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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits Of
California products at the Chamber OF Com
merce building, on Broadway, between First
and Second streets, where free Information will
be given on all subjects pertaining to this sec
tion
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

Membership in the Los Angeles Realty Board
is virtual guarantee Of reliability. Provision
is made for arbitration of any differences be-
tween members and their clients. Accurate in
fSrI1ation on realty matters Is obtainabe from
them Valuations by a competent committee
Directory of members free at the office OF
Herbert Burdett, secretary 525 Security bldg
Phone Broadway 1896.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to any one
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
and conviction of any person caught stealing
copies Of The Herald from the premises Of our
patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
CANCER so sSTss ss.. n
Shoes Halt Price and Less

over two hundred big displaS barsAin
tables are displaying SHOES for mst- Eornsa
and children, on sale In many instances AaA
hais price ana IssR Convince yourself ans
eeme TO the
MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE.
BI0 South broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

The Legal Aid society, at 232 N. Main, is
D charitable organization maintained for the
purpose Of aiding in legal matters those unable
to employ counsel The society needs financial
assistance and seeks information regarding
worthy cases. Phone Home F52O3; Main 1866.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

The Herald like every other newspaper, is
msrepresented at times, particularly in cases
Involving hotels, theaters, etc. The public Will
please take notice that every representative of
this paper is equipped with the proper creden-
hals and more particularly equipped with
money with which to pay his bills.
THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

The Angeius grill has excellent serv-
ice and better food. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

IT'S as easy TO secure a bargain in a used
automobile. through want advertising, a. lt
used to be-and still is-to secure horss
and carriage
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

II you want to go east, @. Haydock, Agt.
Illinois Central r. r.. 11s w. Sixth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09
Dainty Lingerie, Value S
Thursday and Friday $3.S'

these There
with the short waists made entirely of Swiss
headings and low necked with
cuffs solid embroidery skirts OF
drawers chemlse
coloed CT E0
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-09

Whisk Broons ....-....s...'...'. ''''''''. 80
Browns Wonder Cream. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Hot Water Bottles and Syringes, in red and whit
Red Rubber Gloves, ali sizes. s....................
Soaps of good quality and delicate perfume, elde
meal glycerine; very Inexpensive ...........
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
When Her Turn Cana

The Journal had taken on a woman
editor" whose duty was to look after
the "wOman's page" Space being
scarce 10 the local ROOM" a desk was
given her In the managing editors
room. directly adjoining. For a week
or two no fault was found with her
work. but one morning the managing
editor said TO her:
Miss Penfield. your style OF writing
is a little too terse and epigrammatic
for the needs Of your department You
must study expansion"
Every well. Mr.. Ringgold." she an
swered. Il will try"
Thereafter her work appeared to
give entire satisfaction, for there was
no further criticism. About six months
later. however. the managing editor
after a morning spent in working at
his desk suddenly wheeled in his chair
and said:
Miss Penfeld. want a wife. want
you. Will you marry me-?
MIR. RinGGold." she responded. with
a hooking smile. that is rather terse
and epigrammatic. Don't you think
you ought to study expansion little?"
youths Companion.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
The couahinn Rann-

To the ordinary hOusemaid the fall.
ing Of a house plant into a violent
paroxysm OF coughing is naturally
discOncerting. Yet there are plants
which will do this when the broom
or the buster begins TO make dust fy.
This singular plant Is the coughing
beam" known to the botanist as the
Eutada tussiens. II is a native Of
warm and moist tropical countries and
cannot and will not stand dust. When
Dust settles upon the breathing pores
In the leaves OF this plant and chokes
them gas accumulates inside the
leaves and when IL gains sufficient
strength forcibly blows or" clearing
the pores Of dust and making a sound
exactly like coughing. At the same
time the leaves tremble and the plant
actually gets red in the face through
the sinking OF the green chlorophyu
grains and the appearance Of red par
ticles on the leaves. This plant is
sometimes used as a house plant. and
sweeping the room sets it coughing. to
the intense establishment Of persons
not familiar With its peculiarities.-
London Chronicle.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
The Planet Msreur,,.

