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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
APPROVES SCHOOL BONDS
Board of Directors Places Itself on
Record, by Series of Resolu-
tons, as EmphaticaIIy in
Favor of Issue

So far as the chamber of commerce,
through its board of directors, is con-
cerned there is no doubt how that body
stands on the question of the proposed
issue of school bonds to be voted on
at the forthcoming election.
The meeting of the board yesterday
afternoon went squarely and emphatic
ally on record as approving the bonds,
and. through resolutions, exhaustively
analysed the needs for the funds pro-
posed to be raised and the logic of the
demand that is being made for them.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31

An account of the loot of the First
National bank of Monrovia suggests
legerdemain. A peculiarly inexplicable
and sensational form of high finance
was illustrated. The fact that one form
Of high finance is as reprehensible as
another does not excuse the Monrovia
bank robber, or any other robber
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31

President Roosevelt tells the people
Of Pittsburg, "Be sure to get the bride
givers as well as the bride takers
This is a timely reminder that the
tempter is as guilty as is the tempted
one who falls. How about San Fran.
cisco higher-ups?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31

Many stockmen will bring their fam
lilies to the American National Live
stock convention at Los Angeles, and
it looks as if an event originally
planned on severe business lines would
gradually be developed into a gather
ing with distinctly social aspect.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31

The chamber of commerce and NUM-
cipal league have acted in accordance
with the best public sentiment in in
dorsing the action of the board Of edu-
cation in calling school bond cleo
ton. High schools are overcrowded to
dangerous degree, and elementary
schools are needed in the newer quar-
tiers of the city.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
CATHOLICS PERMITTED TO
EAT MEAT NEXT FRIDAY
Bishop conaty Receives Telegram from
Apostolic Delegate at Washing-
ton That Pope Has Granted
Special Dlspensation

Rt. Rev. Bishop Conaty received a
telegram last night from Most Rev.
d. Falconio, apostolic delegate at
washington, stating that Pope Plus X
has granted a special dispensation
from abstinence for New Years day,
AS the new year comes in on Friday
Catholics otherwise would have been
obliged to abstain from eating meat A
similar dispensation was granted the
last time New Years day came on
Friday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
The P ublic Letter Box

TO CORRESPONDENTS intended
for publication must be accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. The Her
aid gives the widest latitude to correspond
ents, but assumes no responsibility for their
views. Letters must not exceed 800 words.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31

Pasadena is preparing for the tourna-
ment of roses. This poetical. artistic
and soul gratifying merrymaking will
be conducted on a greater scale than
ever before.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
Far and Wide
Professionalism

A widower who was married recently for the
third time and whose bride had been marred
once before herself, wrote across the bottom
of the wedding invitations 'Be sure and come;
this is no amateur performance. New Haven
Palladium.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
Tarantlsn

An English physician says the suffragettes
are suffering from 'tarantism." or dancing
mania, And they are finding out that those
who dance must pay the piper.-Pittsburg Ca
zette-Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
Eiephantiasls

The brain Of an elephant is larger thar
that Of a man, but his trunk is smaller thar
that OF a woman.-San Luis Obispo Tri.
bune
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
Get Busy

It may not be amiss TO remind procras-
tinators that only few days OF leap year
remain.-FFesno Herald.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
Reversible Proverb

''Figures won't lie,'' and in refusing to give
any to the committee on ways and means Andy
Carnegie appears TO have heard that liars Will
figure. milwaukee Sentinel.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31

II would be interesting to know whether in
balancing Standard Oil books for the year s29
000, 900 IL mentioned among bills payable
Washington star.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
Immune

Roosevelt has been warned OF African in
sects, but a man just freed from hostile con-
gress would consider their stings almost be-
nlgn. philadelphia Ledger.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
Naval Strategy

It does look as IL a cowboy with lariat
could walk along the Venezuela coast and
capture the navy In about three days.-Louis-
Vile Courier-Journal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
The State Press
Proposed LeaIaIatlon

Among the bills to be introduced at the
emit outlook is that 1t will find supporters
and opponents the supporters In general
coming from the country sections and the
Diego Tribune.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31
Vlsalla Pronress

