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Charlevoix county herald., 1908-08-15
$4,000 WORTH OF CEMENT WALKS.

The Michigan State Fair association
is building $4,000 worth of cement
walks. leading from the entrance neal
woodward avenue to the grand stand.
and also about the grounds. These
walks are broad and will accommo
date many people. In case of damp
weather they will be a great con-
venience for the visitors who travel
from one part of the grounds 10 an
other,
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-08-15
THE PRIMARY LAW,

The present law was passed by the
legislature Of 1905
The provision requiring forty per
cent to nominate governor and lieu
tenant-governor (Which Warner Is
now so anxious to remove) was insert
ed with his approval and consent.
Gov. Warner did not declare for
state wide primary law until after DR..
Bradley had announced it as IA part of
his (Bradley's) platform.
THE TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE
BILL.
introduced at the session Of 1905
bat killed by friends Of the companies.
Gov. Warner was silent upon the
matter throughout his entire first
term.
Introduced at the regular session Of
1907 but killed In the House commit
tee on general taxation, a majority Of
whose members were friends of the
governors. Just before the close of
this session Gov. Warner appointed
ex-senator Doherty (the leading lob
byist opposing the bilD IA member Of
the State Board Of Agriculture.
Introduced in special session of 1907
by Senator Kinnane, an opponent Of
the governor. 1t passed the senate
but was again killed in the House
committee on general taxation, a maj
ority of whom, as already stated, were
the governors friends.
Ex-senator Doherty, the governors
appOintee, was again the chief oppon-
ent of the bill.
CONTROL OF CORPORATE CAPITALIZ-
ALTON.
Nothing was done by the governor
during his first term.
Nothing was done during the regu-
lar session of 1907.
There is no record that the governor
did anything to secure action beyond
mentioning it in his message.
At the special session Of 1907, the
bill passed the House and was killed
in the senate railroad committee
Three members Of this committee
were the governors friends. The
chairman of the committee was the
governors personal representative in
the senate from his own county.
Whom does this record indicate was
responsible for the failure of these
measures?
The governor? His friends? or both
the governor and his friends?
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-08-15
That Third-Term Deal.

Governor Warner states that he has
but one purpose in seeking "a third
term and that is to secure the enact
ment of the following legislation:
l. An anti-lobby law
2. An improved primary law.
3. A law for the ad yalOrem taxa
tiOn of telegraph aud telephone prop
ertY.
4. A law to control corporate cap
italization.
He has already had two terms.
Read his record on these matters TO
data
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-08-15
THE ANTI-LOBBY LAW.

No official mention Of the matter
during Gov. Warmers first term.
Referred to in the governors mes
sage to the legislature of l907-a bill
was introduced but there is no official
record that the governor took any
action to have it passed.
The bill was again introduced at
the special session Of 1907 but was
killed in the House, which through
out the session was controlled by the
governors wishes In matters of legis-
lation.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
BOUGHT COWS; SAYS
HE WAS SWINDLED
PURCHASER SAYS JERSEY WAS
BAD PERFORMER
Fred H. PAIL Admits He Doesn't
Know Much About Bovnes,
and Asks Court for
Redress

Fred H. Pahl says he don't know
much about cows, or even calves, and
relying upon the representations of G.
w. Heiner purchased a Jersey COW
and Holstein animal of the same sex,
together with two calves, from the lat
ter, only to discover that he had been
deluded.
PAIL has filed suit against Heiner in
the superior court, demanding return
of $100, part of the purchase price OF
the animals, and also money expended
in the care of the cattle, which, he
says, Heiner should take back.
Heiner, according to Pahps story
told him the Jersey was mother of one
of the calves, but when the animals
reached the Pahl dairy farm the sup
posed mother showed such a disregard
for the feelings of it's alleged offspring
that PahPs suspicious were aroused
and he consulted a veterinary. Then,
he declares, he discovered woeful dis
crepancies between the statements of
Heiner and the true condition of things.
The Jersey, he says, Is an accomp-
lished gymnast, milking itself and per-
forming weird and disturbing contor-
tions when he seeks to separate it from
the lacteal fluid. The Holstein is un-
sound, he says, and Notwithstanding
Heiner's gentlemanly behavior when
he concealed the true age of the COW,
PAIL has discovered she is five years
older than represented, notwithstand-
ing her youthful appearance. She also
is afflicted with the "gorget," he says,
and altogether is unworthy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06

