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Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15
ANOTHER LESSON


NHE tragedy at Boyertown, Pa. Mon
day night in which nearly 100 per-
u sons met a horrible death as the
result of a theater panic and many
more were injured, some fatally, was
one of those catastrophes which natur-
ally brings home to every city the need
of erecting every possible safeguard for
human life. From the first accounts of
the disaster it would appear that the
theater was poorly equipped with safety
appliances, that the exits were made
quate and that the fire escapes were
not of the character that marks those
in the. well protected playhouse. The
use of coal oil lamps for purposes of
illumination naturally added immensely
to the danger, and in all probability it
will be found that these were the chief
cause of the rapid burning OF the house.
In these days when electricity may
be generated cheaply and with so little
trouble, there is no reason why every
playhouse, every church, every build
ing in which numbers of people gather
at any time, should not abandon the
use of oil for Illuminating purposes.
Every town large enough to support a
theater is large enough and should be
progressive enough to keep up with the
progress of science and invention in this
direction. Where one is found which is
running along after the fashion set
and maintained by our forefathers it
should be compelled by law to awaken
to the obligations imposed by modern
civilization. Every state in the Union,
as well as every city, should have upon
its statute books provisions penalizing
offenses of the character noted.
The failure to provide adequate facil-
titles for speedy escape from any build
ing in which large numbers of people
gather, whether it is a theater, a
church, a convention hall or hotel or
office building, likewise is criminal.
Such catastrophes as the burning of the
Brooklyn theater in 1877, the horrors
of the Iroquois theater fire in Chicago
a few years ago and other fires, with
their natural e-panic-provide
a lesson which should not be lost upon
tie nation. The laws relative to the en-
ployment of wise preventive measures
should be stringent and rigidly en-
forced. 1t is inconceivable that human
life has come to be reckoned so cheap
in these days as to place the selfish
Consideration of the expenses involved
in the construction of such equipment
above that of common humanity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15
TWICE TWO

HyHE New York Evening Post thus
impeaches the logic of this paper:
Il 1.-THE Los Angeles Herald (Dem.)
from the perspective of 1000 miles sees
death to the Hughes boom in the simple
fact that John D. Rockefeller, jr., has
taken a hand That young Mr.. Rocke-
Teller wants Hughes proves conclusively
to the logician of the Pacific coast that
the governor of the Empire state is re-
dictionary, and fragrant to the nostrils
OF the trusts"
Out here on the Pacific coast the peo-
pie are beginning to inquire, when pub
lie projects are suggested, rs the
Southern Pacific for or against?" II
the political bureau of that railroad is
found to stand for any particular pro-
ject or any candidate for office, that
fact alone is sufficient to condemn it
or him in the eyes of advocates Of good
government. We trust that our pro-
found and discerning New York con-
temporary will be able to make the
application.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15
PICKED BY HERRIN

UTE Gull this brilliant gem from a
w recent issue of the San Fran
w cisco Call:
"Herrin's choice of delegates to the
Republican national convention shows
more politics than discrimination"
Which is exactly what was to have
been expected. But, then, after all,
what difference on earth does it make
what delegates Herrin names now to
attend the Republican national conven-
tion? Herrin and John Jones and Peter
Smith may pick all the delegates they
please between now and the time for
the official designation OF these repre-
|sentatives of the Republican party; but
if we read the signs of the times Alright
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

American made motor omnibuses
have obtained a foothold in Japan
Thus far the line of travel is confined
to level roads in relatively thickly
settled section of the empire, but an in
crease in the number of vehicles used
and the length of the route travelled is
anticipated soon. 1t is worth noting
that within city limits the speed ,of
these vehicles is restricted to eight
miles per hour. If this rule is enforced
the Japanese will not find the name
"tuggernaut" an appropriate term for
this contrivance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15
VIII Not Stay the
Sword OF Justice

