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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-20
COUNTY WANTS BIDS FOR
FURNISHING VOTING BOOTHS

Bids for furnishing voting booths Tor
the coming primary elections IN Los
Angeles county were asked for oy ad-
vertisement yesterday by action OF the
county supervisors.
Three hundred double and hfty SIN
gle booths are wanted; also palioe
boxes to he built according to specifi-
cations on file in the board rooms.
The bids will be opened on April 6
at 10 a. m.
]. w. Hellman claims patent on the
STYLE of booth favored by the supervis-
ors and threatens to enjoin the award
if any one else gets it.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-20
No smoot Bill for Him

Gen. Frank c. Prescott, register OF
the United States land office in Los
Angeles, favors the move to exclude
California from the Snoot bill to give
homesteaders the right to occupy 800 in
stead Of 100 acres of government land.
Gen. Prescott says it is a speculative
scheme, simply, to make the laws
broader than they are now, as in I'm
rerial valley where land is $1,000 an
acre he says it would be wrong TO al
!cw anyone to take up more land than
now permitted
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-20
BURSTING HOSE PUTS
FIREMAN ON SICK LIST

Fire commissioners have taken un-
der advisement a claim for S62 made
by Fireman Martin Dunn, who petit
toned for this allowance because he
had to pay a substitute while he was
sick.
Dunn says he caught a cold through
the bursting of a hose at fires on Jan
uary 25 and 81, his incapacity coming
while in the line of duty.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-20
GIRLS ACT AS PALLBEARERS
FOR YOUNG MlLLINER

On Sunday Virginia Sophie Sterling
visited the poppy fields at Altadena
with a crowd of young people, Tuesday
she went home sick from the millinery
section of a department store where
she was employed and yesterday she
was laid to rest in a sealed casket at
New Calvary cemetery.
Miss Sterling was native daughter,
her mother coming of the Leautand
family of Louisiana. Their home was
at 122 Ann street.
Several girl friends acted. as pail
hearers
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-20
TESTS OF NEW SERVICE
PROVE SATISFACTORY
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Will
f-Assin Two Number System of
Calling Pasadena Phones
Today

Final tests of the apparatus used in
the new rapid-tire Los Angeles-P -Pasa-
dena service of the Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph company were made last
night, and at the conclusion of the tests
Division superintendent Seeley an
nounced that the new system would be
tried today.
BY the two-number system a sub
scriber in Los Angeles who wishes to
talk to a subscriber in Pasadena has
merely to look up the number in the
directory and say to the local opera
tor, Pasadena, Main seven-eight-two -
or whatever the number may be. Mr.
Seeley declares that it will be as easy
TO secure a Pasadena number as a
number in Los Angeles.
j. P. Downs, traffic engineer for the
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany came to Los Angeles from Sar
Francisco yesterday to arrange final de-
tails for starting the new service.
Visit Pas1depa'S finest hotel, THE
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-20
Descendant of Decatur Dies
BY Associated Preas.


PHILADELPHIA, March lbs. De-
catur Smith, a descendant of Admiral
Decatur and a talented musician and
composer died in a hospital today from
shock received by being run down by a
carriage on February 10. Smith was
81 years old.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-20
LEGAL NOTICES
Nntica

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed. convicted of two charges OF forg-
county, California. on June 2sth. 1906, has
annIied to the Governor of the State of Cal
ifornia for executive clemency and that he
intends applying TO the supreme court OF
tba state Of California for a recommenda-
tion that such executive clemency be
granted as provided in Section l. Article
VII, of the Constitution of the state OF Cal
,forrta HARRY SCHWERIN
3-1I-12-1s-14-15-16-17-1s-19-2o-21-11t
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-20

Visit Pas&depa's finest hotel. THE
GREEN.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05
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SOCIAL AND CLUB MATTERS,

