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Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
NEGRO VOTERS FL0CKING
UNDER BRYAN'S BANNER
Brownsville Incident Is Text of Talk
at Scott's Hall, Where Schwamn1
Gets Endorsement of Former
Republicans

Afro-Americans at SCOTS hall, SCI
Central avenue, yesterday expressed
themselves forcibly on the coming
campaign by declaring allegiance to
Bryan and indorsing Anthony Schwamm
for supervisor.
j. L. Edmunds presided over the
meeting, at which many women were
present, and pending Mr.. Schwamm's
arrival from the Harper banquet j. w.
Coleman talked to his race.
"After the Brownsville incident, when
so many of the negro soldiers were dis
charged without cause, I went into the
dark room and thought" said Coleman.
land when l came out I had made up
my mind 1 would never vote for Taft
or Roosevelt, but would take Bryan.
81 am for my country and my race,
and 1 believe Bryan is our political
Moses today"
Chairman Schwamm of the Democra-
tic county committee was introduced as
a man who would help the negroes set
their political ledger right. For forty
wears the credits had been on the wrong
side.
Mr.. Schwamm defended the city adj
ministration as having shown that the
negroes get a square deal in Los An
geles, now at least.
ITO Democrats it matters.not whether
YOU wear silk hose or cheaper hosiery,
said he, for all men are equal on the
Democratic platform"
At the conclusion, after a tribute
paid to Mr.. Smell an Endorsement was
given Mr.. Schwamm as candidate for
supervisor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
DEMOCRATS GREET
RETURNED MAYOR
JUDGE PARKER TOO TIRED TO
ATTEND FEAST
Tells of Bryan Wave Spreading
Over Country-Colored Voters
Falling Into Line for the
Commoner

Democratic club members who ten
dered Mayor A. C. Harper a banquet
to mark his return from the east, last
night at the club rooms in the German
building, had only one disappointment
they We're unable to induce Judge
Alton B. Parker to come over from the
Alexandria hotel. He was too travel
worn, and begged to be excused.
The affair was a lively one, with
thirty-five guests at the tables, string
orchestra playing national airs, and
the guests in the best of humor.
Flowers were literally used in gar
| landing the tables at which were seat
ed Mayor Harper, Police Chief, EDWARD
Kern, Police Commissioner Nathan
Cole, jr., Civil Service Commissioners
Milton K. Young and w. Ona Morton,
Fire Commissioner Anthony Schwamm
and o. e. Smith, Goggins, S. M. Smy-
ser, j. A. Craig, Ed Morris, Ernest
Mckenzie, Frank Haddock, P: A.
Blake, j. B. Elliott, s. P. Clark, Har-
rington Brown, Joseph Mesmer, DR.. "A.
D. Houghton, Capt. George Cake, St
Clair Creighton, Vacher jr., Chappelle,
Dr. Wright, George r. Hand, Pitt +.
Hand, Eugene German, Library Pres
ident Isidore Docl1weiler, A. Niemeyer
and others.
Mayor Harper declared his pleasure
at being back in Los Angeles when the
speech making hour arrived, ana sald
the Elks at Dallas had widely adVer-
tised Southern California and Will DO
so more between now and their arrival
200 900 strong next year. He suggested
that the city make preparations Tor
elaborate entertainment
On his trip east Mayor Harper talked
with many employers to gauge the sem
timent on national politics. He round
big Democratic wave sweeping over
the middle west.
He cited one case where he, had con-
ferred with two big manufacturers in
Chicago. Both said they would vote
for Taft, but when asked how their
employees would probably vote they
said: For Bryan"
At this point the mayor telephoned
the Alexandria hotel on learning OF
Judge Parker's arrival, and finally had
the distinguished New Yorker at the
other end of the line. The mayor OF
fered to send an auto over for him, but
the fatigue of travel from his "Trip rom rom
Denver and the north in a roundapout
way forced him to excuse himself.
The club Is anxious to tender BAN
ouet to Judge Parker and the mayor
was deputized to learn the VISITOR
pleasure and arrange such a function
if possible 49,. ,,o,,o
Mr. Dockweiler in his address spoke
of the influence Judge Parker had eX,
erted on the Denver platform, ana pald
a tribute to his learning ana person
ality. ,,s vo,,po,
Cole Elliott and Schwamm, the tenor
of their remarks being of glowing
character concerning Democratic pros
rects
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
AGAINST
DOG CATCHER
PETITION FOR NEW ORDINANCE
GROWS RAPIDLY
Opposition to Present Barbarous Sys=
tenn Is Seen in Big Enrolment
of Those Who Want a
Better Method

