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Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

In a consular report from Germany which was published some months ago, the statement was made that not only is every wreck, collision or minor railroad accident thoroughly investl- gated" in that country, but that fin yariably some one is held responsible and punished for the occurrence ex- cept where the proof Is conclusive that human vigilance and care could not have averted it. It Is strange and per picking to contrast this condition with the situation In this country. Apart from the fact that as yet no provision has been made for thorough govern mental investigation of accidents and for reports definitely fixing responsi- bility, there Is the graver circumstance that no one here is apparently in dan ger of punishment for his share of re- sponsibillty for n railroad accident. So far no one has ever been convicted for negligence causing a wreck, and the result of recent trials is very sig niticant, to say the least. The other day jury acquitted the engineer, con ductor and brakeman who had been indicted for the Terra Gotta. D. C., wreck of year ago, one of the worst railroad disasters in the history of such calamlties. The evidence in re- gard to the signals was conflicting, and the engineer proved that he had worked extra hours-of his own free willard gone long without sleep immediately before the accident. Some weeks ago a New York court ordered a verdict of acquittal In the case of the vice president and general manager of the New York Central, who had been in- dicted for negligence In connection with the terrible Woodlawn wreck. No direct responsibility had been traced to the defendants, who, In the opinion of the judge, could not be ex- pected to know the exact condition of every curve, switch, mile of track, etc, on a great line. The superintendent of the operating department had also been indicted, but the prosecution had dismissed that true bill in order to secure the testimony of the inferior of ficial against the superior. The engin- eer had not been indicted because he was inexperienced and green" There are to be no more prosecutions In either case, though criminal neglect and inefficiency unquestionably figured in both disasters Compare this with the German situation, where some one is invariably punished" Where lies the fault-in our laws procedure, pub lie opinion?
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

One of the best-known dining places in the world is about to be sold. The Star and Garter" of Richmond Hill, near London, is familiar through pie ture poetry. prose and experience. In 173S the original house was erected on a lot of ground leased for two pounds sterling year. Twenty years later the little inn had expanded into the chief hotel in the vicinity of Lon don. Most of the famous characters of the world, and many of those of fiction, have dined at the Star and Garter. Kings and princes have been Its patrons. Louis Philippe lived there for six months after his flight from Paris, and Napoleon III had apart ments there. Indeed, at one time or another almost every distinguished man of the day has visited the great Richmond IIill hostelry.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23
HEALING BY FAITH.
Chicago Reformed Episcopal Church
 to Treat Body as Well as Soul.

A new and important departure has been taken by St. Paul's Reformed
 Episcopal Church of Chicago, under the leadership of Bishop Samuel Fal, lows. The church has added healing of the body to Its spiritual ministra- tions, following somewhat along the lines pursued by Christian Scientists, although with several fundamental diff ferences. Christian psychology, as ex- plained by Bishop Fallows, does not ignore physicians as does Christian Science, but works hand In hand with
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

It Is given out that King Alfonso may visit Latin America this year. If be can find 1t convenient to visit Yan- kee America as we'll he may be sure of a welcome that will make his hair curl. There Is no grudge in this coun- try against the young man.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

In our day charity is not suppianted or superiuous. The difference is that 1t must be supplemented with intelli- gence. The careless good nature which throws a coin at the insistent beggar is not charity, but an evil. The tenn porary impulse which carries food or flowers once and then forgets all about 1t is not real kindness. It promises, and does not perform. It begins, and does not sustain. It may cause want by professions which keep away the
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

Answer to William Allen Whites memorable query as to what is the matter with Kansas: Total value of Kansas farm products and live stock for the year, s463,64s,606, an increase of nearly S40,OOO00O over preceding year.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

Clean sport never had more distin- guished friends and patrons than now. President Roosevelt, ex-President Cleve- laBd, Dr. Henry van Dyke and the best of the nature writers can fish and hunt and give a fair account of them selves in their relation to beasts and fishes. At a recent convention of an- glers Doctor van Dyke defined a true sportsman as "a man who finds his recreation in a fair and exciting effort to get something that Is made for hu- man use in a way that-involves some hardship. little risk, good deal of skill and ability, and plenty of out of-door life" MT. Cleveland sent his word of protest against fishing hog gery," and Mir. Roosevelt's utterance on the subject is characteristic ITO make very large bag, whether of deer, or prarie-chickens, or ducks, or quail, or woodcock, or trout, is something of which to be ashamed and not to boast"
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