Take a walk about town. Look at the
| streets that are kept clean of weeds. They
can be found. Then look at the others.
We have cement sidewalks now. and
soon will have our cement street crossings.
--Visalia Times
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-02-06

success of such an. undertaking de-
ponds upon. the individual effort of
every member of the community
Every member should be fired with
civic pride and patriotism, and with
these emotions set at liberty and .di-
rected toward improving the condition
of the town, there is no limit to our
possible accomplishment. Let us all
begin to work for a more beautiful
Goldsboro. =
The heating plant of the Goldsboro
Graded School seems to be all out of
gear, and in consequence, during this
cold spell, the buildings cannot be
made comfortably warm. It is an open
secret that this heating outfit, that was
put in under contract some years ago
by some northern firm, has never given
satisfaction, and it is up to he Board
of Trustees to do something. Every
winter, just when the weather is at its
worst. the ARGUS is deluged with COM
plaints-just complaints-from parents
in regard to the uncomfortably cold
rooms at the school. We urge that the
matter be remedied before another
winter rolls round.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-02-06
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS
Ambitions and Prospects of Men
Strutting and Fretting Their
Hour on the Stage.
Especial to the ARGUs.)
Washington, D. c., Feb. 4.

u. e., F9D. f..
Governor Brooks of Wyoming has
been honored with the presidency of
the Trans-Missouri Dry Farming Con
gress.
Governor Folk Of Missouri expects
for the seat of United States Senator
William j. Stone.
The recent illness of Horace Boies
recalls to the older politicians how
nearly h Iowa governor came to be
nominated for president by the demo-
orats in 1896.
From present indications the demo-
Gratis of Wisconsin will be the first to
name their MISUNDERSTANDING to the
Denver convention. The Wisconsin
convention has been called to meet at
Milwaukee February 13.
The plan to have the West Virginia
delegation instructed for Taft Is likely
to meet with some opposition when the
republicans of hat state meet in
convention at Parkersburg next April,
Missouri republicans will be among
the first to select their delegates-at-large
to the national convention. Their state
convention is to be held at ST. Louis
near h end Of February and is ex-
pected to instruct for Taft.
Herman Ridder, who is mailing
| QnanahaG hrO1nhO1f tho MI S~z
against Bryan, is the editor of the New
York Stats Zietung and head of what
is known in New York City politics
as the "Ritterbund." Mr.. Ridder, on
occasion, has banded the Germans Of
New York City together and welded a
strong influence in conventions.
The prohibition party is arranging to
make the campaign this fail the most
vigorous since the party was organized.
Tons of literature will be distributed
broadcast and speakers will be heard
on the stump in every part of the
country. The heaviest guns will be
trained on those Southern Estates that
are already believed to be already on
the verge of enacting prohibition legis-
lation.
The certainty that Hughes sentiment
will dominate the state convention has
called for a Encouragement of the slate
framed by New York republicans for
the foul delegates-at-large to the Chi
cago convention. The chances now
seem to favor the choice of Benjamin
B. Odell, Jr., State Chairman Timothy
Woodruff, Congressman Herbert Par
sons, who is president of the New York
County Committee, and former Cover
nor Frank S. Black.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-02-06
SMOKE IS SUPPRESSlBLE.

Professor Breckenridge of the Uni
versity of Illinois has published the
results of 100 tests with Illinois coal
soft and smoky. Each tested lasted
hours, and resulted in "no smoke all
day"
The problem, in the words of Pro-
lessor breckenridge, is to get the pro-
per amount of air at the proper tenn
perature mixed with the fuel while
combustion is going on. It is largely
a matter of types of boilers and fur
naces, but proper care will eliminate
smoke even when unsatisfactory boilers
and furnaces are used. Professor
Breckenridge describes the boilers and
furnaces that should be used in cities.
He makes it plain that smoke is not a
necessity in any power or heating
plant.
At any rate, Professor Brecken-
ridges report of his experiments should
be widely read. Soft coal can be con-
sumed under boilers absolutely with
out smokesand he makes plain how
it may be done.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
ELECT HEAD FOR
WAUNATOSA SEM.
PROF. SCHALLER TO SUCCEED
PROF. ADOLPH HOENNECkE
He Received His Academic Train
ing at Northwestern University
inThiS City and is Well Equipped
for the POSitiOn-fie Has May
Friends in NdtertOWn.