Though Mercury Is one of the small
est OF the planets, It is perhaps the
most troublesome to the astronomer.
1t lies 50 close to the sun that If e
seen but seldom in comparison with
the other great planets. Its orbit is
very eccentric. and 1t experiences dis
turbances by the attraction of other
bodies In a way not yet fully under
stood. A special difficulty has also
been found in the attempt to place
Mercury In the weighing scales. We
can weigh the whole earth. we can
weigh the sun. the moon and even
Jupiter and other planets. but Mercury
presents difficulties Of a peculiar char
acter. lie Verrier. however. succeeded
In devising a method Of weighing II.
he demonstrated that our earth Is
attracted by this planet, and he showed
how the amount Of attraction may be
disclosed by observations Of the sun.
so that from an examination OF the OBJ
servatiOns be made an approximate
determination Of the mass Of Mercury.
lie Verrier's result indicated that the
weight of the planet was about the If
teentb part OF the weight Of the earth
In other words. IL our earth was placed
in a balance and fifteen globes, each
equal to Mercury. were laid in the
other. the scales would hang evenly
STORY Of the Heavens"
The broad ax., 1909-08-14

Mrs. Martha Bell, and Mrs. Ger
trude Hancock Carter, 1924 Dearborn
St. entertained a large number of
their friends Tuesday evening last at
an Informal reception" in honor of
Misses Ethel and Ernestine Brent Of
Washington, d. c. The young ladies
are neices of Mrs. Bell and both en-
ploy their time at home as teachers
in the public school
Miss Estelle Webster, GOAL Cham
plain Ave-, entertained few friends
at luncheon, Saturday afternoon. Aug.
s, in honor OF Miss K. Alberta Stubs
Of Nashville, Tenn, and Misses NJ. E.
Allen, Tillie Young, and Mrs. S. j.
Watkins, OF Covington, Ky. Covers
were laid for twelve. Among those
present were Mrs. E. n. Cave. Mrs.
Harry Duncan, Mrs. Sherman Bald
win and Mrs. James Thompson.
In honor Of his cousin, Miss Lucille
Annis OF Louisville, Ky. Mr.. Hugh
Buchanan will give a delightful mu-
steal at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Grace Brown, $3.50 Langley ave-, to-
night. Miss Annis has just taken
degree at the Art Institute and will
soon leave for her home in Louisville.
The following named artists will con-
tribute to the programme: Mines. NJ.
B. Anderson and Patti Brown, Misses
Estelle Bonds, Marie Burton, Maud
Roberts and Anna Booker Of Kans-
as City. Mr.. Roy Tibbs, and Prof.
Perry OF Walden University. The
guests will number about fifty per-
sons, many of whom will insist upon
their host, Mr.. Buchanan rendering
a selection or two with his rich bari
tone voice.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
A Word of Warning.

you never proposed to her on your
knees cried the veteran married man
IN dismay.
'Sure did; sure" the youth repeat
ed. q glad. proud light shining in his
eyes.
''Well." said the veteran, you'll re-
greet It about twice a week for the rest
Of your life. After you get married the
slightest argument. the first impatient
word. will cause your wife to say,
You weren't like this when you went
down on your knees and begged me,
with tears In your eyes. to marry you
Its pretty bad to have an angry
wife read out your old love letters re-
proachfuIly," said the veteran, but
that is nothing to being reminded of
your kneeling proposal every week till
you are a great-grandfather."
You proposed on your knees your
self" the youth haZarded.
But the veteran frowned and made
no reply.-LOs Angeles Times.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
Round About norkinn-

