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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-02
LONG BEACH HARDWARE MEN
TO BUILD BRICK BLOCK
Special to The Herald.

Special TO The Herald.
LONG BEACH, March Wv. L.
Stevens & Son, who own a hardware
store at Second street and Pine ave-
nue., will within month at the most
start work on a three-story pressed
brick building on the west side of Pine
avenue just south of Third street.
The Stevens store will occupy the
ground floor. The building will cost
S50 ono
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-02
High School Wins Game

special TO The Herald.
REDLANDS, March 1.-The high
school baseball team defeated the
Chino high school team yesterday, 8
to A, In well played game that was
replete with good field plays.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
NoRwAY's INDEPENDENCE DAY.

Scandnayians of this City have ar
ranged for the observance Of what may
be called the Fourth of July of Norway,
on the 18th of this month, at Wanda
mere. The 18th Is tho anniversary OF
the ratification of the constitution of
that country. and the Norwegians gem
orally observe that day with music.
song. and patriotic speeches, The day
Will be observed on the 18th. the nth
being Sunday, and the general public
is invited. We hope the weather viii
be propitious and that there will be
good turnout. Wandamere is q beau
tiful resort, easy Of access from which
intoXicants are excluded The day is
worthy of observance. The birth of a
free nation is an event in the history of
the world, of interest to all mankind.
The history of Norway, especially, Is
an object lesson. 1t proves that a
liberty-loving people cannot be con-
quered. Liberty. like truth. If crushed
to earth, rises again. When Norway.
after the political upheaval of Europe
at the beginning of the last century
was separated from Denmark, 1t was
poyerty-stricken, weak and apparently
doomed. 1t faced almost all Europe. The
European powers we're willing to give
away Norway In recognition of the
services rendered by Sweden against
Napoleon, and also to compensate Swe-
den for the loss of Finland. But Nor
wegian patriots insisted on free and
independent Norway. and they pre-
vailed against the tremendous forces
arrayed against them. The victory of
any nation, however small for liberty.
is the gain of mankind. II Is, there
fore. appropriate, in this country where
all nationalities unite around a common
altar of liberty, that national celebra-
tons be made general as far as prac-
ticable
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
ARBITRATION WITH JAPAN.

We have heard great deal
lately OF the necessity of inc
creasing the navy in order to in
sure peace, and especially that
Japan must be kept in awe by an
imposing array of ships. We have
read enthusiastic accounts of the re-
ception to our battle-ships on the
Pacific coast, and the magnificent
spectacle then presented, for the edl-
fication of the world.
But we have heard less OF the quiet
conference between Secretary Root
and Baron Takahlra who, the other
day, met at the State department and
signed treaty between the United
States and Japan guaranteeing TO ar
bitrate all disputes excepting those
involving national honor and terri
torial rights. No guns roared in glor-
ification of the event. No flags vowed
No crowds had been summoned by
curiosity or patriotism to acclaim the
ceremony. But that stroke of the pen
was a more powerful anti-war mea~
sure than the entire naval demonstra-
ton oh the Pacific.
This is the third arbitration treaty
this country has signed with foreign
powers since the Hague congress last
summer. As these treaties multiply.
there viii be less danger of war, and
less need Of large armies and navies,
Arbitration treaties leave open to set
Element In the old, barharous way
great range OF disputes, but the often
er nations agree to settle minor dis
putes by the twentieth century meth
cd OF reason the less likely are they
to rush to war over more vital mat
ter Of dispute And when public opln-
ion Is thoroughly enlightened on the
subjects of war and peace statesmen
viii find no difficulty in solving all In
ternational problems by peaceful
methods.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
FREIGHT RATES.

