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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Standard Oil Case WiU
Increase Dissatisfaction

the hair-splitting of forensic dialectics.
Indeed, he is disposed to hold the opin-
ion. once uttered by Il distinguished
iurist, that it's a poor judge who can
not write good opinion on either side
of a case The man in the street is apt
to believe that as many technicalities
could be marshaled on his side as on
the side of special interests and pow
erful wrongdoers if courts had mind
to decide in his favor.
In the view of the man in the street,
the law is little more than box of
tricks with which a dexterous prestidi-
gitateur can produce illusions as he
pleases.
He does not believe that the courts
are corrupt in the sense that they take
brides, or even that they decide con-
trary to their convictions. But he does
believe that many of the courts In both
the federal and the state systems stand
instinctively for a class rather than for
the whole public, and that their decis-
ions in many cases are governed, in
sensibly, by social or political bias.
Judges, he deems, are too subject to
the human frailty by which the mind
firsts adopts a conclusion and then
gathers arguments to buttress 1t. His
complaint is that the conclusions which
the Judges adopt In this manner are
nearly always adverse to him.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
DANCE HALLS

M e BELIEVE the sentiment of the
wv community is practically unani-
nous on the question of public
dance halls. We do not think any of
our respectable citizens would be de-
liberately responsible for the existence
of traps for innocent young women,
and haunts in which young r1en of
dom they cannot find anywhere else.
We are prepared to believe and state
that some dance hall keepers no doubt
intend to conduct their places in an
orderly manner, and to prevent evil
doing or scandal in connection with
them. At the same time we are not
prepared to believe that under prevail
ing conditions dance hall keepers have
1t in their power to regulate the con-
duct of the patrons of their establish
ments. and while perhaps the dance
hall proprietors cannot be held respon-
sible for the morals of some of their
patrons they certainly can be held re-
sponsible for providing an opportunity
for immortality.
A dance hall which is conducted
without regard for the usages and con-
ventions of society, a place in which
everything is free and easy ana any
body may meet anybody without an in
PRODUCTION" cannot be conducted with
propriety. The dance hall is an I'M
mitigated evil. Nothing can be said
in favor of it. 1t is a menace to every
family in which there are daughters.
It leads to the degradation of young
women. 1t certainly does not improve
the character of the young men who
frequent it, and as the "gallants" at
some of the halls are said to be "of the
toughest Of the tough" the boy who
leaves his family circle in order to
have a little dance" is deliberately
allowing himself to be led into tempta-
ton. With forms of so-called amuse-
ment which assail the responsibility of
young women or the character of
young men, the public should have no
patience. 1t is all very we'll to preach
charity and tolerance, but it is foolish
to be charitable and tolerant toward
evil influences and plague spots whence
they emanate.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27

quently spoken, plainly and in parable,
of this as yet future event: The son
of man shall come in the glory. Of his
father with his angels, and then he
shall reward every man according to
his works. (Matt. 1920.
I will give a few references which
the interested can look up for them
selves: Matt. 1888; 24:S, SS, AZ; 25;1S,
10, 81; Mark 1913; 1885.
After his departure to heaven ms
coming was preached by his apostles
as the great object of hope. See Acts
1920; I Cor. 1T; 40; IL; 20; 1928; 1922;
Philip. 1:6, 10; 2:16; 1920; 4;6, etc. Inc
reference, as 1 have heard there are at
least sixty-five direct references in the
New Testament to the Second Advent.
why is It that an event SO much
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Peary Hopes for Success
i'm NeW Polar Expedition

away the tedium of the long Arctic
night, says the Kansas City Journal.
Passing by way of Sydney, Straits
of Belle Isle, Davis straits, Baffin bay
and Smith sound the Roosevelt will en-
deavor to make the north shore of
Grantland, where the winter of 1866
was spent. Commander Peary will
pick up dogs and Eskimos on his way
and when daylight begins to appear
in February, 1909, the real dash" for
the pole will begin. 1t is in this last
step of the journey that the intrepid
explorer will depart from his former
routes, as he will follow the shore of
Grantland as far west as Cape Column
bia instead of leaving it at Point Moss.
Thus he will be much further west of
the Roosevelt than before, and he will
head northwest to offset the drift of
ice to the eastward.
Commander Peary is more confident
of his success upon his present expedi-
tion than ever before.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
CITIZENS RIGHTS