Over ten thousand names have been
signed to the big anti-dog catching
petition which is being offered for sig
natures at the Broadway department
store, The Herald office and other
places in the city.
Girls, boys and thousands of adults
are eager to place their names on the
petition in protest against the bar
barous system of dog catching which
is still practiced in Los Angeles,
though obsolete in nearly all other civ
ilized cities.
There is every indication that when
the big petition reaches the city coun-
Gil it will be one of the most gigantic
public protests and appeals ever sub
mitted to that body.
At the rate the petition has been
signed the last few days it will, with
in the next week, have no less than
$4,000 names attached.
Public indignation over the gross
cruelties and barbarous methods of the
dog catchers has become so great that
every ones attention has been drawn
to the petition, and as these cruelties
and inhuman practices are continuing
daily the storm of protest which has
increased to such q neXtent that in
some sections of the city the dog
catchers are almost afraid to venture.
1.-THE dog catcher must go" is the
public slogan, and that the dog catcher
WILL go is assured-if every one who
desires his departure will sign his
name to the big protest.
Almost daily some one reports the
cruel netting of a dog, very often the
animals being one on which the license
has been paid.
Among the many protestants yester-
day was DIR. Grant G. Speer, $50 North
Soto street, whose licensed dog was
captured in his own front yard and
carried off by the poundmen despite
the fact that they We're legally unwar-
ranted in the act. AS usual, no resist
ance or protest on the part of the
owner proved of avail.
c. B. Smith, living at 219 North Soto
street, was another victim of the dog
catcher in the same neighborhood.
Smiths dog was a puppy under six
months old, but it was netted and
carted off.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
MACHINE MEN TAMPER
WITH DEMOCRATIC VOTES

Southern Pacific machine leaders are
now charged with trying to induce
number of the Democratic push TO
register as Republicans.
Thu object is to combine win certain
smocrats in precincts WI ere it IS
recognized that the Lincoln Roosevelt
league has a preponderatiag influence.
By this combine it is hoped to carry
the primaries on August IL for the
machine.
In precincts 4S, 81 and others, in
stances of false registration have been
detected and leaguers assert there are
evidences that the Southern Pacific
machine is using every effort to eX-
ercise its control over the vicious ele-
ment of both parties.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
DoG-cATCHING SYSTEM is
DENOUNCED DISMAL FAILUE

1t is barely possible that the poor
dog will have day less dominated
by the dreadful wiles and dubious
practices of the dog catcher whose
hand is against the canine race, whose
task is thankless and who is loathed
officially by nearly all men, women
and children.
That there are serious drawbacks
to the present system of pursuing the
unlicensed dog must be admitted.
Neither the dog catcher nor the dogs
get a fair show. Dog-matically, Off
cial and financially, the system is more
or less a dismal failure.
In several larger eastern cities the
work formerly done by the dog catcher
has been turned over to the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails, the Humane society or allied or
CARNATIONS. Pasadena is trying the
new plan with excellent results. In the
latter city there are ISL licensed dogs.
The city gets half and pays for the
tags. The Humane society gets the
remainder and looks after the enforce
ment of the law.
The advantage of having the dog
problem handled by individuals and
organizations generally interested in
humane treatment for the animals is
obvious; and the organization, on the
other mana, is producing the lull legal
revenue, without resorting to the tao
tics that bring the dog catcher into
disrepute,
The Herald has been agitating a re-
form of this kind, and the council
might very properly take the matter
up on business as well as humane
grounds. Even now the city auditor is
holding up what he considers to be IL
legal demands on the part of the keep
err of the dog pound.
The council on July q appointed a
committee to investigate the dog ques-
ton in conjunction with the mayor.
In consists of Councilmen Dromgold,
Blanchard and Healy.-Municipal At
fairs,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
SALES OF POSTAGE STAMPS
SHOWN TO HAVE INCREASED

