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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08
POINTS TO EVIL EFFECT OF
LAWS THAT FOSTER TRUSTS

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7-[Editor
Herald: A wise philosopher of an
cient times remarked that II the laws
of a country were so unjust and op-
pressiye that some of the people must
needs violate them to obtain the means
of subsistence, not those who violate
the laws ought to be punished, but
those who made the laws. If that rule
were observed in this country in these
times some of our lawmakers would
be liable to punishment. 1t Is COM
mon thing, as shown by our court
records for persons to overstep the
limits Of the law to obtain the neces-
saries of life. We know. as we'll as
we know anything, that bread is kept
from the mouths of the hungry by
laws which enable others to grow
enormously wealthy.
It is most deplorable that the masses
of the people do not see the effect
rpon. their welfare of the government
under which they live. If they had a
clear realization of this they would
he much more careful of their votes.
The trusts and monopolies, festered
hy tariff laws, take from the common
neonle hundreds of millions annually.
Untold thousands of families are thus
reduced to penury and want, the di-
rect result OF legislation!
But not through tariff laws alone
are the people affected; the influence
of government is felt at all times and
In almost everything we do. Our per-
sons and all we have are subject to
government CONTROL.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08
Candidacy of J. S. Sherman
Is q Menace to the People

clare labor unions criminal conspira-
cies, and subjeeting their members to
risk of a maximum fine of $4,000 or
imprisonment for a year. or both fine
and Imprisonment.
Other labor bills before the same
congress related to hours and the work
of convicts, and, to the regulation of
injunctions in labor troubles.
The house committee on labor re-
fused to report any of these measures.
and consequently no action was taken
upon them. But as thousands of petit
tions In their favor had been received,
conference of Republican members
was held in regard to them. At that
conference the bills in question. and
likewise the American Federation of
Labor, from which they originated,
were denounced by Speaker Cannon,
Congressman Littlefield of Maine, and
Congressman Sherman of New York
the same Sherman who is the Republic
can nominee for vice president.
However much of a lukewarm in
clination Taft may have to follow
Roosevelt policies, there is no question
in the world that Sherman is a servant
Of the railroads, the trusts and Wall
street, and an enemy of unionism.
In his home city Sherman organized
and has been the chief beneficiary of
the Utica Ice trust, which raised the
price of ice beyond the reach of the
p00r
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08

TN HE menace to the people involved
in the candidacy of James School,
"A craft Sherman for the office OF
vice president is so great that 1t should
have a powerful influence upon the re-
suit of the opming election. His nomi-
nation by the national Republican con-
vention gave the lie to its professed
support of the Roosevelt administra-
ton, for Sherman stands for every
thing to which Rooseveltism Is OPP
posed, says the Sacramento Bee.
1t is notorious that Cherman in con-
gress has been a consistent and stead
fast supporter and ally of the cor
porations, and especially the railroads.
He is distinguished chiefly for his
ability to get large sums from multi
millionaires for campaign purposes, as
in the famous case of Hartman.
But another distinction which Sher-
man has earned is that of opposition to
righteous demands of labor. He is an
open enemy of labor legislation by
congress, and helped to block all labor
bills In the last session of congress.
One of the measures before congress
last winter was the Wilson bill to ex-
empt labor organizations from the
operation of the Sherman antitrust
law. That act was never intended to
apply to labor, but was made to do SO
by a decision of the United States
supreme court, so as virtually to de-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08
THE WIGWAM

~ PLENDID as was the success OF the
opening meeting at the Democratic
~ wigwam, it was only an earnest
of the ever increasing irresistible en-
thusiasm with which the campaign for
the election of Bryan and Kern will be
carried on from now until balloting
day, when the united Democracy of
Los Angeles will do its duty and will
help to roll up the tremendous national
vote which will send William Jennings
Bryan to the White House with the
strength of the biggest popular major
ity ever received by any candidate for
the presidency.
The attendance and the enthusiasm
at the first wigwam meeting also augur
well for the success of Judson Rush,
Democratic congressional candidate,
who, like Mr.. Bryan, illustrates what
the Democrats are doing in the line oi
CLEAN POLITICS. The moral power
behind the national Democracy will
also help the local Democracy to break
down the wall of chicanery, artifice
and shyster politics with which an un-
scrupulous corporation has surrounded
our representation at Washington. We
will no longer have the modification of
seeing orporation-nominated candi-
dates sent to the national capital to
serve a corporation at the public ex-
pense, Los Angeles and Southern Cali
fornia have outgrown corporationism,
and that is why the wigwam cheers for
Jud Rush meant BUSINESS-meant
HIS ELECTION.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08