a staunch supporter of the Mexican
mining industry, voices its opinion OF
the proposed law as follows (June 10
1909:
Z" {. a law of this nature would OBJ
viously be so inimcal to the best interests OF
the republic that find it hard to believe
that 1t will be enacted.
Our own opinion of the effects OF
the enactment Of these articles accords
entirely with that of Lie. Reyes. we
believe 1t would be most disastrous TO
the progress and welfare of Mexico by
nearly, If not completely, discouraglng
foreign capital from continuing tne
development of her resources, not only
in mining, but in other lines of indus
try as well. In its restroactive erect
on vested interests, by prohibiting ex-
listing foreign mining companies from
acquiring nearby, or contiguous, terri
tory-which often becomes essential to
a company under the vertical plane
boundary laws-and by precluding the
transfer of title to mining property
now held by aliens to foreign com
pany, the passage of article 144 would
work great injustice and actual hard
ship upon men who have contributed
to the present development of the in
dustry.
Amy legislation tending to arrest de-
velopment of the foremost Mexican IN
dustry must, Of necessity curtan the
labor market and seriously cripple all
other industries.
Disaster Would Result
Another disastrous effect of the en-
actment of these articles into law
would be to cause foreign capital to
fear similar legislation affecting the
other industries. Consequently 1t would
withdraw entirely from the republic
and the present progress in transporta-
tion, power development, agriculture
and the manufacture would cease.
Firmly believing that the articles In
question are advocated-not as an ex-
preston of anti-foreign feeling-but
solely through a patriotic sense of duty
to their countrys welfare and with
the conviction that their enactment
would contribute thereto, the Los An
geles chamber of mines-appreciatine
the delicate mission of communcia-
tion that savors of criticism of pend
ing legislationo by a foreign govern
ment--accepts Secretary Molina's pub
lie invitation to discuss these measures
and desires to express Its opinion tha'
the passage of the three articles herein
quoted, and particularly article 144
would prove to be inimical to the IN
dustrial development and CIVIC
progress of the Mexican United States
Community of interest between the
Mexican nation and several foreign
peoples is so patent that we cannot
conceive of the execution of a de-
liberate act that would inevitably op
crate to dispel their harmony"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
AT THE HOTELS

Ernest L. Mccormick of San Fran
cisco is at the Alexandria.
e. C. Clifford of the forestry service
is staying at the Hayward.
w. A. Sage, capitalist of Han
ford, is registered at the Van Nuys.
Leland S. Stillman, banker of New
York, is staying at the Hollenbeck.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. C. Potter of Gaines
Vile, Tenn, are guests at the Lanker-
SHIN.
George Sicokan, proprietor of the
Ramona hotel at Tucson, is at the
Hollenbeck.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. spalding of
Paris, France, are staying at the
Lankershim.
C. S. Scott of Phoenix is at the Hol-
lenbeck. Mr.. Scott Is with the Ari-
zona Republican.
Thomas Keene. who has large min
ing interests at Goldfeld, is a guest
at the Alexandria.
Mr. and Mrs. Neils Peterson Of
Tempe. Ariz., are at the Hollenbeck
Mr.. Peterson is banker in his home
city.
w. ]. Bennie, superintendent of the
Shannon mines at Clifton, Ariz., with
his wife and daughters, is at the Hol-
| lenbeck.
Mrs. C. H Robinson. Miss F. Rob-
| inson and Miss e. Robinson, tourists
from Brooklyn, N. Y, are staying at
the Alexandria.
]. A. H. Kerr and his mother, Mrs.
James Kerr of Redlands, are staying
at the Hayward. Mr.. Kerr is state
bank examiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. F. Byrne of Yuma
are at the Hollenbeck. Mr.. Byrne is
connected with the government recla-
nation service at Yuma.
Ward A Dwight and Paul Henry,
| insurance men of San Francisco, are
staying at the Alexandria. They are
in the city to attend the convention
of the National Association of Life
Underwriters.
DIR. A. S. Bridges, who has made
quite a reputation in Chicago as a
practitioner, arrived in Los Angeles
yesterday on visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Soloman of 1887 Elden
avenue. DIR. Bridges left Los Angeles
about eight years ago and commented
on the many changes he found on his
return to his old home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hobart of
New York are at the Alexandria. Mr.
Hobart is a we'll known tennis player
and will attend the Pacific states
championship tournament at Del Monte
in September, though he will not take
part in it owing to recent illness.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
PUBLIC SCHOOL SESSIONS
WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 21