evidence fully justify the verdict of the
jury"
An authority Older than Blackstone or
Kent, and running back beyond the COM
mon law of England, laid down this
principle: 'Salus populi suprema lex
esto'' Qet the peoples safety be the su-
preme law. and this principle is enun-
ciated by Blackstone when he excuses the
performance of an act, even pernicious in
itself as the lesser of two evils, for the
preservation of the peace of the Kingdom,
and the apprehending of notorious male
factors, are of the utmost consequence of
the pubic"
In this case the law seems to have been
invoked for turning notorious malefac-
tors" loose upon the public. Such con-
dition appears to be the apotheosis OF
anarchy, for II is the breaking down of
the legal restraints upon criminal action
and the safeguards of society; IN Its
broader aspect 1t brings the law into
contempt and causes sinking of the
heart in those who are holding up
hands of the men engaged in the prosecu-
ton of criminals and malefactors who
are traitors to the state, for, as Presi
dent Roosevelt says: "A murderer takes
a single life; a corruptionist in public
life, whether he be bribe-giver or brlDe-
taker, strikes at the heart or the COM
monwenlth.
The people of California, in the face of
this decision may we'll exclaim with the
Psalmist of old: "If the foundation be
DESTROYED, what can the people do?''
But this is no time for encouragement.
for peseimism, for hating or turning
back: this action of the appellate court
will not stay the sword of justice in Cal
ifornia. This decision is subject to re-
view by the supreme court; there are still
other charges against Schmitz, Ruef and
a coterie of corruptionists in San Fran
cisco: there are yet undaunted, fearless
patriotic citizens devoted to the public
welfare. who WILL If necessary, lay anew
the foundations which have been de-
stroyed. that justice in California shall
not become a mockery and byword.-
Oakland Enquirer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

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appear to have been given the benefit of
the construction of every point possible
to their advantage. Aside from what may
be regarded as purely technical irregu-
larities of most minor Importance and
significance in the proceedings, and in no
way affecting the merits of the case, ''The
Indictment" says the decision, '1s claimed
to be invalid for two reasons; first, that
il does not allege any threat to injure
property. and, second, that it does not
allege a threat to do an illegal injury.
We are clearly of the opinion that the In
dictment is insufficient because 1t does
not allege or show that the specific injury
threatened was an illegal injury. There
was no allegation that any unlawful act
was threatened"
In other words, the implication that un-
less bribe money was forthcoming to
secure them licenses the French restau-
rant keepers of San Francisco would have
to close up and thereby suffer loss of
their investment and destruction of their
property was unwarranted. If there was
no such an apprehension of injury on the
part of these men, what motive prompted
them to supply the money paid as a
tribute of extortion? Any individual of
ordinary comprehension appreciates the
fact that it would be impossible to profit
ably conduct a French restaurant with
out license to sell liquor. There can be no
reasonable doubt that the Withholding of
licenses, while IN itself legal, was done
for an illegal AMI criminal purpose The
argumen: of the court that this act was
innocent in itself appears to be the
veriest casuistry. 1t will be difflcult for
layman to follow the course of reason
ing by which these honorable judges ar
rive at such a conclusion, and the ordinary
mind cannot disabuse itself of the con-
viction as, expressed by Trial Judge
Dunno, that 1.-THE law in this case and the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15
The Harvest
Voces Telephonensis

Vooes Telephonensis
"Gimme D 2146O.''
-"
mo, not E. D -four-six-o."
-"
NAV, A, b, C, ="
-"
mo, not c. Will you please wait
until I get through? It's -"
-"
"Tm trying to give you the letter.
It's Deel Dee!! Dee!!"
"-''
''Now, what put that notion into your
head? It's not G. It's D two-one-four-
six-o.'
mo, no, no. It's D for DAM"
-"
my dear young woman, I am not
swearing. The dam 1 refer to is not
the one you are thinking"
-"
"No. 1 refer to a beaver dam, a
tinker's dam-not a telephone GUS
TONER'S -"
-"
Eyes, that's it. You are quick and
competent Kindly connect u.s.
-"
'Is this D two-one -. Oh get out
OF there Is this D two -. viii you
keep out?"
-"
'No, I'm not the doctor and 1 don't
know anything about your sore heel.
I'd advise you to consult a veterinary.
Now, please hang up"
-"
Hello. D -four-six-o? Is
Laura there?"
-"
isn't this d four six-o?"
(Repeats above question nine times).
"Well, don't get fresh about it,"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