A noted millionaire, when asked on his seventieth birthday for a recipe for happiness replied without hesitation: |: "To obey the judge within and make others happy" This is the good old rule of an unselfsh life and a clean conscience that has not been improved in all the years since it was formu- lated
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

In opening the Japanese diet the en- peror .'."n1t upon the fact that Japan was at Ifr with the other nations. It Is fortunate thing for him that be doesn't need the jingo vote.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23
Matched.

One afternoon three small children were popping corn, taking turns at the pepper.
 "Oh, mamma, exlaimed little Doro- thy, clapping her hands gleefully, lev cry one of my corns hatched out !"- Chicago News.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

A lady poet who sings In Texas de- clares that it Is pleasant to die for those We love" If 1t is not imperti- nent we would like to ask whether she has ever tried it.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23
What Dropped.

q heard you let something drop in the kitchen, just now, Kate. Did you break anything!" asked the lady of the house when dinner was being served.
 "Only one leg of the chicken. ms'am!" replied the girl innocently.- Charity.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

The mother of Governor Folk says he was never spanked because he never deserved to be. This will be dscour- aging to the people who cling to the theory that boys who are expected to amount to anything will be boys.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

One of the best resolutions any man can make is that he will do his best to obey the spirit as well as the letter of the law.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

The shopping cure for insane wo- men is being tried in St. Louis with marked benefit to the patents, but 1t Is bit early to prognostlcate the ef- feet on the clerks waiting on them.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

A Philadelphia man has just given his daughter a S100,000 contingent party. That's right. Put the money n circulation.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

Young Alfred Vanderbilt will begin next spring to drive coach daily from London to Brighton. England. Wouldn't this tickle the old commo- dore If he could know about 1t:
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

English newspapers will have to for gives us because we can't share In their fears that the Pacific fleet Is go- Ing to get hurt.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

Hate a man long enough, and some thing will happen to him to make you think your hatred amounted to some thing
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

A Toronto doctor says the automo- bile is the agent of health. Correct. Dodglng Is fine exercise.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

Many an airshp has the best of It with some of the presidential booms Tn the matter of sailing.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

turkeys and ducks, homing pigeons with records as victorious racers over distances ranging from 100 to 1000 miles, and pheasants such as English no5lemen shoot, bred on the largest pheasant farm in the country fifteen miles from Chicago, were attractions Baby chicks were matched out in incu- bators every day of the show.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

1,De man who loves more than tongue can tell Is usually tonguetied
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

Prices of all things are to be lower. Even the handshake has begun to come down.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

A man never forgives his wife for having kin, unless they are rich or dis tinguished.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

Fortunately children do not learn to talk until after the tooth-cuttlng pc riod
Alaska sentinel., 1908-04-23

Swift men are seldom fast friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24
The hest man noticed that one of

Tie DBBt IIIdH IIOIICott tIItIt OIlc OI tIIo
wedding guests, gloomy looking
young man, did not seem to be enjoy
ing himself. He was wandering about
as though he had lost his last friend.
The best man took it upon himself to
cheer him up.
"Er--have you kissed the bride?" he
asked by way of Introduction?
mot lately replied the gloomy one
with far-away expression Every
body's Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24
TEMPLE BAPTIST. CHURCH
PASSES THOUSAND MARK

