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Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

Mayor Alexander's prudence and
common sense constitute a blessing to
the benefit of which this city should not
be insensible. In all probability an or
dinance regulating the weight of bread
and fixing a standard for the consumer,
as suggested by the mayor, will be
adopted.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

Los Angeles justices show by, the
sentences they impose on persons guilty
of cruelty to animals they intend to
stamp out this despicable form of
cowardice. And that is exactly what
it is-cowardice.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

Business in Los Angeles is excellent.
With a square deal harbor at San
Pedro, freed from corporation hoggery.
Greater Los Angeles soon will become
the principal city in the far west.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

Francis j. Heney at the Calhoun trial
made a strong point when he pointed
out treason to the public in time of
peace is not less reprehensible than
treason to the country in time of war.
In time of war" he said, they shoot
the man who sells the countersign
and hang the wretch who paid him."
In other words, the bribe giver is as
guilty as the bribe taker.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

The city council should see to it the
working BARRIERS of this city get a
square deal. Their contention they
should have day of rest is opposed
only by some of the big shops" where
men work in shifts. Under present con-
ditions the little fellow" the barber
who does quiet business. is penalized
and even martyrized by the giants" In
the trade Fair play is a jewel in the
barber trade as in every other.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Bunny Outwitted

The Australians have found a way
to make the rabbit pest profitable, and
have shipped in the last year over
100, 900, 900 rabbit skins to England. In
other words, after metaphorically skin
ming bunny in the papers for many
years, they have settled their troubles
by skinning him literally.-S Sacramento
Union.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

Good citizens should unite in bring
ing to Los Angeles the credit and glory
of celebrating Independence day with
patriotism rather than with powder.
A Los Angeles Fourth should be a sane
Fourth.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

NOLF threatens to rival baseball as
IT a popular game on account of
" President Taft's devotion to the
links. So far the president has not
found many people to play with, but
golf cabinet will doubtless be organ
lied in due time to replace Colonel
Roosevelts famous tennis cabinet.
Tennis is admittedly a back number
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Manners and customs

In Afghanistan, so they state,
They fine the trains when they are late.
It seems quite odd to western brains
Just think of fning railway trains!
But still the recollection floats
That over here we dock the boats.
Kansas City Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
A MILKY Way

A pneumatic milk can has been in
vented that forces the milk out by
means of compressed air. This is too
much. 1t was bad enough to mix
water with the COW product. but to
force air into it, too-will there be
any milk Ieft?-Fresno Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

California sunshine is doing business
at the old stand. This is the sunshine
city All of the citizens of Los Angeles
may not be wealthy, but they are all
healthy and happy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Far and Wide
Prearranged Verdict

A committee of seven opponents and one
adherent has given the New York legislature
a judicial opinion, after due Investigation"
that direct primaries undesirable We
opine that so good a lawyer as Governor
Hughes will not overlook the opportunity to
impeach the Jury.--Washington Times
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Like Old pavs

Seems to be a great rush of game in
Africa"
yes; I understand It's getting so that the
colonel won't kill lion except by appoint
Courier-Journal
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Word Overlooked

Professor David Starr Jordan has been
called a liar for publicly calling France a
decadent nation Mr.. Roosevelt evidently
overlooked his shorter and uglier word when
he was packing up for the African hunt
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Greatest Joker of AII

The people of the United States had no
idea that when they elected Mr.. Taft they
were voting to- turn tariff revision over to
Mr.. Aldrich.--Memphis Commercial Appeal
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

Population of Los Angeles 315,985
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Popular Phrase

oh, to read for once a cross-examination
that was not ingl'-Richmond Times
Dispatch.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Pet Nice Like a Pun

A pet vice is like a pup--if you keep It
any length Of time you become so attached
to 1t that you can't bear to think of parting
with it.-Boston Globe
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Accident Prevention

NGermany has a permanent exposition of
accident-saving devices which has been pro-
ductive of great benefit to life. This feat
ure England Is copying.-Boston Post
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

On all matters pertaining to advertising
address Charles r. Gates, advertising man
ager.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
A Better Substitute

President Taft hopes for little hot
weather to expedite the tariff bill What
is the matter with little hot statesman
ship p?--Washington Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
Musca Domestica

The federal government Is planning an
assault the vested rights of the house fly,
always provided some federal court doesn't
drag out the constitution-Seattle Star,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20
The Senate PIav