A washington dispatch to a San
Francisco newspaper states that United
States Senator Flint is confident that
Arthur Fisk will be reappointed post
master of San Francisco. We recall
that the machine at one time was
equally confident that it's nominee foi
the postmastership at Berkeley would
be nominated by the president. There
is opportunity for much guessing
about the outcome OF the San Francisco
fight.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

mo, it's not B nor C nor E."
"-."
'Yes, thank you most to DEATH"
-"
"I said 1 had intended to be out to
dinner -. Who's that ringing in
here?"
-"
mo, Mr.. Goodplayer, this is not the
gas office. 1t serves you right If they
did cut it off. Why don't you pay your
bills?'
-"
Central, I want D two-one-four-
six-o."
-"
mo, not B -"
attendants arrive with wagon and
take man to padded celD.
s.
That Wisconsin COW. educated at the
Agricultural college, has a delightful
name. How the words "Netherland
Johanna de Kol'' must roll from the
cherry lips of the pretty coed who goes
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15
Compensation

A small boy, returning from school one
day. inquired of his father what people
meant when they spoke of the law of
compensation" The father in the course
of his explanation, cited the fact that If
one of the senses is lost some one of the
ether receives corresponding develop
ment; as, for example, if a mans sight
becomes impaired his sense of touch or of
hearing would become more acute, and so
on.
'Oh, now see why it is" interrupted
the little fellow, that when one leg Is
shorter than 1t ought 10 be the other is all
ways longer. Harper Weekly,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

Central (with a great calm), you
gave me the wrong number
-"
Pardon me; you did not. I asked
you for -. Don't ring in my ear"
mo, Gussie, dear, Clara isn't here
She's gone to the grocery for 10 cents
worth of tripe and can of Pilsner."
-"
'Yod don't? Well, run across, dearie,
and get acquainted with Uncle Bill"
-"
"welL butt out then, you square
head!'
Central, l want d two-one-four-six-
o. If you connect me with the BOBBY
hatch again I'm going to start some-
thing"
There. that's better. Stop those kids
a minute SO you can hear. / wanted
to tell you I'd be home to dinner but
I've lost so much time with this
phone -"
-"
Number Helen Bla--! Whadjer
cut me off for?"t
-"
"Yes. you did. 1t took me forty-five
minutes to get that number, and now
you have torn the wire down."
TITS D two-one-four-six-o."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15
rhe Future

Good morning, Mrs Muley. My,
but your little calf is looking fine and
healthy"
80. yes, MES. Shorthorn; the calfy is
doing real we'll
How can you keep 1t so and our
milk selling at ten cent sa quartz!
Goodness! / don't waste my hgh-
priced milk on calfy.'
what do you dor
why my dear little one took the
prize offered by the manufacturers of
Smellem's Calf Food. You'll soon see
the precious little darling's picture in
all the herd books The Commoner.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

out to milk this marvel of modern cur
riclum. Johanna's latest record Is
twenty-seven pounds of butter fat in
seven consecutive days. It's shame.
though, to make her work Sundays
s.
sun kissed. Shining, Sanctif1ed, Spot
less, Salubrious, Strenuous, Superb
Southern California is as sweet and
smiling after that early morning wash
Lovely, Luminous, Lively, Limpid Los
Angeles lifts up her voluminous voice
in heavenly, happy hozannas, while the
perfumed posies add to the captivating
chorus"
That's the way it struck an Express
paragrapher yesterday. When that
reaches Heavenly Houston and finds
the editor of the dimpled, red-headed
widow column knee deep in muddy
water it will require all his colossal
Texas nerve to keep him in the rum
ming.
The Globe Galloper-Books are kept
at Russian railway stations for the
registry Of complaints.
The Cut Up-Say, that must be
great "Verkhoyanskikomer twenty
minutes to write your complaints"
-Ss
Peck-A skilled English cotton spin
ner spun a single thread 1000 miles
long.
Beck-That's pretty good, but over
at our Ananias club they spin 'em
longer than that with less material.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

Judge Cooper OF the San Francisco
court Of appeals Indignantly declares
that he will not 'lower his dignity
by talking with newspaper men. The
newspaper men who tried to interview
this judge have not said anything
about their own dignity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

