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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
ADDRESS PLAINLY

4 S the time approaches when Uncle
~ Sans postoffice employees, by the
- social customs of the Christmas
and New Years weeks, find their work
increased to a degree which is liter
ally beyond the comprehension Of the
average citizen-or he would sympa-
thize more with the postoffice clerks
and letter carriers-The Herald makes
a plea a response to which may to
some extent tighten the burden Of our
holiday workers.
Last year the United States mail con-
tanned 35,565,S61 pieces the addresses
on which were almost undecipherable;
of these 1s,9SS,626 were returned to
senders or corrected and forwarded
(and can you realize the huge amount
Of extra work this causedH The others
were hopelessly undecipherable. never
reached their destinations. and never
will. In these days of typewriters and
Of school children taught to write in
fashion that is almost as plain as print,
one would think illegible pieces in the
mail would be reduced to such a small
number that it would be hardly worth
while to take it into account in the
annual summing up.
In addition to the increase of toll
(much of it labor in vain) and the great
additional trouble and expense caused
to the government and the postofhce
employees by careless addressing, the
amount of money involved in the gem
eral catastrophe of illegible mail pieces
is huge.
Last year it amounted in a round
sum to almost $1,00O,00O. Half of this
of course, was apparently saved by
the ingenuity of the deciphering clerks,
but in reality the saving was at the
expense Of the government, which had
to pay out large sums to the clerks
and experts whose time is occupied in
solving the puzzles which in great
measure are the result of sheer care
lessness
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
WORLD BIG ENOUGH FOR
ALL WHO TRY TO DO GOOD

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3.-[Editor
Herald: Without any intention of de-
Tending the beliefs or doctrines OF the
Christian Scientists, it seems to me a
word of appreciation is due to your
naner for the editorial, "a Protest"
calling for fair play from the orthodox
ministers in dealing with the people of
that belief If we are to bring the
Christian Scientists back into what APP
pears to us to be the proper way, then
surely it must be done in spirit of
love and sympathy. If the Christian
Scientists have something of good
which we have not. then is it not our
duty to face it, even though 1T calls
upon us to pluck out our eye" give
up our cherished beliefs, If necessary,
in admitting the truth. The world
ought to be big enough for all who are
striving sincerely to do good, and ''if
this be of evil it will come to naught."
HAROLD PRATT.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

THOR YEARS the Charities publica-
II ton committee of New York has
carried on an annual campaign
with shop early as it's war cry,
and as the evils of belated Christ
mas shopping are not confined mere
ly to the great eastern metropolis,
lzind-hearted men. among them Mark
Twain. Jacob A. Riis and Richard Wat
son Glider, have asked the newspapers
of the United States to print the fol-
lowing advice to shoppers:
do your Christmas shopping early
in the season and early In the day,
thereby contributing to the Christmas
of the working girl and all who serve
you. From $3.50 to 70 in the morning
are the best hours for shopping. The
service is quickest, and orders can be
packed during the day, saving much
night work. To take home small pack
ages means shorter hours for the sales
women, drivers and delivery boys"
Last year a writer in the Independ-
ent published an article about holiday
shopping, in which he said: "I saw
shop girls of II and IS weeping with
pain and WEAKNESS at IL o'clock at
night as with shaking fingers they
made their counters attractive against
the next days brutal rush. saw one
young girl drop in a dead faint after
selling dolls to a fond mother of chill
dren. 1 saw little boys fall asleep in
rubbish corners at the noon hour, their
untasted luncheons in their tired hands.
That night when I went to my supper
saw boy, small for his 16 years, sit
ting on a box before the employees
elevator, for which we waited. He
looked up at me and with the craving
for sympathy innate in children he
sighed softly: oh, my God, I wish 1
o'clock would come People were buy
ing groceries, wines, flannels, dress
goods, toys, books, jewelry. hats.
gloves, handkerchiefs, automobiles
think of it-at 1880 o'clock at night,
December "a. Is the world indeed
heartless and inhuman or is it only
heedless?"
We believe it is only needless, and
we believe the people of Los Angeles,
the hpdest-hearted and most generous
in the world, viii not be needless when
this important matter is called to their
attention. but will unite in an effort
to do their Christmas shopping early in
the season and early in the day. so
that the workers, men and women, boys
and girls, may have a merry, and not
martyr, Christmas
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
TIckLIsH EoUILIeRIuM