The neighbOrhoOd of Dorking. where
George Meredith lived. has many liter
airy associations Independent of its
connection with that famous novelist.
1t was at BurfOrd Bridge. near Dor
king. that Keats completed "Endym-
ion" in November. 1917; close by. at
the ROOkery. was born Father NAL
thus. the popular economist. and at
West Humble Frances Burney. after
her marriage with General d'Arblay.
built Camilla cottage with profits Of
her novel q that name and settled
down. Sheridan resided at Polesden
and John Stuart Mil at Mickleham.
while other illustriOus residents IN the
locality In earlier times were John
Evelyn and Daniel DefOe. To most
people. however. the chief literary as
ISOLATION of DOrking Is with Dickens.
for was 1t not at the Marquis Of Gran
by's. variously identified with the White
Hart and the Old Kings Head. that
Mr.. Weller. ST.. made the fatal blum
der of proposing to a ''vidderY'-West-
minister Gazette.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
The Battle Of the Nations.

The conflict called the Battle Of the
Nations was the battle Of Leipsic. It
was fought on Oct. 1918. 1913. be-
tween the soldiers of Russia. Prussia.
Austria. Sweden. Denmark and Hol-
land. under Schwarzenberg. on the one
side, and NapOleon's army Of allies, on
the other. 1t was one OF the greatest
battles OF modern times. A half mil
lion Of men were engaged. and the
casualties on both sides were $4,000
II resulted In overwhelming defeat for
Napoleon and the liberation Of Ger
many. Troops from every nation Of
Europe participated in IT, hence the
Battle Of Nations"
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m, s.v.n VIE. Men Of Greece.

The seven wise men Of Greece were
Thales of Miletus, Fernandez Of Cor
NTH. Cleobulus Of Lyndus, Chilon Of
Lacedaemon. Scion Of Athens, Bias Of
Prienne and Pittacus Of Mitylene.
Some fishermen Of Miletus sold draft
Of fishes to a bystander. When the
net was drawn in It contained a golden
tripod, and the purchaser claimed it
was his, while the fishermen contend
ed that they sold only the fish that
might be in the net The dispute was
referred to the oracle Of Delphi. who
awarded the tripod to the wisest man
in Greece. ThereupOn It was taken to
Thales, who declined it and suggested
that it be given to Bias. he in turn
refused to accept it. and thus it was
successfully declined by all the seven,
and they were thereafter known as the
seven wise men OF Greece.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
Census Eiaures Misleading.

The census Of 1900 gave the Negro
population IN the United States by pc
riodical comparison as follows: In 1900
the Negro formed 1883 per cent Of
the population: IN 1910. 1908 per cent:
In 1850. 15.GS per cent: in 1850. 14.02
per cent: in 1880. 1911 per cent; in
1890. 11.93 per cent: in 1900. 11.59 per
cent.
While the above figures show a de-
cided falling OF in the Negro popula-
ton when compared with the total
population Of the United States, they
are not to be construed to mean that
there are fewer Negroes now than In
1900. Take the population OF the Unit
ed States in 1900 and then add TO Il
the number Of immigrants to the
United States from 1900 TO 1900 ane It
will be clearly seen how misleading
these figures are.
Sunset IN "the Red City" Of Bavaria
The numerous entrances to the old
town Of Rothenburg are guarded by
beautiful watchtowers, which are in
habited by impoverished old women,
who rent their airy lodgings for
nominal sum. The red twinkle Of
thei- lamps high over the dusky streets
Of Rothenburg at night-fOr it is as
medieval In its lighting as in many
other ways-is very charming in eff
feet The walls Of Rothenburg are a
constant delight 70 visitors, who. by
dint OF much squeezing through mar
row passageways and cropping in dark
ness, are able to make a circuit Of the
city. getting glimpses on the way
through lOopholes Of the green country
outside. Wondrous views OF the town
are also to be had from many Of the
distant hills. At sunset the sight Of
fits graceful towers and clutter Of red
roof tops IS like a fair vision Of TO
nance. The city blazes for a mo-
ment in a fiery mist, then suddenly
melts, mirage-like. in the gathering
dusk. leaving a sense OF something
born Of dream. the Illusion Of an en-
ehanter's Notwithstanding Letter to
qTus JfaTvSy d SHOWN BY perform
ing without witness what one might
be capable Of doing before all the
vorId.-LA Rochefoucauld.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
ENGLISH piffeuIt to Pronounce.

