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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
ANDERSON A DEMOCRAT

TN THE discussions concerning the
1 reappointment of James Anderson
II as the Democratic member of the
board of public works, the statement
has been made that Mr.. Anderson did
not fully represent the Democratic
party for the reason that he has voted
against a Democratic candidate for
president.
The Herald is authorized by Mr.. An
derson to state on his behalf that he
has never cast a vote against a Demo
cratic presidential candidate and that
he has always supported, as a con-
sistent Democrat should, the Demo
cratic state and national tickets.
Mr.. Anderson's assurance upon this
point should end all discussion. 1t Is
certainly satisfactory to The Herald
and we are sure will satisfy everyone
who knows Mr.. Anderson.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Missed His Vocation

Reginald de Koven. the composer tells
Of a grocer and a druggist who attended
a Wagner concert. AS the program did
not please them they began talking on
music in general and on Wagner in par
ticular.
Another example of the fact that
every man wants to DO something out OF
his line" said the druggist.
That's right" asserted the grocer,
Now, I'm a grocer. but I've always
wanted to be a banker"
You'd probably fail" added the drug
gist Look at me. I'm success as a
druggist, yet I've always wanted to write
book. This man Wagner tried his hand
at music. Just listen to IT, And yet we
all know he builds good parlor cars!'-
Success Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
OBSERVER MAKES A PLEA
FOR FAIRNESS TO CLERKS

PASADENA, Teb. 3.-[Editor Her
add: / was greatly interested in the
letter from Fair Play" and the subse
auent editorial upon 1t.
The editorial, it seems to me, begs
the question. AS I read Fair Play.
article it looked to me as though ne
were asking for an adjustment of con-
ditions for the clerks employed in the
Office, that they enjoy the same priv
ileges accorded the carriers, viz. an
eight-hour schedule and no overtime.
II looks to me that the postmaster
could himself adjust this without ap-
pealing to the federal government.
Some time ago when the mail carriers
sent in bills for overtime they were
fold that they were not to work over
the eight hours q am not sure that
their demands were acceded to-, and
a. penalty attached If they did.
Now. in the name of justice and COM
mon sense. why does not this apply to
the clerks as well, whose pay is iden-
teal?
The postoffice clerks are in state OF
perpetual revolt against TINS uiserlil-
ination, and it should not accord our
postmaster any sleepless nights TO ad-
lust so simple an act of justice.
have told several of these clerks
who have talked with me on the sub
iect to confer directly with the author
tiles at Washington If no relief is 10 De
had here.
THE question arises, why is it neces-
sary to have public attention called TO
this state of affairs which is apparent
70 everybody connected with the post
office?
why should people take the medium
of the newspapers to adjust conditions
which should be done in the interest OF
ali concerned by the people most con-
cerned in those conditions? Does our
worthy postmaster forget the real
meaning of the square and the plump
The men in his employ want hotlins
hut what is Justly due them. Their dis
content is not at the authorities at
WASHINGTON but at the local conditions
which can be bettered.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Was 1t an Accident7

They stood enraptured beside the ar
lists masterpiece. 1t was impression
istic to a degree.
Upon the faces of the three were de-
picted pride" pleasure" and won.
cerment"
That represented the artist" the
enthusiast" and the barbarian"
Hundreds had gazed at 1.-THE Grey
Day." but the little group of three was
all that remained.
TITS wonderful" said the artist.
ITS inspirational," sighed the en-
thusiast.
How did it happen?" asked the puz-
zled barbarian.
"what happen?" Gin horror stricken
concert).
How did he happen to drop his
brush right smack, dab on the picture
before it was finished?"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

has repaid hundred times over the
cost of financing the organizations"
OF the two parties, says the Sacra-
mento Union.
BY virtue of constituting itself the
powers that be" In California politics,
not only state, but county and city,
the Southern Pacific has quietly pos
sessed itself of all the marine and river
water front in the state that is worth
owning, except in San Francisco and,
possibly, San Diego.
By virtue of usurpations of govern
mental functions the railroads of Cali
fornia have been able to prevent the
enactment of laws against rebating,
laws that would prevent their reward
ing their friends and Furnishing their
enemies in the most substantial man
ner.
Finally. the possession of state gov
eminent has enabled railroads to pos
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