Mira, W. G, Lawson entertained the
! Week,End Club In most charming
way on Friday afternoon nc three
o'clock at the home Of Rev, and Mrs, j,
II, Turrentne, Thirty guests met and
enjoyed the lovely hospitality OF the
occasion, Everything hro0thod n spir'
Il of the spring time Mrs, Lawson
aaalatod In receiving and entertaining
her guests by Mira Walter Wlpprooht
and Mrs, Turrontlno, Forty'two, al
ways popular, amused the crowd Tor
some time. ak games being played
Delicious cream and cake was hoautl'
fully served by the hostoas, and Miss
Ruth rurrentlno and Miss Ida WHIP
preoht 20 the ave tables of players,
who wore Meadamea Cliff A, Adams,
Kinnard, II, :, Webb, w, G, Davis, II,
], Fountain, Lem Hall, q, w, Emory,
Frank Webb, lloatwrlght, Burger
bethany, j, II, Webb, r. NJ Gordon,
Il, !, Roberta, Ino, NJ, Lawrence, V, j,
1enklna, Il, q. Allen, Walter Wip'
precht Gibbs, A. IT, Wilson, led perdon,
prlddy, V, n, Hudson, j, h, Turrentno,
Carnea Lawson, Misses Nellie Bate
Francis Fountain, Coulter aud Poale'
Tho club win meet with the presi'
dent. Mira, II, A. Burger, ON Friday of
ternoon at threeihlrty
one Of tho most enjoyable meetings
the bachelor Girls have had this acO'
SON was held with Mlse Emily PeNle
on Wednesday A musical contest
was greatly enjoyed, after which Mrs
W. G, Davis and Mas Hottie smith
sang beautiful songs, and Miss l4iliNn
Parks played several selections ON he
piano, neautnml ros were tasteful
IN arranged aud gave added freshness
To the already pretty rooms, In u cut
for the winner Miss GNdle c0yitt was
prcaented, by Mas Nell Bats, a beau
timlly tied package and ON opening It
found Il TO contain lemon, That be
ing April Fool day the incident Great
cd much merrlmont, strawberry cream
and white cake were served,
The naehelorottes' club and few
ylsltors were entertained on Friday
afternoon hy Mlaa Mabel Zimmerman
NJ the homo OF her mother Mrs, Min
ME Zimmerman Handsome PAINS
ferns, and lovely cut flowers, together
with this crowd Of prettlly dressed
glrla with spring hats, it was indeed a
pretty picture to look upon, Miss Eu'
gene Edge, the dainty little daughter
of Mr. and Mrs, u, H. Edge, passed q
picture to each guest and q story writ
ton pertaining 20 the picture, AZ the
proper time each story was read the
prlge was Christie picture presented
10 Mlas nma Harris by Miss Mary
Wilcox, strawberry cream ana cake
were served Tho next hostess VIII
by Miss Adcline Sanders,
The handsome homo o. Mr. ana
Mira. lno, NJ, LoWrenco WOa the scene
of "A merry gathering ON Monday after
noon when MesdNmea Lawrence, Jas,
II. Webb Albert Worry and NJ, ~,
James entertained the ladies OF the
Homo Mission Society OF the Metho'
dlst church, Every guest was given
cordial moetlng and all had good
time, Sewing and pleasant conNerbN'
ton was .indulged until n late hour
when the thoughtml hostess served
sherhcrt and cake, The ladies look
forward with much pleasure trom one
of those meetings until the ncNt The
Anril meeting win be held at the homo
of Mrs, A. NJ, W0drop,
Mr., aud Mrs, NJ 5, Hewitt entertain
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

storm week mentioned above while
cooler averages will prevail east of
Blue Ridge, Not much rainfall may
be expected during first half OF April
and In many places, especially In
southern states some mcasinoss will
be fetlt about the dry weather, North
of parallel 40 crops win not be far
enough advanced for dry weather to
cause any scare
II the weather controls prices far.
mers and planters and gardeners need
not fear low prices but the weather
does not control when spectators
want to butt In against natural causes
Short grass in the best dairy sections
will probably cause dairy products to
demand good prices and dairy inter
ests will do well TO keep their low
lands In grass,
Immediately following April q
great high temperature wave viii
cross the continent accompanied by
light showers. Temperatures will per.
sistently remain high and all vegeta.
ton will rapidly progress. causing an
unusually early spring in northern
sections, particularly IN the great cen.
trail valleys.
The disturbance following April
A. will have greatest intenslties Ia
the eastern states and will become q
storm of more than average force
about April 9th ont on the Atlantic
At the same time the following STORM
viii be az It's greatest force on The Pa
cihc slope.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

IN Missouri chicken stealing IL a
felony The Georgia negro preacher
who declared that chickens are not
property viii not extend HIS mission
airy tours into Missouri,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

n, an some predict, not moro than
half OF the counties IN the state vote
IN the May primary the result viii not
be decisive,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05
EosrgR,s WHArNER euLLgTlN.