George C. Martin, Democratic nom-
inee for assembly from the Seventy
first district, consented to make the
race against P. A. Stanton, the ma
chine candidate, because he believes
there is strong element in the Re-
publican party and a strong indepen-
dent element which will vote against a
man with Mr.. Stanton's odious political
record. We think Mr.. Martin is JUS
titled in this belief. The character of
the citizenship Of Los Angeles is ex-
ceptionally high, and If it's will We're
not interfered with by scheming trick
sters it's character would be reflected in
it's legislative representation.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08
DOES HEARST CONTRIBUTE
FREE SPACE TO REPUBLICANS

PASADENA, Oct 6.-[Editor Her
aldl: If we do not know where the Re-
publican campaign funds come from We
know where considerable of 1t is being
used. Four-page writeups inSall the
big magazines cost some money we
have been waiting to see If Hearst s
Cosmopolitan would contain this same
wonderful piece of campaign literature,
and sure enough it follows thesreading
matter as If 1t were written by the
editor himself. Mr.. Hearst is supposed
to be fighting both the Democratic and
Republican parties, but sells space IN
his magazine to help the Republicans
to defeat the Democrats. But does he
really charge for the space, or is it his
contribution to the fund which is not
to be made public till "after election"
and most likely not then? q. d. II.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08

didates for supervisor are direct repre-
litical machine, and undoubtedly could
be depended upon If elected to take
orders from the machine to whose in
fluence they will owe their official po-
sitions.
1t is up to the voters of Los Angeles
county to say whether or not the pres
ent scandalous condition on the board
of supervisors shall be perpetuated for
another term.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08
FOR PRESIDENT
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
JOHN w. KERN
FOR PRESIDENT
AT THE THEATERS

AUDITORIUM-"The Prisoner of Zenda.'
BELAsCO-"Captain Swift"
BURBANK-"The Road to Yesterday"
GRAND-'The Girl from Over YOndel
Second weekly
MASON-"The Girl Question"
PEOPLE'S-Dark.
Observation-Disclosures vaudeville.
Los neutrality-suspicious. vaudeville.
EMPIRE-Vaudeyille.
EISCHER'S-"TheG Gibson Girl"
UNIQUE-'The Persian Cat"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08

Los Angeles park department wishes
20 buy an elephant for the Eastlake
park zoo. We advise the department to
wait until after election, when the
iargest elephant in the world, some
what frayed and war worn, but still
good enough for exhibition purposes,
will be disengaged. The park depart
ment should hasten to put in q bid, in
order to be ahead of the dime museum
proprietors.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08
Jua.HandIed

IT will be noted that Mr.. Spry still
holds his job as United States marshal,
although he is a candidate for state
office. The civil service rules are par
ticularly handy for application when
the president dislikes the victim, but
they don't count when pets are the sub
jects. Like some of the presidents
other ''square deals" they are Jug
handled.-sSalt Lake Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08

Voters, remember that the Democratic
candidates for the legislature are
PLEDGED to inaugurate and prosecute
removal proceedings against the present
board of railroad commissioners for in
competency and for dereliction of duty
in Office.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08

Walter Parker and Jere Burke of the
Southern Pacific railroad lobby directed
the majority in both houses as to the
course it should take on every bill of
Importance. No more railroad ring rule
should be possible. We have had
enough. 1t is time to end this dis
graceful condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08

1t is the duty of all good >eitizens te
rebuke at the polls the Southern Pa
clfic and its lobby, the most notorious
In the United StatesS-which is saying a
good deal, but is not overstating the
Wretched and disgusting truth.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08

"There is no one for Bryan really but
the people," said Governor Adams at
the wigwam. But since God and one
are a majority, God and the people
and one will be overwhelming.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08