"HE free born" Briton, as, in spite
of his limitations, he calls him
self, may travel fearlessly in any
country in the world. Even the most
barbaric nations have been taught, to
respect the combination crosses of
Saint Andrew. Saint Patrick and Saint
George. and. displayed above any trav-
elers' inn or tent. in any country. the
British Union Jack is a powerful
fetch, as American travellers learned,
over and over again, in the days when
the Star Spangled banner was not so
we'll known and thoroughly respected
on land and sea as it now is. In the
Democratic platform the rights of
American citizens abroad are recog-
nfzed. In the Republican platform
they are ignored. In the Democratic
platform a reform is proposed by
which the American may travel safely
all over the world. AS to this kind
of personal liberty the Republican
platform has not word to say. The
protection of human beings is too
trivial matter for Republicanism to
bother with. II it were the further
protection of property there would be
different story to tell. The Demo-
cratic platform says; 1--WE pledge
ourselves to insist upon the just and
lawful protection Of our citizens at
home and abroad and to use all proper
methods to secure for them, whether
native born or naturalized, and with
cut distinction of race or creed, the
,1rnfaoffnt, Of Ia and the
enjoyment of all rights and privileges
open to them under our treaties; and
IT, under existing treaties the right of
travel and sojourn is denied to Amer
lean citizens, or recognition is withheld
from American passports by any coun-
tries on the ground of race or creed,
we favor prompt negotiations with the
governments of such countries to Sc
cure the removal of these unjust dis
examinations. We demand that all
over the world a duly authenticated
passport issued by the government of
the United States to an American citi-
zen shall be proof of the fact that he
is an American citizen and shall en-
title him to the treatment due him as
such"
Contrast this Democratic proposal
for the further protection of American
citizens with the Republican proposal
to withdraw even such protection as
at present citizens enjoy, because that
is the plain English of the result of a
plan, Endorsed by Republicans, for a
repeal of the amendments which say:
mo state shall make or enforce any
law which shall abridge the privileges
or immunities Of citizens of the United
States, nor shall any state deprive any
person of life, liberty or property with
out due process of law nor deny to any
person within it's jurisdiction the pro-
lection OF the laws The rights of cit
liens of the United States shall not be
denied or abridged in the United
States or by any state on account of
race, color or previous condition of
servitude." The Republican party has
forgotten OF abandoned Americanism.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27

A Los Angeles plumber has made
the record croaker catch. During long
years of endeavor the brightest legal
talent in the United States failed to
catch Sqpire Richard Croker, or his
capture would have been the record
croaker catch for all time.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27

william Randolph Hearst has de-
clined the presidential nomination of
the independence league. He would
rather be writing checks than be presi-
DENTAL candidate, especially as the
checks he will have to write as Private
Hearst won't occur as early and as
often as those he would have to sign
as Candidate Hearst. Some men are
naturally wise. Others have wisdom
thrust upon them.
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Social Definitions

An editor works s65 days in a year to
get out hfty-two issues of a paper. that's
labor. Once in while subscriber pays
year in advance for his paper, that's capi-
tai. And once in a while some son-of-a-
sea-cook of a deadbeat takes the paper for
two or three years then skips out without
paying for it, that's anarchy.-San Pedro
Times
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27

Only two interscholastic records for
track and field are retained by Califor-
MIA scholastic athletes. What's the
matter, boys? We Californians must
do better than that, or we'll be licked
on our own ground when the American
Olympic games are held at Los An
eeles
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
CANNING Candidate

Bert NJ Fernald. the nominee OF the Re-
publications for governor of Maine, is very
rich man and self made. He started in
life as a farmers boy. Today he is the
head of one of the largest canning estab-
lishments in the United States and is in
terested in a number Of other industries
MERGED Sun.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Venetjanitis

A man ought to have three or four
'hoists" OF Observation-Disclosures under
his belt before attempting to pronounce the
name OF the clinging pink-blossomed vine
that ornaments the cemented banks Of the
Venice canal system, known as mesembryan-
themum equilaterale.-Venice Vanguard.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Hryan's Genius

Bryan has that genius which is an in
finite capacity for taking pains. and which,
after all. is the best kind of genius. 1t is
not that genius so closely akin to madness
which makes of a person angel one
minute, and plunges him the next into the
mire Of brutedom, but 1t keeps him stead
fast and kind all the day long, year in and
year out.-Modesto News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
N spite of a recent deficit of some
$4,000 which he claimed made 1t
: i..a.aarriIala ear. him To star on his

/ N spite OF a recent nehclI VI SOiiie
$4,000 which he claimed made 1t
impossible for him to start on his
expedition to the frozen north. Com
mander Robert E. Peary is off for an
other dash for the pole" AS upon his
two previous journeys to the Arctic
region, the explorer will sail by ship
as far as possible, and then take to the
Ice in the hope of completing his work
and returning within the period of a
year and a half.
Commander Peary's ship Roosevelt
visited Oyster Bay week ago, after
which it pointed it's nose northward
with the godspeed of the president and
amid the cheers of a convoy of small
craft. This vessel is unusually stanch,
having been built for cruising in the
region of eternal ice, and the equip
ment is better than ever before, even
to mechanical piano player and many
rolls of music with which to while
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
VTTU TING FANG. the Chinese min

wv U TING FANG. the Chinese min
wv lister at Washington, in addition
to all his other accomplishments,
now stands for system of diet that
will make 1t possible for one to live
to be 200 years of age. Whether 1t be
more desirable to live 200 years and
miss all the good things that Minister
WI puts in the tabu class is for the
seeker after the fountain of youth to
determine for himself. says the San
Bernardino Sun. We thus summarize
his discoveries in diet:
"First-I have given UP my breakfast,
taking two meals a day, lunch and din
ner.
"Second-Abstain from all flesh food
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27