The senate will now give matinee and
night performances of the tedious brief
comic tragedy of Pass Me My Share" un-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-20

opine that so good a lawyer aus Governor
Hughes will not overlook the opportunity to
impeach the Jury.-Washington Times.
Sc
Word Overlooked
Professor David Starr Jordan has been
called liar for publicly calling France a
decadent nation. Mr.. Roosevelt evidently
overlooked his shorter and uglier word when
he packing up for the African hunt
St. Louis Globe Democrat.
-
Like Old Days
Seems to be a great rush of game in
Africa"
Yes; understand It's getting so that the
colonel won't kill lion except by appoint
rhent."-Louisville urier-Journal.
-H.-
Greatest Joker of All
The people of the United States had no
idoa that when they elected Mr.. Taft they
were voting to- turn tariff revision over to
Mr.. Aldrich--Memphi Commercial Appeal.
Accident Prevention
NGermany has a permanent exposition of
accident-saving devices which has been pro-
ductive of great benefit to life. This feat
ure England is copying,-Boston Post.
-S-
Musca Domestica
The federal government Is planning an
assault on the vested rights of the house fly,
always provided some federal court doesn't
drag out the consttution.-seattle Star.
s.
The Senate Play
The senate will now give matinee and
night performances of the tedious brief
comic tragedy of Pass Me My Share' un-
til further notice.-Washington Post
q
A Better Substitute
President Taft hopes for little hot
weather to expedite the tariff bill. What
is the matter with little hot statesman
ship Washington Post.
Pet Vice Like Pup
A pet vice is like pup--if you keep It
any length Of time you become so attached
to 1t that you can't bear to think of parting
with it.-Boston Globe
-sS-
Popular Phrase
Oh, to read for once a CROSS examination
that not seaTchingV'-Richmond Times
Dispatch.
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-05
Happy Results
Have Made Many Putnam
 Residents Enthusiastic.

No wonder scores of Putnam citizens grow ent hassastic. It is enough to make anyone happy to And relief sfter years cf su0eriag Putiic statements like the fol- lowing gre but truthfaI representations of the caily work done ID Putnam by Dosnss gidsey Pills.
 Mrs. George Rogers, bii Walnut street, Putnam Conn, ssyss "Ths satisfsctory resuIu that received from the nee of Doan's Kidney Fills wArant me in pub iiciy recommend iag them. Ny kidDess bees nss badly disordsred Ave years sso snt sheuyh I tried evsvytriry that | though would seip me, did not i'm prove. Tbere vas a constant. dull psin across the small of my back sod on this aecoant could hardly attend b nay housework. hsc huf little eD<rzy and in the morning when arose. felt isn- guia ard ssary. A friend urged me to try Dosn's Kidney Pills and l did so, taking them strictly according to direc- lions. The resals< were both . susprise and delight. After l had osed thres boxes ot Dosn's Kidney Pills, I vas re- stored 10 better beslfh than had know ! for ysars."
 For safe by sa dealers. EPriee 50 cents. Foster. Nss0arn Co.,, BoaAIo, New York, scss ssenis for the United ststes.
 Remember the nsns Doan's snd take no other.
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-05
 . ] he Man N From 
 By GEORGE BARR \ M'CUTCHEON r~ave,aha 19OA hv DoAA M..A
Copyright 1908. by Dodd. Mead
 a Co.

The delicious sense of possession thrilled her. She giowed with the re. turn of her self esteem. in the restora. ton of that quality which proclaimed her a princess of the blood. She was sure of him HOW. She was sure of herself. She had her emotions well in hand And so. despite the delicious warmth that swept through her being. she chose to reveal DO sign of fl 10 him
 T do understand" she said quietly. meeting his gaze with a directness that hurt him sorely And you. too. understand l could not be your wife. l am glad, yet sorry. that you love me, and l am proud 10 have heard
 you say that you want ne But I am sensible creature. Mir Chase. and, being sensible. am therefore selfish have seen women of my unhappy sta ton venture outside of their narrow
 confines in the search for lifelong joy with men who might have been kings had they not been born under happier stars-men of the great wide world Instead of the Soulless. hearIless patch which such as ! call realm Not one in a hundred of those women found the happiness they were so sure of erasping just outside the.r prison walls, IL was not in the blood We must marry and live and die in the sphere To which we were born We must go through life nnloved and ancheris bed, brinoiutr prireaS into fhe world speinr happiness and love just beyond our
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-05
Genevrs ~.~- ---- - r,,r,l.h and saf down Lady Agnes WAS

