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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
BIBLE AND REFORM

FF the Bible were more widely read
and respected 1t would not be as
d difficult as it is to find apprecia-
tive audiences when social reforms are
discussed from religious standpoint.
Some trenchant words might be writ
ten on this subject, and doubtless will
be written when the time is ripe. There
is an aspect of Bible study, Bible read
ing and Bible teaching which liberal
thinkers (who of course cannot be
quarreled with either for their convic-
tions for their sincerity studiously
overlook.
When writing materials were scarce
and expensive everything written YVES
inscribed "for warning, for reproof or
for instruction" Warning not to violate
the great natural laws, reproof for those
who would produce causes which lead
others to violate the laws and instruc-
tion in the art of living so as to get
the most out Of life are the three main
purposes of scriptures" according to
one of the authors of the New Testa-
ment.
Frivolous or amusing writing was not
thought Of, not because there was moth
ing frivolous or amusing in the life Of
the age, but because the scarcity and
price OF writing materials prohibited
what would have been considered waste
of material devoted to humor.
We who enjoy overwhelming abun-
dance of writing and printing materials
rha I,, %, ~ Fo aff Df
days gone by, because this economic
cause has handed down to us only the
very best OF the mentality of the
ancient peoples, and above all it has
preserved for us the very choicest
books in the Jewish library works
which by many profound scholars and
men well qualified to judge are be-
lieved to be inspired-that is to say. are
the very reflection or translation Of
the thoughts of God.
1t is sectarianism rather than antag-
onism to the Bible which keeps it from
being more generally used as an in
struction book. This is deplorable be-
cause, even as a foundation for style
In writing a language, the accepted
translation Of the Book of books is in
valuable.
If the Bible were more generally read
II could not fail to have a marked,
salutary, much needed effect on the
social and political life, institutions
and problems of the age In the words
of President Faunce of Brown univer-
sity: "The Old Testament prophets
were, every one of them, social re-
formers. They attacked royal usurpa-
ton and patrician luxury. They dis
cussed the evils Of taxation, of mon
opoly, Of broken families and ruined in
dustries. OF supercilious wealth and
hopeless poverty.
mo ONE OF THEM HAD ANY
WISH TO SUCCEED APART FROM
THE SUCCESS OF HIS PEOPLE"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
THEN AND NOW

TN his address, LOS Angeles After
Dark" Wiley ]. Phillips gave a
l. timely reminder of conditions that
existed in Los Angeles under policies
which the machine would fain restore.
In the old days of protected vice, when
the honor Of women was a subject of
traffic and graft was demoralizing
weak machine city officials. Mr. Phillips
inspected some of the typical dens Of
vice which by the success of a machine
mayor would be invited to come and
do business here. Mr., Phillips said:
"The old crib district. where literally
thousands of men and boys made
nightly visits, was a familiar scene. I
visited that place that I might turn the
calcium light into the DARKEST
HELL'S HALF ACRE THAT EVER
ROBBED THE HOMES AND
DAMNED THE YOUNG OF ANY
CITY.
"I have seen at the iquor-dispensing
cafes many hundreds of our girls
drinking, many Of them to beastly
drunkenness, and not infrequently at
lue' Same lbDlS with lIlc llldueHi VI
some dive or the painted inmates of
some house where fresh girls were at
a premium"
Do we care to incur the risk Of a
renewal of the traffic in FRESH
.GIRLS?"
GOD FORBID.
Los Angeles is cleansed, regenerated.
In spite of sneerers and jeerers, the
influences of reform have affected FOR
THE BETTER the interests of the city,
and ethical improvement has been at
tended by a marked improvement in
material prosperity.
Los Angeles prefers the paths of
peace and prosperity, under the good
government of Mayor Alexander, to
those of riot and ruin under a mayor
representing a machine whose restora-
tion to power would be in the nature
of an invitation to looters and lechers
to return to "wlde-open Los Angeles"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
SAYS BRING BACK LIBRARY
TO OLD ACCESSIBLE LOCATION