Prof. John Schaller, for many
years director of the Lutheran Teach
ars' seminary at New Ulm. Mimi,
was elected by the board of trustees
of the Lutheran seminary at Wauwa
tosa at meeting at Winona, Mimi
Yesterday to succeed the late Prof
AdOlph Hoennecke as president of
Milwaukee's suburban institution
Prof. Schaller was born in St Louis
n 1861. He received his academic
raining at Northwestern University,
NatertoWn, and at Concordia TheO-
ogical seminary, st. Louis. Previous
% his serving the college at New
Jim he was pastor of the Lutheran
churches at Alexandria, Va, Little
Rock, Ark, and Cape Gerardeua, Mo
He is q brother of A o. Schaller, city
EDITOR of Der HerOld, Milwaukee.
The presidency had been rendered
20 Prof. NJ. Eichmann of Northwest
IN University several weeks ago but
ne declined to accept, preferring to
remain at the Watertown institution.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
SPARED THE ENEMY.
A Spanish Governors Generosity In
the War of 1746.


In the year 114G, when England was
engaged in war with Spain, Captain
Edwards of the Elizabeth of London.
coming through the gulf from Jamaica
richly laden, met with violent storm
The ship sprang Il leak that obliged
it to run into the port of Havana. The
captain went on shore and waited on
the governor and told him of the occa.
sion of his putting in, adding that he
surrendered the ship as prize as we'll
as himself and crew prisoners of war.
only requesting good quarters
No, sir" replied the governor. IF
we had taken you in fair sea or ap-
proachtn9 our own coast with hostile
intentions, your ship would then be a
lawful prize andS-our people prisoners,
but when, distressed by the hand of
providence, you come to our port for
safety of your lives we. being men,
though enemies. are bound by the laws
of humanity to afford relief to the dis
treSsed who ask it of us. We cannot.
even against our foes, take advantage
of the act of God. You have leave
therefore to unload your ship, if that
be necessary to stop the leak You
may fit her here and traffic so far. be-
sides, as shall be needful to paw the
charges. When repaired you may de
part. l will give you a pass to be in
force till beyond Bermuda If after
that you are taken then you will be a
lawful prize, whereas now, as you are
only stranger, you have a strangers
right to safety and protection"
Here was fairness. The ship depart
ed and arrived without any further ac-
cident in the port of London
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24

of GAINESVILLE are visiting at the home
of Fred Wilkowski.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Buchheit and
children Of Buffalo are guests at the
home of William Buchheit
st. Johns Lutheran church OF *
onia has purchased a large bell from
a st. Louis bell foundry. a special
service will be held on the dedication
of the bell
A box of shoes. stolen from a car
last Friday on the Milwaukee road,
were found in the supply yard of the
Milwaukee road today near the June
ton by f. f. Burke and crew. who
were removing lumber. Their were
nine na-rs Of l. }y's shoes in the box
md the box Wa consigned to a Chi
ago firm ny II. J. Stube of this city.
The goods were turned over to Agent
George w. Webb.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
PiperSVille Paragraphs

T. J. Lewis of Milwaukee spent a
few days with his daughter, Mrs. H.
Humphrey and family.
c. G. Wheatfield is entertaining
Mr.. Hart of Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Hilker of
Affection spent Sunday with Henry
Ohm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Valid and son of
Redwood spent Sunday afternoon
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Aug
ust BOhlmann.
Philip Bender and daughter Flor
3nce spent Monday with Mrs. Herman
Karberg.
Ray Mccarthy of Chicago has re.
turned home after spending a few
weeks with Jay Perry and family.
The Ladies social will be held on
Wednesday afternoon, July 20, at the
home of Mrs. w. o. Perry.
Mrs. Emil Kohl entertained com
pany from Watertown Monday after
noon.
George Rhoda of Concord spent
Sunday afternoon with Fred Smith
and family.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24

