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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-08
TEMPERANCE SENTIMENT GROWING.

While there is an honest division of
opinion in regard to the ACCESSIBILITY or in
ACCESSIBILITY of operating canteens at or
near army posts or soldiers homes. and
while some excellent people, who have
the welfare of the men at heart, think a
mistake has been made in abolishing the
canteen, it must be confessed that the &C.
ton of Congress shows very gratifying
growth of temperance sentiment in this
country. There are. of course, many men
in both branches of Congress who art
themselves in favor of helping the tenn
perance cause wherever and whenever
thew can, but we believe the action OF
that body was the result and reflection Of
public sentiment rather than an expression
of the ideas or wishes of individual men,
bers of the House or Senate. To those
interested in seeing the spread OF tenn
perance, this sign of the extent OF tenn
perance sentiment is decidedly welcome.
far more so than the legislation to which
it.gave birth. For while we may pass
laws to restrict and prohibit the sale OF
liquor, it is exceedingly difficult to legis,
slate men up to the point Of abstaining
from drink, and that, when all is said and
done, is what we aim at in temp erance
legislation.
The old fashioned idea was to have the
decanter on the sideboard and let him
help himself who would, and in that day
men drank freely and openly. That Gus
tom has passed away, thanks TO senti-
ment opposed to it. We believe that if
total abstinence is to become the order OF
the day, it must be in response to senti
ment of which laws are but the outward
expression
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-08

1t is impossible for any drug to digest
Mau cannot do natures work he can only
assist her, and any concern claiming
that they have remedy that will digest
food without the aid of the stomach,
thereby allowing the stomach to lay idle
apd rest, s:e claiming the Impossible
All remedies for stomach troubles should
be given win the soIe Purpo-e OF III aidia az
its work One of the best Stomach
Specialists in the U. s. wrote the pre-
scripvion from which Rydale's Stomach
Tablets are made and they enable the
stomach to do its own work. Two sizes
csc, ami 50c. Postoffice Phatm .cy.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-08
PUBLIC vs.. PRIVATE WORK.

From time to time the cry goes up from
independent individuals and newspapers
that work carried on by the town, the
equity, the state, or the nation, is not
done as efficiently, as economically OF as
quickly IS the same work If done by In
diyiduals and under individual control.
Where public work is to be done, those
in authority are between two fires. If
they give it out by contract, they have to
pay the contractors profit and run the
risk of being cheated in the matter of the
materials used and the character of the
work done, the two latter considerations
being In fact, by far the more serious as
the State can take care of itself in the
matter of the price it is to pay. If the
municipality undertakes the work. it has
to contend with the danger of Indifference
and iaeficiency all the way from those who
have complete authority and responsible
ty, down through the employees in every
rank and grade to the humblest laborer
welding pick or shovel. There are, of
course. exceptions, both in contractors
and employees which shine above the aver
age as lighthouses along our coasts; but
we are talking about the generality of
mankind. In the majority of instances
We believe the better plan is the contract
system, giving public work to the lowest
responsible bidder and having the same
inspected by competent officials who
should be chosen for their ability and
honesty rather than because of their po-
Ntical affiliations, their social qualities
and standing, or any other consideration
which does not affect their capacity.
Such officials should be well paid and
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1908-05-08
Ready for
Spring
In All Our Lines.

We keep constantly in Stock at all times
and deliver to any part of town, from one
bag up, several grsdes of Guano put
up expressly for early Vegetables, Pota-
toes Lawn Dressing, etc
Also full line of fresh Field, Flower and
Garden Seed of all kinds
Poultry supplies. such as Beef Scrap,
Charcoal, Mica Grit. Bone. Chick Food
for little chicks. etc
just received Fresh Lot of Inter national
and Pratts Stock and Chicken Food from
1Oc packages to 80 bushel.
Phone and mail orders promptly de-
liveIed
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

their own demands for legislation.
These circles are formed for five years,
each member paying 81 a year toward
the work of the league.
After visiting the towns and cities
of California Mrs. Wallace and her as
sistant toured the Pacific coast and
then went east, meeting with marked
success. Edward Everett Hale mani
Los Angeles central league space in his
Lend a Hand" magazine.
In Baltimore much interest was
manifested by different organizations,
including the National Council of jew
ish Women.
During her eastern tour, Mrs. Wal
lace has refuted many statements
which have denied the existence of
child marriage in India, including that
OF Prince Raufi Chill from the city of
Kalud, in the north of India Mrs. Wal
lace published extracts from the pro-
ceedings of the council of India, which
met In Government House, Calcutta.
Among these quotations was the fol-
lowing:
Amongst the people of the higher
castles girls are generally married be-
tween the ages of 8 and II years.
Amongst people of the lower castles the
marriagable age is still lower"
Ras Bahadur Krishuah Lakshman
Mulkar, a Hindu member of the gov
ernors council, is quoted as saying:
mo Hindu who has at heart the real
welfare of his community will expect
the government to shut it's eyes to the
grossest outrage on humanity"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
LAST WEEK BEFORE
CHRISTMAS BRINGS
OUT MORE LETTERS