Public school pupils will not have to
sharpen their slate pencils quite as
early this year as they did last. In
order to avoid the suspected hot wealth
er school will not open until Septem-
Der 21, a week later than last year.
The pupil should, however, remember
that there will be just as many days
in the term.
Grammar school students and those
who are entering on their first year in
high school will be enrolled September
21. Second, third and fourth year stu
dents will be enrolled September Is
and 49, All pupils will be enrolled in
the order of their appearance and not
alphabetically, as heretofore.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
WATER DEPARTMENT SHOWS
LARGE MONTHLY SURPLUS

The report of the water department
submitted yesterday shows that in the
matter of receipts over disbursements
July was the record breaking month
for the year.
The department began the month
with a surplus of $9273.03 to its credit
and during the month took in $92,21S,
giving it a total source of income of
$101, ,49103. 1t disbursed $63,2I529, of
which $39, ,91498 was for construction,
leaving a balance for the month of
$38,27564.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
EXAMINATIONS TO BE HELD
FOR CIVIL SERVICE OFFICES

Examinations for the United States
civil service will take place as fol-
lows August 81, chief veterinarian,
Philippine service; September ga,
business teacher, Indian service, and
examiner of accounts, interstate COM
merce commission September 1917,
printer navy department.; assistant
SUPERINTENDENT of nurses, writer of
specifications and computer.
Application blanks may be obtained
from +. C. MullSey, room 20. postoffice.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
FAIL TO IDENTIFY BODY OF
SOUTH BROADWAY SUICIDE

Although a number of persons visit
ed the undertaking parlors of Peck &
Chase and viewed the body of the
young man who committed suicide at
1071s South Broadway Monday night,
leaving a note signed "W. b. Han
son." none was able to identify it.
Unless some relative or friend claims
the body it will be buried in the pot
ters field, as the man requested in his
note to the coroner.
certificate of suicide was signed
by Coroner HartWell.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
MUNICIPAL AFfAIRS|||RII11.1,;1!A||| = =
GETTING OVER HIS THIRD
BOUT OF SEWAGE POISON
Superintendent Sheridan lngmire Be-
Ieves He Will Be Immune Hence
forth from Infection Caught
from Drainage Work

Sheridan Ingmire, sewer superinten-
dent of the street department, is the
victim of blood poisoning as the result
of sewage getting into an open wound.
He was at the city hall yesterday for
the first time in several days, and the
danger from the infection is now past.
This is the third time he has suf-
fered blood poisoning from the same
cause, and, having safely passed
through a third crisis, he now believes
he is safe from death by blood poison.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
TESTIFY TO FERTILITY OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOIL

Peaches as big as cantaloupes, globe
onions three times bigger. a cluster
of tomatoes on the bush weighing
eleven pounds and cornstalks eighteen
feet high covered with large ears of
white dent corn, all grown in Los An
geles county, were placed on exhibi-
ton yesterday at the Chamber of
Commerce.
The peaches and corn were grown
by Stephen Heard, 65S East Fifty
fourth street, and Mrs. James Dodson
of San Pedro raised the tomatoes and
onions
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
THE BITTER TRUTH

Diogenes slowly entered the pawnshoI
and placed his lantern on the counter
What can get for this?" he asked
The pawnbroker picked up the lantern
and examined 1t curiously.
Rather antique pattern" he commented
''What do you consider it WORTH"
Diogenes bowed his head the humiliation
of centuries upon him.
Nothing" he bitterly admitted. Moth
ing at alI."-Bohemian.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
BREAKS LEFT ARM WHILE
TRYING TO TURN BACk-FLIF

While attempting to turn back
flip when he was swimming with some
companions at Arlington Heights yes
terday, Charles Sampson, aged 16,
schoolboy, living at 416 South Hope
street, fell and sustained fracture of
the left arm. He was taken to the
receiving hospital, where his injury
was treated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
NAV Declare Holiday