IT5zzS5l illinois has, for nearly half a
ya 5il year, been in the throes of a
RGl kl great contest with the bosses
INA over direct, plurality primary
I'M N election. The bosses and paid
a.EzEzJ henchmen of the railroad and
public service corporations did
not, in that state as in California, put
up a shallow pretense of favoring a
primary election law, and then pro-
coed to queer" every step taken to-
ward procuring the enactment of such
law. They frankly opposed it, fought
it to a finish, and, when beaten, strove
to defeat the passage of the measure
by inducing members to absent them
selves from the state capital on the
day of taking the final vote. But they
were beaten, soundly beaten, and IL
linois mas abolished the convention sys-
tenn and substituted in its place a
direct nomination of party candidates
by the voters of the party, says the
Sacramento Union.
The new law provides for this form
of nomination for all offices except re-
gents of the state university, township
and school board officers and presiden-
tial electors. If it had not been for
the fear that Illinois would elect Taft
delegates, instead CT delegates pledged
to Uncle Joe Cannon, the selection of
delegates to national conventions would
also have come within the scope of the
plurality law, but Uncle Joe and his
friends were able to block that part Of
an otherwise universal system of direct
nomination.
A most important feature of the new
Illinois law is that the party voters
elect the members of the party COM
mitteo from precinct committees to
state. The reason for this is that in
Illinois as elsewhere, it is found that
the power that controls the party in
power controls the state government,
and the predatory interests have gem
orally been able to possess themselves
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
CROESUS, M. A.

nR. NICHOLAS MURRAY BUT
LER, an eminent authority, is i'm
~ pressed by the current indications
that society is being menaced in what
is called the top, rather than the bot
tom. He appeals to rich parents to
realize their parental responsibility,
and declares that the child who under
our present laws is to inherit great
wealth and potentially great position
and great influence, too often is not
given a fair chance to become decent,
intelligent, self-respecting citizen, be-
cause of the folly or neglect of his pa
rents. A few days ago we quoted from
a sermon, preached last Sunday in Los
Angeles, which contained a similar
warning. Thinking men, if canvass
were made, would be found to be prac-
t;cally unanimous in condemnation of
the carelessness that is neglecting the
first principles of Americanism and
producing, instead of responsible citi-
zens of the United States. men who
merely make convenience of their
country. 1t was lucky to have been
horn in it. 1t is good place to live in.
Since to die is a disagreeable necessity,
It is as good place as any to die in!
DR.. Butler has been for years in a
position which gives authority to his
utterances on this or any branch Of the
educational subject. He is not vapor-
ing when he alleges that the child of
the wealthy is deprived Of the oppor-
lunity of developing good and healthy
spirit of citizenship. while the child of
parents of moderate means learns how
10 use his natural ability. how to apply
his good sense, how to cultivate friend
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

tivity and makes itself felt
even in municipal and governmental
matters. He continues:
The era of lublic improvements,
chiefly caused by the exploitation of
electric energy, which has been going
on for the last fifteen years, has met
with serious impeachment in this strin-
gency OF money. There are numerous
cities, towns and country communities
which are prevented from carrying out
or undertaking public improvements,
such as electric plants, tramways and
telephones, drainage and water works,
street extensions, schools and hospi-
tails, etc.
All these corporations are waiting for
a relaxation of the tightness In the
money market, as the present time is
not propitious for floating loans at a
reasonable rate of interest. During this
year about 400,000,O00 marks Ga mark
equals 23S cents) of municipal loans
have been issued in Germany. 1t is
estimated that the amount would easily
have reached 500,000,00o but for the re-
stricted condition of the money market.
The loans urgently required by some of
the leading German cities for necessary
improvements for the year 1908 are fig
ured up to 7O0,000,Oo0 marks, of which
120,000,000 are wanted by the city of
Berlin alone.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