This is Christmas week and each
reader should take at least glance at
these letters and resolve to interest
sweaters, ribbons, underwear ana
clothes in general that may make some
unfortunate happy.
There Is hardly ashousehold in which
a boxful of toys or wearing apparel
cannot be scraped together for charity's
sake. Do it now, and send for The
Hera1ds wagons to assemble these
gifts for the men and women, boys and
girls of Los Angeles.
Here are few of the letters:
WHO'LL SEND THIS LAD SHOES?
Dear Santa Claus-Please send me a pair
OF old shoes and 1 will be satisfied Size
10. 1 have no mamma and papa has no
work. BOBBY D.
Darwin avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
AIMS TO STOP CHILD
MARRIAGES IN INDIA
LEAGUE INCORPORATES ANC
CHANGES TITLE
Delegates Who Made Special lnvesti.
cations in the Orient Report De-
grading and Race-Destruc-
tive Conditions

The India American Women s
Restoration league has changed it's Off
cial title, emitting the American" and
making it simply the India Women's
Restoration league. The league has
been Incorporated under the laws of
California. This step was taken at the
instigation of branches in England,
France, Switzerland and Canada, who
objected to the American name of the
league, believing that the emancipa-
ton of the child-wives of India be-
longed to the womanhood of the world.
Under the auspices of the league
Miss Josephine NJ. Holmes and Mrs.
C. p. Wallace have made a tour to in
vestigate the conditions of women in
the orient They stayed in India near
ly a year, studying the treatment ac-
corded Hindu women and their bond
age to caste. They found the life of
the child-wives so pitiable that they
have made that special work of the
league, circulating literature to arouse
sympathy and distributing protest slips
asking for special laws against mar
riage under the age of IS years.
The members of the league feel that
the English should follow the example
of the czar of Russia and raise the age
limit.
Statistics from the census of British
lnuld III 1901 give TIE IOllOWlIlS regard
ing child marriages: Females under 4
years of age. betrothed, $685. 1850; from
to Q years of age, married, 1901, 404 ;
from 10 to IA years of age. married, s.
los, 759. These girls are married to men
of all ages.
Many of the foremost women of In
dia realize the disastrous effects of i'm
mature parentage, both in the deteori-
grafton of the race and the degradation
of the country. It is to these that the
league goes, as an undenominational
and non-sectarian body, urging and
helping them to legislate themselves
out of these deplorable conditions.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox in a recent
widely published article assisted the
league much in its work, and, as a re-
suit, within the past month more than
100 letters of inquiry and commenda-
ton have been received by the league.
Circles to Raise Funds
Mrs C. p. Wallace, the branch or
ganizer, and Miss Carrie Tenant, her
assistant, have formed circles through
out the state to raise funds for their
journey to India, where they plan to
form branches. through which it will
be possible for the Hindus to make
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Dear Santa: / have two brothers anu IL
tie sister Win you please bring me PAIR OF
shoes. size 21k, a suit of underwear, maglc
lantern and a story book? My sister would iihe
a doll and buggy. My brother "oulu M mi
so,,1e underwear too He would like a musical
ton. a blackboard and an express wagon. we
ali would like candy and nuts. Mamma Is NOT
able to buy anything this year Please oeai
santa, don't forget us, as if you do we viii
have no Christmas n r., Paioma ave
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
TANK FOR GREAT DIVING
SCENES FINALLY COMPLETE
Interesting Exhibition Given Daily at
Made In Southern California Ex-
position, Full Details of In
dustry Being Shown

