores of chill
dren.
There were boys and girls of every size
color and description. Some were run
aways, some had committed petty lar
ceny and one case was brought up by
the Humane society.
Humane officers were in court with
13-year-old Lena Simmons, daughter OF
Edward Simmons of Watts. The girl
has been living with her father and step
mother, who are alleged to have beaten
her and treated her in such cruel man.
ner they are no longer fit guardians.
During the examination of witnesses
Judge Wilbur had occasion to reprimand
Attorney Charles s. McKelvey for his
manner of addressing questions to wit
nesses.
The judge took the case under advise
Lent.
Judge Wilbur has turned over to the
engravers a beautiful oil painting
brought by friend from Europe portray
young boy standing before the bar OF
justice. The picture will be used on the
letterheads of the court.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-19
The Badge of Honesty

Is on every wrapper of Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery because full
list of the ingredients composing it Is
printed there in plain English. Forty
years of experience has proven its superior
worth as a blood purifier and invigorat-
ing tonic for the cure of stomach disorders
and all liver ills. 1t builds up the run
down system as no other tonic can in
which alcohol is used. The active medic
inal principles of native roots such as
Golden Seal and Queens root, Stone and
Mandrake root, Bloodroot and Black
Cherrybark are extracted and preserved
by the use of chemically pure, triple
Refined glycerine Send to DR.. R. " Pierce
at Buffalo, N. Y, for free booklet which
quotes extracts from well-recognized med
fcal authorities such as Drs. Bartholow,
King. ScuddeE Coe, Ellingwood and a
host Of others, showing that these roots
can be depended upon for their curative
action il all weak states Of the stomach,
accomplished by indigestion or dyspepsia
as well Is mall bilious or liver complaints
and in Gfl/wasting diseases where there
IS losS9Fflesh and gradual running down
OF tNJstrength and system.
The rGolden Medical Discovery makes
rich, pure blood and so invigorates and
regnlates the stomach. liver and bowels,
and. through them. -lhe whole system.
Thus all skin affections, blotches, pimples
and eruptions as well as scrofulous swell
lings and old open running sores or ulcers
are cured and healed. In treating old
running sores, or ulcers, 1t is we'll to In
sure their healing to apply to them DIR.
Pierce's All-Healing Salve. If your drug
gist don't happen to have this Salve in
stock, send ffty-four cents in postage
stamps to DIR. r. v. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y, and
a large box of the ALL Healing Salve {"
will reach you by return post.
You can't afford to accept a secret nos
trum as substitute for this non alcoholic,
medicine OF KNOWN COMPOSITION, not
even though the urgent dealer may
thereby make a little bigger profit.
DR.. Plerce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and inyienrate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny grapules, easy to take
Is candy.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-19
PEOPLES GAS WOULD
DROP LOWE CONNECTIONS
Sues Other Corporations to Recover
Possession of Gas Plant
on St. Johns
Street

AS an aftermath to the suit brought
by Professor 7. S. e. Lowe to be re-
stored to the presidency of the People
Gas and Coke company, from which he
was ousted by the board of directors,
comes a complaint filed by the Peoples
Gas and Coke company against the Los
Angeles Independent Gas company, Los
Angeles Suburban Gas company, Lowe
Manufacturing company, Los Angeles
Safety Deposit Bank and Trust company
and the California bank to recover pos
session of apiece of land on st. John S
street, upon which gas plant is located.
The companies mentioned as defendants
in the suit belong to the Lowe system of
corporations. The affairs of the various
companies in which Professor Lowe was
the moving spirit seem to have become
somewhat intermirgied and overlapped
in places.
The Peoples Gas and Coke company
under the new head of G. H. Hays, evil
IDENTIFY is endeavoring in the suit. filed
to sever its connection with the other
Lowe companies