An English baronet has turned up in
Kansas City, where he was member
of the White Wings brigade. 1t was
not pride of birth that finally induced
him to own up to his title, but the news
that relatives in England had died and
left him big estate. A boodleless
baronetcy is a bootless one, but for
tune makes even title supportable.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Laconlc

as the proprietor in?" asked the
visitor.
mo SIR" replied the office boy.
"Is he in the city,"
Eyes, sir"
Tonight"
"Will he be back soon?"
mo, SIR"
Tonight"
"No, Sir"
Tomorrow sometime?"
"No, SIR"
Ibid he leave any word for Mr..
Nash?"
mo, SIR"
The stranger looked at the office boy
sharply. when did he go?'
Yesterday afternoon"
Didn't he say when he'd be back?"
mo, sir"
"Well, where the dickens is he?"
AT the undertaker's."
whats the matter?"
lies dead "-Harper's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

A woman suffrage orator is deliver
ing lecture on Woman as She Is and
as She viii Be-" At present, dear
madam, she is a Wingless Angel, and
by and by she will be one of the full
f1edged kind.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
A Drouthy Tongue

During o recent fishing season in
Scotland two American tourists tried
their luck in the river Tay. Unaccus-
toned to the customs of the country,
they could not account for the gradu-
ally increasing length of their Highland
boatman's face. He rowed them to all
the likely spots, and they had fine luck.
But he was gloomy and morose. 1t
was a day of heavy showers, and pres
emily the boat was soaked, and so were
the anglers One of them tried in vain
to strike match in order to light a
cigar. He wasted almost q box full of
the precious articles, then exclaimed in
despair:
Good gracious, boatmanl Isn't there
a dry place anywhere about where 1
may strike a light?"
eye MIGHT try my tongue" said the
boatman. The tourists took the hint.
-
Faithful
Peck-What is Gayboy whooping it
up for tonight?
~. L. - IL tee
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
rime for Whim.whams

The fact that prohibition is growing
in Texas doesn't daunt the American
press humorists who are going to Heav-
emily Houston. The buttermilk supply
holds good.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
From Missouri?

The interpreters at Ellis island are
puzzled by an immigrant who cannot
speak any known European or Ameri-
can language. 1t is suggested that he
is victim of the Esperanto habit.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

A news item says that the Goldfield
mines are again working. That sounds
better than an announcement that the
scrip factories are busy again.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

The Washington Post claims Hughes
will be nominated on the fourth ballot.
What about all the other chaps that
will be nominated on the other ballots ?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

One of the Mexican cattle kings does
not know how rich he is. And as he
is almost so years old he is beginning
to realize how poor he is.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

The United States food experts, after
conference that lasted for an entire
day, issued an official definition of
sausage. Thus is mystery which has
bafaed the wondering ages solved at
last.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Laughing Waters

Dallas, Texas, is all swelled up be-
cause a man was drowned in the Trim
ity river. Nothing like that here, but
the raging Los Angeles river was there
with the goods once last week.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
The ub.ic Letter Box

Letters intended for publication must be
accompanied by the name and address on
the writer. The Herald gives the widest
latitude to correspondents, but assumes no
responsibility for their Views. Letters
should not exceed 800 words
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
A Common Epitaph

It's hard TO feel, when life is sweet
That all is for the best
He tried to walk across the street,
And the auto did the rest.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

The minister who prayed that Brewer
Busch might see new light evidently
thought that Busch's was under a
hushel
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

Modern hotels are needed in China.
Yes, but so are modern people.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Moderation

Two Chicago women are claiming the
same husband. Only two?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Grown on Crooked