copyrighted 1908, by W. I Foster)
Washington, u. c. April 4,-Last
bulletin gave forecasts of disturbance
to cross continent April TO T. warm
wave 2 TO G. cool wave to 9, Next
disturbance viii reach Pacific coast
about s. cross Pacific slope by close Of
.. great central valleys 10 10 10, east.
ern states 49, Warm wave viii cross
Pacific slope about s, great central
valleys 10, eastern states ~, Cool
wave viii cross Pacific slope about II,
great central valleys 10, eastern states
no.
While April weather viii average
unusually quiet this disturbance will
develop above the average intensitlos
of the month Jupiter ana the moon
win unite their energies and cause a
little stir In the physical forces OF the
solar system,
Unusually warm weather Will pre-
y0il west Of the Alleghenies during the
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05
CONGRESS or ITALIAN SOCIETIES

a congress of the Representative OF
Italian Societies of Waco Dallas.
Houston Galveston, aud Beaumont
will convene here today under the
auspices of the Italian Agricultural
ana Benevolent Society Of this coun.
try, and win continue over Monday
The meeting Is called for the purpose
of forming a general organization.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

Bryana clean up campaign IL u
most gratifying succees, Now We know
that life in a clean town IL worth
living.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

Senator Culberson IL one statesman
who does things and wastes no time
running for once or DEFENDING hla
record. And there are others,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

Uncle Joe Cannon, the boss OF the
standpattors. has weakened on wood
pulp. under the concentrated IRE OF
the united press of the whole country,
This breach IN the lines of the pro
tcctionsts IL the beginning of the end
of the rOhher tarlft monopolies.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

The council of State preaidentu of
the Farmers Union at Little Rock de,
cided that the farmers should hold
their cotton I'll they got 10 oenta.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

The Fort Worth and Denver last
month reported record of 80 per cent
In arrivals of trains on time. u one
Texas road can do Il why can't othore"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

What was left of the national nopp'
list convention after the Bryan mon
bolted nominated Tom Watson for
president The nominee has not
said whether or not he viii be an also
ran again,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

"sngle woman should pray for hue
bands" says the bishop OF nuIioloAnd
after the prayer In answered they VIII
find the need Of prayer greater than
pVpr
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

Fort Worth IN rejoicing over early
potatoes IN the market Bryan has had
them till they are no longer u novelty
also onions, lettuce, turnips, mdlahes,
beets, strawberries and lots OF other
garden truck,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

ed Miss Ada Boards class o, girls and
Mr. llowlts class OF boys at their
homo Friday evening, There were If
teen present and program Of music
games and conversation made the even
ing momorably pleasant Fruit cream
and cake were served The cordial
hospitality OF the host and hostess
completely won the hearts of the
young people,
Young yooplo. = HRpU
Mrs, 4, n Gieseoke ef'College gave
n birthday party Wednesday after.
neon, complimentary TO her daughters,
Misses Alma and Linda Giesecke,
thirteen and eleven years old respec'
lively About thirty children were
present aud enjoyed merry April
Fool party, Refreshments We're served.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

Il IA reported that Roosevelt after
leaving the White House viii visit
Brazil. There IA plenty of biz game
IA the jungles OF the Amazon, Wuch ~
iaguars, taplrs and alllgators,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

The New York custom house reports
for March show heavy falling Oft IN
the importation OF luNunes, especially
IN iowclry and precious stones the
importation of staples was about nor
NAL.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-04-05

A Chicago Jury has decided that
$50 hats are not included IN necessary
household expenses, for which hus'
band In moderate circumstances IL
legally liable, The jury consisted of
nine benclicts and three bachelors,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
ONE HOME In TWELVE WRECKED BY DIVORCE

divorces
population would
the divorce evil
divorced.
so, but it isn't
divorced
Unfortunately swell statistics
people contribute population.
There will always continue doubt to be few
chickering's
who will preserve the marriage relation.
the marriage divorce
the period 5
divorce higher
which reliable
steady increase in divorces by
there is divorce of every ~ marriages
There abundant this
uniform about divorce.
But the ruth that those divorced
be divorced
divorce evil,
existence in the marriage
only putd rom a polluted spring
The polluted spring is unwise marriage.
haste leisure"
whose pregnant truth slow realize
The well
country than in other that keeps statistics
national divorce
ton uniform laws, might polluted
the efforts of reomers better
cleansing the polluted spring
spring deep enough
Marriage. important any life,
birth often the
until afterward
Marriage,
a
while this condition exists there be the
that inevitably follows
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08