Gencvra ~t~- ---- -e----- couch and sat down, Lady Agnes was yawning sieeriiy over beck.
 DO you know. l believe I'd feel bet ter if l could have anetner ehsh.r he said. ~rm so beassly hot now that l can't staisd it Aggs, why don't ycn turn cut on the balcony for @ hit ef fresh alrG I'm a brute to have kept you meping in here all evening
 Lady Agnes sighed prcttfly and stepped out into the murky night
 ~I say. Genevra. what's the news y- demanded his lerdship. "where Is Chaser
 Now. the princess. it is most distress tng te state. had willfully avoided Mir. Chase since early that morning.
 "I'm sure l don't know. l had din ner with Mrs. Browne in her room. I fancy he's on attending 10 the guard. l haven't seen him"
 "Nice chap remarked Deppingham- ~Isnt that he now speaking to Agnes out thercY'
 Gcnevra looked up quickly. A mans voice came in to them from the bal cony. following Lady Deppingham's eoft Augh.
 Nc. she said. settling hack calmly. sIt's Mir Rrowne.~
 'oh." said Deppingham. . slight shadow coming into hts eyeA -Nics chan. too. he added a moment later.
 "l dent like hIm.r said she. lowering Der voice.
 Eve no doubt Agnes Is as much to blame as he" said his lordShip at last
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-05


 She's made fool of more chan one man. my dear She rather likes It."
 He's lehasing like brute They've been married less than year"
 "if really doesn't amount to any. thing. Genevra.. he argued Tt will blow over in fortnight. ArGyss nl ways doing this sort of thing. you know"
 "I know. Deppy," she said sharply But this man Ia different He's not n gentiemau Mir. Sknggs wasn't gen tlenian Blood tells He will boast os this filtration until the end of his days
 "Ae,.y's had dozens of men in lovs with her--really In love" he protested feebly She's not
 They've come and gone. and shes still the same old Agnes. and you're ths same old Deppy I'm not thinking Of you or Aggy lt's DrusiIla Browne.
 "I see Thanks for the confidence you have tn Aggy. 1 dare say ] know how Drusiln feels fve--I've had . bad turn or two eyself lately. and but never nind By the way. what does Chase say about ttY' he asked suddenly.
 She started and caught her breath. "Air. Chase? He-he hasn't said any thing about H." she responded namely .He's-he's not that sort
 An. renecied Deppingham. he is a gentlesnany"
 Geuevra flushed Yes. I'm sure he is-'
 "l say. Genevrs." be snid. iooting ,,ralght into her rebellious eyes. you re in love with Chase Why don't you marry hitnT'
 "You-you are really delirious. Dep py." she cried. The fever has
 Hes good enough for any one even you." went on his lordship coolly He may have II wife. snid she. col lccting her wits with rare swiftness "Who knowsf Don't De silly. Deppy. Rubbish. Haven't you stuffed Az gy and me full of the things you found out concerning him before ne Jeff Thorberg. and afterward--tbe let ters from the ambassadors wife and the glowing things your St. Peters burg friends have to say of him. chi Besides. he'd give his head to marry you--having already lost it"
 ss~-- very amuning Dcnpv
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-05