Sales of postage stamps at the Los
Angeles postoffice this year show an
increase over those of July OF last
year.
The 1908 figures are $S3,S96 while
last year they were only $S1. 431.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
ASSEMBLY CAUCUSES
CALLED FOR TODAY

Calcuses for assembly districts have
been put ahead to this morning at IL
o'clock, instead of August 8.
Official announcement was made at
Saturdays Taft-Sherman banquet at
Levys by Chairman Hurd.
1t was stated that the original date
would not give time for caucus nomi-
nees to make their campaigns, hence
the time was advanced.
Only Los Angeles and Pasadena pre-
cincts are affected by the ruling of
the executive committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
EARNINGS WERE LARGER,
BUT PROFITS SHOW LESS

Tax Commissioner A. p. McGinnis
of the Santa Fe is in the north to at
tend the session of the state board of
equalization, which is working now
on railroad properties.
For the year ending June 80 last the
gross Santa Fe earnings in California
were greater by more than $1,000, 900
than were those of the previous year,
Net earnings. however, fell off half
million dollars. as the operating ex-
penses increased.
Gross earnings totaled SIS, 705,257 and
operating expenses $40, sos. ITO, accord
ing to Mr.. McGinnis' report.
One-eighth of the entire mileage of
the Santa Fe system, amounting to
1918 miles, is in California. This does
not include 403 miles of sidetrack and
6S miles Of leased traekage.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
DOG cATcHERs FAIL TO GET
WARRANTS AGAINST VICTIMS

E. Britt, j. Christopher and Mike
Catalina, the belligerent dog catchers
who We're arrested several days ago
charged with battery upon the per-
Sam Hallner, and with disturbing the
peace, appeared at the city prosecut-
ing attorneys office yesterday morn
ing and made an unsuccessful attempt
to have a counter complaint issued
against the three men whom they are
alleged to have assaulted.
The dog catehers stated that the
other three men were to blame but
the prosecuting attorney could not
take that view of 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
HENEY TALKS SATURDAY
TO LINCOLN LEAGUERS

By invitation of the Lincoln-Roose-
welt Republican league Francis j..
Heney will on Saturday night address
the leaguers and their friends at Simp-
son auditorium.
The theme will concern clean govern
ment and 1t will be presented in the
usual forcible Heney style.
An interesting feature of the meet
ing is that most of the candidates who
have been Endorsed by the league for
legislative and supervisorial offices
will also deliver five-minute talks to
the audience
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
PRECINCT IS LINES UP
ANTI.MACHINE VOTERS

Precinct as has selected the following
men to represent the Lincoln Roose-
welt wing at the count Republican
conventions: Charles r. Anderson,
Louis Stamm, William Brill and L. w.
Boswell
The delegation is instructed to sup
port Marshall Stimson for senator from
the Thirty seventh district, Dell A.
Schweitzer for assemblyman from the
Seventy third district and George AL
exander for supervisor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
PRECINCT 40 ORGANIZES
TO FIGHT S. P. MACHINE

