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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
HARBOR HERO

II n honoring the memory of Capt r.
A. crawford, assistant engineer at
Il the inner harbor work, san Pedro,
his associates are paying a tribute to
a man who was as genuinely hero as
any soldier who ever obeyed orders and
held his post In his official circular
Lieut. Leeds says: Mr. Crawford de-
signed and supervised the construction
of the dredga at san Pedro and had
charge Of it's operation up to the time
of his death. Que to his clear, keen
Judgment, his integrity and assiduOus
devotion to duty he kept the dredge
in continuous operation for four and
one-half years, except for short delays
necessary to make minor repairs, and
he accomplished most marked results
IN attaining efficiency and economical
operation of the dredee. Ia spite Of
failing health, and with marvellous
pluck and determination, he remained
at his post, ably performing his duties
UP to the time Of his DEATH
Capt. Crawford's loyalty long will
be remembered in Greater Los Angeles
to the promotion of the best interests
of which by harbor Improvement the
last years of his life Of duty well done
We're devoted. He is one of the harbor
heroes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
WATERWAYS

N CONGRESSMAN MCGUIRE, Gin his
! address before the Transmississippi
- congress, called the attention of
the country to the paramount impor-
tance of inland waterways. Without
mincing words he said the government
would better spend money in develop
ing inland waterways and routes than
in giving it to shipping trusts and
building battleships to ward off imagi-
nary foes.
While we believe in navy big
enough for the protection of the Pacific
coast, and while we believe in thor
ough fertilization of this coast, such as
while, in short, we believe in taking
every reasonable precaution and in
keeping in a state of preparedness
which will make any foe afraid to take
the risk of attacking us, at the same
time we think the government should
help the commercial interests of the
people of the United States, should
help the plain folk, the farmer, the
storekeeper, the "small business man" +"
by providing inland water routes which
not only will make a transportation
trust impossible, but will deliver the
country from the tyranny of arbitrary
railway rates imposed not for the pur-
pose OF serving the public, but of pro-
ducing a profit.
As Congressman Mcclure said, the
waterway will be the surest way of set
tling the rate question, and will work
no hardship on railroads, because rail-
roads are now hardly able to carry the
commerce of the country, and will be
less able in a few years. With good
roads, freight automobiles, waterways
and the great transisthmian waterway
called the Panama canal, Greater 5
Angeles will become one of the biggest
harbor cities on the globe
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
WORK HINDERED

TROM time to time when the eff
II ficiencv Of the American foreign
4 diplomatic service is put to the
test, it breaks down in a most deplor-
able fashion. Foreign representation is
a serious matter. of late years, with
extravaganza of various ministers plen-
ipotentiary and entertainers eEtraor-
binary at various courts, Je1'ersonian
Democracy ana Lincoluian simplicity
have received q shock from which they
are not likely to recover
What is the use of preaching to for
egn nations the equality and simplicity
of American life when representative
Americans astound Europe by living
on a scale Of riotous eXtravaganee
that has not been witnessed in the 'oid
countries" since the Roman emperors
dined on s.ave-fed lampreys? CThese
lampreys, by the way We're not only
fed BY slaves. but ON them. The
Romans we've au ingenious people, and
solved successfully the problem Of the
surplus population.
A typical example of ambassadorial
ineficiency whsu WORK and not
PLAY is required is afforded by
Americas political establishment at
Vienna, which has embarrassed scri-
ously the American congressional wa
terWay commission.
Letters to the embassy and consulate
IN Vienna were sent by Senator Burton
,f the commission before he left
America. The receipt Of those letters
las not been ACKNOWLEDGED by the
American diplomats, and even tele-
.rams have evoked no reply. The en-
,assy may be playing hockey, or may
,e off on a vacation. In the meantime
me of the most important commissions
# modern times has had its plans in
erfered with and has been compelled to
waste time and spend money.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
WOMAN'S PROGRESS