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12.-[Editor
Herald: If the city hall is to be new
ly located-whether at Temple block
or other site near the court house and
post office. why not bring back the
public library to it's old city hall loca-
ton? 1t has never been one half as
useful to citizens since It was removed
from that place in the business center
where the largest percentage of book
seekers could reach it without a special
journey from the suburbs. The differ
ence between being able to change a
book or make a reference during the
lunch hour and having to cut a whole
evening to waste, with a carfare to
boot in a special journey back to town
for that purpose, is a matter of serious
moment to the average working citizen,
for whose use a public library is--or
should be--chiefly maintained.
A capitalization of the $4,000 odd now
paid for library rent ought to make
this possible Whether the premises
be rebuilt or only remodeled, a con-
siderable revenue would accrue in rent
for surplus room. VAL STONE.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
GOOD TIDINGS

~ ENATOR LA TOILETTE knows
~ and appreciates the value of
~ Americanism, civic d e n C y,
square dealing and all the other forces
that make for progress, prosperity and
peace. The senator will be able to
take back east good tidings of the Won
derful growth and prosperity of Los
Angeles, its harbor prospects, it's in
crease in valuations, in population, in
everything that contributes to the
greatness of a city.
Furthermore, he will be able to carry
tidings of the healthy activity of the
good government movement, the sup
porters Of which, irrespective of their
national political affiliations, are as
sembled around the standard of a
worthy candidate, whose national po-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
ADMITS MAN HAS WILL;
DENIES HE HAS "FREE" WILL

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10.-[Editor
Herald: Mr.. Jensen says: Man Is
the sum total product of all the forces
and powers that brought him into
being, and the measure of his capacity
to act is determined by his strength
of body and mind" Quite right. Mr.
]. / might have written that myself
When you thoroughly grasp the true
Implication of your own words there
will be nothing to discuss between US.
AS to the will, which you conceive
of as partially" free: You speak of
the mother who appeals to the child's
will. The mothers appeal is environ
ment, and it's success or otherwise in
influencing the child's will will be de-
termined by the quality of that will
as originally implanted in the child
and modified by other and previous en-
vironment. The child has WILL, but
not FREE will. He can choose-true,
but his choice is not FREE choice; the
determining factors in his character
are there whether he will or no, and
he will choose accordingly.
Exhortation and good counsel may
reform a man for the better, just as
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

there would be no chance for trouble
when the wife decorated the front
gatepost with her hunk of gum" The
man who takes his whisky straight"
and often ought to be satisfied with
the woman who takes "a wee bit of
the creature" to make life comfortable.
The smoker should be satisfied to
watch the graceful curls of smoke
float upward from the cigarette in the
rosebud mouth of his Jill, and the po-
lite and debonair habitue of the red
light district, who goes there to find
a cure for ennui because of the per-
fectly respectable atmosphere of his
own home should have made woman
of the half world his wife. The po-
litical CRATER would naturally fight shy
of making the suffragette his wife, for
her methods are too direct and honest,
but he could find a mate among the
female ward heelers that we are told
will Immediately spring into existence
when women are granted the franchise.
There would also be plenty of dear
chappies" Just suited with the fluffy
ruffles" of the dear girls who wear
rats; but where, o, where, would that
perfect woman find a mate?
MARIAN MARTIN.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
WINNING TICKET

MT AYOR ALEXANDER's position is
As strengthened by the closeness of
A'A the race between Smith and
Mushet for the honor Of being defeated
by the candidate who represents good
government, progress and prosperity.
1t is a significant fact-ominous for
the machinists and pro-vicious element
that the heartburnlngs and rivalries
between Mushet and Smith partisans
are much more violent than any feel
ing that may exist between the Alex
ander men and the supporters Of either
of the champions of the lost gangs lost
cause. This is one OF the reasons why
It is mere folly to assume the candi-
date who defeated Smith and AIushet
at the primaries will not be able to de-
feat either of them with ease at the
polls.
A proportion of the support Of both
Smith and Mushet was not Of the
hidebound partisan kind. 1t is fair to
assume that for various reasons, or
becaues Of political prejudice, none Of
them of overwhelming Importance,
there were citizens other than machine
men who supported Smith
Controversy between Mushet and
Smith will attract many votes to AL
exander His candidature is gaining
strength constantly. Around him there
is rallying an ever-increasing army Of
citizens who may differ in national
political beliefs, but who are united in
the opinion, conscientiously and posi-
lively held by Los Angeles Herald,
that for moyor Of Los Angeles, while
the names of various candidates have
been presented, there is only one man
who, by reason of experience, charac-
ter, conduct, training and knowledge,
is eligible for the position, is fitted for
it, and deserves to occupy it not only
on his merits but for the sake OF the
guardianship Of the best interests of
Los Angeles Among these interests
arc the protection Of the citizens mil
lions Of dollars that are being expended
on owens River aqueduct construction,
and the safeguarding Of harbor devel-
opment, which is a matter of most
vital moment to Greater Los Angeles.
While Smith and Mushet are discuss
ing claims and deals, good citizens will
prepare to give to George Alexander
the solid support which means an
overwhelming victory for him and a
notable triumph for the cause Of good
government which he represents.
Ills victory win be shared by Harry
J. Lelande, candidate for city clerk;
Leslie R. Hewitt, city attorney; c.
H. Hance, city treasurer; John s.
Myers, city auditor; Clarence NJ. Tag
CART city tax and license collector;
Walter Manard, city assessor; Melville
Dozier, Herman w. Frank, James NJ,
Quinn, Roger S. Page, Joseph Scott,
Francis w. Steddom and Fielding ].
Stlson, board Of education; and by
Judge John D. Works, William j.
Washburn, Martin r. Betkouslli, Josias
]. Andrews, Miles s. Gregory, George
Williams, IT. L. O'Brien Richmond
Plant and Robert M. Lusk, councilmen.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