"Then I'm sorry to say he's the
thief. There'll be no trouble about
proving it, l think" The professor
picked up his hat. Come along"
They stopped at large, luxur-
iously looking house, and were
shown into a richly furnished par
lor. -
"The next room," began job
son, SIS where Mrs. Allydice and
her nephew were
Hush" The professor held up
one hand. then moved softly for
ward and beckoned to the officer
to follow. Through a gap in the
curtains that separated the two
rooms, a view could be gained of
the library. In an arm chair was
seated a woman of middle age.
Her expression was forgiving, con-
soling. At her feet was a young
man whose face was a picture of
the most intense grief and repent,
ance. He exactly answered the de-
scription the professor had given.
In the woman's lap was a handful
of sparkling jewels.
Taking JObson's arm, the pro-
fessor softly left the room. 81
suppose he has just confessed" he
said, as they descended the steps.
There was a puzzled expression
on the officers face. But | don't
fully understand yet-that spell?"
This is an age of hypnotism,
Jobson."
But how did you know his de-
scription?"
From the perfume, of course.
Study perfumes, my dear Jobson.
Nothing is so indicative of char
acter and, consequently, of phsiog-
nomy"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
THE PERFUMED HANDKER-
CHIEF.

Perfumes, Jobson, are an I'M
appreciated indication of charac-
ter The professor ran his long
sensitive fingers over the walls ar
ranged on his desk. "Given typi
cal physiognomical traits or GER
tain radical acts as cooperative
material, the trained mind can Sc
cure a more accurate and full de-
scription through the aid of per-
fumes than through any other
medium"
The plain clothes officer twisted
his hat impatiently in one hand.
It's this | came to see you about,
sir
The professor swung his chair
around and smiled alphabetically.
Pardon my loquaciousness, Job
son. You know perfumes are my
hobby. What is it this time?"
Jobson leaned forward, and
spoke hoarsely. 1--WE can't make
head nor tail of it. Two weeks
ago, on the night of the twentieth,
$4,000 worth of jewels were stolen
from the home of Mrs. Wentworth
Allydice. We kept the matter out
of the papers, and every available
man was put secretly to work, but
the mystery's as deep as ever"
The professor pressed the tips
of his long fingers together, and
leaned further back in his chair.
Now for the details, Jobson"
Mrs. Allydice has a nephew
about %, and an old aunt living
with her. She and her nephew
were alone in the library. The
aunt had gone to bed. Both were
sitting with their backs to the
door. Suddenly Mrs. Allydice had
a distinct impression that some
one was standing behind her, but
she was absolutely unable to turn
her head. Her entire body was
utterly powerless. The nephew
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
DAILY SHORT STORY

says his condition was exactly the
same. Mrs. Allydice could feel
that she was being approached,
but it was impossible for her to
move, even turn her eyest then
slowly her eye lids began involun IN
tarily to close. They shut tight,
and after that she felt hands about
her neck and key she always
wore there was removed. lit At
ted an iron casket in which she
kept her jewelry. She could dis
tinctly hear steps retiring and the
door closed softly. For a while
she was held utterly helpless, then
the spell was suddenly lifted. LAS
she jumped from her chair, her
nephew also started up. When a
search was made, it was found
that the casket was unlocked and
the jewels were gone. Beyond that
We know but one thing
And that is, Jobson?"
THAT the thief is a woman. She
dropped this handkerchief. 1t was
found by the casket." He produced
a fllmy piece of lacework.
The professor pounced upon it
and held it to his nostrils. 1t gave
forth a strong. peculiar perfume.
"Jobson, sit there and don't speak
for thirty minutes He pointed
an imperative finger towards the
chair.
For spaces of five minutes at a
time he held the handkerchief to
his nose. Suddenly he turned to
the plain clothes officer. mo
woman dropped this
"But--''
Il know men don't carry such
handkerchiefs. Neither do women
use such perfume. 1t was merely
dropped as blind. Do you know
man with perfectly black hair,
mysterious black eyes white skin,
a students expression, slender
form, stopped shoulders?"
The officer started back. THAT S
the nephew, sir, 20 dot"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
JOSEPH q. CANNON.