Here is a conundrum propounded by
the Pasadena News: "Is the law, which
theoretically is a means of enforcing
Justice, coming to be a plaything for
lawyers and politicians?" If the News
intends to be understood as referring
specifcally to the laws of California
the question is easily answered.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

If Senator Foraker is able to make
good, the sound of the shots heard at
Brownsville will re-echo around the
dome of the capitol and the portico of
the White House, even if it cannot be
megaphoned around the world. Be-
hold how great matter little fire
kindIeth!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

st. Louis has 800 saloons fewer than
she had last year this time The Mis-
souri, papers are making much over the
fact, some of them pointing the finger
of scorn at the beer city for being so
"slow." Let us hope that st. Louis will
hold her head up and eliminate another
hundred or two of these spawning
grounds of vice.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

How in the world did it happen that
foxy, slick Abe Ruef, probably one
of the best posted in criminal law
among the attorneys of the country
pleaded guilty to crime which was
not a crime?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

For the first violation of the Georgia
prohibition law the offender drew
fine of $3.50 ana sixty days in jail. They
seem to mean business in the new dry
belt.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

they will all pick in vain. The men
who go to this convention probably will
represent another element than that
in which Herrin is the dominating in
fiuence.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

A Pasadena newspaper has an edi-
torial headed "Retirement of Scrip
Scrip? What was scrip, anyway?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

HE decision in reversal of the
conviction of former Mayor
Schmitz and Abe Ruef on the
charge of blackmailing French
restaurant keepers is based upon
what might be called hair-split-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

mo, not c. Will you please wait
until get through? It's -"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

"I'm trying to give you the letter
It's Dee! Dee!! Dee!!"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

isn't this d -six-o?"
(Repeats above question nine times)
"Well, don't get fresh about it,"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

''No, I'm not the doctor and l don't
know anything about your sore heel.
I'd advise you to consult veterinary.
Now, please hang up"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-15

Number Helen Bla--ll Whadje
cut me off for?'t
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-21
On Sweepinu Day.

To prevent making a dust in sweep
ing. use moist sawdust on bare floors.
If the room is carp~tod moiston n
newspaper and tear it into small
scraps and scatter upon the carpet be-
fore beginning TO sweep. As You sweep,
brush the papers along by the broom,
and they will catch most Of the dust
and hold it fast BE careful. however.
not 10 have either sawdust or paper
dripping wet In busting a room do
not use a feather duster because il
does not remove the dust from the
room. hut only brushes n into the air
so that YOU breathe it ia,or it settles
down. and then You have TO do the
work over again.
Use soft. dry cloths. ana shake them
out the window frequently. or use
slightly oiled or moistcned cloths and
wash them out when you have fin
ished.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-21
Sonnerest EieId Nar,es

Why the place is called babylon no
body can tell. The name lasts be.
yond the memory of the oldest inhabi.
tants, and for anything they know it
may have been called Babylon for al
time. A study of the names of the
fields in a country parish is of much
interest n Eliminates local history.
revives memories of feuds. discover.
les. claims, of old families that once
owned the soil and made history of
countless rar0chlal details All sorts
of quaint and curious field names there
are near y.ou--namos historical.
IKE PENNSYLVANIA; names descriptive.
like Loobabout Batch. Wet Mead.
Honey hole. GuOecland. Threo-corupr
Paddock names reminiscent of local
dealings. like Hard and-Sharp and
Greatcoat ,Cleeves. or OF local hold
inge IKE Cprslsase and pcrHeHeas.
Then there are romantic names. ike
Little FpriiEafc. which has "a flavor
Of Arthuridn romance; grim names.
like Bloody Paddock. which has an
epic sound. gr0tcsque names. deHasrd
from some noble original. Ike Hoke
snd PinchiU. names expressive of 10
cal sarcasm. like Forty Acre. which is
a field comprising "a uorche-. suages
tive names. liks AU.a'is and Poor An.
sails. or personal names. like Tearca
Leg long narrow field al uncertain
shape Spectator.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-21
CLEANING THE FLOWER VASES.
Tea Leaves and Vinegar Should Be
Used to Remove Stains.