litical affillation is not taken int
consideration in reviewing municipal
affairs. The main point is, he has
earned the title of "the best mayor Los
Angeles ever had" and we think SEN
ator La Toilette will be iP a position
to spread abroad the good tidings of
the certainty Of a continuation in Los
Angeles Of the policies of good gov
ernment and of civic righteousness and
square dealing.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
THE ACTORS ART

Ring up the curtainl Let the play go on
Although one actor, weary at his heart,
Cares now no longer to take up his part
In life's perplexing scene. The golden dawn
Ii none the DINNER, though one ray be gone;
And so the tale will lose none of its art
To charm the or cause the tear to start
With one poor player from the stage with
drawn.
The farce is ended lay the mask aside
That has beguiled the midnights passing
Jest;
From all the mmicry, the made-up pride
The fond delusion-he now longs for rest;
Joy, years ago. by cleaning footlghts died,
But this sad truth the world has never
guessed.
-Alonzo Rice IN Boston Transcript
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

When the hobo on the federal express
stumbled into President Taft's car the
modern Mayfower harbored the two
extremes of American civilization. and
all that is represented in the distance
between the two make up a civiliza-
ton that could not have been imagined
in the widest nightmares Of the equal
ity-loving Pilgrims.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
AT THE THEATERS

AUDITORIUM--Dark
AIAsON-Dark.
URBANK-'1nvaslon
BELASCO-"The Little Grey Lady"
MAJEsTIC-Dark.
PHEUM-Vaudevills.
GRASD-"The Toreador"
los ANGELEs-Vaudevil
EISCHER'S-Musio, comedy
UNIQUE-Music and comedy.
OLYMPIC-Comedy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

Building valuations in Los Angeles in
the first fortnight of November show
an increase of nearly 100 per cent COM
pared with those of the corresponding
period of last year. Los Angeles is
growing apace. 1t is the 'livest" city
in the western hemisphere. and none
in the eastern is fit TO be compared
with 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

Illinois has beaten all records for
lynching. With great impartiality, q
white man and a black man were both
thus dispatched in one grewsome even
ing. What does it indicate? Why, that
the people of the United States are be-
coming tired Of the laws delays, the
frequent appeals, the retrials, the re-
prieves that are characteristic of pro-
ceedings in murder cases.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

Aviation stations established by the
government indicate the rapidity with
which air flight is coming into everyday
life. They also indicate the hold mill
tarism has on this nation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
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for publication must be accompanied by the
gives the widest latitude to correspondents,
but assumes no responsibility for their views.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

Smith and Mushet may be as chival'
rous and self-sacriicing a pair of gen
tlemen as ever breathed, but there ar'
ominous signs of bitterness among some
of their followers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

By the new fast mall schedule the
time by which New York is separated
from Los Angeles will be reduced to
three days, sixteen hours and fifteen
minutes. New Workers now will be
more eager than ever to come to Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

Next year $4,000 acres of Imperial
valley will be planted in cotton, and
California will take its place among the
cotton states. After that, the usual rec
ord Of progress soon will give Califor-
MIA the leadership in cotton production.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