Precinct 43 has organized a Lincoln
Roosevelt league club, with President
Elliott H. Barrett, Vice Presidents
Ivesten C. Guy DR., Frank d. Billiard
and Francis d. r. Moore and Secre-
tarv Treasurer Herman c. Smith as
officers.
The delegation to the county con-
vention is Messrs. Pullard. Guy and
Barrett
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04

A now-and-then furnished room" ad
makes the rent problem easier for many a
households.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04

The place In which you live has much to
do with WHAT YOU GET OUT OF LIFE
that the ITO Let" and For Sale" ads ought
to have a peculiar human interest" for you.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04

rlIIC rrrM mac npnnI1crrrn rrncnr rr1rrn
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-04
Pioneer MEETING

The Pioneers of Los Angeles will
meet this evening at p. m. in Gale
donia hall, 1872 South Spring street.
j. M. Quinn, the secretary, viii tell
the story of a Forgotten Enterprise
of the Olden Time" This. with music
and "reminiscences, will mc-e up an
interesting program. The meetings of
the society are open to the public.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
ISLANDS MENACE TO SAFETY
Recent War Game Exposes Weak
Points in New York Defenses.
Enemy Could Take Refuge Back of
Hoffman and Swfnburne Islands
in the Lower Bay.

New York, June 22.-As a result of the
recent war game at the Narrows it has
been discovered that the hospital islands
in the lower bay, Hoffman and Swinburne.
are a menace TO the military defense Of
the metropolis
The two islands are located on what is
known as the west bank, close TO Staten
Island. and opposite South and Midland
beaches. 1t has been discovered that gun
boats. torpedo-boat destroyers, torpedo
boats. and other small vessels Of war are
able to dodge behind the two islands and
do a lot of armor-shell mischief without
getting hit in return.
One, if not two. OF the important bat
teries at Fort Wadsworth is incapable Of
attacking any of an enemy's mastIess
ships that might wish to find protection
behind the islands in question, it was
stated to-day.
While the islands masked the fire Of
Battery Ayres and possibly that of Bat
tery Richmond both twelve-inch disap-
pearing rifle batteries on Fort Wads-
worth's bluff, IL is claimed that there is
nothing 10 prevent the enemy's ships from
making a shield Of the two islands ana
elevating their guns so as to pour shell
into the Staten Island Notifications with
out running any danger of being hit in
return.
\ well-knOwn ordnance officer said to-
day that to reduce the possibility Of an
enemy taking refuge behind the islands
during an engagement Hoffman and
Swinburne should either be razed or for
titled
The two islands belong to New York
state, and are used for quarantine serv-
ice. Each island lies high out Of water.
and. aside from the many hospital build
ings, they form great barrier TO an at
tack upon the enemy.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
WIRELESS STATION FOR POPE.
Apparatus TO Be Installed in Top of
CupOIa nt 81. Peters.

Rome, June 22-According TO n leading
clerical journal. the Pope is 20 be pre-
sented on the occasion OF his jubilee with
Marconi wireless apparatus, 70 be in
stalled in the top Of the cupoA Of ST.
Peters.
The Itale points out that such a stttion,
TO be Of practical service. would require
the installation Of corresponding Marconi
stations by Catholic bodies in other .coun-
tries, which. It says, Is not likely. unless
the Jesuits undertake the task Of fitting
up stations at their various houses.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
Flu RIVER UP SEVENTY FEET.
Chinese City of Wuchow Inundated
and Great Damage Done.

Hongkong, june 22-The city OF Wu-
chow is inundated by the abnormal rise
OF seventy feet in the Flu River. MANY
casualties are reported, and much dam
age has been done along tho river banks.
which are Uttered with refuse. The in
habitants are taking refuge On the house
tops.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
AVIATOR BREAKS RECORDS.
De la Grange Flies More Than a
Mile in AfrShIp.

Milan, June 22-De ia Grange. the
aviator, to-day beat all records with his
aeroplane, circling the Piazza dArmi. the
circumference Of which is leo meters
nine times in 16i4 minutes and then pro-
ceeding diagonally across the piazza 10
the shed in which he keeps his machine
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
FORTY FAMILIES HOMELESS.
Fire Starts I'm POrchester Livery
StabIe-LOss 100000.