Voters, do not forget that the same
machine that controlled the last legis-
lature named the legislative nominees
Of the Republican convention.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-08
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The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-23
ILLINOIS CONVENTION
Outline of the Great Gathering at Springfield
on May 6

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, April 1S-(Special CORE
spondence) The Prohibition clans of Illinois
will gather in state convention in about two
weeks The state convention opens in the armory
opposite the capitol on Wednesday, May g. Tues
day afternoon the Illinois Inter Collegiate Pro-
hibition Association will have conference, and
at night will occur in one of the churches of
Springfield the state Prohibition oratorical con-
test. Seven or eight colleges will be represented.
The state president, Carl L. Rowland, gives as
surance of fine program.
The convention will be called to order at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning by State Chairman
Alonzo E. Wilson. The state committee will
meet early in the morning to select the temporary
officers in the convention Robert H. Patton of
this city is being urged for temporary chairman.
Possibly one of the Prohibition members of the
legislature will be made secretary Oliver w.
Stewart is to speak Wednesday afternoon and
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-23

at night there will be grand meeting adj
dressed by Dan R. Sheen of Peoria and DR.. E. L.
Eaton of Evanston. On Thursday, May z, there
will be jubilee over the closing of 1900 saloons
on that date in the state of Illinois.
The business of the convention will be to elect
17S delegates and the same number of alternates
to the national convention at Columbus, July Is.
1t is likely that Illinois will send delegation of
500 to the national convention. state ticket
will be framed up for the August primary, also
candidates for members of the state committee
to be voted upon at the same time. A platform
may be considered and recommended for the
September convention, which will be a nominal
affair, simply to comply with the state law.
A legislative conference, considering the legis-
lative campaigns, will be of the features of
the convention and will be addressed by all of the
Prohibition members of the legislature, who
have served in the last eight years
A large attendance is looked for. St. Nicholas
Hotel will be convention headquarters. Every
body in Illinois who wants to state Prohibi
ton won this winter should come to Springfield
on May 6.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-23
BROWN is READY
Well Known Iowa Worker Announces Will
ngness to Lead Fight in Iowa

To THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE AND PRoHIBI-
TIoN IN IoWA-Greeting:-
During my absence from the state at a called
meeting on April 10 of some of the leaders in
Iowa the name of the writer suggested
with some others) as possible candidate for
governor, the choice to be made at the primaries
June 2.
AT the urgent request of several OF our well
known and recognized men of influence and pres
tige | have consented to the use of my name
and caused my affidavit to be placed on file in
compliance with the requirements of the primary
law.
This communication is made for the purpose
of stating the above and saying that, if the
voters of Iowa shall declare their choice of
candidate to head the ticket to be another, it
will be great relief to me. l shall most cheer
fully use all means in my power to advance the
interests of the one so chosen. If, however, the
ballots shall indicate that my is chosen |
shall not decline to make the campaign as the
bearer of the standard of home protection and
good citizenship. Faithfully,
K W. BROWN.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-23
WASHINGTON CONVENTION
Prohibitionists of Far Northwest to Meet at
Seattle

SEATTLE, WASH, April 17-(Special CORE
spondence) 1.-The state convention of the Pro
hibition party will be held in this city on May %
and will be the greatest gathering of the kind
that has ever been seen upon the Pacific coast.
Special railroad rates, on account of the visit
of the battleship fleet, will make it possible for
Prohibitionists from all parts of the state to
come to the convention without large expense.
From the various cities of the state, Olympia,
Tacoma, Bellingham, Everett and others, come
promises of large delegations.
On April 26, Clinton N. Howard of Roches-
ter, N. Y, will begin series Of rallies, and
for month, closing on May "a, will campaign
among the cities and villages of the state On
May II, week before the sitting of the con-
vention, Oliver w. Stewart of Chicago will
enter the state, beginning at Spokane, and will
address audiences in various cities until June z
Both of these speakers will be at the convention
in this city and will add much to the interest of
the occasion.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-23
THE NATIONAL pRoH1BITIoN1sT
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The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-23
April 20, 1908.
OHIO BEGINS CAMPAIGN
Opening Week of Convention and Rallies
Shows Interest Revived in Buck
eye State