Mr.. Mushet in his letter to Mr.. Smith
said: various Irregularities in count
ing and other errors concerning the
election have come to my knowledge,
all OF which make it very uncertain as
to who was really chosen by the people
FOR THE SECOND PLACE" Forum
ately there is no uncertainty as to who
was chosen for the first place. His
name is George Alexander.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

i'll advice and example may work
havoc in his character and conduct.
But they will only thus act whether
for good or for bad, in case the ele-
ments that are susceptible to such in
fiuence are mixed in his makeup in
this or that predisposing proportion.
Only look deep enough and think
clearly enough and the doctrine Of
FREE will Is unthinkable. +. r. s.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

Owens river bond issue and harbor
improvements are urgent in their de-
mand for the reelection Of Mayor AL
eXander.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

Real estate men report many cash
sales of fine residences. Los Angeles
city directory soon will be the biggest
in the west.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
TIE GARDEN OF LIFE
BY oDELL SHEPARD

N wandered into a garden
a And strayed there many hours;
RIAy heart sang a song of gladness,
III For the way was streWn with flowers
Virginal violets trinity set
And dancing daisies and mignonette.
Farther into that garden
My eager steps have bent,
And my heart is rhyme Of rapture
And thrills to high intent;
All the sky is blue today
And passionate roses strew my way.
Still farther in that garden
My tagging feet must wend,
Where flowers are few and Fallid-
Aye, even to the end,
Where stands grim, gray gate ] know,
And all the flowers are white like snow.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14
CLEAR, CRISP AND CLEAN

PopulationofLos Angeles 327, ,6S5
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-14

On all matters pertaining TO advertising
address Charles r. Gates advertising man
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-19
Sidewalk and Paving District No. 4 Cherry Street.
 SnAciai ASSpSSwenf

The tax books for the collection If special assessment opun the real property in Sidewalk and Paving Dis trict No 4, (Clerry Street., in the city of Pine Bluff. has been placed in ny farGs. All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay : their assessment to me within thirty : days from this date. If such payment is not made, action will be commenced at the end of tha, ;; t.me fer the collection of such as i sessment and for legal penalties and cost.
 1 Given under my hand this 29th day of July, 1909.
 A. G. RUSSELL, City Collector. Office City Hall, g a. m. to 12 m.
 July 29, 1909 7-30.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-19
MANY CASES ON
 THE DOCKET
Longest Term of Court fer Years in
 Prospect at Star City.

Star City, Aug. 1S.-The docket Of the Lincoln county circuit court, Sep tember term, has just been made out. It shows a total of about ninety five cases to be tried this term; sixty-siX criminal and twenty-nine civil cases.
 The coming term will be the long est held at Star City in number of years, because of the fact that the district court at Warner was abolished by an act of the recent legislature, which transferred all cases to this court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-19
PINE BLUFF IS
 BEING CONSIDERED
Memphis. Paris and Gulf Road Will
 Probably Accept Proposition.

Nashville, Aug. 18.-While no off, cial announcement has been made by the Memphis, Paris and Gulf Railroad as to the extension of the line, it is now practically settled that the ex- tension will be built to Hot Springs.
 Superintendent c. w. Dodson, Sec retary J. W. Bishop and H. c. Ander- son, assistant manager of the Nash vile Lumber Company, have returned from a visit to Hot Springs, where they were to hold a conference with the business mems organization, the object of the visit being to close up the proposition. Upon their arrival there, however, they found that three members of the executive committee were out of the city and they were re- quested to return in sixty days, with the assurance that all will be in read mess for closing the proposition up
 The proposition on the part of Hot Springs is to give cash bonus of $100,000, the right of way from the Ouachita river to the city, distance of six miles, and assistance in secur- ing the righ! of way through the city.
 The men seen by the officials of the road upon their visit to Hot Springs stated that Hot Springs would make good this proposition, as they wer, determined to have the road.
 The other proposition for the ex tension of the roaada- was 1yy--w.sS o Philadelphia to Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-19
CAPTAIN PENNEY
 MAKES INVESTIGATION
Soldiers of Arkansas Provisional Reg iment Cut Guy Ropes of Tent Show and AilOw the Canvas to Fall.