The difficulty OF English for stran-
gers does not lie in its photography,
but in its pronunciation. Abroad peo-
pie will constantly say that they can
read and write English readily. while
unable to utter a word or to under
stand a word of the spoken language.
as. Of course. vice versa, a great many
English and Americans can read and
write French long before they can IN
derstand or make themselves under
stood. The other languages are Just
as difficult for them to pronounce as
English IS for others. The only diff
ference is that English stands alone
with its system or lack Of system Of
pronunciation. When a FrenchmaD
knows how to write German he Is at
the same time able TO speak the Ian
guage. If not beautifully. at least so
as to be understood. Thersame holds
for a German speaking French.-Pro-
fessor Albert SchInz in North Ameri-
can Review.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
Paid For the Kiss.

Lord Northcote was once made curl
Gus use Of while governor general of
Australia. says London NJ. A. p. Stroll
ing one night through an avenue Of
somber trees to a friends house to
dinner, be was suddenly bounced upon
by a maidservant. who kissed him eff
fusively and pressed little parcel into
his hand. Here's a sausage for you
l can't come out tonight. as master has
company" she whispered and as mys-
teriOusly disappeared. When he got
TO the house he found one of his
servants lettering by the gate. What
are you doing thereT' asked Lord
NOrthcOte. I'm waiting for my sweet
heart" the man stammered. Where
is she?" an service here" "Ah. then.
/ am right Here is a sausage from
your sweetheart. and she wishes me to
tell you that she cannot come out to-
night as her master has company"
Seeing that the man looked nervous. he
added kindly: she also gave me q
kiss for you. but perhaps you would
rather wait until you see her. Here is
3 shillings instead"
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
KINDLY ACT ON THE PART OF
ALDERMAN JAMES z. EVANS.

Five years ago, David Alexander,
who resided with his mother,
Mrs. Hogg, 1881 W. Madison Street,
an aged Colored woman much respect
ed by. the whites in that neighbor-
hood, was arrested for stealing a few
newspapers at the corner Of Madi-
son and Leavitt Streets.
He was then IL years old, and was
sent to, Pontiac, where he was con-
fined for five years. Being without
influential friends himself, it looked
as though he would remain five years
longer. Finally Alderman James E
Evans, of the 18th Ward, who is ever
ready to extend the helping hand TO
his fellow creatures regardless of
their color or nationality, became in
terested in his case and after a thor
ough investigation, he was fully con-
WINGED that David Alexander, had
more than attoned for his misconduct,
and he secured his release and re-
stored him TO his mother this week
He is now % years old, and it does
seem that his punishment was rather
severe for the crime committed and
it is sincerely hoped that he win be-
come a good, useful and law abid-
ing citizen, and avoid bad associa-
tons, which is so apt to start young
boys and girls to. for that matter,
on the downward road.
Alderman Evans deserves much
praise for his kindly act. in this d.
rection.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
DR.. GEO. c. HALL, sANouETED.