reach all the time. We are bound by chains DO force can hreak-the chains of prejudice"
 She had withdrawn her hands from his. He was standing before her as calm and unmoved as a statue.
 Just the same." he went on gently. '-yos love me as love you. You kissed me 1 could feel love in you then. can see 1t iu you aow. You will marry Prince Karl in June. and all the rest of your life gili be bleak December You viil never forget this month of March-our month" He paused for a moment to lock deeply into her in- credulous eyes His face writhed in sudden pain. Then he burst forth with a vehemenee that startled her My God. I pity you win an my seul! All your lifer'
 Don't pity ne- she cried ferceiy. .I cannot endure thatf
 Forgive mel shouldn't say such things to you. It's as if were buily- Ing you"
 You must not think of me as un- happy Go on your own way. Hollingsworth Chase. and forget that you have known me You will find happiness with some one else You have loved before; you can ana VIII love again. I-i have never loved be- fore, but perhaps. like you shall love again. You will love againy she de handed. her lip trembling with an IT. resolution she could not control
 Yes" he said calmly; "Iii love the wife Of Karl Brabetz."
 She started violently. Her eheek went red and white and Der eyes widened as her thoughts went back to the naive prophecy in the treasure chamber.
 She followed him slowly to the ter race. He stopped in the dooIway and leisurely drew forth his cigarette case.
 Shall We wait for the explosion he asked without a sign of the emotion that had gone before She grasei! selected . cigarette from the case vhtch he extended As he lighted his own he watched her draw from her little gold bag . diamond studded case half filled. Without q word or apor ogy she calmly deposited the cigarette in the case and restored il to The oos- tom of the bag.
 Then she looked up brightly am not smoking. you see" she said- "Ien smile. -f am saving all Of these TOT you when tbe famine comes
 By Jover' he exclaimed. something like incredullty in the smile that slahs- figured his face
 T could be q thrifty house !" le' couldn't IF she asked naiveiy
 Al that moment dull. heavy feio,' ss of distant thunder came to faff ears The windows rattted shsfpsy. and the earth beneath them see heu 10 culver Inyciuntarily she ole~ nearer 10 him
 You could if you had half chance. be said dryiy and then casualty r marked the explosion
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-05
CHAPTER xxIv. DEYPlY0HAA FALI2 ILL

DGItAR0nA4 FALLo AAA- @AAT evening Lord Deppingham IY took to his bed with violent chuls. Re shivered and burned by turns and spent . most dis dressing sight- Bobby Browne came in twice to see him befope retiring. Fol some reason snkn0wp to any one but himself. Depptngham refused to be treated by the young man. notwfth' standing the fact that Browne laid claim to . physacian's certificate and profeased to he especially successful in breaking up -tAe ague." Lady Agnes entreated her iSeee lord to submit to
 the doses. but Depetnghan ~as reso- lute to irascibfiity.
 "A Dovers powder. Deppy. or . few grains of Quiniue. Please be sensible. You're just like . child" -Whats in . Dover's powderr de manded the patienI ghe had never been Ill in his life.
 "Ipecae and opium. sugar of milk or sulphate of potash- It's an anodyne dfaphoretic." said Browne. Opium. ehr' came sharply from the touch Good Lord. an overdose of Il | would"- He checked the words abruptly and gave vent to q nervous
 fit of laughter.
 Don't be fool. George" command cd his wife. No one Is trying to pod Ion you"
 Who's saying that he's going to poi son meg- demanded Deppingham .f.F.. tKaxw l.x.<e | don't like the idea of taking medicine from a man just out of college" I've just given my wife powder. old man Shes got a nervous head ache" urged Browne telerantly. Your wifer- exclaimed Depping- ham. sitting up. -sThe deviir' He locked hard at Browne for a moment -Oh. say. now. old chap. dou't you think it's rather too much of a coinci- denceY
 Browne arose quickly. a fash of re- sentiment in his eyes- See here. Dep pingham"-
 Il apologize. Browne said Depping- ham hastily I'm no; afraid of your medicine I'm oslIy thinking of my wife. If l should happen to die. don you know. there would be people who might say that you could have cured ne See what 1 meanT You dear old gcoser' cried his wfe- -I fancy se.sm CT BaiIlo or even gowles knows what fellow doses himself with when he's bowlsd over by one of these beastiy island all mao.x Db.{ce me. Agnes. and send for BowIes"
 He Immediately recommended an old fashioned psser's powder and ren- turas fne oplnion That good swear uould soon put his sordsbig on ais feet. better than eser.~ Deppinshain keyr Bovies beside him while Browae generously prepared and administered the nediclne-
 Later sn the night the princess came to see how tue patient was gettiHS on He xas i. dripping p~rsrssasion
 s~ssrrs {. etszu aC t<xsde Ills
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-05
Commonwealth Hotel
 Opp. State house. Boston

