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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
TO ACCEPT INVITATIONS
judicial Duties Demand Time and He
Disapproves of Judges Taking the
stump-WilI Attend Meet
ings, However

Judge Albert Lee Stephens, respond
ing to the many invitations coming to
him to address Democratic clubs, has
at last made public a letter he wrote to
Chairman Albert M. Norton of the Los
Angeles county Democratic committee.
There ara two reasons why he is not
making campaign peeches-because
his judicial duties take up all his time,
and because he approves the idea that
judges should not when on the bench
make campaign speeches.
This is Judge Stephens letter in full:
As nominee for superior Judge on the Demo-
cratic ticket, am in receipt Of numerous re-
guests from Democratic clubs all over the
county to address the voters in mass meetings
While these invitations have been fully ap-
pl eciated, have declined to accept and in
order that the committee and voters may I'M
derstand I desire here to set out my reasons.
1t is a physical impossibility for me to per-
form the duties of my present office to the
satisfaction of litigants or myself and give any
considerable time to my candidacy.
Small as the amounts in controversy before
me usually are. they present as nice points of
law as the larger controversies, and very often
represent the last cent Of the litigants.
1t is of great Importance that prompt and
right decisions be rendered and because OF the
great number of disputes requiring adjudica-
ton in my court, it is impracticable properly
~ consider each point during the necessarily
hurried trial.
This must be done after adjournment of court
in the evening. and this precludes my attend
ing more than a few evening meetings.
What success has come to me as a judicial
officer must, in q large degree. be attributed
| to the fact that have given these matters
| consideration after office hours
Again. thoroughly approve Of the well-de-
| fined idea that the judiciary has nothing to dc
with party issues. and that is reason enough.
though not the most important one, why judi
clal candidates should not make a campaign
| from the stump I shall, therefore, make no
ST eeches during this campaign. but as often
as practical shall attend public meetings for
the purpose Of making acquaintance; and my
success must depend upon my record. the eff
fcrts OF your committee and Of my friends.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
SHOWS w. J. BRYAN'S
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Impression Made by Great Commoner
When He Spoke in India De-
scribed by One Who
Was Present

The Christian character of w. j.
BRYAN is described in the following
letter to the editor of the Western
Christian Advocate, which, according
to the writer, will give to sunday
school teachers another example OF
Christian citizenship worthy of recital
and emulation.
"Editor Western Christian Advocate:
The following was told the writer by
the Rev. Ohlinger, missionary to China
for thirty-eight years, who is now at
Lakeside, o., visiting.
HE talked very Interestingly about
The visit of the Hon. w. j. Bryan and
family in China and other partS or tne
far east.
This may be read with interest by
every lover of morality, temperance
and his country.
wherever William Jennings Bryan
spends the Sunday he seeks an OPP
portunity to prach. His fellow pas
sengers on the Trans-Pacific steamers,
China coast steamers and elsewhere,
greatly appreciated his sermons. From
the Bryan cabin came at stated hours
the sound of song and prayer. Never
the unbridled hilarity that takes pos
session of so many travelling so soon
after the good-bys have been said
and the anchor lifted.
zone of Mr.. Bryan's greatest tri-
umphs was achieved at Bombay at
a banquet given in his honor by the
wealthy natives of that rich city. At
each cover stood five beautifully col
ored wine glasses. No sooner had the
company been seated when Mr.. Bryan,
with a single motion of his hand
turned his five glasses upside down.
Promptly, though a little awkwardly,
the example of the guest of honor was
followed to the lowest seat at the
board. All realized that an unusual
guest had come to Bombay. And the
surprise continued to the end of the
banquet, for they had given the giant
an opportunity to speak on The Secret
of Americas Greatness Never was
there happier coincidence. Speaker,
theme and audience could not have
been better chosen. The richly robed
native princes sat and listened as If
every word had reference to their own
condition. Englishmen were charmed,
now with the beauty of his diction, and
again with the fearlessness Of his SEN
timents, while every American said to
his neighbor Never before have I
been so proud of my nationality
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
ORGANIZED LABOR
VOICES DEMANDS
EXPLAINS TO CANDIDATES
NEEDED LEGISLATION
Heart-to-Heart Talk Held with Repre-
sentatIves of All Political Parties
in Order to Reach Better
Understanding