The citizens Of Chicago, appreciat-
ing the highly successful career Of
DR. George C. Hall. and recognizing
his services as a citizen in all things
that make for the well-being Of all
his fellow citizens in this community,
arranged to tender him q compli-
mentary banquet and testimonial as
an evidence Of their appreciation.
The banquet and testimonial was
held at O'Clock on the night of Aug
ust 9Th. 1909, at Union Masonic TEN
pie, No. 1856 State Street
Prices Of plates was $500. includ-
ing a plate for a lady.
The acceptances were numerous,
about 100 persons being present
The committee having charge were:
DR.. J. W. Mcdowell, President; Dr..
N. A. Majors, Secretary; Committee
on Arrangements: Mr.. Noah d. Thomp-
son, Chairman: ]. Gray Lucas. Esq,
Yice}Chairman; s. LANG Williams,
Esq, Secretary; Rev. A. J. Carey, D.
D.. Pm. D.. Treasurer. Committee
on Program: Mr.. Jas. T. Brewington,
Or, Chairman; s. LAing Williams.
Esq, Rev. A J. Carey. D. D. Pm D,
Dr.. MA. Majors. ]. Gray lucas,
Esq. Secretary.
A handsome silver lovingcup. was
given the doctor and a huge bOQuet
Of flowers. 70 HIS charming wife. All
participants we're happy to do them
honOr-T"
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
LILY WHITES BEING ROUTED.
Messrs. Plesants and Hopkins Lead
inc Political Fight In Virginia.


am glad to see that the Lily
Whites are being routed in old Vir-
ginia. and especially am glad to sec
that the good work had its beginning
in GoOchland county, whereas a boy.
| remember that there were but two
regular political parties-the Republic
an and Democratic. Each then worked
along it's own party lines. The third
party within a party. the Lily Whites,
was at that time unknown. II did not
exist in the days Of William Malone
and William p. MOseley.
To our good friends, J. F. Plesants
and d. Hopkins. whom we have known
for many years. we say: "Bravol Go on!
You are on the right track. Let the
Negro manhood Of old Virginia rise
up as one man and fight the enemy Of
its civil and political rights to finish.
We know you 10 be capable men who
have never vet bent the knee 10 the
Baal OF freedom and liberty.
r. Moseley. Brooklyn. y. Y.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
INSTITUTIONAL A. NJ. z. CHURCH,
1925 DEARBORN STREET.
II. E. Stewart, Minister and Warden.


There will be what is known as
Carnation Day at the Church, Sunday
at 10:45 A. NJ. Every person enter
ing the church for service before 11;15
wiz be given a flower. Master Hill
bert Stewart at the organ viii play
the flower song. The subject of the
sermon viii be Fading Flowers. At
8 D. m, a sermon by Rev. Thorn Of
South America. He viii talk on the
subject Of the Negro Of South Amer
ica.
Sunday, Aug. %. win be known as
Membership reunion Day. All per-
sons united with the church in the
last four years win be guests Of hon
or. Subject at 10:501a. m Il press
toward the mark of the prize" At
8 D. m. the Mems Glee Club viii give
several selections, There win be short
addresses delivered by evaRgelists and
local preachers, missionaries, etc.
August %, Roll Gail Day. Morning
service win be Of special interest,
subject for discussion by the pastor,
The record Of the recording Angel "
8. D. m. illustrated sermon. picturing
scenes from real life. The pastor and
members are making special efforts
to interest strangers who may de-
sire to worship at this church. The
service classes promptly at 1890
every sunday. and promptly at s:1s
pm
The subject Sunday morning, Aug-
ust Is, Win deal largely with the I'm
mortaIity. Of the soul It's place Of
ABODE, and ITS final ends"
The broad ax., 1909-08-14

There are four cardinal points. four
winds. four quarters Of the moon, four
seasons. four rules Of arithmetic, four
suits Of cards. four quarters to the
hour, four legs for furniture. most ami
mails 60 on four legs, the dead are
placed between four planks, the pris-
oners between four walls We have
four incisor and four canine teeth, and
our forks have four prongs- All ami
mails when butchered are cut into four
quarters. The violin. greatest OF all
string instruments. has but four
strings. -Four Of a kind Is a pretty
good hand at poker. even II they are
only fours.-Exchange.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
CHATEAU GARDEN RINK NOTES