Portchester, y. Y, June 22-Forty fam
lilies were made homeless by fire this
afternoon
II started IN Burns livery stable in the
part occupied by the Borden Condensed
Milk Company. on the fourth floor Within
five minutes it was beyond control. An
entire block was burned, together with
the buildings on both sides Of Irving ave-
nue.. The Baptist church, a half-mile
away, caught fire from sparks and is a
partial loss. The fire was in the center
of the town.
The damage IS estimated at SH0oOOO.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
LOCAL.

1.-Two Guilty, Two Free in Land Case.
2-lnvention by Weather Prophet
2-Central Labor Union i'm Session.
2-Turnverein Invades Washington.
@Will Decide on the War Loan
Pho Barmalds in Washington.
2-Brennan Case Is Considered
l2-Humane Society on Muzzing Dogs.
Minister on His Way Here.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
DENIES PLATFORM A RETREAT.
Wade Ellis Preparing Answer 10
Bryan and Other Critics.

Columbus Ohio, June Attorney Cen
eral Wade Ellis, who arrived home from
Cincinnati to-day, is preparing an answer
10 what William J. Bryan and other critics
Of the Chicago platform have said the
tenor OF which viii be that the platform
is not a retreat from the position taken
by President Roosevelt on the more vital
public issues.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
TAFT OUTLINES HIS
PLANSASPRESIDENT
Republican Nominee Dis
cusseS Party Policies.
SIGNED ARTICLE IN MAGAZINE
Believes office Is Worth Fighting
For, and il Chosen VIII Follow
Out Policies Laid Down by RoOse-
VeIt--Declares Them 10 BE the
Policies of the People.

New York. June 22.-CoIlier's Weekly, In
its issue Of June q will publish an article
signed by Secretary Taft. outlining his
programme IL elected President
Following is the article in part:
In the four years that I have been
a member OF the Cabinet. have become
familiar enough with the responsibilities
and burdens Of the Presidency TO know
that no man can afford unduly to seek
that great Office. II he is attracted by
honor and power alone. without the hope
Of being useful he is unworthy Of the
honor, and unit for the use Of the power,
He must prefer. for the sake of his own
peace Of mind, never TO be President TO
being a poor President.
Must De Free of Promises.
Confident that the platform or which
he stands is for the best interests Of the
nation. he is untrue TO himself and his
supporters If he does not fight valiantly
for election after he accepts the leader
ship. But Of course. he must draw the
line at any compact which will not leave
him free Of promises and Of the control OF
any faction.
The Presidents duties. clearly outlined
by the Constitution, have grown broader
in their Interpretation with the growth OF
the country He should be in the prime Of
years, health, and vigor. The capacity for
hard work is a better equipment than
genius in mastering the essentials Of all
the departments of the government and
undergoing the strain OF countless inter
views
President n Lonely Man.
In many senses. though the most
sought after, he is the lonelest man in
the United States. Elected directly by the
people. their representative head. from
them in the sober thought of the major
ity he viii get his best counsel. They. as
a whole, view public affairs unselhshly.
Thought. indifference. or preoccupation
with private affairs may keep them from
attending primaries or scanning closely
either candidate or measures: they can
center on the President as their instru-
ment in the expression of their wishes. He
should be always near the people in
his position Will permit. In common with
the people, he Is human and he must ask
their charity for his mistakes.
Proved by Roosevelt.
1T remained for Roosevelt to prove how
the people will respond to a strong and
true leadership when the hour has come
for great reforms, The policies which he
inaugurated must be continued and de-
veloped. They are right, and they are
the policies Of the people. For that rea-
son his successor may well disregard any
charge Of lack Of originality If he does
not make an entirely new programme of
his own.
"A President at this time has work be-
fore him clearly defined The enforce
ment of the law, equally against high and
low, the powerful and the weak, should
be his first thought"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
BRYAN Or FIGHT,
THE DENVER CUE
Ants Must Decide OH One or
the Other.
JOHNSON KEEPS IN RACE
Will Not Take Second Place on
Democratic Ticket.