spondence)-Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago is
engaged in campaign of eighteen days IN OHIO
under the direction of State Chairman L. T.
Hawk. He is speaking twice day. County
conventions are being held in connection with the
day meetings and enthusiastic mass meetings fol-
low in the evenings. Two places are visited each
day. Chairman Hawk is with Mr.. Stewart much
of the time, taking charge of the county conven-
tons.
The results achieved the first week go far and
away beyond the expectations of Mr.. Hawk
The first week closed last night During the
week Mr. Stewart visited thirteen places and
spoke fourteen times. There was raised in the
meetings for the state committee $S9303
The campaign began last Thursday at Mans
field. A county convention was held in the Y.
M. C. A. building under the direction of Chair
man Hawk; the usual work was done after
which Mr. Stewart delivered an address. Dele
gates were present from all parts of the county
and all manifested cheerful, hopeful feeling for
the future A drive brought Mr.. Stewart to
Ashland for mass meeting at the opera house
in the evening.
Friday afternoon a big convention was held in
the Christian church at Wooster. A county COM
mttee was elected and also delegates to the state
convention. Mr.. Stewart followed with an ad-
dress. Chairman Hawk outlined the plan of cam
paign. A fine rally was held in the evening in
the Universast church in Akron, large crowd
attending.
Saturday afternoon another convention was held
at Canton attended by delegates from all over
the county. After the convention business, Mr.
Stewart was introduced for an address and was
given close attention by the large afternoon au-
dence. He spoke in the evening in the Baptist
church in Alliance
Sunday was the great day of the week. In
the morning Mr.. Stewart spoke in the Christian
church in East Liverpool. The house was filled.
Another fine audience greeted him in the after
ming in the Second United Presbyterian church
in East Liverpool to another large audience The
interest of the people was intense. While Wells
vile and East Liverpool are Prohibition towns
the people are ready to do all in their power to
assist the fight in the state.
Another county convention was held Monday
afternoon at Belot Chairman Hawk presided
and Mr.. Stewart spoke for an hour and hurried
on to Salem for his evening meeting in the large
Globe auditorium, where he was given fine
hearing.
But one meeting was held on Tuesday That
was in the evening at Youngstown in the Chris
tan church. 1t was followed by conference of
workers. conducted by Chairman Hawk
Wednesday afternoon a large audience gathered
IN the High school auditorium at Mingo. Pupils
from the public schools attended in large num-
n fha h1cS I<~s,,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-24
WILL CRUISE ON LAKES.
Lacey J. Patterson Leaves Tonight for
DeIiqhtfuI Trip.

Oeiightful TRIP.
MT. Lacey j., Patterson will leave for
Chicago tonight on what should prove
a most delightful vacation trip, con-
sistimg of cruise on most Of the great
lakes In company with Mr. Newton
Smith, of Hancock, Mimi, Mr.. Patter-
son has purchased a sloop, which they
will take possession of at Charlotte, N.
Y, on Lake Ontario. Mr.. Smith will
join Mr. Patterson on June rs, and to-
gether, with two friends from Chicago
and two from Hancock, they will go to
Rochester, N. Y. There they will be
joined by two other friends, and the
eight will make up the party that will
go on the cruise.
The sloop Outlaw, which is the name
of the boat, will sail from Charlotte on
July 4, and expects to bring up at
Chicago on August !. Many stops will
be made enroute. Some Of the princi-
pal places that will be touched will be
Cleveland, Detroit and Mackinac. The
sloop will stop at Bay, on Lake
Erie, and it will be entered in the races
of the regetta to be held by the Inter
Lake Yachting association on July 10
to 26 The outlay will be sailed by
Mr. Patterson and his friends. The
trip will be 1,400 miles in length. The
Outlaw is Crosby Cape Cod cat, with
a soop rig and is being equipped with
an auxiliary engine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-24
KILLED IN STORM HERE.
Waterloo Paper Has Ono Killed and
One Hurt in Tuesday Disaster.