4 WOMAN at a prize fight used to
Il be such a rare visitor that her
"a presence was noted deliberately in
all the newspapers Now with regard
to the onIookers at a recent mill we
read: About seventy-fve women were
in the audience. and although there
was real hard slugging, plenty of blood
and near knockouts, nearly all of them
stayed to the finish. Five or six wom-
en- left the hail soon after one of the
fercest battles. They evidently could
not endure the sight of the gore and the
vicious appearance of the pugs" But
the rest Of the women, some three
score and ten in number, remained until
the end, unmoved by gore and unstar-
tied by the vicious appearance of the
pugs.
Think Of what a joyous world it win
be when women contract the man habit,
and putting off the old Eve with all
her works, become like the good roads.
thoroughly macadamized
oh, joyous day that is almost dawn
ing, when lovely women win patrol the
streets in police uniform, swinging ii
club and polling you in the ribs with it
if you are sassy; when women will
mote" and will collect the fares ON
the street cars; when the mayor will
be a mayoress and the sheriff a sheriff
inc d the drug clerk clcrkess and
the brickayer a bricklayeress, when the
hod carrier will be a hod carrieress and
Uncle Sam will be a gay and festive
.bodcarrv natfOni
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
MORAL VICTORY

" EV. KITTREDGE WHEELER, a
X well-known Baptist minister, says
IA race track gambling in the United
States is doomed. In an interview he
said: MY opinion is based on obser-
walton of conditions in the east, where
the business combination of racing and
gambling had its birth, and where it
flourished like an unsightly and poison
Gus weed for many years. Even the
system Of oral betting which is being
used in an endeavor to sidestep the
drastic anti-Eambling laws Of New
York and other states will meet an ig-
nominious death at the hands of public
opinion. Race track gambling is re-
solving itself into a bitter contest be
tween the respectable class Of citizens
and the other kind
But it won't do to put the ban on
race track gambling am encourage
any other form of gambling. The
gambling line IS so definitely and plain
" drawn in the business world that
some transactions are called "legiti-
mate" and others speculative Yet
if a man should become unusually rich
through speculation, it happens not in
frequently he is more honored by his
fellow citizens and wields more inau-
ence than the poor man who has tOiled
and moied, steadily and readily, dur
ing a long life of devotion to the best
interests of his country, the mainte-
nance, support and education of a
family. There are iniustices and in
justices, but that which rewards the
unscrupulous and Furnishes the plod-
ding is really the greatest and gravest
injustice of all.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

He must have had a considerable
beak.
But an extra name (an exc name, our
ancestors called it, hence "nickname'D
is entirely different from a nom de
plume or de guerre. Names of this
kind are used for the purpose Of con-
ceallng identity. Exc names were
used for the purpose of bringing out
and advertising identity.
In modern times nicknames are used
as family names. Any reader can think
cf hundreds of them when we start him
with Brown, Reid CRed), Blue, White,
Grey Black, Little, Large, Small, etc.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

IF Mrs. ThaW is correct in her state
ment the MatteaWan authorities are
making il unpleasant for Harry IN ac-
count of his testimony, for the first
time in his career there Will be a gen
.uine demonstration of public sympathy
1or him. Any attempt to luIy Thaw
on account of his evidence will quickly
be resented by the American public,
which likes fair play and dctests cow
ardice.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Epging on the Hen

The Washington hen that laid six eggs
in two days is probably entitled to the rec
Coijforria plan of turning on the electric
tights during the night and fooling the hens
into laying an egg at night, thus getting TWO
eggs in two hours. Fooling them Twice IN
ono night though, beats us, and we WlIl
have to take off our hat to the Washington
hen.-Tulare Advance
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
San Jose's Expectations

II President william Taft arrives in San
lose upon schedule time he will be an hon
ored guest at the national pure food ana
industrial exposition that is to be held from
sent % to oct inclusive. If the plans
Of the MANAGEMENT carry successfully the
nations first citizen will be but one Of
million people who will visit that city upon
that occasion.-Palo Alto Herald
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Power Wanted

The aviator has exhausted the possibilities
He has made good" What he must have
now is a motor that will not break down or
a duplicate engine which will keep the aero
pane afoat when the first one fails. To over
come this vital weakness in navigation Of the
air by aeropanes is the task set for our en-
glneers That the feat one day will be
achieved does not seem too much to hope for
New York Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
The State Press
Rapid Transit

Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for atter
1oI these Ions years of waiting, electric rall-
road building is to become thlhs Sc99Ir 9t
nItsbod The first step is taken and the hrst
ink in the intertown system will connect
paIo Alto and the Stanford campus II is
not to be doubted that other extensions VIII
follow soon and that this peerless valley VIII
come into its own in the way OF quick tran
sit faciities-Palo Alto Times
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
AT THE THEATERS

AUDITORIUM-Dark.
BELASCO-'Pierre of the Plains"
BURBANK-"The Morals of Marcus
GRAND-"The King of Tramps."
MASON-"The Climax"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
Los Notwithstanding.
UNIQUE-Vaudeville and musical comedy
FISCHER'S-Burlesque
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Good Bow. Nick

our old friend, Nick Covarrubas, he Of
the chivalrous bearing, has been selected TO
represent Don Gaspar de Portola at the Dig
festival for October in San Francisco. NICK
can I'll the position to perfection and his
many San Luis friends are pleased that he
is to have the honor of portraying such
notable character in California's history
san Luis Oblspo Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Gar Bored

The car must get terribly bored at times
by all the precautions taken for his safety
Hut somehow none of his hosts has over in
duced him TO try his hand at golf, or take up
gun and tramp the moors or run out to
LonEchamps for the races. attend the re-
gatta at Kiel. He has chosen terror for his
jeier and the ordinary amusements Of rulers
are forbidden him,-New York World
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

Local Greeks who are talking of
raising money in order to help provide
a battleship for use against Turkey
would better read American history
and go SLOW Precedent effectually
bars the United States from counte-
naneins any attempt to go into the
Alabama business. The Sick Man of
Europe would like nothing better than
a fine, fat collectible claim against
Uncle Sam 1t would make him feel
good."
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Docs Hard Luck

school election at which Mr.. and Mrs.
JOHN u. Rockefeller, jr., We're present was
rrarred by the presence Of a dog that had
had an encounter with a polecat. Popular
sympathy will probably go out to Mr. and
Mrs. Rockefeller, but We hope there Will be a
few who will remember the tribulations of the
dog-San Francisco Chronicle.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Reddina pineapple

Anyone having doubts as to the Growing
of tropical fruits in the glorious climate OF
Redding need only to visit the place or
business of Frank Gross where Will be
found as perfect specimen or growing
nineapple as can be found in any of the is
lands Frank tells all his friends that he
raised this specimen in his back yard
Rndding Snarchlight
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

Walter Wellmans balloon travelled
only thirty-tWo miles, and then igno-
the science of balloonine, which men
h We been studying for 800 years, is not
J nearer perfection than the science
of aviation, which men have been
studying only a few years. The rec
ords of 90 per cent of balloon voyages
undertaken all read alike, from earliest
times unto the present. Something
always happens, Strange, sad but true
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Quite Different


Quite Different
Il heard a sad thing about young
Jimsby the other day"
What was it?"
II heard he was going to the dogs"
well, he has been appointed one of
the judges at the coming bench show"
Baltimore American.
No Doubt
"Ive been reading about this car of
Juggernaut. Why did people hurl
themselves between its ponderous
wheels?"
ooh. 1 spose it needed fixing occa-
sionally, like other machines" s,"-Kansas
City Journal.
The more womanly a woman Is, the
less logical she is apt to be, for the rea.
son, no doubt, that the more womaniy
she is, the less she is compelled to fall
back on so poor a reliance as logic
Puck,
Too Rich
The cannibal chef-This fellow you're
eating now, your eXcellency, was a
Pittsburg millionaire.
The cannibal chief-Well, 1 find him
altogether too rich for me.
You Know What
Carrie Nation must still be
on her farm acting sedately.
Raising spuds; she hasn't raised
Anything else, not very lately
Houston Post
s.
Where?
"Take her up tendery--
Lift her with care"
But where Is that Chnamani
Where is he Wherel
Houston Post.
s.
Inventive
Yeast-He's working on an invention
for fishermen.
Crimsonbeak--I never knew a fisher
man who couldn't make his own inven-
tions
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

Russia has condemned one Socialist
to death and sent twenty -four of his
comrades to penal s2rvitude for life.
But we suspect there are others still
at large Russia is never weary in
wrongdong. Some day the tyranny Of
the czar will be ended by the people
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Low Priced Autos

