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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
Important
Eucalyptus
Lecture

Everyone interested in the subject of
Eucalyptus Mahogany planting in CAL
ifornia Is invited to the special after
noon and evening meeting to be held at
2 o'clock and s o'clock p. m. today III
the Home Extension hall on the ground
floor of the Chamber of Commerce
building, Broadway between First and
Second streets.
A complete stereopticon lecture on
the history and development of this
wonderful hardwood industry in Cali
fornia will be given and matters of
great Importance to planters will be
discussed by able speakers.
A feature of Importance to those not
familiar with all the facts about the
quick growth of this hardwood in Cali
fornia will be the exhibition of a COM
plete tree fully 81 feet long, which at
tanned this height in four and half
years in a grove near Santa Ana. The
meetings win begin promptly at the
hours stated and the admission is with
out cost
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
RED CROSS STAMPS TO
BE SOLD ANOTHER WEEK
Every Penny Invested in Bright Bits
of Paper Goes to Help Society
for Prevention of Tuber:
cuiosis

Red Cross stamps will be available
for another week for the benefit of
the Los Angeles Society for the Pre-
vention and Cure of Tuberculosis at the
station for the sale of stamps in the
Pacific Electric building and at de-
partment stores.
The stamps are being sold in large
cities of the United States, and great
many persons are assisting the tuber-
culosis crusade by taking sheets t.
sell Christmas stamps were sold
throughout Denmark this year to aid
in supporting a sanatorium for children
afflicted with tuberculosis. They are
inscribed "Julemaerke- -Sanatoriet," ana
the design on the stamp shows wintry
evening in Denmark at the sanatorium
with the light from the windows illum-
mating a snowstorm. The colors used
are blue. green. yellow and white.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
MAYOR IN PAIN,
But CHEERFUL
EXECUTIVE TO APPEAR AT
OFFICE NEXT WEEK
Mr. Harper, Despite Injuries, Insists
on Partaking of Christmas
Dinner with His
Family

Mayor Harper AYERS that he spent
pleasant Christmas day despite the
broken ribs and sprained elbow caused
by an automobile collision Thursday
evening. The least movement of his
arm causes him intense pain, but not
withstanding this he insisted on sitting
up yesterday, and aided Mrs. Harper
and the children in making merry
Christmas at the Harper home.
His left arm was placed in splints by
DR.. Jenkins yesterday, and it will not
he removed for several weeks. The
mayor will pass today and tomorrow
at home, but insists on returning to
his office Monday, as he believes that
he can attend to his business by that
time. He will feel the effects of the
collision for a number of weeks, but
does not anticipate the loss of more
than one business day.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
SMALL FIRES DESTROY
BUT LITTLE PROPERTY
Explosion of Gas Stove Sets Residence
Blazing and Flames Communicate
to Dwelling AdJoining-Loss
Less Than $1,000

The explosion of a gas stove yester-
day set fire to the house of H. Rosen-
bloom, 3647 Trinity street. and prac-
tically destroyed the structure. The
loss is estimated at $1,000, partially COW
cred by insurance.
The flames from the Rosenbloom
house communicated to the dwelling
owned by C. Stack and occupied by F.
C. Schmidt at 1861 Trinity street, and
damaged the house and contents to the
extent of $400
The fire department responded soon
after the alarm was turned In and pre-
vented the spread of the flames.
Two other alarms to which the de-
rartment responded proved to be of
small consequence and were extin-
guished with but slight damage.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
CHARGED WITH JUGGLING
OSTRICH FARMS BOOKS
Prosperous Appearing Man Arrested
Here on Complaint of Police
of Santa Bar
bara

A r. McKenney, a we'll dressed and
prosperous looking young man, was
arrested last night by Detectives Chap
man and Home and booked at the CEN
trail station as a fugitive from justice
The prisoner is wanted by the santa
barbara police on the charge of falsify-
ing corporation records. 1t is alleged
that as an employe of the santa Bar
hara ostrich farm he juggled the books
of the concern in such a way that the
stockholders were defrauded of more
than $4,000. McKenney is said to have
had hut a small part in~the alleged
crime and to have profited but little by
H. other officers of the concern getting
nearly all the money.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
CITY CLUB WILL HOLD ITS
ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Lee C. Gates Will Give Principal Adj
dress and Will Distribute His Gifts
of Oratory-W. J. Hunsaker
to Preside