you,7' she said, simply, and gazed into
the fire a moment, while l gazed at her
slender young figure, her pink and
white skin, straight, little nose, and
wide, red mouth with its Du Maurier
chin-and all in a moment l felt my
self plying the poor little girl. Vim
cent was such an attractive young
scamp, he might be playing fast and
loose with her affections without in
tending it or realizing that he was
doing so. Involuntarily ] leaned to-
ward her
MY dear young lady" I said, and
as l spoke 1 caught myself thinking
her really good looking. eff she only
did her hair decently," I thought, I'D
call her a beauty, I really believe I
should my dear young lady" l
said, tell me in confidence and per-
haps 1 can help you. Do you-er-are
-er-er-interested in Lord Will
fred? If, so, allow me, conjure you, nay,
[ beg of you, TO put all thought of him
out of your head. He doesn't mean it,
but he is a graceless young fiirt. He
doesn't mean word he says. Let
me warn you-be advised"
L stopped short. In the midst Of
my well-meant flow OF words, stopped
short, for, could I believe my eyes,
the secretary was laughing at me.
my dear old man." she said-she
did, actually-"my dear old man, your
warnings are superfluous, for 1 am a
married woman" and, still laughing,
she left the room.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
AN ANCIENT BANQUET.
Menu of a Christmas Dinner Serves
In FeudaI Times.

In Feudal Times.
"A Christmas dinner in feudal times.'
said an antiquary. was served at II
o'clock in the morning. 1t began with
plum pudding, or plum pOrridge, as
they called it in their old fashioned
way; suet pudding stuffed with raj
sins, currants, prunes, mace, cloves
and ginger.
Next came Il bOar's head on silver
platter decorated with holly. This dish
was heralded with q flourish of trum-
pets and the lighting of the great Yule
log. The head had lemon in its
mouth. A hot mustard sauce went
with it,
1.-THE third course was a peacock in
full plumage. Its beak was gilded,
and it was stuffed with spices and
sweet herbs.
Geese and capons followed drench-
ed with amber grease. and then came
frumenty, for which I'll give you the
recipe"
The old man read here from his note
book:
'Frumenty.-Takec clean wheat and
brey it iii mortar till the bulls be
all gone off and seethe it till it burst
and take it up and let it cool, and
take clean fresh broth and sweet milk
of almonds or sweet milk of kline and
temper it all, and take the yolks Of
eggs. Boil it a little and wet it down
and mess it forth with fat venison'
"There were other fXings," the an
tiquary ended, ''such as hacken sau-
sage, Drawn pudding and souse, cheese,
apples and nuts. The drinks were
beer, malvOisie and sherris sack"
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
In Social Realm

In honor of their crystal wedding
the Frauen Verein of the Reformed
church rendered Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Dittmann a surprise at their
home, 9O7 North Fourth street
last evening A tempting supper
was served, the tables being decorat
ed with cherry sprays and flowers
Mr.. and Mrs Dittman were the
recipients of many valuable presents
appropriate to their fifteenth wedding
anniversary. Vocal and instrumental
music formed a portion of the even
ing's entertainment.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
ExtraVaCance,

There is a clerk in the employ Of
Philadelphia business man who,
while fair worker, is yet an individ-
ual of pronounced eccentricity. One
day a wire basket fell off the top OF
the clerks desk and scratched his
cheek. Not having any court plaster at
hand, he slapped on three two-cent
stamps and continued his work. A few
minutes later he had occasion to take
some paper to his employers private
Office. When he entered, the "old man.
observing the postage stamps on hi3
cheek, fixed him with an astonished
stare. Look here, Jenkins" he ex-
claimed, you are carrying too much
postage for second class natter
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Real Estate Transfers