Ten little aviators flying in a line:
One waved his hand. then there were nine.
Nine little Farmans-see 'em navigate:
One started sneezing, then there were eight.
Eight little Wrights winging in the heaven:
One asked question. then there were seven.
Seven little Lillienthals in a tight nx:
One had to cough, then there were six.
six little Delagranges stfl remain alive:
One tipped a wink, then there were Ave
Five little Langleys-see how they soarl
One scratched his ear, then there were four.
-Four little Bells. with helms hard a-lee;
One rolled his eyes, then there were three.
Three little Curtisses scudding in the blue:
One blew his nose, then there were two.
Two little Ludlows-see how they runl
one breathed hard then there was one.
One lone aviator sailing to the sun;
He chirped like a bird, then there were
none. Puck
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

November's record of postage stamp
sales at the Los Angeles postoffice
shows a gain of several thousand dol
lars over that Of November, 1907. The
increase is attributable not merely to
tourists, but to marked addition to
the permanent population Of this city.
In the face Of building and postofice
records there can be no gainsaying the
facts in the case of the phenomenal
growth. progress and prosperity of the
finest city on the North American con-
tinent.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

Good work is being carried on con-
stantly and conscientiously by the So
ciety for the Prevention of Cru
city to Animals. The necessity
for the existence of a society of
this kind is a constant reflection on
human nature, but we must take peo-
pie as we find them, and as long as
there are human beings who will be
cruel and unfeeling in their treatment
Of their fellow human beings, it is nat
ural there should be human beings who
are cruel and unfeeling in their treat
ment of animals. Every citizen can
do his part in preventing cruelty to
animals.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Tariff Farce

The beautiful and exhilarating farce
entitled 1.-The Tariff Revised by It's
Friends" is playing a long engagement
at the Capitol theater, Washington.
Competent critics say that the leading
man, Serene Payne, never played more
effectively in all his long career. There
is an unctuous quality of his broadly
humorous delineation Of the True Pa
triot, who believes that consumers
have no rights that a tariff tinker
should respect, which makes every
owlish utterance of his a delight to
hear.-Indianapolis News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

An eastern temperance reformer says
there is a greater evil behind the drink
evil-the evil of bachelorhood. There is
a good deal of truth in the statement
that if men by early marriages provide
themselves with good homes and good
wives there will be less and less need
to fight the drink evil. Los Angeles
is a city of pleasant homes and happy
families, and we have sense enough to
restrict the liquor traffic, and not to
mix the saloons in among the homes.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
The State Press
Pacific Fleet

Perhaps some way can be devised
whereby the battleship fleet that Is
sure to be stationed in the Pacific can
be proVisioned from the Atlantic
coast. This would no doubt allay any
qualms of those highly ethical souls
who see unmitigated evil in having a
battleship fleet in these waters because
of the possibility of the people of this
section deriving some material beneht
from the presence of the warshlps'-|
Pasadena Star.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

1t is proposed the government should
compel eastern mine owners to provide
for injured workers. A pension fund
may be established by methods some
what similar to those adopted for rails
ing the old age pension fund in the
United Kingdom. Thank heaven for
signs that our civilization is at last be-
ginning to recognize the senseless bar
barity of crushing the weakest against
the wall.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Far and Wide
Mems clothes

Most men nowadays do not get much
pleasure from dress and scarcely notice
the changes of fashion in mems clothes.
They are vaguely aware that a hat
looks odd when its shape is old-fash-
toned; and they accept the hat of the
moment because they do not wish to
look odd themselves. But this is a
merely negative interest. They are also
apt to be contemptuous of women s
greater interest in the fashions, as If it
were a mark of rivolity.-London
Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Shop Early

The Christmas shoppers who buy
early save time money and sore trials
to temper and patience They get the
pick of novelties and the best of serv-
Ice They study advertisements and
price lists before they start out and do
their buying before the big rush sets
in. They do not have to push and
struggle through crowds at the coun-
ters.-Oakland Tribune.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Bloodshed in Hayti

The trouble in Hayti may wear it.
self out, but the daily dispatches have
a grewsome tenor. Political prisoners
are put to death without a qualm. The
rebels murder a score of patriots and
the government evens the score by
executing two score of rebels.-Santa
Barbara Press.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

Another street car holdup is reported
from New York. Encouraged by the
success of their first exploit, the holdup
men apparently have planned cam
paign on large scale. We are grieved
at the increasing lawlessness of the
wild and woolly metropolis of the ma
ton. 1t would be well if the govern
ment would establish a military post
on the Bowery.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

routed a number of suburban trips
through the outskirts of Los Angeles,
and so proficient have the members
become in their peripatetic speciality
that the management is counting on
saving considerable car fare in the
trips across the country.
Professional runners are barred. Your
amateur standing must be unques-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Reasonable Inquiry