By invitation candidates of all the
political parties appeared before the
Central Trades and Labor council last
night to hear certain measures favored
by labor interests discussed. The ses-
sion was held at Labor temple.
Organized labor is interested in O
number of measures prepared by the
law and legislative committee. which
will soon be introduced into the assem-
bly,. These measures were explained
to the candidates for their guidance.
The principal legislation involved is:
An eight-hou law amendment. max
ing it necessary that all materials used
in city, state and county work be pro-
duced under the eight-hour conditions
regulating those who produce, sell or
handle the materials.
Child labor law amendment, allowing
women and children to be employed
only between the hours of 6. a. m. and
p. M, and recurring that not more
than eight hours work be exacted any
one day Gnstead Of as now, a limit of
"a hours in any week..
Free textbook measure, providing
that the state shall furnish books to
all public and high school pupils, and
abrogating the pauper clause which
applicants must now sign.
Employers liability act--practica1ly
q fellow servant discriminating the
idea that fellow servants shall be
barred from recovering damages.
Mechanics lien, making land liable
for liens to the full extent of claims
Plumbing license inspection, aimed
at certain graduates turned out from
trade schools.
Licensing stationary engineers, to
make the examinations more fair and
practical,
Structural ironworkers' safety, pro-
viding for safety appliances, such as
wooden flooring one story beneath
floor on which men are at work, and
requiring certain standards of material
for scaffolding.
Painters safety measure, making 1t
necessary to put back rails on staging
at certain height, fastening hooks to
chimneys and other strong parts of
buildings.
All these measures will be submitted
to the state Federation of Labor Oc-
tober at San Jose for further in
dorsement and later for presentation
to the state assembly.
Because of the law governing pledges
the candidates present merely listened
to the arguments, being guests of the
assembled unions that were represented
by delegates from locals as far north
as Santa Barbara and as far south as
San Diego. Mrs. Frances Noel deliv-
cred a stirring address on child labor
during the evening.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
PAsADENANS ARRANGE FOR
WEEK OF GREAT ACTIVITY

Pasadena Democrats are in no
danger of forgetting their faith, since
the Bryan and Kern club there has
arranged for three meetings next week.
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
George Fred Williams of Massa-
chusetts will deliver an address.
Thursday evening at 1880 Isidore
Dockweiler will give the speech which
was postponed from last night on ac-
count of inclement weather.
Saturday at 1880 p. IN. Jud Rush
will open his campaign against Jim
McLachlan by speech in the latter's
home town.
All these meetings will be held in the
Bryan and Kern clubs wigwam on
East Green street, which seats 1900.
Up to date the campaign in Pasa-
dena has been left entirely in the
hands of Democrats. Socialists. Pro-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
SANTA MONICA VOTERS KEPT
BUSY WITH MEETINGS

A great awakening is manifest in
politics at Santa Monica beach
Clubs are being organized by the adj
herents of the various parties and
meetings held regularly at different
points.
Last evening the Santa Monica Bay
Bryan club held meeting in the coun-
Gil chamber of the city hall. Commit
tees We're appointed to arrange for
mass meeting in st. Marks Plaza at
Venice on the evening of October 1.
Jud Rush. candidate for congress
from this district, will be present and
address the voters. Other speakers are
being arranged for. The plan for the
evening includes a parade of Demo-
Gratis from Pier avenue along the
Ocean Front walk to Venice. The serv-
ices of the Venice band have been do
mated for the purpose.
Last evening Democratic club was
organized at a meeting of the south
end voters in their hall on Main street.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
COMMANDER PEARY IS
NORTH OF GREENLAND
STEAMER ROOSEVELT FINDS
SNOW IN AUGUST
Arctic Club Receives Dispatch from
Explorer Reporting Stormy Sea-
son and His Intention to Go
Farther North
[By Associated Press:

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-The Peary
Arctic club today received the follow
ing dispatch from Commodore Robert
Peary, who sailed from here in July on
the steamer Roosevelt in an attempt to
reach the north pole:
"ETAH, North Greenland, Aug. II,
via Indian Harbor and Cape Race, N.
f., Sept. 26-Peary Arctic club, Her
bert l.. Bridgman, secretary: Arrived
Cape York July 81. Roosevelt went to
Etah to overhaul and trim for the ice.
With steamer Erik visited. Eskimo set
Element to secure Eskimo dogs and ma
terial for equipment. Thirty-five wall
rus killed by party. Rejoined Roose-
welt at Etah with Erik August IL.
Coaled Roosevelt from Erik. Landed
coal and supplies for relief of Cook,
who had not yet returned. Put two
men in charge and sent Cooks COM
panion home disabled Whitney will
remain through the winter to hunt
musk oxen and bear. Unusually stormy
season, but no ice yet. Showing furi-
ously now-plenty of it. From Little
ponds on ice conditions and beyond
Have good supply Eskimo dogs and
walrus meat. All well on board. Ex-
pect to steam north some time tonight.
"PEARY."
A second dispatch forwarded by the
same route was also received by Secre-
tary Bridgman from Capt. Samuel w.
Bartlett, telling of the steamer Erik
having collided with an iceberg and
sustaining serious damage.
Capt Bartlett also reports that
Peary's steamer Roosevelt left Etah
August II.
The dispatch follows:
"Collided with iceberg Monday night.
Damage serious. Proceeding along
shore. Roosevelt left Etah August IL.
Prospects good"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
BRYAN IN 1908
HER PREDICTION
NOTED SEER RECALLS TALK
WITH NEBRASKAN
SAYS SHE TOLD HIM HE WOULD
BE ELECTED THIS YEAR
Mrs. Jessie M. Smiley, chIcago's
Famed Prophecies, Comes to Los
Angeles and May Make
Her Home Here

Mrs. Jessie Morriac Smiley. demon
strator of psychic phenomena, seer
student of Egyptology and Of the secret
lore of India, prophecies and foreteiier
of the future, has come to Los Angeles
and will probably make her home mere
Mrs. Smiley came here from Chlcaso
where for ten years she was the
prophet of the Windy city. she IS
said to have more correct predictions
to her record than any other nvlns
forecaster of the future. AT Wau-
kesha, Wis, two, and half years pc
fore the occurrence, she predicted 10
his niece, Mrs. Johnston, the assasslh-
alton of President Mckinley, ana
few years later foretold the srea.
EARTHQUAKE of San Francisco SIX
months before it happened.
These are only few of her predlc-
lions which she says have been Verl-
ned by subsequent events.
an Deleyan, Wis, twelve years ago,
said Mrs. Smiley, who was seen at the
Alexandria yesterday, Il chanceu "
meet Mr.. Bryan. He was then can
didate for the presidency for the nrst
time. He seemed to nave hearu ap t,oo
nv little attempts at forecasting the
future, and laughingly asked me WhaI
his chances of election We're. told
him frankly that / thought he was
making a mistake in running for pres
ident at that time. You will be elect
ed president Mr.. Bryan l tod nlin'
but you will have to wait long time
1905 is your year. That prophecy
has not yet been fulfilled, but II
Born in Scotland
Mrs. Smiley is the daughter Of Lady
Catherine and DIR. John Laird of Aber-
deem. Scotland. Their estates lay
across the river Dee from Balmoral
castle. and as a child she was play
mate of the present queen or Englahu:
She comes of a family of Highland
chieftains who by right of birth re-
ouire no introduction when presented
to royalty. ,oc
She is also q niece Of the late Sen
ator David Henderson of Iowa.
Her Younger days were spent IN
Egvnt. where she made q study OF the
I1yramids. From there she went 10
india with her brother. They were en-
fertained by the rajahs Of the empire
and were permitted to witness many
of the mystic rites of the Hlndoos,
which few except natives have ever
seen. While there she learned OF the
law of vibration and witnessed sur
pical operations where the only anes-
thetic used was the application OF THIS
Mrs. Smiley has had a large and
varied experience. She has become
Intimately acquainted with many. or
the celebrities of the world and has
forecasted the future for King Edward,
President Roosevelt and the. crowned
heads of Europe and the orient,
Mrs. Smiley has just received IN
formation that her son Jamie mas
fallen heir to the estate of his grand
mother in Scotland. which is said to
,,,onnt nm into the millions. 1t will
become his property when he is H.
or In less than a year.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
BAY STATE ORATOR
COMES ON TUESDAY
OF MASSACHUSETTS
BRINGS MESSAGE
oId-Time Friend Of Bryan VIII Speak
at Pasadena in Afternoon and
Simpson Auditorium
at Night