Dardanelle, Aug. 1S.-About 100 sol diers from the Arkansas regiment at Camp Donaghey, who were, in Darda- nelle tonight, broke mp the perform ance of the Johnson Vaudeville Com pany, by cutting the guy ropes of the tent The canvas collapsed on the audience. but no one was hurt.
 Colonel w. F. Harrison, Lieutenant Colonel R. \. Pearson, Adjutant w. B. Pinney, Major Scott and Captain R. E. Oastler were summoned at once from Camp Donaghey and they ar rived post haste and made an inves- gation. Adjutant Pinney stated to newspaper correspondent that he was firmly convinced that the soldiers were urged to the act by fully 1oo cit izens of Dardanelle.
 The Johnson Vaudeville Company came here from Little Rock and when the sham battle was had, an admls- sion fee was charged People came to Dardanelle from many miles
 
 around and there was much complaint when the admission fee was charged, although not penny of the receipts went to the soldiers.
 The men were paid off at Camp Donaghey today, and consequently many of the soldiers remained in the city after nightfall. From the inves- tigation made by the officers it is al legged the soldiers were complained to because an admission fee had been charged to the sham battle. The sol diers did not cut the guy ropes until the women and children had left the tent, and the only thing they did was to cut the ropes and permit the tent to fall in.
 The officers were untiring in their investigation and as far as they could learn, no one was hurt as the result of the prank played by the soldiers There was no disorder about the town, and at midnight no one had been arrested in Dardanelle in connection with the affair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-19
WARNING ORDER.

In the Charcery Court Of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
 Lydia ONeal, Plaintiff, vs. James ONeal Defendant.
 The Defendant, James O'Neal, is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the con- plaint of Plaintiff, Lydia O'Neal. Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of August. A. D. 1909.
 EDGAR BREWSTER, Clerk,
 F. E. RENFROW, D. c. S-19 26 & 9-2916
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-19
FOR SALE HOUSES

$225O-2202 South Cherry St. A good desirable, modern res idence; Owner has fixed price to insure quick sale. s1150-1201 East Fifth avenue; Cottage 4 rooms and hall; water and sewer connections; good repair; will sell on monthly payments. s15O0-1203 East Fifth avenue; Cottage. , rooms and hall; water and sewer connections; will sell on monthly pay ments.
 s1250-1921 East Fifth avenue; Cottage with 4 rooms, hall, front and back porches, and summer kitchen; good repair; will sell on monthly pay ments.
 $1500-707 Texas St.; 4 rooms; good repair; desirable neigh borhood.
 $2250-415 East Second avenue; 8 rooms, ? story in good re- pair; nice location for room CTS.
 $3500-515 East Sixth avenue: 1v rooms, ? story, on paved street and car line; within four blocks of Union Station. $450-511 East 18th avenue; 5 room cottage.
 $725-521 East 18th avenue; I $15O0-523 East Sixth avenue: , room cottage; conveniently located as to school and room cottage, new and a bar churches.
 gain.
 s1200-1201 South Cherry St; room cottage; water mad sew craze.
 $60O-908 East 18th avenue: 3 room cottage; newly built; must be sold.
 Farms 2,000-360 acres, 160 in culti- vation, 200 timber, alluvial bottom, protected by ]evee; well improved and stocked. $2500-80 acres, 30 in cultiva- tion. 50 unimproved, suitable for fruit and truck; 2-story dwelling, barn, smokehouse and we'll.
 $900-4o acres, 25 1n cultlva- tion I1-2 miles from railroad station; Broom dwelling stable and barn. 33000-S0 acres. 65 in cultiva- tion; tenant houses, 2 barns, good orchard; 1-2 mile from Macadam road. a1000-120 acres, 40 cleared, balance cut over; can be easily cleared; bargain for right man. $1300-S0 acres hne bottom land above overflow, partly deadened and ready for clear ing; bargain if taken at once.
 $2S00-S2 acres prairie farm, Dewitt, Ark; has 1 room chard: suitable for rice cul- ture.
 near Olena, 5 miles north o1 dwelling, barn and fine or
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-19

ManZan is good for any kind of Piles. It stops inflammation, creates n normal circulation, thus reducing the Piles, and heals the parts affected. ManZan may be conveniently and cas- fly applied, as the tube in which it is put up has a small, patent nozzle at tached. Sold by Dr. McCammon & Sen, 316 Main street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-19

The surest and easiest way to cure a cough or cold is by gently and free ly moving the bowels. Bees Laxative cough Syrup is pleasant, stops the coughlns and quickly relieves the cold by aiiayins congestion and by pleas antly and promptly moving the bow els. Sold by Dr. McCammon .& Soo, 316 Main street.