One Hurt in Tuesday Disaster.
The most startling news, and almost
Invariably the most unreliable regard
ing Marshalltown people and things,
is always heard away from home. Ac-
cording to the Waterloo Reporter of
Tuesday evening, one man and girl
We're killed and Il woman was fatally
hurt in a bad storm, which blew away
one corner of the Northwestern depot.
The man killed is r. S. Brown and the
woman injured is Mrs. c. S. Brown,
all Of which will be highly sensational
news to the people of this city, who
were basling under a hot sun that
shone from IL clear sky when the storm
was supposed to have struck here.
The following is the Waterloo story:
"F. S. Brown and little girl named
Wilson We're killed and Mrs. c. S..
Brown was perhaps fatally hurt in a
storm that struck Marshalltown about
9 o'clock Tuesday morning.
"a telegram announcing the above
a brother of the man killed, and son
Of Mrs. Brown. who was hurt. Mr..
Brown came to Waterloo a month ago
and worked for Bryant & Sons on
the paving until Monday, when he
took employment with Contractor
Dearborn on the big sewer. Mr..
Brown left on the afternoon train for
his home in Marshalltown.
"Details Of the tragedy are meagre.
Mr.. Brown stated his home was blown
in three parts and porch timbers
struck his brother, killing him almost
instantly Mrs. Brown. the mother.
was hit by flying debris, but escaped
with a broken arm, fractured ankle
and internal injuries.
IF. 8. Brown, who was killed, was
"a years Of age and had been running
laundry In Marshalltown.
"The same report informed Mr..
Brown that one corner Of the North
western depot had been blown away
and flying debris had killed the Will
son girl who lived near to the
Browns. The extent of the other dam
age was not detailed"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-24
MOVE TO MARsHALLToWN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Rails, Of Liscomb
Buy Property Here.


Buy Property Here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Rails, old and
we'll known residents of Liscomb, pur-
chased Tuesday afternoon the residence
property of Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Carothers, III North Third street and
will come to this city to occupy it and
make their home. Mr. and Mrs Rails
recently sold their 21O-acre farm, one
and one-half miles northwest of Lis
comb, to Sylvester Dickerson, and
moved into Liscomb. They are coming,
here largely for the purpose of taking
advantage of the excellent schools for
their children.
Mr.. and Mrs Rails family consist Of
two sons and daughter. The elder
son, Edward has been attending bus
mess college here, and the other chill
dren, Grace, aged Is, and Harold, aged
49, will enter the public schools in the
fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carothers have made
no plans for the future, but they ex-
pect to remain in the city. They may
build later. The consideration in the
North Third street property was 49,
700.
H. r. Hecker and wife, Of Scott
county, Minnesota. have sold ito Eli
Grower, of LaMoille, residence prop
erty at 704 West Linn street. The
price given in the deed, which was filed
today, is $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-24
CUPS FOR BEST SCORES.
Two Trophies Hung Up for Lowest
Golf Scores.

Two Trophies Hung Up TOR Lowest
Golf Scores.
The Country club today put up two
silver trophy cups for the best choice
scores made between today and Mo-
vember 1 by players of the club. One
cup was given by the Maxwell broth
ers and the other was donated by the
club One is to be given to the man
and the other to the woman making
the lowest choice score during the sea-
son. The rules governing the play for
these cups were posted in the club
house today In order to make the
competition more equitable, the handi-
Gaping committee has handicapped
the four best players of the club. who
will add to their choice score the fol-
lowing handicaps: C. H. E. Board
man, A; Lloyd r. Maxwell, 4; E. Stew
art and E. G. Wallace, 2. The Maxwell
brothers cup, which was hung for the
choice score last season, was won by
C. H. e. Boardman. The cups will not
be awarded until after November l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-24

evening at $50. Mr.. Busby was driv-
ing his horse along Bridge street in
front of the Irving hotel, when the an
imal, which is full of spirit. became
frightened at one Of the long streamers
decorating the streets, which had be-
come loosened at the bottom and was
flying across the street. The horse ran
but turned down Cedar street at the
corner of Woods Bros store and after
running some distance, stumbled and
fell Quite a cash was cut in the
horses side and the occupants of the
buggy were both more or less bruised.
A. j. Busby is suffering from .
sprained ankle"