The fifth annual meeting of the Tenn
pie Baptist church was held yesterday
afternoon and evening. The afternoon
was devoted to an informal reception
of the members of the church, the
guests of honor being the original
committee of twenty-five which
planned the organization of the church,
and which extended the call to Rev.
Robert Burdette.
The evening was given over to the
transaction of the regular yearly busi-
ness and the election of officers, who
are as follows:
Pastor-Rev. Robert J. Burdette,
D. d.
Edwards. William Friend. e. F. Pink
ham.
Trustees-Dr. Paul A. Adams. w. H.
Fowler, C. r. Harris. M. B. Jones, DIR.
G. j. Lund, J. A. Reid, z. w. st Pierre.
Clerk-C. A. Baskerville.
Assistant clerk-Fred w. Goulding.
Financial secretary-Harry IA. Bas-
kerville.
General treasurer-C. Milton Adams
Treasurer of benevolences--Geo
e. Reid.
superintendent of Sunday school,
T. T. Woodruff.
AS a result of the special campaign
for 1000 members, which was started
recently the report which was read
last night showed 1913 members en-
rolled upon the books. twenty of whom
were received into the church yester-
day.
The treasurer reported that $4,000
was received by him last year, $4,000
of which had been expended for ,benev-
olent purposes and $4,000 for general
expenses. The average attendance at
the Sunday school during the year was
353 pupils, the highest for any one
sunday being 415.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24
CROWD AT CIRCUS
BECOMES RIOTOUS
After Purchasing Tickets About 200
Patrons Find Entrance Closed.
They Threaten Trouble,
Finally Paclfied

che anxiety of the Barnum & Bailey
circus management to do all the busi-
ness possible and yet get. away early
almost caused a riot at the circus
grounds last night. Several hundred
people gathered around what had been
an entrance to the big show" and for
a few minutes there threatened to be
trouble. The only thing lacking to
cause serious disturbance was a
leader.
In their haste to get ready for the
night trains gangs of men began tear
ing down the tents not in actual use
before the crowd had arrived, and while
people were still pouring into the tent
the animals were removed and ths
menagerie canvas was taken down
Hundreds of people were late In arrlv-
ing on account of the rain, and at S:2C
many were still coming. The ticket
wagon continued to do business, but
the people were told upon presenting
their tickets that the entrance had
closed. In response to the question as
to where the purchasers of tickets
could get in the autocrat of the tent
motioned in some indefinite direction.
People began running excitedly back
and forth trying to find hole In the
tent where their tickets could be pre-
sented.
About fifty small boys profited by the
disturbance, and when the ticket hold
ers tried to get under the tent the boys
surged In. When the crowd threatened
to make trouble a guard piloted the
people through the mud and water to q
rear entrance, where they were allowed
tc slip in.
Incidentally the thousands under the
big canvas saw a badly butchered per-
formance and at the best a poor imlta-
ton of the real show, Old p: I. Bar
mum once said something regarding the
American public which applies to the
case.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24

independent water supply for many
years in the future.
III the city owns all the stock. land.
etc, of the three companies, what more
90 we want? What difference does 1t
make whether the water can be taken
fl ON the land or not-why do we want
to take 1t away? We want 1t to stay
and we want to pool the whole amount
of water and distribute 1t equally ever
the city, SO that the lack Of water ard
IN the north and east AMI other regions
of the city may be thing of the past.
Want Water for Lawns
President Ed T. Off Of the board Of
trade says that one of the main rea-
sons for consolidating the plants is
the lack Of cooperation they show at
present.
For three years." he states, 'T have
been trying to get the Lake Vineyard
people to extend their service to the
131 customers of the Las Flores Water
company, which does not have any
water at all to amount to anything.
or these 131 people not one in ten has
lawn. The treatment they receive Is
an outrage. Ten feet of pipe and the
labor of one man part of a day would
connect these customers up with the
Lake Vineyard supply, which Is abun-
dant. But the company refuses to
do it.
Now, If the city owned the plants,
one of the first things they would do
is to make this connection and so
remedy a condition that Is extremely
wrong.
"As to stock speculation, the lists
of the companies show that the large
stockholders now have been the large
stockholders for years. The idea that
people have been recently buying up
stock to resell to the city is a de-
lusion."
This is the best kind OF business
proposition" said Mayor Farley. "It
has been made before, and I, with
these other men and women, am will
ing to go into 1t now. Il am not a rich
man, but I would mortgage some of
my possessions to get into business
proposition like that.
"The opposition say we can't make
the proposition pay at the present
rates. We say we can and for one
am willing to stake my money on It.
In America that is a pretty good guar
anty that the proposition is sound"
In her speech at the Shakespeare
club Mrs. Burdette dwelt at length on
the need of more water in Pasadena.
"There are large parts of town-the
so-called dry tracts" she said, where
the residents actually cannot get
enough water to take a bath. They
cannot raise a lawn or have any of the
other proper appurtenances of home"
Mrs. Burdette then pointed out in a
concise and clear manner the re-
sources of the companies and DEM
onstrated that these dry tracts could
be supplied with water If the compa-
MES wished to do so.i
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24
GRAND JURORS
PRAISE JAIL
INVESTIGATORS FIND CONDI-
Tl0NS EXCELLENT
After Thorough Examination Of the
County Prison, Foreman Makes
Public Report FIatterIng
to Sheriff HammeI