The careful housewife is now con.
trontcd with stained flower vases at
every turn The summer flowers have
this effect ON crystal china and silver
If fresh water is put in the vases
twice a day the stain is not apt TO ap
pear, but doing this takes time and
trouble
1t is forgotten even if one intends TO
do it, and the consequence is the vases
are filled al the bottom and in the
creyices with green brown stains that
are far from pretty
And, again, they are far from easy
to get out, Possibly everyone does
not know thar there is no method OF
removing them 50 excellent as the use
of tea leaves and vinegar
Place a handful Of used tea leaves In
the bottom Of the vase and pour over
them little vinegar Then place the
hand over the top Of the vase and
shake steadily until the marks have
disappeared
If this does not take them all out
add little fresh vinegar wind a soft
cloth around a small sharp stick and
run it around the vase and In and ont
Of the crevices,
This will offcctually remove even
the most obstinate stain caused by
water and flowers that have been left
for two or three days in one vase.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-21


that Of all her experiences Of hotel
life the head waiter was the hardest
to live mp to. Who has moi qrailed
before the hauteur Of the porter or the
official? The following, taken from
the Washington Star, shows that 9th
ers in a higher walk of life might
like TO adopt some Of the traditional
characteristics of domestic or clerk.
Remember said the patriot, that
so long as you hold public Office you
are servant Of the people, a plain
servant
Great Scott" answered the subur
ban resident who had Just been elect
ed. Can ! act as naughty and over
bearing and take as many holidays as
all that Youths Companions
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-21
Two stzes-50 cents ana t1se.
Paul G. Schulz & Soma, Special Agents
PREHISTORIC WALL OF ROCK.
Remarkable Discovery of Work Done
by Unknown Race.

AS the cities Of Pompeii and Her
culaneum We're discovered by digging
a Well so the most prehistoric rock
wall in the United States was discov
cred in 1857 by a farmer who now
lives in Rockwell, Tex, SAYS the
New Orleans Picayune But whether
in that portion which is surrounded by
this wall is Pompeii or for what pur.
| pose it was built has never been as
certained up to the present
Here and there portions Of the wall
are exposed at distances Of several
yards Even in some places it is GOV.
cred up for a mile or two. One day
farmer, not knowing that the wall
was there, dug a wen along the side
OF this wall so feet deep. Near the
bottom of his well he discovered an
arched opening, which was two by
three feet This opening has
been seen by several Of the in
habitauts Of Rockwell, and it is be-
leved this must have been used as
an entrance into the wall The bot
tom of the wall was not reached al
depth Of 30 feet This has been the
only opening ever found, because the
wall has never been exposed, except
last fall when Two young men of
Rockwell dug about the wall five
feet in width and about the same in
depth This gave one a good idea of
the wall. The rocks were nicely laid
with abridged joints in regular fash
ion, but the substance between them
was not mortar, but clay. A closer
examination reveals no sign of any
hard tool used upon the rocks and
no doubt wooden mallets were used to
give them their sizes.
On the east side of the wall the
rock is smooth while on the west it
is rough They are all composed of
sandstone, with streaks of mica and
pebbles Of iron. II is said that in the
surrounding regions no rock can be
found similar to this, except in the
chimneys and wells which the farm
ers own.
The rocks at the opening found are
from two to six feet long. three feet
wide and two feet thick. An effort
was made to bring some of them 10
the surface by the men who dug the
well, but they found the task too
difficult On top the rocks are much
running about IS inches long.
three inches thick and eight inches
wide. The farmers claim that the
wall is about Is miles long, and they
know exactly its course.
There is no doubt that this is the
most prehistoric wall in the United
States, and SO far as known, the Smith. |
ionian institution Of Washington. d. c., |
mas never made any effort to ex
pose the length aud width Of the |
wall or give any explanation of its |
origin.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-21

Have plenty of dish towels and n
line or two on which to dry them.
Have several sets of these cloths, two
for china, two for glassware and
three for the tin and crocEctywarc.
Allow them TO be used only for their
legitimate branch of the dish washing
and change once q week for clean
ones all round. The dishes viii look
nicer and the towels win De more
easily kent clean than IF you go ahou.
FL the usual way and Wine c..vtLu.
.n the same cloth.