Fort AtkinsOn-E. G. Wescott
to G. O. Ralph, part section SO
town Koshk0nong. ........$ 800
Arthur NJ. Webb to Paul c.
Burshard, part lots II and IS,
block II NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
A. E Kump to Frank A. Fra
Itch, part section 32..... $500
Wilhelmina Zahn ct al to c.
DeForest, part lots and 5,
block II Observation-Disclosures. 1850
Lake Mills-Theo. W. Fuller to
w. w. Bare, part lots and1
block 4 Observation-Disclosures. 1900
Sumner--A. R. Bechaud to F. E.
Fellows, part section 13...... 100
Harriet Bickle to Wilfred C.
Bickle, acres in section T.. zoo
Watertown-Charles Bentzin to
William SchOenherr, II acres
in section 1S. 800
EleonOra and Fred G. Werner
to Philip Mansfield, 20X100 it
i'll lot 6, block 5, Second ward
A. Brown to John Thauer, VIII
lot 2, block A. l
National Biscuit Co. to Her
man Wertheimer, 16 feet, lot
2, all Of lot 8, part of lot 4,
block 5, Fourth ward. ..... 5000
Herman Wertheimer to Water
town Realty Co., same as last
ABOVE .......' .....-..-.. oOOO
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
A Neat Bit of SeIfishness.

For several years." said a married
man, II did not have a taste of tender
loin at home, as 1 sat at the head of
the table and was compelled to give
that part of the steak to my wife. A
year ago l invited her to sit at the
head Of the table and do the carving,
since which time l have always had
the tenderloin, for she politely gives
me the best cut, which | accept indif-
ferently, as though l do not know what
it is. 1 respectfully lay the suggestion
before the Society of Chuck Eating
Husbands. "-Atchison Globe.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
A Slap at Mother.

Dinner was done, and the family was
assembled in the sitting room. Mother
had taken up the evening paper and
was reading an account of how a high
wayman had been operating in the sub
urbs Father was down on his hands
and knees trying to act like a horse
while little Willie drove him around
the floor.
Papa" finally remarked the good
lady, glancing toward her husband,
''here is a story about another man
who was wayIaid. Do these holdups
always stop you with a pistol and then
go through your clothes?"
ooh, no." grinfully replied father
arising from the floor. Sometimes
they wait until you hang your clothes
over the back of a chair and go to
sleep."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Nevertheless He Got Her,

"You say my daughter loves you?
questioned the old man.
I'm sure of it," replied the young
man.
"Well, we'll" returned the old man,
looking the young man over critically.
There's no accounting for tastes, is
there?"
And somehow, although the young
man knew that he ought to be happy
over the possession of the girl, he
couldn't help scowling and specializing
Oh that remark of the old mans.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Personal Mention

Walter Gnatzig spent the day at
Lake Mills.
Mrs. R. S. Keel is visiting relatives
in Waterloo.
Louis Knick was a Lake Mills Wis
itor yesterday.
Miss Leona Ruesch is spending a
few days vacation in Beaver Dam.
Miss Meta VoIckmann left today
for La Crosse 10 enjoy a few days
vacation.
Max Janisch of Milwaukee was a
guest at the home of DR.. A. H. Hart
wig yesterday.
Mrs. JoslEh IIaTVGy and children
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Meet AGAIN Monday

The board of appraisers in the con-
demnation proceedings instituted by
the Milwaukee Light, Heat and Trac-
ton company, adjourned at the city
hall last evening after taking testi-
mony two days and hearing argu-
ments. They will meet again on next
Monday, July p, for their final de
termination in the matter.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24

IN our establishment are,
from every standpoint,
perfe c y satisfactory.
Their excellent quality is
conceded by all who have
tried them and we can
guarantee their purity as
1t is guaranteed to us by
the manufacturers. 1t
will be money in your
pocket to deal here, be-
cause you not only get the
highest grade of goods but
pay the lowest price for
me
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Goes to Europe

G. c. Wendorf of Port Ii Mon, Cos
ia RIGA, who has been the guest of
relatives here for the past week, left
yesterday for a trip to Europe, in
Guiding Germany, France and Eng
land. He expects to be absent three
months The trip is taken in the
hopes of regaining lost health. He
will sail from New York on Saturday,
July %.
Weekly Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-24
Bound to Get There.

81 don't know whether to make
doctor or { lawyer of John" said the
old man. "I've got lawsuit to lie set
tied an leg to be cut off. so I s'pose
can't 80 it far ei,le: Eay."-St.
Louis I.cpuIl.c,