Henry Clews, the Wall street oracle,
announces that there has already been
an appreciation of $500 100000 in ac-
tive securities since the election That
means about IS apiece for everybody.
This is prosperity" figured right down
to dollars and cents. viii Henry Clews
kindly inform us when we get ours?-
Oakland Enquirer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Advice from Nisalia

Like all good Democrats. I've
stopped my subscription to the Elk
aminer," said a Times subscriber yes
terday. All good Democrats and all
good citizens of whatever party should
do the same thing. The Examiner will
not be worthy of respect or confidence
until it falls under a new management.
-Visalia Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

A new code of laws for naval warfare
will be framed by the Civilized ma
tions" AS soon as the new code is In
operation the flying machine will butt
i'm and make naval warfare as obso-
lete as the dodo. 1t would be a good
idea If all kinds of warfare were
equally obsolete.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
LelsureIy Burglars

The growing habit among burglars
of the best classes of stopping to take
an elaborate meal in the houses they
have professionally visited is another
evidence that the unwholesome hurry
of American life is becoming mitigated
by a generation which knows how to
make cultured use of leisure.-New
York World.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
One or Other

The difference between an agreement
and a treaty will probably be threshed
out when the senate convenes. We
have made one or the other with Japan.
The executive says an agreement, but
some senators hold a different view
Bakersfield Californian.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

A Chautauqua at which Socialism will
be taught will be held in New York
state next year under the auspices of
a metropolitan Episeopalian minister.
Who says the world is standing still?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
To 1AE HNtsn.-

toned, and there must be no suspicion
of your having won a sack race or
successfully climbed the creased pole
on the Fourth of July. 1t is known
that theatrical people often strike a
fast pace, but the Alaskans are said to
be the real "mushers," and you will
have to be sound of lung and limb if
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Foot and Mouth

DR.. Pearson of Pennsylvania says the
foot and mouth disease frequently at
tacks human beings as well as cattle.
We suppose he means those human be-
ings who are in the habit of putting
their feet in their mouths.-Houston
Post
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
AT THE THEATERs

AUDITORIUM-"Th Great Divide"
BELASCO-'"rhe Light Eternal"
MAJES C-"Just Out Of College.
BURBANK--"The Halfbreed."
MASON-"The Clansman."
GRAND-"Tbe Idols Eye"
ORPHEUM-Vaudev
Los ANGELES-Vaudevi
PEOPLE'S-'The Flaming Arrow"
FISCHER'S-"An Unwelcome Guest"
EMPIRE-Vaudeviile
UNIQUE-"A Scotch Highball."
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Wonderful WireIess

The latest and most astonishing ex-
ploitation of wireless telegraphy is the
correspondence between San Francisco
and Japan, the instrument being To-
Gated on Russian Hill in the former
city-Ventura Democrat.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
poesn,t Wand Herrinltes

But George A. Knight is regarded as
q machine man, and for this reason his
appointment is made improbable, IL not
impossible. Judge Taft is not selecting
Herrin thoroughbreds for cabinet po-
sitions.-Alameda Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

you expect to keep in sight of the fleet
footed Thespians. Mondays trip will
include a trip to Hollywood and back.
The going trip will be obligatory, and
any person who fails to stay until the
end shall lose his membership, but the
return may be made by street car.
However, it is thought that the sea-
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Reform Needed

Divorce rates appear to be much
higher in the United States than in
any of the foreign countries for which
statistics relating to this subject have
been MISUNDERSTANDING Times.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

Two Chinese students have been ar
rested on charge of burglary. A Chi
nese burglar is somewhat of a novelty.
We hope the awakening of China won't
be too wide.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

Great and gratifying indeed is the
record of increase in Los Angeles bank
clearings for this week. The gain is
equivalent to 90 per cent. That's go
ing some.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Might as Well

Amt it awful, Mabel? The dean of
the girl students at Stanford has placed
a ban on frou-frou skirts, peekaboo
waists and pastel shades of hosiery.
One might as well be a mere man.
Redlands Review.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

AS a rule, people are proud of being
owners in Los Angeles. But
bashful, reticent and coy are the red
light landlords whom the grand jury
is trying to identify.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

Race track gambling is about to be
attacked in a businesslike way by the
Church federation, which announces 1t
win hold a mass meeting.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

geIes and enter him in the Marathon
race in the spring. Since the organiza-
ton of the hiking club the company
has improved marvelously in health.
and during the last month there has
been but one case Of illness-a record
for the show.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Strenuous Chinese

Prince Yu Ii is active over in China.
And it is not a presidential election
there, either.-Mexican Herald.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

Warships are threatening Venezuela.
They fly the flag of Holland. The
Venezuelans relish neither the Dutch
threat nor the prospect of a Dutch
treat
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
socletv,a Task