Tzu Hsi may abdicate. 1t is a won
der that she has not sneezed her head
off long ago in trying to pronounce her
own name.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

Greater Los Angeles is greater than
ever.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

Peck-How's that?
Beck-He promised his wife he
wouldn't be too sad while she is out Of
town.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

NEE 1884 the Southern Pacific
company has lodged a dollar
of taxes for every dollar paid
in the state of California.
That has saved the stock
holders many millions, and
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08

PORTING from Frankfort,
Consul General Richard
Guenther says that the tight
state of the money market in
Europe and especially in Ger
many affects all business ac-
tiYitY and makes itself felt
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Is This in Georgia?

The water of Tule lake is disappear
ing. The thirsty land' of the poets
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Parfait glamour

A tall glass is filled with peach ice
cream, then spoonful of raspberry
syrup is dropped in and it runs down
through the parfait. Just as it is served
a spoonful Of maraschino is poured in,
and on top a sweetened spoonful of
whipped cream. 1t is worth trying,
says Good Housekeeping. Yessum,
probably so. May we make so bold as
to suggest a tablespoonful of -,
three jigs of -, a twinge Of -
Oh, my; hurry it up!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Reciprocity

Secretary Taft is making speeches
and is hoping that the speeches are
making" Secretary Taft
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
A Too.Family Mar

A Too-Family Man
The Caid is "freed"-if, if indeed
That pleasing word applies
To one who's bound beyond remede
With NUMEROUS family ties.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-08
Faithful

Peck-What is Gayboy whoopir
Up for tonight?
Beck-He's keeping his promise.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-31
HANDLING OF. THE METALS.
Something About Relations of Metals
Selling Co. and A. S. G. r.

The annual meeting of the United
Metals Selling company Will be held
next Wednesday in Jersey City. Moth
ing but routine business is looked for,
although it is claimed that r. NJ. Stuart
Wortley may be added to the directo-
rate, owing to his recent election as
treasurer of the corporation Inc stock
of this corporation, as is well known, is
very closely held and most of the shares
are in the hands of persons either identi-
fled with the Amalgamated Copper com
pany or with mining interests which sell
their output through the United Metals
Selling company.
Adoiph Lewisohn. the president. is
supposed to be the largest individual
stakeholder. In connection with the
contract existing between that company
and the GuggenheimS for the selling o.
two-thirds of the American Smelling &
Refining company's copper output, an
understanding exists between the two
companies which might act against any
desire of the smelling people to handle
their own copper upon the expiration OF
the existing contract next spring
This understanding provides that so
long as the United Metals Selling com
pany shall sell American Smelling cop
per, the former corporation shall turn
over TO the latter concern ali of its sill
Yer for disposal In this way the Smelt-
ing company remains in undisputed con-
troll of the silver output of the country
Should the GuggenheimS finally decide
to sell their own copper output in oppo-
sition to the United Metals Selling COM
many that company would undoubtedly
make other arrangements for the sale or
silver which comes from its Rarltan re-
finery. The Boston & Montana and Ana
conda ores carry large silver values and
these taken in connection with the sll-
yer from its other mines. would prove an
important factor in the silver market
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-31
SINKING RESUMED
AT THE GIR0UX CON

Ely. New. Jan 30.-Work of sinking
at the Giroux was resumed Monday
after a holiday of a week for all who
were engaged in the strenuous labor
of rescuing the three entOmbed men
who came out on Saturday, Jan. H.
1t is expected that a month will elapsa
before the shaft is completely -rehabili-
tated When water level is reached.
so that water can be secured for the
purpose, the mill of the-company VIII
be started. superintendent Walters
stated that he anticipated no trouble
whatever in going the rest of the way,
as the miners, not having to work with
the rapidity necessary when the en-
tombed miners were on the LOGO level,
will be able to make good progress
nevertheless. He considers the shaft
safe for the present.
Considerable interest is being taken
in this property on account of the
varying rumors to the effect that a
stormy session will be had at the
stockholders meeting to be held on
Feb. in New York.
superintendent Walters absolutely
scouts the idea of ousting the Giroux
interests from control, as he states
they have so per cent of the stock in
their possession. The stock is a ia
vorite locally, and much anxiety over
the outcome of the meeting is enter
tanned
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-31
Mining Notes.