After a great deal of difficulty, caused
by the tremendous weight of water. the
big tank for the great diving scene al
the made In Southern California ex-
position" is complete and the record
diver of the world, e. Eliason, will go
down every day at l o'clock, remaining
under water eight hours.
Every phase of the diving business.
from the putting on of the armor TO
the supplying of artificial air, is shown
in this exhibition, and the thousands of
people who saw the apparatus Satur-
day testified to the great interest felt.
Eliason's shoes weigh sixty pounds
apiece and the belt around his waist
12O pounds, while his helmet and suit
must weigh at least 100 pounds more
In the great depth of the water
shown in the tank however, he moves
around with perfect freedom, while the
pumps on the outside supply him with
the necessary air. 1t is a most in
teresting and educational sight.
S. conradL opposite Park bank, corner
atw
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Dear santa-My papa takes The Herald
and mamma reads me the letters that little
boys and girls send you. AS many chill
dren write you l thought 1 would, too.
Dear Santa, would like for you to send
me a doll, dolls go-cart. candy and nuts.
1t is my bed time. so good night.
LOMITA Nc C. E.,
Avenue Twenty-Five.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
rmn onILnREN AND MAMMA SICK

Dear santa--I am years l would like
a pair of shoes and sweater. My sister is
10 years and she would like two yards of
black ribbon. three inches wide. and a pair
Of No. / shoes Mamma is sick in bed.
We will thank you ever so much II you will
remember us. go to St. Marys school,
FRANCIS A. w,
South Mott street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

We have a large variety of
the best grade of toilet goods
manufactured in Europe and
this country.
In Perfumes, Houbigant,
Ideal; 1915 in fancy box.
Houbigant, Violet; $3.50.
Roger & Gallet, Fleur
d'Armour; $3.75.
A splendid selection of Pi-
GERS, Kerkoff's, Hudnut's and
other famous manufacturers.
Our Powders are selected
from the choicest.
Houbigant,
Roger & Gallet,
Piver's,
Pinaud.
Varying in prices from SOC
to 1925 a box.
A choice selection of Toilet
Soaps. Imported and Domestic.
Varying in prices from two
cakes for Csc to 40c, 60c, 85c
and SIPS a cake.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

To the Committees My little boy is 3 years
old born in Los Angeles. I am not able 70
provide anything for Christmas pleasure he
is very fond of picture books and blocks.
little 25 cent wagon would please him very
much. Perhaps motherly German lady would
be glad to make him happy as we are Ger
mans Should any cozy little garment OF ma
teriais he donated for newborn infant they
would be greatly appreciated by US should
much rather give than receive and have done
so In the past. r. D.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Dear Santa Claus-I would like to have a
nice Santa Claus book to read. 1 want
some new shoes a muff and fur to wear
when l go out cold mornings to school. I
would like to have a tricycle., but can't get
it because I don't think you have any. I
need some hair ribbons to wear. I think
that is all this Christmas. Merry Christ
mas. STELLA M,
LIE Grand street
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Dear Santa Claus-I am boy 10 years.
1 go to school every day. l have no shoes,
SO will you please remember me with pair
OF No So? My brother says will you please
remember him with a cap. We have no
chance to work, as we want to make our
grade in school, Papa has been sick for
Ave months The cap is size Is.
b. and L. D.,
East Twenty seventh street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
wEAR1NG AppARrI. pRrrrRRrn

Dear Santa Claus-I am years. I need
a cap and pair OF gloves. My brother needs
a pair of shoes, No. L. He is years.
want a coaster too, and my brother wants
a train of cars or a drum, or whatever you
can give him. H. f. W.,
East Thirty-third street,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
Ch0fng
Dishes

An lIlVdludDlc convenience.
A splendid variety of sizes
and designs and prices-$5.5o
up to $500.
Chatting Dish Sets, 8 pieces,
stag handles, $500.
Genuine Silver Plate Set in
Lobster design, $500.
Forks and Spoons for Chat
ing Dishes, $1.75 up to 1915.
Baking Dishes, nickel plated,
ivory enameled, $1.75 up to
$4.25.
Alcohol Flagons, beautifully
designed, $2.75 up to $3.50.
"Ever-Ready" Thermal Bot
tie. Regarded as the best.
Pint sizes, $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
ROTH PARENTS SICK

Dear Santa Claus-I am a little boy 5
years old. Papa Is writing for me. Papa
has been out of work for a long time and
mamma is sick in bed for a long time. 1
want a wind-up train with wind-up en-
CINE to It and track for It to run on.
HORATIO M,
San Pedro street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
FArHER SICK; MoTHER DOES WAsHING

Herald's COMMUNICATION you have Santa
Claus call at our house? MY papa is sick
with tuberculosis and mamma has to go out
washing to take care of My age is 6
years and 1 have a brother of s. We live
on Sulphur street, near the Eagle rock car
line at the city limits We are American
children. THEODORA I.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
BIG BROTHER-BIG NOISE