Mayor Harper will send a message
to the city council Monday asking that
August % be set aside as holiday for
the benefit of the clerks in the big de-
plan a big picnic at Long Beach on
that day
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06

The fad for loose, short sleeved night
gowns is one that has always COM
mended itself to the woman who loves
to wear sheer, dainty lingerie. The
nightgown shown in the sketch is one
of the prettiest of the new models, and
its making is sufficiently easy to bring
it well within the scope of the home
needlewoman. The gown is gathered
to q we'll fitting yoke, and is designed
to be slipped on over the head. The
loose, flowing sleeves, which are cut in
one with the front and back of the
gown, are pretty and novel feature,
and are distinctive of grace and COM
fort; but if the loose eN'oot is not liked
the sleeve may be gathered into band,
as shown in the smaller sketch. Main
took or batiste is suitable for making
the gown, while lace or embroidery
may be used for garniture. For the
medium size 3-S yards of 36-inch
goods will be needed.
614S-4 sizes, 80, 36, 40, A inches bust
measure. The price of this pattern is
10 cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
A .Just Rebuke

Cook-Heavens, the missus is COM
ing! Quick, into the linen closet!
Policeman-What, not into the PAN
try? Nina. is that true love?-Trans-
atlantic Tales.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06
The Value of Literature

Wife-May l kindle the fire with the
first act of that old play of yours?
Author-Better try the second. It's
more fiery!-Transatlan Tales
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06

Does IL sometimes puzzle you to know
what becomes of your income? 1t will last
longer II you are an ad-reader.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06

ANALYZE the duIlest day at the store
and you will resolve 1t into the net result of
not enough advertising.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-06

THIS FIIM MAS pRNnIICEn FROM THR
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-05-27
THE TRUTH ABOUT MEDIUMS.
Perfectly Healthy People often
Possess Abnormal Powers.

Perfectly Healthy People Often
Possess Abnormal Powers.
4 have had good deal of expert
ence with mediums, and I've come to
the conclusion that they all start with
at least some small basis Of abnormal
power. Is 1t not rather suggestive that
the number Of practlcing mediums does
not materially increase? If 1t were a
mere matter Of deception, would there
not be thousands at the trade? As a
matter Of fact, there are not fifty ad-
yertislng mediums in New York at this
moment, though, of course, the number
is kept down by the feeling that It is a
bit disreputable to acknowledge possess
sion Of these powers.
There are nice ones. My own moth.
er had this power In her youth, 80 my
father tells me. Her people were liy-
Ing In Wisconsin at the time, and the
settlers from many miles around came
to see her perform. An uncle, when a
boy OF four. lid automatic writing,
and an aunt recently wrote to me in re-
lation to my book, The Tyranny Of the
Dark, that for two years beginning
when she was about III these powers
Of darkness made her life hell. There
are many recent people who are posses
sed by strange forces, but are shy Of
confessing these abnormplities. Ask
your family physician. He will tell Won
that he always has at least one patient
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-05-27

i
Memorial Day is the day upon which we look back into
the living but also to the quiet dead
II s unique, this memorial day. Other nations have
bad their and heroes but there nothing else in the
world like this day OF ours, when year year and
decade after decade from active business life
when we send school children out with futering
mays and martial when bring and
to lay upon shaded graves, and when we cheer with
lump In our threats ut the ever-dwindng eyer-more
tottering column in parade
M 1t is indissoluble part of our national life It
makes one the nation and its history 1t teaches
children the compact glory of undivided union it
makes better patriots because 1t has stirred patr
cause 1t never yet has failed to touch our hearts.
Among the profound and beautiful things Abraham
Lincoln uttered iii his Gettysburg address the re-
mark TINT 1t out Of the power Of the patriotic ct
there assembled to that battlefield On
the contrary they Ind assembled that the battlefield
might coneecrate them
What beautiful sentiment that was and how true |!
The herOism Of the who had fallen In that blood
stained arena could acquire odded briance from the
tears and pauds OF who had made such sacrl-
nee, but these themselves perhaps might be su-
lated there to higher devotion the principles which
were snached from extinction on that cvermemorable
field.
There is a somewhat similar feeling appropriate on
Decoration Day. The noble dead whose last resting
places will be visited and adorned with lovely flowers
are far beyond the reach Of human praise the opin-
ion of some they in eternal sleep Others think
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-05-27