London society journals admit that
American women are the best dressed
women in the world. There is not any
reason why the best women in the
world should not be the best dressed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27

Americanism believes in a square
deal for employers and for employed,
and the administration of President
Bryan will give them square deal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
The ublic Letter Box

Letters intended for publication must DC
accommodated bv the name and address OF
the writer. The Herald gives the widest
latitude to correspondents but assumes no
for their views Letters
should not exceed 200 words
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Wa Proposes Eight Rules
for Living Two Centuries

My diet is rice or when / go out to
dinner. whole wheat bread, fresh vege-
tables, nuts and fruits.
Third avoid all coffee, cocoa, tea,
liquors. condiments and all rich foods.
"Fourth-I have given up all salt,
also, because it is found that salt
makes ones bones stiff.
"Fifth-I masticate every mouthful
of food thoroughly before it is swal-
lowed.
"Sixth-I don't drink at meals, but
between meals or one hour after
meals
"Seyenth-I practice deep breathing.
"Eighth-I take moderate exercise"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
The Lamb in Iowa

Iowa Republicans resemble the
''happy family" of which the show
man said the members lived together
in tranquility for long time, though
at was necessary to renew the lamb
frequently. "-Philadelphia Record.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
State Press Echoes
Drawn Battle

The battle between the shark and the
whale at La Jolla seems to have been a
draw as the two disappeared on the same
night and did not renew the fight the next
morning.-San Diego Tribune.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Political Points
Renuhllean Wlndbans

If the Republicans are going to con-
duct a, windbag campaign instead of
discussing the live issues which are up,
Mr.. Taft will fall so far on behind
that no one will know he is in the race.
Buffalo Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Much Easier

A Hot Springs correspondent says
Taft win support Roosevelt's policies,
but will not rock the boat. But would
It not be easier for Taft to pass through
the eye of charlottesville Cour-
ier-Journal
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
His Idea of Him

Bill-Did you go to see that boy actor last
night?
Jill-Yes
Ibid he get hand?"
what he ought to have got was a single"
--Yonllers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Where We're strnnn

Church, see that Italy leads the nations of
the world in the matter Of theaters.
Gotham-But guess she can't beat us on the
number Of sidewalk ticket spectators. -Yonk-
ers Statesman
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27

With good roads and Democratic
administration assured we may be
happy yet, you bet.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Strenuous Task

The sweat is just streaming down the fat
sides of Candidate William H. Taft these
hot days in the laborious task of modelling
a Roosevelt policies letter of acceptance
so it will fit into Fairbanks-C Cannon plat
form.-Ventura Democrat.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Democratic WhIskers

The Cleveland Plain Dealer runs an
amusing series of pertinent sayings ac-
companied by an illustration each day
which are usually clever. A recent one
the usual character of Uncle
Biff as saying. while at work with a
pickax: "Wonder how many votes
them side whiskers of Jim Sherman's
will make for Bryan? We wonder in
deed-because they are certainly weird
and wonderful-SeattleT Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
He May

Grosscup may now retire from the
bench, says a morning paper, and there
is reason for affirming that quite
number of people would respond, he
may. Inquiries may be addressed to
oyster Bay.-Pasadena News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Four Superfluous

Already there are six presidential
nominees in the race. But the other
four don't count.-Kansas City Star.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27

Don't let any previous condition Of
servitude deter you from voting for
good roads.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
FOR PRESIDENT
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
JOHN w. KERN

Herald subscribers intending to leave the
city for the summer months kindly notify
the circulation department, and we will
send The Herald to your new address and
change the address as often desired.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27

spoken of in scripture arouses so little
interest in the average Christian mind
in this twentieth century? Let your
readers answer. If they do not I will
suggest one. JAMES T. IRWIN.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
THEY'RE All RIGHT

II Colonel Henry Watterson and Bryan
cannot return Kentucky to the fold we
would suggest an application Of mint to the
stomach and Ice to the head. We shall
never be quite happy till Kentucky and
Texas are again at the top of the Demo-
cratic column.-Jacksonville Times Union.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Must Go

1t is written in the stars. Race track
gambling in the state OF California
must go. Already, months before the
assembling of the state Legislature, the
agitation has begun and it is backed
by powerful Observation-Disclosures En-
terprise.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
|. l.. Candidate