The City club will give its annual
holiday season luncheon at the West
minister hotel today, and a dark
mantle of forgetfulness will enshroud
the idol of business" while merriment
will prevail.
Lee c. Gates will deliver the principal
address, and orally he will distribute
TO many of Los Angeles citizens a
large number of gifts wrapped up in
his usually entertaining phraseology.
w. ]. HunsakeF will preside, and mu-
sical selections, prepared for the occa-
sion, will be rendered by the clubs
ouartet-Jackson S. Gregg, N. p. Ses-
sions, Henry s. Williams and Charles
E. Brent.
one of the purposes of the luncheon.
according to the invitations; is to rem
edy some of the oversights of the Sal
walton army, Associated Charities and
Volunteers of America, which have
overlooked some prominent citizens in
their gift distribution" Mr.. Gates will
endeavor to supply the remedy.
--o-Sep-
S Conrad at Park bank, corner Fifth and
Hill streets
II you want 10 go east <. TIaylook. Ngen'
~ rn'v re-'ro' v n nc W Sivtd sweet
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
WOMAN ROBBED OF PURSE
SCREAMS; ASSAlLANTS FLEE

Miss Ella Rickert of $50 South Figue-
roa street was robbed of her purse,
containing SO, by two men at Ninth
and Hill streets and 9:15 o'clock last
night.
Miss Rickert was on her way home,
and the two men ran up behind her
and seized her purse Just as she started
to cross the street. She screamed for
assistance, but before help arrived the
two men had disappeared. The young
woman was unable TO give the police
any description of the two men.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26

Contrary to all expectations, arrivals
at local hotels yesterday were unusual
ly large, a sign, perhaps, that many
persons were hurrying toward Los
Angeles in order to b. able to pass
Christmas day amid sunshine and
roses.
DR.. William Moran is at the Angelus,
from Portland, Ore.
DR.. e. H. Anthony is storning at the
srshim from Goldfeld, New.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Watson of Boston,
Mass, are stopping at the Angelus.
M. E. Dillon, railroad official of
Salt Lake City, is stopping at the
Hayward.
r. M. Strothers, prominent bust
ness man of Chicago, is a guest OF the
Alexandria.
H. r. Hanlon, prominent railroad
man of Tonopah New, is registered at
the Van Nuys.
DR.. H. Johl of New York city. a
prominent practitioner, is guest of
the Alexandria.
Mr.. and Mrs H. Lawton of Chicago
were prominent arrivals at the van
Nuys yesterday.
James Pendergast, one of Kansas
City's prominent aldermen, is a guest
at the Hollenbeck
Mr.. and Mrs. CnafleS H. GruWeli VI
Butte, Mont, are oVer-Christmas
guests of the Angelus.
T. ]. OBrien and e. e. Partridge,
mining men of Tucson, Ariz., are stop
ping at the Van Nuys.
l.. j. Overlook and p. j. Meenan,
prominent mining men of Bisbee, Arlz.,
are stopping at the Van Nuys.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Colbeck and
William Colbeck of Hamite, Manitoba,
are stopping at the Lankershim.
Mrs. J. A. Gilchrist and two daugh-
ters are arrivals at the Hollenbeck and
will remain during the winter season.
IRIS. Peter Dunn and her son, S. E.
Dunn, and daughter, Miss Dorothy, OF
New York city are guests at the Alex
andria.
p. H. Mcguire. former manager of
Alpine tavern on Mount Wilson, but
now of Searchlight, New, is a guest of
the Hayward.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Potter OF
Denver arrived at the Lankershim in
time for the Christmas dinner yester-
Gay afternoon.
Mme Nordica and maid, her man
ager, William T. Chauncey, and two
members of her company, Mrs. G. A.
Walker and Mrs Fred Baldwin, have
taken quarters at the Alexandria.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
Strange Disease Kills Many

Ell PASO Dec. 25.-According to
news from a reliable source from Her.
mosillo, capital of the state of Sonora,
Mexico, a mysterious disease is killing
many people there. The inhabitants
are terror stricken and are leaving as
fast as possible. The disease In most
~ ses proves fatal, the victim dying
q day or two after being attacked So
far physicians have been unable to
,5io o-oose the disease.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
pAso RoBLEs HOT SPRINGS