Society's real task is not that Of deal
ing with individual dynamiters, jury
bribers, kidnapers and assassins, but
with the forces and ideals of collective
humanity that produce such individu-
als.-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

After seeing the chariot race in a
dramatized version Of ben Hur," some
one suggested the book and the play
should be re-titled ben Hurry"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Yellow Journalist

Mr.. Ii Sum Sling, editor of the
principal newspaper in China, is visit
ing San Francisco. If that paper can't
sizing some lie" it is unworthy Of the
name of its editor.-Fresno Republi-
can.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

Do I look downeast? Well, am;
And l know you would hate to be mel
An amateur photographer
Has shown me as others see mel
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Popular College

The electoral college has no football
team worth mentioning, but it is a pop
ular institution just the Same.--Minne-
apolis Journal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
The Public Letter Box

intended
TO words
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

There are few things harder to sup
press than a suppressed interview
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
Carries Mission

Carrie Nation is going to Scotland,
presumably to investigate the smoke
in the Scotch high ball.-Whittier News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

Rannuo,s Ghost

The shah of Persia is a royal wealth
ercock.-Cleveland Plain Dealer. =
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05
HIKERS. PLANNING
SUBURBAN TRIPS

Several applications were sent in to
Hamburger's Majestic theater yester-
day for membership in the Pedestrian
tits club" of the alaskan" company.
The cross country organization has
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

All roads led to Rome All roads
lead to Los Angeles. Soon all will be
good roads.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-05

soned members will scorn the trolley
cars and romp home. Willie Watts, a
member of the company, has shown
such speed and endurance in the try
outs of the club that the management
may decide to leave him in Los An
Arizona republican., 1908-01-26
MADE
 KIDNEY CURE Mixture Which Relieves
 Kidney Troubles
Makes These Organs Act and OvercOmes Rheuma- tism.

To make up enough of the 'Dande- lion treatment,' which is claimed to be relieving nearly every sufferer who uses it for baokache. kidney complaint. sore. weak bladder and rheumatism; get from any good prescription phar- macy one-half ounce Fluid Extract DandellOn. one sounce Compound Kar- gon and three ounces Compound Syr- up of Sarsaparilla Shake well in a bottle and take in teaspoonful doses after each meal and again at bedtime.
 Those who have tried 1t claim that it acts gently but thoroughly on the kidneys, relieving backache and blad- der trouble and urinary difficulties all most instantly. Many cases of rheu- matism are known to have been re- lieved within a few days, the pain and swelling diminishing with each dose.
 A wel'-knOwn local druggist. who is in position to know. asserts that this prescription. wherever it becomes known. always ruins the sale of the numerous patent medicine rheuma- tism cures, kidney cures, etc. It is a recipe which the majority of patent medicine manufacturers, and even cer- tain physicians dislike to see publish ed. Few cases, indeed. which will fail to fully yield to it's peculiarly soothing and healing influence.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-26
.BtDRAGGtED COtORS
 IN THE P.H.S. TENT
Mesa High School Boys Take Victory
 at the Opening of the Last Chance.

The Mesa high school team grabbed the bludgeon in the ninth inning and by a hit and contributory error from their opponents, carried off the banner in the second game with the Phoenix high schol nine by score of 2 to l.. It was a very interesting contest and at Eastlake park yesterday afternoon.
 Very few errors were made by either side and the Phoenix boys executed two double plays. The game was a pitch battle with Frank Hurley of the locals and Cuber of Mesa on the firing line. Both tossed excellent ball.
 Will Shawk caught a fly in left field which appeared beyond reach. He was racing toward center at the time, and collided with the functionary who presided over that pasturD Both roll ed to the ground but Bill came uo like a jack in the box with the ball sticking to his glove hand.
 Bob Dunlap acquitted himself with honor at the initial station and Hahn who played for the first time did good work. The score stood one to nothing when the ninth opened. when Mesa's star rose in the ascendency. The first game was credited to Phoenix. The next contest scheduled Is between the Phoenix high school and the Tenn pc normal school which promises to be a good game. If 1t proves as close as the one yesterday it will be a bril- liant feather in the scholastic cap
 The lineup yesterday was: Phoenix Left, ". Shawk center. Wilkey; right, Blount; first, Dunlap; second, Higley; third, Hahn; short Leo Magof- fin. Mesa-Left, H. Peterson, cen ter, E. D. Morris right, NJ. Morris; first, L. Ellsworth: second, G. Mo Donald: third. H. Mullen: short. Per "; catcher, J. Morris: pitcher, L. Cuber.