There appears to be no doubt that
the Independence league will nominate
a ticket of it's own. If the wishes of
the rank and file prevail Mr.. Hearst
himself will be the candidate for presf-
dent.-New York World.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
RepubIIcan Paper,s Prophecy

Bryan was determined to have for a
running mate a man whose name ends
with m His preference was Johnson,
but he is satisfied with Kern. Possibly
he is a trifie superstitious. He knows
full well that all presidential candi-
dates whose surnames ended with the
letter "n," with a vice presidential
candidate whose surname likewise end
ed with "n," were elected.
efferson-Clinton.
Madison-Clinton.
ackson-Calhoun.
Jackson-Van Buren,.
Lincoln-Hamlin.
Lincoln-Johnson.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS York Press.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Diplomacy

A Denver man told Mrs. Longworth
that he had voted for her father twice
and a few minutes later was heard
making the same statement to Mrs.
Ruth Bryan Leavitt. He probably told
the truth both times. That's the way
they vote in Denver most of the time
Omaha Bee.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Very Hard Labor

Mr.. Hearst will ind 1t necessary to labor
In earnest to land Gompers and his follow
ing.-6t Louis Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
Curious

Hearst arraigning the Democracy To-
the injury it has done labor is a Gu
rious spectacle.--San Diego Tribune.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
A Certainty

It is no longer a question of a fight
ing chance of redeeming the state from
its most ancient disgrace. 1t already
looks like a ertainty.-Fresno Repub-
lican.
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The Thorn

No rose without the accompanying
thorn. San Diego has an appropria-
ton for a new building, and now the
town is by the ears over the selection
of a site.-san Bernardino Sun.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-27
American o X

Santa Paula fruit men have had
trouble with their Jap workers and
some of them brought in Russians. But
on the whole no help has been found
like the straight-out American, and
never will be.-Ventura Free Press.
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-03

For any thing in the livery line
call up Barton & Platt, corner Fifth
md Colorado. They operate = llrst
class livery and transfer stablo.
Good services at reasonable rate.
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-03

We are going to push Joe Moon
buggies SOME during 19OS.-Fred
Mahtey.
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-03
FORTY-THREE PERSONS
WERE LYNCHED IN 1907
Statistics Compiled Show That Only Half as Many Criminals
Met Death at the Hands Of Mob in 1907
as We're Hanged Unlawfully in 1906

New York, Jan. Statistics re-
gariing lynching in the year 1907
according to the figures COM
piled by New York press associa-
ton, show a total of 43. OF those
who were put to death by mobs, SO
were negro men. three were negro
women, and four were white men.
The total is little more than half of
that for last year. Louisiana leads
the list with nine, all black men; AL
ALBANIA and Missippi are tied for sec
ond place, seven men, all negroes.
having been lynched in each state.
In Georgia four black men, one
were condemned to death by judge
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-03

by representative of the Atchison.
Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Com
pany. arrangements were made for
the purchase of ties, not only in the
Hawaiian islands but also in Japan.
It is is stated that ties from Japan
will be made from a certain species
of oak which compares in lasting
qualities very favorapiy with the
white oak of this country. whicn sas
been considered the most satisfac-
tory for tie purposes.
About year ago, before the rep
resentative of the railroad had start
ed ON his trip. the United States for
est service made a few tests on the
ohia wood The results indicated
that. in point of strength. ohia wood
will rank with the oaks. 1t was
thought from these tests that the
wood was worthy of further investi-
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-03

Lynch. Arkansas mobs put away
three all black. two of them being
women. Oklahoma mobs wreaked
Maryland and Texas each disposed
of two negroes. In Tennessee one
negro was hanged. and one white
man each is placed TO the credit of
the lynchers of Missouri, Iowa anu
Nebraska. 1t is noteworthy fact
that only II, less than half. or the
negroes lynched in the South were
charged with assault or attempted as
sault, the majority of them suffered
they were suspected of murder, rob-
berry or other crimes.
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-03
i STRIKING INSTANCE
OF TIMBER SCARCITY

X A striking instance of the i.
J. scarcity of timber suitable for I.
!. railroad ties in the United \.
!. States is seen in the recent i.
i. purchase by the Atchison, To- j.
j. peka & Santa Fe Railway Com !.
i pany of 2.S00.o0o ties of ohia i.
j. wood from a lumber company i.
j. operating in the Hawaiian is j.
!. lands. j.
X .t.t.s. e Il Il
1t has been difficult for some time
for the railroads of this country to
obtain wooden toes satisfactory beth
In quantity and quality, and many
of them have been looking about for
an opportunity to purchase tie tim
ber in other countries.
During. recent trip of this kind
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-03

Historic San Antonio. Very low
tourist rate to this charming winter
resort; via Colorado & Southern. It.
L. Fisher, G. p. A. Denver. Will Iur-
nish full information.