Whenever the phase Of newness passes, and
men get as sane with automobiles as they
have become with bicycles, then the factories
may be able to get far enough ahead Of the
demand as to sell Limousine cars at a price
within the reach of a working man.-Salt Lake
Herald Republican.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
James Mare Sense

The comment of Miss Jane Adams on the
suggestion that she be doomed as a candidate
foi the presidency on an equal suffrage ticket
that 1T is altogether too absurd for me to
discuss it," shows that Miss Adams has at
least the common sense which is requisite for
a good president.-Boston Globe.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
His Hands Full

A London policeman dragged down a suf-
fragette by the ankles from the pedestal of
King Georges statue. II the ankles were of
the build that usually appertains to the Brit
ISL matron the policeman had his hands full. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

When the druggists return to their
homes they will prescribe California
climate This prescription beats all
others, homeopath, allopath, cinder-
path or towpath (subue joke.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Far and Wide
Smiles

Il ! knew the box where the smiles were kept
No matter how large the KEY
on strong the bolt. I would try so hard
'Twould open, l know, for me,
Then over the land and the sea broadcast,
I'd scatter the smiles to play
That .'' chIdrcns faces might hold them
fast
For .-.~ny and many a day,
The Young Evangelist
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

Y. NJ c. A. is preparing for a cele-
bration Of years occupancy of the
fine new building, Los Angeles Y. M.
C.. A. is one of the biggest and best
organizations in the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Kinu of STYLE

Now that King Edward VII has authorized
the wearing Of a soft hat with a frock coat,
perhaps the straw hat and the overcoat which
have gone together on several days Of late,
may obtain the approval Of the same arbiter
oc style-Philadelphia Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Growth of California

Californas population has reached the
2 600 600 mark This is the estimate made
by state superintendent of Schools Hyatt as
the state school census shows we have 469,-
431 children in the state.-Humboldt stand
ard.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Can't Scare Cupid

The hats worn by the women during the
first half of the year have been enough to
frighten Satan; but you will note that the
marriages have not fallen off any.-Galveston
News,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

A wise Chicago judge is responsible
for a ruling that has the force of a
proverb. He said: "A father not will
ing to regard his children as a liability
when they are poWerless to help them
selves is not entitled to consider them
an asset when they are enjoying the
fruits of prosperity"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

The president of the Anti-Noise So
ciety is making a loud noise on the
subject of stopping noises. All cities
are unnecessarily noisy But nature
isn't always as quiet as some folks
would have US believe Wind howls,
thunder bellows and the sea roars.
How about it, We advocates of utter
and absolute noiselessnessnessn
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
The HumOriStS
A Scotch Life Saver

Yeast-A Scotchman has invented a
new life-saving apparatus which is ca
pable of throwing a line half mile.
Crimsonbeak-And what did you say
was on the end of the line?-Yonkers
Statesman
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

I'm glad I'm no Italian,
With earthquakes at my door;
I'm glad l am orient man,
With big revolts galore.
II fact, when it comes down to nice
And quiet times and fates
l do aver I'm very glad
l am United States
Baltimore American.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Uncle Joe,s Victims

The newspaper headline, insurgents Moved
Down by Cannon" refers to the doings over in
Spain, although it would fit just as well over
Washington date line Paul Dispatch
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

Novelists and others who write of
waves mountain high" will have to
guess again. The hugest wave is far
from being mountain high. The navy
photographic office, after prolonged
and careful investigation, says the big
gest wave is forty feet high, while the
recorded average during a severe gale
is little more tnan twenty feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
AGED Fish

Fish experts say some species attain great
age-eels, 80; sturgeon, 100, and carp loO years
This is exclusive of the time they may
in cold storage.-New York Herald.
Kansas is never going to get all the harvest
hands it wants until 1t invents college yell
to go with the game and hangs up a pennant
for getting the most sheaves over the stack
yard pate-Denver Republican.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Kansas Is Slow

Kansas increase in population last year was
Only %. 900. There is this silver lining-the pres
ent splendid per capiter' won't be shaved
dc wn very much-Kansas City Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Looking Backward

Ieigho. heigho! The class of 1913 is getting
ready TO enter college, thought which car
ries us back at least fifty years.-Rchmond
Times Dispatch.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Dramatic Ending