Your reading is very much to
the punkheimer II ways from the
zodiac. 1t seems that your star
is in opposition to crescent. |
think that the crescent signifies a
scimetar, and you will do well to
put safety razor guard on it, for
you will have a close shave to get
through your reign with your
name securely on the pay roll.
You will be thrown much in the
company of women and you will
have other bad luck besides a
harem. The latter years of your
life will resemble your earlier in
this respect, that you won't know
if you will live through them un'
til they are in the discard. Would
advise you to have all your food
assayed, and you will make a
grave mistake If you appoint a
glasseater as your official faster.
You may never open the OAR
danelles, but that is no sign the
hinges won't be blown off. The
only man that envies you is the
president of Venezuela, and that
is merely because you have got
the goats of the Powers oftener
than he has.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
MIR. SKYJACK, FROM MARS

VISITS THE EARTH AS A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT AND
| MAKES WIRELESS OBSERVATIONS IN HIS NOTEBOOK
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
MOST ANYTHING

Strengthened out, would reach $50
miles.
The vineyards of France employ
100000 people.
The lungs contain 175,000 cells,
which would cover a surface 30
times greater than the human body.
The track has been cleared and
Root will slide through New York
into the senate like the Twentieth
Century limited.
Butter trust seems to have come
to life again. With $1,000,00O
worth of butter in cold storage, the
price will be killed after Jan. 1.
1t certainly is sinful the way
John D. and Andy hate money.
Ohio woman went 1866 miles to
wed. Funny how far some folks
will go to borrow trouble.
You can't register at the st.
Regis, New York. II accompanied
by a dog more than IL inches high.
If Captain Hams can convince a
jury as easily as he does New
York's yellow journals his acquittal
is a cinch.
New York skyscraper. 43 stories,
is to have six floors below the
Ebert Hubbard has discovered,
at last, what many another has
thought for a long time. He de-
clares he Is second cousin to the
monkey.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
THE EMPTY STOCKING.

= We wish could spread over our whole front page
The Inland Printers picture, published five years ago,
called 1.-The Empty Stocking" 1t is very simple pie
fure and yet has in it that appeals the heart than
nave acres OF canvas in the great art galleries.
1t shows little girl, clad in her night gown, lying
lace down the side of bed empty stocking under
her arm Early daylight reveals enough of the to
disclose that it is bare and cheerless bedroom of the
poor and in the desparng posture of the child can
read the story She had heard of Santa Claus She had
heard OF the poor Child of the Manager She had heard
that it was the time when men hearts opened and good
will regned toward all. In the cold of early Christmas
day she and, shiverng but hopeful crept to where
She had hung her stocking 1t enpty She had come
back to her scany covered bed and thrown herself down
to weep, alone.
Ali there can be no greater misery than the despair
of little child who is alone in the world without love-
Maybe the peas of the Christmas bells in at the
window OF this poor room. Maybe this Child can hear
the happy shouts of other children whose stockings
Killed. But she is alone forgotten, her faith in the best
and sweetest beauties of childhood gone, perhaps her
whole future written in the peous emptiness of that
little stocking.
We would like to give whole front page to this
picture. We would like to condense and put elsewhere
the Gould divorces the Hanes crimes the society gossip
the launching OF batteships the prizefghs the White
House recipes that going to keep President Taft feel
ang filed But, while haven't got the picture, can
ask the reader this:
Do you know of any little stocking that bids fair to
be empty, Christmas morning?
For just minute, stop your days work, stop worry
Ing about what you'll get your kids your friends
stop goatng the splendid present you to give
somebody stop specializing what you going to
receive-stop and think up little stocking that will
quite likely be empy Stop, and resolve that there shall
be something in that stocking
OH it doesn't matter much what you put in. A wad
of candy will not represent glucose only. china doll
will not stand for playthng alone. You will put in a
good deed that will better you. You will teach young
soul that not all is gloom frendlessness neglect but that
there is abroad in the world spirit of love and good will
pIa Sonfa haoxr
Give! Give not the thing but of the spirit Much of
the giving is facilitating, wastefu, harmful five cent
rag doll in the heel of the stocking of that child in the
picture would have meant love, some joy some hope
and different world to her.
Ii there be no comforting Santa Claus glow in the
souls of the children what of them when they are older?
You can not SOW neglect, loveessness and nhuman-
tty and reap from such sowing generosity, gratitude
goodness and other things that make people truly
great
Keep the picture of ''The Empty Stocking in your
heart and take your heart with you to the bargain
counters!
DIV