Dear Santa Claus-I would like q drum
and horn. My little sister wants anything
that is nice for a baby girl. She is 8
months and I am years.
ANTONIO c.,
LIE Grande street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

r. H. Pridham. paper boxes.
Mrs. Craig. South Pasadena, women's
wear and canned peaches.
Plat & Newman, one sewing machine.
A. r. Swift Talbert, five crates celery.
]. H. McGowen, one crate celery.
G.. Mcdowell, one crate celery.
J. s. McWilliams, Shelter. two sacks pota-
toes.
C. C. H., one dozen chickens.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Dear Santa Claus-T want a doll, a set
OF dishes, a story book and a doll buggy.
That is for me- My sister wants blocks, a
game and story book. She needs a hood,
too. We go to Sacred Heart school.
PETRA p
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
TRIEs TO BE A GOOD BOY

NV Dear SantA-This is my first letter
to you There was Santa Claus 70 US
I will be s years soon and go to Mckinney
avenue school. I try to be good BOY
rieasa come to our house soon. I need
strong stockings. s1s and please bring me
a rubber ball. Some marbles and lois OF
candy are also much wanted MY htue
brother wants an express wagon anu mar
bles. Don't forget our house
EDDIE D.,
Fast Forty-ninth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

n plav with when there is no school, Sat
,1rdavs and Sundays My big brother Is Z
years and my little brother years. am
10 years and my mamma has little paoy
- ~ Family ROSINA w,
AAN LIE Grand street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Dear Santa Claus-I would like to have
doll and buggy. 1 have four sisters more.
They need shoes and dresses. 1 am years;
the others are 7. and years. The baby
is months. SADIE s.,
Wallace avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Dear Santa Claus-I would like to have a
train for my big brother. My little brother
would like a wagon. For me l would like
pair Of stockings to wear and some toys
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
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PRICE
m a
IL Ia
PURITY anal
Some ThingsWe Have for Xmas Gifts
Wines

Our stock of Wines cannot
be duplicated in Southern Cali
fornia. A complete assortment
of all high-grade, imported
brands, also the BEST of Cali
fornia products.
Choice Wines from the Gel
lars of Barton & Guestier, F.
Chauvenet, Cruise & Fills FIRE.
res, Eduard Saarbach & Co.,
Johann Baptiste Sturm.
Brandies, Imported Cognac
Brandies, Cordials, Gins, Rum,
Swedish and Norwegian Ii
quors, also Scotch and English.
The celebrated Sazerac
Cocktails of New Orleans; also
Hunblein's Club.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
MISCELLANEOUS

Robert E Lee chapter. Daughters of Con-
federacy, bag nuts.
Nine Bosch. S21 South Hill street. three
hats
N Wards soliciting, groceries.
Miss Moore. 1923 East Avenue Thirty-six,
books.
Master Victor Seller, games, books.
Mrs D. E. Cam, Upland books.
Mrs w. E. Peek and Mrs. Whitmarsh, 3S7-
80 South Flower pies, chickens, dainties.
G. F. Rocque, 407 East Washington, clothing.
Quartz fruit growers, Messrs. w. w. Bliss.
F. A. Bliss, A. c. Brown, Thomas Glenny and
Others boxes OF oranges.
A. A. Caldwell, Hollywood, box candies.
books shoes
games.
John Weidemeyer, ss9 South Flower street.
books.
Boos Brothers. cafeteria. 6ls South Main
street 100 pumpkin pies.
II. M. Sharp. 500 East Sixth street. potatoes.
Mrs. l. C. Jones. 1921 West Seventh street,
women's suits
Mrs. F. r. sithorte. s71 Menlo avenue. nuts.
Vail Co.. Fullerton, sweet potatoes.
Cooper, Coate & Casey, nifty yards towel
ing for dish washers
White steamer garage, use of auto.
T. e. Gibbon, jr.. toys books and clothing.
Los Angeles Soap works, soap.
Mrs. Anderson, 1249M South Flower
street, canned fruit
Renshaw. Jones = Sutton Co. paper boxes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
cnAnIrY wnRKER NOW In NEED