Uncle Toms Cabin" has been destroyed by
lightning There will be an eagerness tc
know whether all the theatrical properties
went up with it,-Denver Republican.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

Yeast-He's working on an invention
for fishermen
Crimsonbeak-I never knew a fisher
man who couldn't make his own inven-
tions.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23

That speech. made just before the
American expedition which opened
japan to modern intercourse. seemed
at the time but the rapt dream of an
enthusiastic philanthropist. Nowadays
men may appreciate it's prophetic value
All that it foretells has not been ac-
.complished. but the mills of the gods
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-23
Population of Los Angeles 315,9

On all matters pertaining to advertising
address Charles r. Gates. advertising man
ager "
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-05
CRY REAL EsrArE-continuea
rrIoaIASE uAv1,AN

THOMAS E. HAYMAN.
Suite 1000 First National Bank Bldg
$50. o00-Cash; rents sl4, 400 per annum: full
price only $4,000. This is one of the
most substantial business corners, all oc-
eupied. there is down town, with every
possibility of value increasing in future.
$50, 000-Cash; secured rents of 81 440 per an
mum; full price only $35 600; beautiful
consisting Of store and 6 fats;
down town near Powell st. This is one
of the finest buildings In San Francisco;
all occupied. Must be to be APP
preciated.
SIS, oOo-cash; rents s., 400 per annum. Full
price only $36. 600. Lot 55x120. near
Clay and Larkin sts; 16 apartments of
4 and roons lowest rent 500; highest
s5,ooo@oash; In rented at 81 800 per annum;
new and J room fats: Preside heights;
2,0e0 don't miss this.
S1,5o0-Half cash: choice flats. Fell and
Pierce sts.; lots 2I:6xS7:6 May consider
offer.
So. .ooo-Cash: rents 81 600 per annum: store and
flats; northwest corner Mission; lot 100x
100; full price only $4,000 Must be
81, ,oOo-Cash; rented low at 81 500 per annum /:
6 new high class flats; Union and Polk
sts.; north side of the street; lot 32;6x
S2:6. Full price $12,5o0. This is a
bargain.
s5,ooo---cash; choice corner in Waller st.. asz
120 improved with flats; fun price
reduced to $4,000 from $12,5Oo; lot alone
worth the money.
S5,000-Cash; choice and room fats; ex-
cellent condition; Laguna and California !;
full price reduced 10 S11 900
S4,5oo-Cash; rents $500 per annum; . ex.
celent flats, nearly new, best part of
Sacramento ST.; lot 27:6x110; full price
$500 reduced from $4,000.
$7,o0o-Cash; Washington and Spruce sts. .
new and room fats; baths each !;
hardwood floors; lot 35xl05; full price
$4,000; equal 10 anything in the district
at $50, 900.
Sc, T00-Half cash; new fats north side of
street. near 1sth and Church, overlooking
park. This is snap.
"A oh Of no rOou Hat in fhp
chanan sts.; these Duplex residence
fats. ont of the ordinary. Full price
only $4,000
s4,000-Casli; choice fats, California and
Fillmore sts; full price IS, 600; lot 81 OK
90: reduced from 50. 500.
S5,500-Cash; of the most artistic new fats
in the city; Fell and Clayton sts.; price
Sl0.500.
s7,o0o-Page and Octavia SITS: 3 flats and
cottage in rear; rented s1,o2o per annum
half cash.
SIC, ,5o0-Page and Market SITS; new flats.
rented at $1,44o per annumi don't miss
these.
s4,75o-Cash; 3 new > and 6 room flats: Hyde
st. aud Broadway: lot 29xI27:6; full
price SO 750; be quick.
$9,0oo-Cash; 9 new high class 4 room fats
lot 27x10o; Vallejo and Franklin SITS
fun price s14,50o; rents $4,000 per an
ss, ,5ooWcash; forced sale; excellent aats:
Green and Buchanan sts.; lot 27:6x13T :6;
lot alone worth $1,000: full price Sc 800;
make offer.
So, ,500-Baker and Washington SITS; choice 0
room residence years old; reduced from
$4,000 Don't fail to see this. Cheap
50 600 each-2 lots. 32:6xs2:6: nprth side
of Filbert St. key TO. Polk; cheapest lots
in San Francisco.