For George Fred Williams of Mas
sachusetts, one of the big guns sent
west by the Democratic national COM
mittee, Los Angeles Democrats are
preparing a rousing welcome.
Tuesday night at Simpson auditorium
Mr.. Williams will deliver a message
he SO well knows. for he has been
laboring for Mr.. Bryan for ten years.
Jud Rush, candidate for congress
from the Seventh district, will preside
at the meeting and make a few re-
marks.
Admission will be free and women
are invited.
The big rally will be under the au-
spices of the county central commit
tee.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon Mr..
Williams will speak at the wigwam in
Pasadena. This will also be big
demonstration in charge of Committee
man C. F. Harris of the county COM
mittee.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
IRoQUoIs BRAVES READY
RULLSHEAD BREAKFAST

The widely known Iroquois club of
San Francisco, which recently ac-
cepted Hearst's resignation hurriedly,
will give a bullshead breakfast Octoo-
Der 4, to which several Los Angeles
Democrats are hidden.
This will be the twenty-ninth an
nual feast and will be held at Hun
ers' Inn, San Leandro, at 1 o'clock
p. m.
Nathaniel J. Manson, corresponding
secretary, in the Monadnock building,
San Francisco, is making arrangements
for the big political feast.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
POLLS PRECINCT 178 AS
FAVORABLE TO BRYAN

James Babcock. well known Sew
enth warder, made personal canvass
of precinc 1873 he pas week and his
poll showed the following results: SO
Democrats, II Republicans, 6 Socialists,
Independents and first voters.
Their politics are enrolled according
to the ticket they propose to vote in
November.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
CARTWRIGHT IN AUTO
WILL STUMP STATE
State Chairman Will Visit San Diego,
Santa Ana, San Bernardlno and
Los Angeles Within
a Two Weeks

An auto trip is being arranged for
State Chairman George w. Cartwright
of Fresno when he comes to Southern
California in October.
The itinerary as now planned calls
for his appearance in San Diego on
october 5, at Santa Ana October 6, and
San Bernardino on October 7.
Senator Cartwright will be in Los
Angeles October s, 0 and 10, and while
here will make a speech at the new
wigwam of the county central COM
mittee on Hill street, between Fourth
and Fifth.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
CLERK YIELDS PICK HANDLE;
VICTIM IN CRITICAL CONDITION

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 2s.-wield-
ing heavy pick handle. Fred Fergen,
a clerk in the Pioneer hotel on Mont
gomery street, today beat Fred Miller.
the hotel cook, into insensibility as the
result Of dispute q the two men over
a trivial matter.
Miller is In the central emergency
hospital In critical condition, and
Fengen is In jail charged with assault
with a deadly weapon.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27