On the Coast line. The equal OF any in the
world and set in the midst of such climatic
conditions as constantly invite to the open air.
delightful place for rest, recuperation, consti-
tutional treatments and recreation The new
bath house, with its superb equipment, is un-
rivaled by anything in this country. Hydro
pathic treatments, mud baths, swimming
baths Turkish baths. Particulars at Southern
Pacific office, 600 South Spring street. corner
Sixth, Les Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26

The Herald. like every other newspaper. is
misrepresented at times, particularly in cases
ii-volving hotels, theaters, etc. The public
Will please take notice that every represents
tive of this newspaper is equipped with the
proper credentials an6 more particularly equip
THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
AROUND TOWN
Inlured Driver Improves

A. G. Jex who was painfully injured when
he thrown from his wagon in a collision
with West Ninth street car Thursday night
is improving at the emergency hospital, where
he was taken for treatment Jex is employed
as driver for the Newberry Grocery COM
psny. He sustained fracture of both jaws
and a long cut his left arm.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits OF
California products at the Chamber of Com
merce building. Broadway between First
and Second Streets where free information Will
be given on all subjects pertaining to this sec
tion.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
CITY NEWS in BRIEF

Confer with us regarding your con-
+emplated audit for the year just end
ing. We can make valuable sugges-
tions as to preparations that will facil-
itate the work. Baskerville Audit COM
many Qnc.), 7O4 Auditorium building.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26

The Herald Will pay $40 in cash to anyone
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
and conviction OF any person caught stealing
copies Of The Herald from the premises OF our
patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26

s. Conrad viii sell fine diamonds at very
low prices. Cor. Fifth and Hill sts
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26

The Angelus grill has excellent SER
vice and better food Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
AT THE HOTELS

Contrary to all expectations, arrivals
at local hotels yesterday were unusual
Iy large, a sign, perhaps, that many
persons were hurrying toward Los
Angeles in order to b. able to pass
Christmas day amid sunshine and
rOses
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26

II you want To go east <, TIay1ock, Ngen'
~ rn'y re--r9' v n nc W Sivtd street
Putnam patriot., 1908-04-24
~' PUTNAM CONN., FRIDAY, 1908

ferhaps you will wonder how I was selected 10 act as toastmaster. not being q resident of Putnam. I assure you the honor is both gratifying and pleas- ing to me. Then il occurred 10 me that while in sense I live in Thompson and Thompson is my mother-yet have practieed law in Putnam ever since l have practiced law al all. Then why isn't Putnam my motherin-lawy A person may have several, but they are not always friendly; but in this case l love both my mother and my moth er-in-law-and ] hope shall always stay here.
 Me have met here for purpose. All understand that an individual, or a town, or city cannot stay motlonless: 1t must advance, progress, broaden-it cannot stand still. There is feeling among us that this town, with the it. lustrious name it bears, has come to a stand still, and we want to start its progress again, and to do this We must get together.
 1 noticed in paper very amusing rhyme, which l Will repeat, and then apply it to our present conditions: "The lightning bug is brilliant, but it
 hasn' | any mind,
 It struggles through existence with it's
 headlight on behind. -
 fatnam's headlight is bit crooked and We want to straighten it.
 There are number oi speakers from
Putnam patriot., 1908-04-24
The Banquet of Our Business Men
arge Attendance and Unanmity of Effective Purpose


railroad does. Give us, instead of gov ernment control and the fixing of rates, Competition. IL is impossible for the government te find out exactly what the railroads ought to charge for trans portation. | would stop consolidation without particular reason.
 What is the use of franchising a street railroad and then allowing the steam road to control the trolley. They say consolidation Is needed tos stop fail ures-the cause of more or less misfor- tune to individuals. This truly makes corporations conservative. Until man perceived that he might rise, the race lived in tribal savagery. When he be- came spurred on to possess something his fellows didn't possess, then ycu had invention and progress.
 Combinations produce vast amount of the goods consumed today. The ceun- try has not more than three months protection from absolute starvation.
  rel in every cellar, and small indus. tries were scattered throughout the country. Now tie up the railroads and what becomes of the large cities2 They face hunger, and in that condition man stops at no human right. The French Revolution started because people were hungry, and went to King Louis for bread 1 am not an alarmist. have faith in the government, but | would like to take back 10 the people what has been too frequently transferred to a committee and centralized. To place local rights in the hands ef local peo- pie. Being responsible part they would then cease to be critics. We should have mere proprietors and less employees.
 l have trespassed on your time, but meeting faces that 1 knew many years ago. and seeing all of your intelligent faces, and noting your purpose l could not refrain.
 The next speaker to be presented. the toastmaster said, was Nindham county boy, who needs no introdnc- ton in Putnam, the Hon, Charles l.. Dean of Maiden.
 Senator Dean spoke as follows:
Putnam patriot., 1908-04-24