Dear Sirs: Permit me to send a plea to you
have two children boy OF years anu d
girI Of ~ years VIII you remember them
with some toys for Christmas? Could you send
them, as l have to stay with them as we are
alone For ten years have been engaged as
q Christian worker. but i'll health of my wife
compelled me 70 retire. Since then l tried in
vain to get steady job and two months ago
opened a cleaning and pressing shop which
has not even paid expenses. l ask no charity,
only work For ten years each Christmas /
have distributed toys. clothing and food to the
poor, last year alone distributing $50 gar
ments in big town in New Jersey. ms year
7 have nothing for my own children. The boy
would like toy. of course; the girl doggy.
X. H.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
SNAPSHOT OF HALF OF PARME-
GIANIE'S BAND
GIVE, AND GET THAT
HAPPY LOOK TODAY
CHILDREN'S FEAST AT Y. M. C..
A. DRAWS NEARER
Surprises Are in Store in Connection
with Spread and Entertainment
Afterward-Send in Your
Old Clothes
CONTINUED from Page ono,

ton to the actual state of affairs given
in the innocent words Of the children
is certainly deserving and will meet
with commentator of all.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Brushes
Select English-made Hair
Brushes of genuine Russian
bristles; SLIGO to $500 each.
Military Brushes, $3.50 to
$3.50 pair.
Bath Brushes, 75c to $500.
Hat Brushes, Flesh Brushes,
Tooth Brushes, 15c to 40c.
Shaving Brushes.
Furniture Brushes, $3.50.
Ceiling Brushes, $3.50.
Manicure Articles for Every
Requirement.
Soap Boxes.
Dressing Combs.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Artists outfits, typography materials.
sanborn, Vail & Co, 4s4 and 1875 $. Bdway.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
Imported Cigars

The leading Independent fac
tories of Havana are well rep
resented in our humidOrs.
Our stock includes the
brands that are the standard
of excellence the world over,
in an assortment of shapes and
sizes of great beauty and va
riety.
Romeo & Julieta i
Estanillo
Hoyo de Monterey
La Exception
H. Upmann
1925 to $500 Box.
Key West and Tampa Cigars
Charles the Great
El TELEGRAPH
Farragut
-$2.25 to $10.50 Box.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
Mirrors

Heavily beveled Plate Glass
Mirrors. Hand Mirrors in diff
ferent styles; SIPS up to $3.25.
Ebony Triple Mirrors in
panels, silver finishing, $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Always Delight
Young and Old

Dainty boxed CONNECTIONS.
From lib. up to S lbs. in
CHOICE and SELECTED
CHOCOLATE. soc to So
according to weight.
Children's Candies for
Tree and Stockings
Chocolate and Cream Mice.
Juiube Fishes and Dolls.
Almond Paste Vegetables.
Cream Teddy Bears
Rabbits, Chocolate Cigars.
Old Fashioned Molasses
Taffy, Csc a lb.
Baby Cream MINIS, 40c ID.
Motto Hearts, 40c ID.
Crystallized Fruits in !, /, Q
and 5-lb. cartons.
Crystallized Flowers.
Mint Leaves, Sweet Peas
Tin natural colors), also Single
and Double Roses and Violets.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
Smokers Supplies

Genuine Meerschaum Pipes,
SIS to $40.
Imported Loewe Pipes, first
quality, $3.50, $500.
Peterson Patent Pipes, Dub
lin made, $500 to 5000.
Cecil Briar, London made,
$3.50, $3.50.
Imported French Briars, SOC.
Hunidors, Match Boxes,
Ash Trays, Pouches, etc.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

S. conradi opposite Park bank, corner
Fifth and Hill streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Est at the Angelus grill.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
ClrcIes to RaIse Funds

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-03-29
PENSACOLA FLORIDA. SUNDAY MORNING MARCH %, 49,
SPLENDID EXAMPLE OF THE ATLANTIC
COAST LINE IN FLORIDA.


of
prominent material
railway properties
although
ta agreed to make material reduction in It's
proposition to the commission that effect
The commission has accordingly issued its order fixing the scale
esnger rate Of "a inssead Of cents , s $500 m u pas
as also sT material reductions in the matter OF mileage books set
all
rive in the South guided
end here in Florida the and the East Coast both
trahc
management familiar cent with the profit under
through
West Florida Pensacola this action
holds
the theory that might makes right and continues collect fares to
Junction country settled many nourishing
villages been developed there industries of
business continuance of the AGENT
The Coast Line the value making friends of
will
to injunction holds
hardly striking railroad policies
Florida will
O
L.
and gets chance and is building up solid wall
Line Just the opposite policy and there cannot be doubt
abou tn innate results.
for time but it will be trimmed
tina. the l. and N profit by the example