Name WIZ he Presented for the
First Place or Nothing, While His
Friends Say They Are for the
fickct-Antis I'm West Disappointed
Over Bryan Instructions In Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
Nine Negroes Slain in a
Fierce Race War.
TEXAS MILITIA CALLED
Murder Of Two Whites Starts
Serious Trouble.
HEMPHILL JAIL ATTACKED

Victims Are Strung Up on the Near
est Trees-0ne Farmer Shot to
Death by Blacks as He Sits on
Porch with Wife-She Goes In
sane After the Crime-Death of
Spouse Avenged by an Enraged
Posse-Farners Are Armed with
All Kinds of Weapons.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
YALE GOES WILD
OVER BIC BILL"
Taft Gets Ovation OIL Arrival
at New Haven.
Is ZONE OF THE BOYS"
Will Celebrate with Class of
'78 at Reunion.
Is ZONE OF THE BOYS"

NOciierous Welcome Extended TO
Presidential Nominee When He
Steps on Train, Waving a Big
Palm Leaf Fan-GOes 10 Home OF
w. w. FRrnRm, Where He Is 10 he
a Guest-HODeB to See Boat Race.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Virginia-Fair,
continued warm to-day and to-
morrow; variable winds.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
TWO CONVICTED
IN LAND VERDICT
Hyde and Schneider Guilty
After Lengthy Trial.
BENSON AND HYDE FREE
Decision Of the Jury a Surprise
i'll the Courtroom.

Case i'm Progress for Nearly Twelve
Weeks, and when Jurors Reported
10 Justice stafford They Were I'm
pressed with Importance of Hear
ing and the Necessity OF Verdict.
Motion for a New Trial.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

uEto. IEIFltTh AFIIIIs
Mime Negroes Killed in Race Riot.
New Haven Goes Wild over Taft.
Taft Publishes Plans as President.
democratic Allies Have Little Hope.
Fire Wipes Out Canadian Town.
S-Miss Jean Reid Weds To-day
fisherman to Arrive in Utica Tonight.
3-Sheath Gown in New York
Slot Wave Is General.
4-AnnapOlis Wreck Blamed on orders.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
WOMEN AS WHITEWINGS.
ST. Louis Civic Committee Starts n
Novel Crusade.

St Louis. June 22.-Forty society women
will put on "whitewings' suits next
Wednesday and spend the day cleaning
the streets and alleys OF ST. Louis. Each
one will be assigned to a district and she
will have all the scnOoi children OF that
district and a lot of men from the city
STRENGTHENING department, with the nee
essary wagons. to assist her. These forty
women are members of the civic commit
tee Of the Federation Of Women's Clubs.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-23

A verdict declaring Frederick A. Hyde
and Joost II. Schneider TO be guilty and
John A. Benson and Henry 7. Dlmond
to be not guilty Of the charges against
them In the land fraud trial. which has
been before the court for nearly twelve
weeks, was brought in by the j,lry yester-
day afternoon at $50 o'clock after a de-
liberation OF three days.
When the jury was taken before Justice
Stafford at l o'clock, they were hopelessly
divided. apparently. and il was expected
he would discharge them from further
consideration OF the case, but he said
the charges against the defendants were
so serious. and the case so important in
every respect. that he felt 1t necessary
to again lock them up for further con-
sideration Of the testimony
The end was then not in sight, and 1t
was surprise 20 every one OF those in
terested In the case and 10 the crowd II
curious onlookers when the jury fled into
their places after only two and a half
hours Of further deliberation with the
announcement that they had reached an
agreement.