years of age. remember my first visit here as If but yesterday You had then. say s.seo people. and l sup pose to-day with city and town com hined. approaching o.ooo or toooo. 1 mention these hgures without any data Nou have good reason to be proud of Putnam trom the start as Il town III fSss to the present time. period ef nearly B years, and l be lieve continued success and prosperity will come fo you in the future even HI | larger way
 Your business interests are well es tahlished an trin and solid hasis and are here to remain Nou have ad mirahle railroad facilities. both steam and electric. and | hope that you will haNe more electric hnes in the near future Your two banks. both Ma tional and Savings. are very strong and YOU can we'll be proud of same Your schools are excellent and have high standing, good, strong churches; two good excellent weekly papers. both ef which come te my heme in Maiden every week, and one from it's start a January. 1873. being one of the first subscribers. large stores in an excel
Putnam patriot., 1908-04-24


 ton was the uttermost thought in the mind of the public. To reduce cost to the lowest amount brought on the con- sent of the public to these combina- tions, until they now govern prices and production. Not a man lives who is good enough, honest enough, or unsel- fish enough, to fix the price that you and shall pay; and when you consid- CT the effect, buying your wares half q cent cheaper will never compensate for the loss of choosing him from whom you will make your purchase. The public is to blame for demanding less cost.
 The social aspect of 1t is deinonstra- ted wherever you go. Thirty years ago ayoung man might embark in business with fair prospect of becoming pro prietor. There was time when the interest of the shop was the interest of every workman. Deprived of the pos sibiiity of ever. becoming a proprietor what ss the condition of mind when be knows he must always stay as he starts4 IL k a hostile one. go longer the intes- -esl of the propfisseF. This leads 10 ia- bor organization, which iS able 10 meet and Adjust real Or fanciei griesaHces. His attention is noi esgF1ssed with i condition where he may fiSe He knows he cannot compete with a ten million dollar organization. and he settles down to < plane that ss disastrous to coming generatioHs-
 don't believe in government control more than is necessary. Arbitrary fix ing of prices has been an entire failure, 1 don't complain if manufacturing concefn pays large dividend, nor if a
Putnam patriot., 1908-04-24
Here lies the body of
 John Wesley Webb. who ExaS a tsr,, r.,l,.,.a. ... f1a

John Wesley Webb.
 who lived firm believer in the
 Lord Jesus Christ
 and a 5effersonian Democrat"
 He must have heen power in his day. and was just the kind of man you would select to settle your estate when you had passed away.
 Conditions which will develop must be unknown. They must be dealt with as far as philosophy,can foresee. but can go no further. Oftentimes We find our selves confronted with condition that has arisen in affairs of life--all kinds of business, statesmanship, and human existence. There are some here as old as myself who can reeellect when seat tered all through the State were little shops and factories, including almost every branch of industry. All individ- aals were engaged in some kind of hu- siness where their product went either direct to the consumer er 10 the large markets. We had a multiplicity of employers. From this training went forth tine most successful business men ever known, 10 the large cities, like aa unpolluted stream flowing from the hillside. which furnished the sinews and nerve to the great eenters.
 As time progressed things advanced until the shops disappeared, and there grew up large industries that sucked the life from hamlet and village. Then the railroad was built from town to town, and from city te city, and as these increased il became so that, to succeed in business. 1t must be on large scale, while the individual pros fits were small they were large in the aggregate. A weolen mill would be glad 10 give a contract for their output at profit of cent per yard, net, or < shoe-shop at q profit of , cents per pair
 This idea of eheapness has got hold on the mass of people who have lost sight of the individuals. And then there came time when even large factory became too small, and eombi- nations must be organized on the theo- " of cutting off expenses by reducing the number of salesmen, overseers and superintendents, so that the cost could be still further reduced. Then came the greatest of all--the transportation companies. Miles and miles of road were built and scores of systems adop- ted, and there Was more consolidation, as goods could be transported cheaper under one line. Economy of produc-
Putnam patriot., 1908-04-24
Business Combination.