The Chateau Garden is becoming
more and more popular each day.
On last Sunday Eve, the,Garden was
again crowded with Chicago's best
people. The Vaudeville Company
headed by Mr.. Jerry Mills created an
uproar Of laughter during the show
The music was good and the Garden
cool and refreshing. Everyone re-
ported a good time and promised to
call again.
Don't fail to visit 1924 State Street,
the Chateau Garden tonight and see
Jerry Mills, Cy Perkins and Pearl
Brown in their three act comedy full
of music and laughter.
When you have the blues and yo'Ir
face is long cheer up. visit the Cha
teau Garden, we guarantee to cure
them all. Nothing but a good time
for all at the Chateau Gardens.
Strangers: Your visit to the city
is not complete until you visit the
Chateau Garden, 1924 State Street.
Visit it tonight.
The Leland Giants left for Detroit,
Mich, last Sunday eve, to play a
series Of games with the Philadel-
phia Giants. Mr.. B. F. Moseley, Sec
rotary and Treasurer accompanied
the team.
Game Saturday. Aug 18th, Leland
Giants VS.. West Ends, Sunday, Aug.
18th, Leland Giants VS.. Logan Squares.
This game with the Logan Squares
promises to b. the most exciting
game Of the season as It depends up
on the leadership in the League. The
fans, rooters and friends are request
ed to come early and get good seat
After Witnessing the great game visit
the Chateau and spend an enjoyable
evening in the Garden. Roller Skat-
ing. Picture Show. and dancing free.
A good time for all.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
Dressed For the Part.

'What subject have you taken for
your address at the Civic elubY'
'FWoman's moral obligations as a
citizen"
what a lovely subject And what
are you going to wearT
That new gown brought home
with me from Paris. And Just think
I had It so cIeverly packed In with my
old clothes that the customs house In
Bpector never discovered It was there"
Baltimore American.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
n Msks.s n;#.r.ne..

IN Levers Charles O'Malley" the
hero's boast while on his way to q
duel. Il can break the stem Of a wine
glass at fifteen PAGES" was met By bis
friend and mentor with the comment.
Yes. but the wineglass hasn't a pis-
tot IN Its hand"
The broad ax., 1909-08-14

Husband (reading from bis paperI-
Here, they say. Is a comet coming to
ward the earth. travelling at the rate
Of a million miles a minute. Wife
(awaking from a dozel-Why don't
they enforce the speed laws betterf-
Baltimore American.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14

DR.. and Mrs. W. H. Davis with their
little adopted daughter Alta, spent
the week at beautiful MossdaIe farm,
Niles. Mich
Mrs. Eva Monroe, President Of the
State Federation, Miss E. z. Carter,
Pres. Of the A A. c. w, Mrs. Julia
Lindsay Gibson. and Mrs. L. W. Cole
man, Greenville, Miss, will be the
guests Of Mrs E L. Davis 1926 Prai-
RE Ave during convention week.
Mrs. Littleton Jones and Mrs.
Adolph Harris are spending the sum-
mer at Mossdale farm, Niles, Mich.
An informal reception in honor of
Miss E. c. Carter and visiting club
women viii be given at the Phyllis
Wheatley Home. $3.50 Forest Ave,
Tuesday. Aug. II, from 4 to 6 p. m
The local committee with Mrs.
Theresa G. Macon, chairman has
spared no pains to make it pleasant
for the delegates and visitors attend
ing the Federation.
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Very AEeetionats.

Mr.. Headstall-That horse you
brought yesterday seems q vicious
looking animal. Is be afrectionate?
Mr.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES? should
think 50. Why. when he came ont Of
the stable be stood upon his hind legs
and tried to embraces me.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
The Best clubs.

They tell q story In Wall street that
Mr. Morgan once replied to q young
friend who had asked him what we're
the best clubs to belong TO in New
York. Young man. the very best clubs
TO devote your time to ara Indian
elnha.r
The broad ax., 1909-08-14
An Expianation.

~How In blazes did the composites
happen to head my foreign travel let
terNEith the words Foreign Drivelr \
Il don't know. Perhaps he rad f."
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The broad ax., 1909-08-14

THE ILLINOIS STATE FEDERATION
OF coLoRED WOMEN WILL
HoLD1Ts TENTH ANNUAL SEES
SION.