The proposed advance in freight
rates by various railroad corporations
has not encountered much, II amy.
public opposition.
This Indifference OF the public Is
naturally surprise to railway Of
hclals; but the explanation is simple:
the public objects only to exorbitant
rates or to discrimination in favor IF
certain places or persons.
The popular demand has been, not
so much Tor lower rates as for rates
that are reasonably uniform az TO dis
tance, place and company
High rates impartially maintained
are less offensive than inequality in
charges. one sure way in which to
avoid hostile legislation would be to
make all rates uniform. Rates should
OF course be reasonable; but 1t is chief
ly the discrimination shown in the re-
bate to the favored shipper that IN
jures the business man and eXasperatcs
the public.
The action proposed by the traffic
officials Of railroads in the Western
trunk line association. which includes
both eastern aud western railways Is
simply this they have outlined in
oreoses of 10 per cent in freight rates
in every class which viii become Of
fectlye July /. This advance, II put
into force, win be perhaps the most
sweeping In American railroad his
tory,
The agreement Is reported Ia await
only the signatures Of higher officials
OF the railroads involved It Is estl-
mated that tho increase win swell lhe
revenues OF the roads to SlOOOOOO00
The main advance, it is said, win be
made from Eastern points to tho West,
Southeastern roads have fled tariffs
with the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. calling for Increases in the
rnte for hauling meat.
This action IN the Southeast Is UNI
derstood TO have been taken 90 sound
public sentiment; and public senu-
ment win be very tolerant OF any such
action II Il appeals to be fair. uniform,
and reasonable.
on the other hand, the commercial
and manufacturing interests OF Chi
eago, 81 Louis & Cincinnati hayo
inaugurated a movement for the re-
adjustment Of freight charges between
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

the Middle West and the South Allan
tic States.
| To most points In this territory the
distances from the cities named are
no greater than they are from New
| York, and yet rates from 10 TO 20 per
cent higher from the West than they
are from the East. Complaint might
be made at the Same time as 10 the
mail service. which II a great deal
moro efficient from the East than II
is from the West
These are old grievances and many
attempts have been made In the past
TO secure their correction. In this In
stance facts and figures are to be laid
before the Interstate Commerce Com
mission in the expectation that sub
stantial relief may be had in that
quarter.
Similar conditions prevail in the
West Here rates are still higher But
II should be remembered that rates
between Chicago and New York are
made lower by the larger amount OF
the traffic between these and other
great oenters OF trade and popula-
ton. and that the seaboard rates are
always somewhat governed by water
competition,
Yet the belief prevails that rates
from the East to Salt Lake are higher
than to San Francisco. and that this
is a discrimination not justified by
either sea- board competition or whole-
sale rates.
Legislation In this State has never
assumed a form hostile to railroad
prosperity and extension. But Of
ncias would do we'll to see to it that
this part of the country is subject to
no Objectionable discrimination.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
MARIAN LIFE.



whatever its actual age. any life now
existent on Mars must be In the land
stage of its development on the whole
q much higher one than the marine
But, more than this, 1t should prob
ably have gone further IL 1t exists at
an, for In its evolving of terra firma.
MARS has far outstripped the earth.
Mars surface is now all land Its
torms or life must be not only terres-
trial as against aquatic, but even as
opposed to terraqueous ones. They
must have reached not simply the stage
of land dwelling where the POSSIBLE
Ties are greater for those able to en-
Drace them, but that further point of
pinching poverty where brain Is needed
10 survive at all. The struggle for ex-
istence In their planets decreptitude
and decay would tend to evolve intelu-
gence to cope with circumstances
growing momentarily more and moro
adverse. But. Furthermore, the solI-
darfty that the conditions prescribed
would conduce to a breath of under
standing sufficient to utilize II. Inter-
communication over the whole globe
Is made not only possible, but obli-
gatory. This would lead to the easier
spreading over 1t OF some dominant Gre
ature--especially where this being OF
an advanced order OF intellect--able to
rise above its bodily limitations to
amelioratlon of the conditions through
exercise of mind. What absence of
seas would thus entail, absence OF
mountains would further These two
obstacles to distribution removed, life
there would tend the quicker to reach
a highly organized stage. Thus Mar
tian conditions themselves make for in
telllgence,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
SAME AS HERE.
las Anlgeles Tlmes.

Denmark faces a serious industrial
crisis. Many of its laborlng people
there are Socialists. Many are out on
strike and the city of Copenhagen Is
full OF idle people Employment might
be had II employers and employees
could agree on rates of wages and
hours. Meantime foreign manufactures
must be used thus draining the ooun-
try of money, But. furthermore, IN the
rural districts all through the king
dom, farmers are unable to lind hands
TO do farm work, and are bringing in
foreigners 10 do II. SO IL goes in this
country. too. In the cities are many
who cannot find employment, but in the
country on the other hand, arc many
employers who cannot find hands to
do the work OF the farms. In some
Instances tho idle IN the city are too
ignorant 90 know where work is to be
had Others of these unemployed would
not know how to do farm work II they
were in thu field where II is 20 be done.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
DIR. GosHEN's ADDRESS.