The speaker said in part:
 Mir. Toastmaster-Gentle
 Twas in hopes some others might preeede me in order to find out what kind of speech you like-whether Po- litical, governmental or religious.
 have discussed them all while May or of Worcester. I never was complete ly stumped but once, and that was when the Woman's Christian Temper ance Union asked me to address the State body. 1 was at loss how to be- gin. said supposed l was invited as a sshorrible example" of drink. do not know whether they thought l was joking or not.
 Following the genial toastmasler, i will say, I went to the Putnam High school under Principal Burnett, who made his pupils step lively ,'and 1 there fore conclude that Putnam Is my step mother.
 I remember tine great landmarks of this place-the Cargiii Falls and the Long Bridge over the river.
 II k pleasing to meet a body of in tellsgent men and discuss questions that occur to all thinking men, Ne have republican government the like oi which has nexer teen seen, with q fti- fllre that is unknown. but full of pro pheeg. A
 he.itale to speak in public, A in my mature years have come to speak somewhat frankly. Too often have noticed that the old Xigor that used to attend public acts and public enter prise has to a large extent, disappeared The following is an epitaph noticed
Putnam patriot., 1908-04-24

Hon. Chas. E. Searls, Toastmaster this and other States. l will first ask the committee what they expect of us. l will call on Mir. Shaw, chairman of the Banquet Committee.
 In response, MT. Shaw said:
 MT. Toastmaster-Gent My forte is work-not talk. But just word in reply toqnestions have been asked on the street.
 The committee was self appointed. They were not fathefed by any organi- zation, political or religious. They got together and talked over what was be- ing done in other cities-eities repre- sented here tonight,-and discussed their methods.
 The cardinal principle of the commit tee is to always have good word for Putnam. We viii not admit of other cities that they surpass Us in business or as a place to live in. In all places that have some form of business men's organization to promote the welfare of their cities, there is always good feel ing among its citizens. Then why k not such an organization good for Put nam2 If similar good is accomplished here, the committee will feel amply re- wardea.
 The toastmaster then said.
 Ne have with us q citizen of Massa- ehasetf> and one.time citizen of Con nectieat. He was member of the Put nam High school. lie left Us 10 be- come a distinguished lawyer and good citizen of Worcester, and now returns here al our request. He never dodges, and has never dodged any issues, al though his name Is aDodge.s intro duee to you Hon. R. B. Dodge, of Nor- cester, who will speak to you on
Putnam patriot., 1908-04-24

on an old tombstone in Southern ce- metery:
Putnam patriot., 1908-04-24
THE RECEPTION.

Promptly at I:So, the hour set for the
 Feception, the guests began to arrive,
 Ind were received by the following Re- teption Committee:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-11
LADIES INJURED IN RUNAWAY
oIrs. Robertson, of Charlottesville, and
Mrs. Hanckel, of Norfolk, Hurt.
fSpectal TO The Time DIsna tch I

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, April TO-
Mrs. Alice Robertson. wife OF the late
Judge William ]. Robertson, and her
daughter. the wife Of Judge Allan r.
Hanckel. of Norfolk were probably Sc
riously injured in a runaway accident
two miles north of the city.
A strap broke and the horse ran,
throwing Mrs. Hanckel violently to the
ground 1t is feared that her skull is
fractured. Both ankles are badly
spraned. Mrs. Robertson's skirt caught
in the buggy step, and she was drag
ged some distance. the wheel cutting
deep gashes in one of her legs tearing
the tendons loose. Even should she
survive the shock it is possible that
the injured limb may have to be am
putated
Mrs. Robertson was brought to Char
lottesville by colored man. who found
her in a semi-delirious condition on the
roadside. Unable to walk, Mrs. Hanckel
was picked UP half -hour later by a
passerby.