University of California, and known
through the state for work he has
done for the farmers. has been hon.
ored by an invitation to become one
of committee which will establish
an agricultural experiment station in
Palestine.
The station will be located near
Maif aand international support has
been secured for investigation.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
NET COUNTY REGISTRATION
MAY EXCEED 10000 MARK
Belated Returns from Deputies in the
County Show Big Increase In vot-
Ing Population Adjacent
to Los Angeles

That the net total of registrations will
exceed 100000 is now believed at the
Los Angeles county court house.
Related registrations from outside
deputies are still coming in and the
totals SO far are 11O,5O7, of which 69,71o
represent the city and 40,797 the county.
Pasadena, Long Beach, Pomona and
other larger points have reported, but
the more remote points are still to be
heard from, though Mondays malls Will
probably conclude the results.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
MAYOR AND OTHERS WILL
SPEAK AT VENICE MONDAY

Mayor A. c. Harper will lead the
squad of orators who on Monday night
the mass meeting will be of citizens,
irrespective of party, and besides
the mayor Albert Chappelle, David
Reese Smith and Frank Haddock will
speak.
There will be a brass band prepared
to turn out the blood-stirring Venice
brand of melody, and there will be no
Limit to the cheering permitted.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
DEMOCRATS AGGRESSIVE
IN McLACHLAN'S HOME

Isidore B. Dockweiler will next
Thursday night speak in Pasadena.
Democrats are becoming aggressive
in the Seventh congressional district,
especially In Congressman James Nc
Lachlan's home, as they hope to see
Jud Rush in congress.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
NEWS AND NOTES OF LOCAL POLITICS
DEMOCRATIC v0TERSI
SEND YOUR DOLLARS
TO HEADQUARTERS

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o officehOlders to furnish its campaign
@ funds. 6
8 1t appeals to tho independents and e
q to the Democratic voter In this regard. e
% Any contribution from 81 up to the g
O Democratic cause Will be thankfully 6
8 received. 6
o Send all contributions to the chair 6
o man or treasurer county central COM e
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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
So for 81

For every dollar paid up to $50 as
first payment we will give a receipt
for twice the amount on any piano
purchased this week. The big exclu-
sive piano house. Open nights. Bart
lett Music Co., 231 Broadway, opp. city
hall. 9-27-x
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27

Read Bartlett Music Co.'s ad. on
page 4, part /. No cash required, but
50 for 81 inside of 80 days. The big
exclusive piano house. 9-27-x
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27
ON COMMITTEE TO EXPERIMENT
WITH HOLY LAND AGRICULTURE

BERKELEY. Cal, Sept. 26.-Profes-
sor Emeritus e. w. Hilgard, formerly
head of the agricultural college of the
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27

Actual work--no books Average age
OF students % years. Write for cata-
logue. Union Trade School and Con-
tracing Co., 1875 East Ninth street.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27

hibitionists and Doodle Dees, Repub-
licans not having mustered energy
enough to hold single meeting.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-27

Lose a good-pay tenant, or boarder? Let
a want ad help you TO take 1t like Dhiloso-
Dher.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-08

missing for sheep camp on Copper Creek since January :, 1907; that is, about three weeks before the appear ance of the advertisement. He had the sheep were afterward found, but gone south with a band of sheep and It is known that the sheep were in the part of the country where the skele- ton was found. Something over a year ago. a man who had been em- ployed at the Relief mine on the Agua Fria left the camp. He had been off his mental balance for some time and it was feared that he would be lost on the desert. It was not known in what direction he had gone, but it was sur missed that he had started toward Phoenix. Superintendent George Ham lin of the mine had sometime before given him a check in payment for his services and that check has never been presented anywhere. That man had light hair. of the same color as the fragments of hair on the skull of the skeleton.
 Hank Berry, who found these re- mains. said that in one of the pockets there were samples of ore. The man who left the Relief had samples of the ore of that mine when he went away It is possible that the ore found with the skeleton may be identified as Re- lief ore