After a thorough investigation last
ing more than an hour and half the
grand jury yesterday authorized D
statement through its secretary. M. s.
Gregory, that conditions in the county
jail are excellent and that nothing
could be found to critlcise in the man
agement OF the institution.
The investigating body appeared at
the Jail without a moments warning
at 10:30 o'clock, and under the escort
Of Sheriff w. A. Hammel carried on the
most minute examination in every de-
partment
I'VE were highly gratified and indeed
surprised at the cleanliness and pro-
visions for sanitation in every part of
the JAIL" said Mr.. Gregory. This is
especially true of the kitchen, which is
q model of neatness and will compare
favorably with the kitchen of any home
in Los Angeles. The food Is sweet
smelling and wholesome, and while only
two meals day are served, prisoners
with whom we talked said they were
we'll satisfied.
"The prisoners also expressed satis-
faction with the treatment they receive,
and while there Is a lack of necessary
sunshine and space for exercising, these
things cannot be remedied at present.
The jail is Also extremely crowded.
1--WE cannot speak too highly of the
woman's department, which Is perfect
in every way. Several systems for the
carrying on of the work in both the
Jail and sheriff office have been added
recently and are of material benefit"
The grand jury week ago investi-
gated conditions at the county farm
and found everything In excellent
shape. Experts are still at work on
the books of the various institutions.
This will not, 1t is believed, be COM
pIeted before several weeks. The grand
jury will meet again today at 10 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24
WEATHER UNSETTLED:
RAIN AND HAIL
storm Out Of Season and the Local
Bureaus Is In Doubt as to
What to Expect
Next

As though the rainy season had come
a couple of months too early, a steady
drizzle began yesterday afternoon and
at 10 o'clock last night had developed
into a comparatively heavy downpour,
accompanied in some portions of the
city by hail.
Theatergoers who had not provided
themselves with umbrellas of last
years vintage looked askance at the
clouds and hastened for shelter, while
cabs and automobilesfdid good BUSH
ness. ss
1t is feared considerable damage has
been done the bean crop, which was
only partially harvested. Up to mid
night the total precipitation for the
season was estimated at q little less
than half an inch.
The unusual electric disturbance
which accompanied the storm Was de-
clared by old-time residents to have
been the most severe on record here
for years.
In the western part of the city and
In the West Temple district there was
heavy fall of hail last evening. In
some places the ground was nearly
covered,
Just what sort of weather Los An
geles is likely to experience In the next
rev days is one OF those problems that
makes the weather man scratch his
head.
The unexpected storm of Tuesday and
the accompanying rainfall, both of
winch are as out of season as spring
cnickens at Christmas have violently
Jolted the laws by which Los Angeles
weather is usually forecasted. I'm
settied conditions and the possibility of
showers Is as far as Mr.. Wollaber will
commit himself.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24
HELD ON CHARGE OF
SMUGGLING CHINESE
LIVERY STABLE OWNER PUT
UNDER $500 BONDS
Alleged Conspiracy Discovered When
Automobile Carrying a Load of
Imported Aliens Broke Down
Near Santa Ana