OF them as disembodicd spirits, but hardly looking
down what takes place their mortal dust They
have all passed away.
Even II they consciously present they could not
In any strict receive additional honor from the
people Of the present day, who have done nothing
may never do anything for humanity Decoration Day,
therefore, s for the living Its Intended
sanctify and ennoble generation of people who
wholly employed In enjoying the good things which are
the dear bought purchase Of those who sleeping
Ruskin has said: "Do think wasted time to sub
NIT yourself to influence which may bring upon you
any noble feeling"
spent in gayey and sport 1t is uplifting to any man to
visit beautiful church and to have hush solennty
come over his spirit for hour 1t is equally enrolling
Tor him to stand over the decorated grave soldier
OF the republic and runinate the nobility OF that
Is necessary to constitute good soldier.
1t has been many years since the surrender of Lee
and sometimes it may If that long enough
to hall,w the memory OF the soldiers the civil war;
but 1t Is not :
That war WINS the most dreadful war ever waged and
Its results were moentous than those OF any other
war In history When every other soldiers grave in the
world lies forgotten the graves of these ought to
thrill mems hearts as they garland them with flowers
"A round century is short enough time for the OBJ
servance of Decoration Day and 1t would be reproach
TO the people OF this country not only to discontinue
solemn and loving observances altogether but
the day principally to hiarity and selfish enjoyment.
On Memorial Day the coors ought to be at half-mast
In every patriotic heart
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-05-27
CEREMONY UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
Unusual Dinner at British Embassy at
Time OF Paris Sleqe.

Unusual Dinner at British Embassy at
81 Time Of Paris Siege.
Sir Frank Lascelles, our Ambassa.
dor in Berlin, who is Just retiring,
has had some exciting experiences
in the course OF his diplomatic ca.
reer.
He was with Sir Edward Malet in
Paris in 1870 during the siege and the
Commune. and tells the story of an
extraordinary dinner which they had
at the embassy shortly after a
cannon ball had driven in the front
wall and reduced the kitchen to ruins.
A general retreat was made to the
cellar.
And here the two Englishmen So
lemnly arrayed themselves in dress
clothes and set down to dine In as
much state" as possible. amid a hope
less tumble of treasured bric-a-brac.
valuables. clocks, china, &C., for not
scrap of the usual ceremony and
etiquette was waived, despite the in
congruous surroundings.
ut looked like the haunt OF brig
ands," Sir Edward wrote to friend,
who had Just ransacked a stately
castle and brought the booty hither;
while in the centre, in vivid contrast
of neatness with the disorder, was
the table laid out for dinner, with its
white tablecloth and silver candle
sticks, and. to crown incongruities.
Frank Lascelles and myself in even
ing dress and white ties, waited on by
the stately butler and embassy SER
From Tit-Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-05-27

Rear Admiral coghian. whose vessel the Raleigh rem
dered such conspicuous service at the battle Manila
BAY, tells the Philadelphia Ledger Of the Important
changes which have taken place in the navy since that
memorable battle Of ten years ago
THE greatest change" said the Admiral "has of
course been the great increase the strength of our
navy Never In the history of the world has nation
Increased Its within any period Of ten years as
we nave since the war with SPAIN We had then four
battleships We have 49, nearly all Of which are in
commission The four others which are under consruc
ton should soon. be ready for service You might en-
phasze this that any of these newer batteships
which we have built since the battle of Manila would
have been more than match for the entire feet which
Admiral Dewey commanded
The other advances They have been notable and
many There Is the increase the rapidly Of fire. We
now have actual rapid fire. But In those days such
appliances as we were introducing might be described
q tending TO- we'll say decrease alowness Of fire. that
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-05-27
tn. E.p,o.ive Fore. Of water,

Water, looked upon as the tamest Of
liquids, is as great an explosive as
dynamite, under certain conditions. In
one day water breaks up more earth
and rock than all the gunpowder. gun.
cotton and dynamite in the world do
in year. These explosives can be
controlled. by human agency, but water
does not hold itself accountable to man.
It runs into the ground, freezes, ex-
pands and spits the soil into little
pieces Finding crack in huge
rock, 1t repeats the same process,
forcing 1t asunder. II frozen in the
pores Of tree 1t often explodes with
report like gunshot and the force
of dynamite bomb.vDundee Adyer.
tiser.