Or. Goshen. last Sunday, delivered a
stirring sermon on the duties of public
officials. and graphically told the story
of the controversy over the paving Of
First South St., as an illustration OF
delinquency on the part of city Off
Gals There is difference Of opinion
as TO whether the subject is suitable
for Sunday Sermon but It is general
~ conceded that the Minister handled
II In a masterful manner. 1t is also
admitted that he was forced to take 1t
up after the challenge hurled at him
by the Council--a challenge all the
more inexplicable because another
charge made by DIR. Short, that the
American" party officials are respon-
sible for the Illegal running of slot
machines, was utterly ignored by the
Council.
DR. Goshen proved breach of faith on
the part of some officials, in favor of
California asphalt, and he proved that
the cost of paving is considerably
higher in this City than in other cities.
He left the audience to infer that
someone with a strong pull is inter-
ested in the California product and is
making money dishonesty, at the ex-
pense of the tax payers of this City.
But he referred to this matter only
as an illustration OF general conditions.
He might have told of other transact
tons. There Is the water conduit, for
instance, which costs about 100000
more than the original estimate, though
ha
contract price. He might have mem
toned the sums thrown away on adj
vertising. and sundry Irregularities
that have been covered UP. He might
have told OF the paving of Second
avenue, where, according to investiga-
tions published some time ago, nearly
every specification was violated. He
might have told other stories that
would have corroborated his first
charge that all is not as it ought TO
be in official circles.
We hope the citizens of this City will
give heed 10 the warning sounded from
the pulpit. The conditions are seri-
GUS when ministers feel called upon
to cry out against the unfaithful public
servants. But that Is what conscience
compelled them to do years ago, when
fanatlcism had seized the public offices
in. this City and the people were ex-
plotted. Then, too. the people were
promised liberty" under American"
conditions. They were promised re-
forms and prosperity. The facts
We're that toughs filed the streets, I'M
til IL became dangerous TO walk home
at night Nests of sin and shame
multiplied for they were considered
effective anti-"Mormon agencies. The
debt of the City was increased beyond
reason, and many home-owners lost
their homes and were driven to the
outskirts of the CITY. Finally, the
decent citizens took the matter in hand
and effected change But "A great
deal of mischief was done. The les
son of it all is that city cannot
trust selfish politicians to run its af-
fairs. The shepherd cannot trust his
sheep TO the care of a pack of wolves.
Those who gain power by means of
falsehood are sure to prove true to
their nature in the exercise of that
power. That Is the lesson Salt Lake
has learned twice.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
ANOTHER MOON FOR JUPITER
Cleveland Plain Dealer

With considerable reluctance the staff
of Greenwich observatory informs the
world that II has every reason to be-
llevo IL has discovered another satel-
lite OF the planet Jupiter. This an.
nouncement comes after repeated in.
vestigations by two of the leading as
tronomers of Great Britain, who were
only convinced of the truth OF their
final conclusion by series of photo.
graphic plates that showed a faint
marking which occupied slightly diff
ferent positions on the several plates.
Here was convincing proof for the sci
ontific mind that a new satellite with
a retrograde orbital motion had been
spotted and mapped and added to the
long list OF recognized stellar denizens.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
JUST FOR FUN.
Tel IgnOrancc of Youth.

she--You said that ! was necessary
TO your happiness.
He--I was young then and very ig.
norant. / had no conception Of rela-
tive values.
She-What DO you mean?
He mean that didn't know mo-
cessity from an aftllction.- Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
A Strenuous Task.

Your Honor" said the witness,
cant you order recess"
"A recess?"
"Yes. sir 'va stood on this stand
stretch, and I'm teetotally wore out
a stretch and I'm teeto tally wore out
l never told the truth that long before
not In all my lifel''--Atlanta Const-
tuition,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

The Kaiser is reported to have aban-
doned his waxed mustache. If so it
must be the result of cutting expenses
MS majesty being unable to live on
four million dollars a year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
TIme for ActLon. Not 1nI..