DaIy West books viii close tomorrow
for the annual meeting, which takes place
in Denver on the 18th of February. They
will reopen on the 18th.
In a story dealing with the reported
strike in the Uncle Sam an evening pa
per says But as yet the management
refuses to give out anything which would
place the new development in false
light" The story gives no idea of the
time that the management will be ready.
The Utah Mine company sold forty
eight tons of ore from its Fish Springs
property yesterday for 81 621-27. The lot
assayed 1874 ounces silver, 80 per cent lead
and IS znts in gold per ton. The ore
brought a premium, under the terms of
the companys contract with the smelter,
of $3.50 a ton.
w. II. c.Billy'O Griffiths. the we'll
known mining man and broker of Rhyo-
lite. came in yesterday morning from the
south. called here by the accidental
death of his sister. He states that the
Bullfrog country is getting ready for the
biggest kind of a boom and. now that the
labor and financial situation has been
cleared up to great extent, he is of the
opinion that it viii not be long coming.
He will be here for possibly ten days or
two weeks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-01-31
SALMON RIVER COUNTRY.
Mining Interests Beginning to Move
for Bigger Results Than Ever.

.. z. KiTkpa trick, the Weil-knoWn min
ing operator of Leesburg, Idaho, was IN
the city yesterday on his way to PhOe-
nix, Arizona, near where he has mining
interests and where he spends a portion
of nearly every winter.
Like ali other mining regions of the
west, said Mr. kirkpatrick during the
day, things shave been quiet during the
past few months. That a change for the
better is coming is to be seen. on every
hand at the present time. however, and
before the season is far ADVANCED there
viii be as much or more doing in Idaho
mining than there was at this beginning
of last year. The bank failure at Boise
had tendency to dampen the ardOr of
many, but conditions are rapidly right
ing themselves and it will not be many
months till there are no signs left of
the sO-called financial stringency.
j. r. Mullen, who now owns the
dredge of the old Pacific Dredge COM
pany that operated disastrOuSly on
Moose creek, a tributary of the Salmon
river, recently moved the big machine
half mile farther up the creek. where
ne has fine deposit of placer gravel
This property is about eighteen miles
northwest OF Salmon city, and, cold
though the weather has been, so cold
that il was impossible to work more than
one shift, he cleaned up over $1,000 in a
Six-day run, washing out oyer 800 worth
of gold in the last three hours. Mr..
Mullen states that he has ground enough
to keep his machine busy for the next
TWO years at least ana ne promises 10
make a big showing when the season
opens warm.
Most of the mines all through our sec
ton of the state have been closed down
on account of the low price of the metals
and the tight money conditions, but for
all that prospecting and development
work has been progressing in a small
way at many places.
Recently the old Queen of the Hills,
eight miles below Salmon. was CONSOLE
dated with the Copper Queen. Under
the management OF Emerson Hill. of Red
Rock, a ], 400 foot tunnel has been driven
on the Queen of the Hills and the ma
chinery from both properties, as well as
the mill that was doing duty at the Cop
per Queen, is now being installed at the
mouth of this tunnel There will be all
kinds of work and much ore produced
from these properties after a while.
lit now seems certain that railroad
will be built from Armstead by way Of
Junction and down the Lehi valley to
Salmon City during the present year.
The road has been surveyed and rights
Of-way are now being purchased. 1t has
not been learned just who is behind this
enterprise, but that does not matter
much as long as the line is built, for
it will mean everything to the mining
camps of that portion of Idaho
Mr.. Kirkpatrick continued his journey
in the direction of Phoenix last night