Jesse d. Button, who conducts a liv-
cry stable on North Main str act and
is charged with conspiring to bring
Chinese into this country unlawfuily
was arraigned before Judge Wellborr
of the federal court yesterday and re.
leased under bonds of $2500. He viii
appear before the Judge within three
weeks to enter his plea.
G. j. Patch, proprietor OF an auto
mobile livery on South Spring street
will be tried on a similar charge.
Tie men are accused of haV'ny be"n
connected with others in sm iggling
CT inGse into this country. The alleged
c. nspiracy was discovered when the
automobile in which the aliens were
t,t II p carried from the border . Les
Angeles broke down near Santa Ana
and the Chinese were taken ia 0 GUS
tCdy.
The Chinese have been tried and or
dersd deported. Patch Is ALLEGED to
have furnished the auto wl'ch was
carrying the aliens, but declares he
had nothing to do with the case, his
connection having been merely to rent
the motor car on phone order.
The grand jury has returned indict-
ments also against Francisco Chavez,
Ignacio Barrios and Salvador Armen-
tez, charged with smuggling Chinese
from Mexico into the Imperial valley,
and against Berry w. Skies. negro,
and formerly a mail clerk, charged
with opening letters In the postoffice.
WI Yey Kee, one of the best known
and most influential Chinese ON the
Pacific coast, was arrested last night
by Acting Sergeant George Willett of
the Chinatown squad on an indict-
ment found by the United StaIes grand
jury charging him with being con-
nected with T. D. Button and O. r.
nese into this country unlawfulIy. But
ton and Patch were arrested Tuesday
by Deputy United States Marshal Bert
Franklin.
Kee has retained George L. McKeeby,
formerly assistant United States at
torney, to secure his release.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24
PRIZES FOR CHILDREN

8 AUNT LAURIE has come to live I
3 with The Herald. Now Aunt Laurie
B Is q very wonderful person. She
3 claims to be auntie to every boy and {
3 girl In Los ANGELES and ALL the I
3 SURROUNDING COUNTRY where The Z
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B returned from her vacation and Is
3 anxious to hear how all of her Z
8 nephews and nieces spent their holt
8 days. So sit right down and write a
3 letter to her, telling how you spent Z
3 the happiest day of your vacation.
3 Aunt Laurie will give two prizes for
3 the letters, one for the best letter writ /
3 ten by O Los Angeles girl or boy and
x one to the writer of the best letter Z
x from outside Of the city limits. The
3 prizes will be one dollar each In cash. Z
3 The letters must be written on one
3 side of paper only, from 15O to $50 {
4 words In length, signed with name and Z
3 address, and II writer attends public
3 school with the name of school and (
3 Letters for this competition must be
8 received In this office not later than
5 September @5. (
3 Later Aunt Laurie will offer many I
s other prizes and rewards for this kind (
8 of work. She will tell you all about it {
5 in q supplement which Is to be pub
5 lished for the young people beginning
5 october a, and which will be called
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24

talesmen to try the prisoner were
about to be drawn. In order that there
might be no suggestion Of prejudice IN
the case his challenge was denied.
Judge Frick suggested that all jury
men then in the court room be re-
quested to step outside during the
arguments for and against the panel.
After this was granted the defending
attorney stated that the usual method
of procedure in panel challenging was
to wait until the first men were called
to the box and were about to be sworn.
In order facilitate the rapid prog
ress of the case, however, Judge Frick
stated the prosecution and defense had
agreed upon the challenge at this time.
District Attorney Brown opposed the
challenge and the case was continued
until II o'clock Friday morning for
argument on this point.
anybody who would be able to find aa
address In the dictionary would be able to
find your CLASSIFIED ad.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24
Alumni Of Wesleyan to Meet

The annual meeting of the Southern
California alumni of Wesleyan univer-
sity will be held this afternoon at the
horae Of former Senator Cornelius Cole
at ColegFove from o'clock to s.
Bishop Warren OF the Methodist church
is to be the guest of honor Senator
Cole is one of the six living members
of his class, four OF whom are living
on the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-24
WOMAN IN COURT ON
DYNAMlTING CHARGE
TBy Associated Press.1

OAKLAND, Sept. 23.-The trial of
Mrs. Isabella j. Martin, whose sensa-
tional alleged dynamiting of the home
of Superior Judge Frank B. Ogden
startled the community over year
ago. was formally opened before Su-
perior Judge Wells this morning.
The opening of the trial, after more
than a dozen continuances granted to
the defense in order that she might
prepare her case, attracted large
crowd to the court room. Z
A. L. Frick, who is associated with
B. J. Wyman in the defense, an
nounced the defense desired to chal-
lenge the entire jury panel from which