A court has decided that a pedes-
trian has the right OF way over road
IN preference 20 an automobile How
ever, IL Is probably just as wei not 10
lghe auto IL I'm motion, Washington
Herald.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

Utah sheepmen are sending wool to
Boston, where they viii store it, wait
ing Tor better prices. All things, in
Guiding better prices for wool. come
TO him who knows how and where to
wait.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

1t is said that there Is one divorce
TO every twelve marriages in Maine
In the Pine Tree state one In twelve
OF married people is looking out for
the Maine chance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

France also feels very much irri-
tated against Castro. Let France in
stead of Uncle Sam spank him. as 1t
1t probable that they also do these
things better in France.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

with Admiral Evans not in COM
mand and the cadets back, the battle
chip fleet doesn't seem to be nearly 80
important as Il was.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

If seeking is TO be rewarded with
finding, then Bella Guinness viii be
FOUND, for the police in half dozen
cities are seeking her Simultaneously.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
A National Question.

With the night-riders menacing tho
peanu; crop at the opening of the base
bali and circus season, that trouble
down In Kentucky becomes national
affair. Call out the regulars.-Pitts-
burg Leader
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

The Colorado man who pawned his
false teeth so that he could buy food
must be q vegetarian" says an ex-
change Rather is he not a milksop?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

The President has laid the corner
stone Of Washingtons Temple of
Peace. This is better than to have
laid the keels Of four battleships.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

Chief Running Horse who has I'M
dertaken to walk across the contln-
ont and back in eight months, should
change his name to Pathfinder.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

Bulletins continue TO announce Mr.
Cleyelands great Improvement May
they soon announce his complete re-
coYery,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

York defends the use Of the secret SER
vice TO secure evidence In army and
navy divorce eases. We have not been
Russianlzed as yet, but we are on the
way.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

Chancellor Day OF Syracuse univcr-
sity is reported TO be having trouble
with his faculty. lie seems to have
a faculty for trouble.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

According to the Rochester Her
aid, Frank Gould lays his troubles to
his money. No doubt the love of
money is the root of many troubles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

Those ogden dentists who got into
a fight believe In the theory Of tooth
for a tooth, an eye for an eye.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
Somewhere.

A man may be absolutely impossible.
but somewhere there Is some woman
who doesn't think so.-Chicago Record
Herald.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

once again Uncle Sans relations
with Venezuela are strained, Why
not buttress them with reinforced con-
crete?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

High school cadets, n you don't
see what you want, ask for It, for you
own The town.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

Oklahoma must be having It's spring
cleaning Several tornadoes have swept
over Il OF late.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12
Not cadets but heroes,

Winter seems to be having regu-
lar frclc in the lap Of spring.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

The White House conference is
much more popular than White House
coffee
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-12

achieved greatness, but his admirers
are determined TO thrust more great
ness upon him.
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on the Way,

a nlember Of Congress from New
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Already President Roosevelt has
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-03
WORKING IN SEWER.
Heavy Engines Weaken One Under
 Railroad.

The Meadow street outlet sewer has shown signs of weakening under the main track. called the ladder in the freight yard In front of the passenger station. This point has been watched for many years, and slight repairs have been made there But the continual pounding of the locomotives. which are now double the weight of those In use In 1878. when the sewer was built. has apparently weakened the arch Of the sewer until It was deemed unsa fe to walt longer before strengthening it. Yesterday the railroad bridge and track gangs worked all day placing heavy timbering under the ladder, and spur tracks bridging the sewer. Superin- tendent of Sewers Mnlvey will cut away the weakened portion bf the arch. working under the temporary bridge and replace the fbrickwork with con- crete reinforced with steel bars In future all filling along the line of the sewer will be of sand. The cinder fill Ing does not distribute tho pressure and Impact from moving trains
 That the sewer has withstood punish ment so long with only two feet or less between the bottom of the ties anu the top of the arch shows how stronly the sewer was built, designed to sup port an. engine weight of the type of thirty two years ago. Calculations for similar work are to-day made on the assumption of forty-fiye tons on pair Of drivers that being all the moving load a rail will sustain without being crushed.