Onsrs rooms with hot and cold ve.es for oi.OO per day aud up; soome Wvl9 private bath for oi .bo per day eoo exf suites of swo rooma and bath tor veeY per day and up. Weekly retss on seee1 with bot end cold watss cad eaeN baths. ca. co 10 en.C0; roome With pseve9e baths, eo.OO to ci2.oo; auites e t0o .,oms and hath eiA.0o 10 es7.oo.
 Absolutely tirspsooi. stone eeoee nolhips wood hut Ina doors. EQulpDoG with ts own Sanitary vscum Cieaale4 Plant. Long Distancs Tslspaoae - Every Room. Bssiotiy TsmpusNneo Hotel.
 sToRER F. GRATIS, MaaAes.
 6snd for nooktee.
Putnam patriot., 1909-11-05
Wood Sawed

at s0 and 99 cents . cord. am now ready to feeeise your orders with prompt attention, b<inx newly equip ped with one of the latest gasoline en- zines made Wood split at reasonA. bic price. Give me trial and be con. vineed. Peter Dumas, l Iansothe s., Putnam. Telephone orders to Xenne- dy's stable. 52
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
PRETTY WOMAN
FLEECES ROADS
QUEEN OF FAKERs TAKEN AT
SAN FRANcIsco-LoNG
LOOKED FOR.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 6.-Ac-
cused of having swindled railroad
companies in New York, Portland,
Seattle, Tacoma, and other cities by
means of clever sham Injuries re-
ceived in alleged fake" accidents,
woman giving her name as Mrs.
Maud Myrtle Johnson, was arrested
at the Merritt hospital in Oakland
and will be held pending action by the
Seattle authorities. Frank and Lu-
Their Johnson, who were travelling with
her, were also taken into custody.
The alleged Identification was made
by claim agent of the Oakland Trac-
ton company, who went to the hos
pital with detectives and declared he
recognized her as Queen of the Fax
ers" for whom many railroads have
been searching.
According to the police, Mrs. John
sons method is to throw her limbs out
of joint and put red powder into
her mouth to simulate hemorrhages
indicating internal injuries.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11

Washington, Aug. 6.-Speaker Can
non announced the appointment OF the
house committees late yesterday The
insurgents against the house rules
are disciplined, and in number OF
instances ranking members have not
been given chairmanships of their
committees.
Fowler, of New Jersey; Gardner, OF
Massachusetts, and Cooper, OF Wis
consin, three of the rules insurgents
who held chairmanships, have lost
their committees. Vreeland, of New
York, succeeds Fowler as head Of the
committee on banking and currency;
Rodenberg, of Illinois, succeeds Gard
ner as chairman of the committee on
industrial arts expositions. Cooper
was replaced by Olmstead, of Pennsyl-
vania; Davidson, of Wisconsin, is re-
tanned as chairman of the committee
on railways and canals. These mem
bers participated in the fight against
! the rules at the beginning of the ses-
sion.
Although Wanger, of Pennsylvania,
was ranking member of the commit
| tee on interstate foreign commerce,
Mann, of Illinois, who had been most
active on that committee, succeeds to
the craftsmanship. Gardner, of New
Jersey, was ranking member of the
committee on postofices, but Weeks,
of Massachusetts, received the chair
manship. Alexander, of New York
becomes head of the committee on
rivers and harbors: Parker, of New
Jersey, was appointed chairman OF
the judiciary committee, succeeding
Jenkins, of Wisconsin.
Dwight, of New York, the republi
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
STORM HITS PITTSBunS.
Church Struck by Lightning Damage
to Extent of $4,000.

Pittsburg, Pa, August o-oalnts
Peter and Paul German Cashoilc
church was struck by lightning and
damaged to the extent OF $55,ooO by
fire lawns destroyed, streets covered
with mud, car traffic delayed, eleceiic
light service suspended and many
small bridges washed away are the
results of an electrical wind STORM
here last night 1t lasted an nour IN
the east end of the city and the
downtown section meanwhile received
only shower. The Peacock, HEINZ
and Frick conservatories, the finest IN
the country, suffered greatly from
hail
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
TAFT SAYS TARIFF
BILLISSATISFACTORY

(tfis excess has not been reduced III
. number OF cases, in a great majority
the rates ase such as are necessary
t. protect American industries, but
low enough, in case OF an abnormal
increase demand, and raising
prices, to permit the possibility of the
importation of foreign articles and TO
prevent excessive prices.
THE power granted to the eXecu-
tive under the maximum and mln.-
nam clause may be exercised to Sc
cure the removal of obstacles inte9-
posed by foreign governments in a
wy of undue or unfair discrimination
against American merchandise and
products.
THE Philippine tariff section
struggled to secure for ten years and
it gratifies me exceedingly by my
signature to give it the effect of law
am sure it will greatly increase
I. ade between the two countries, and
dc much to build up in the Philippines
a healthful prosperity.
"The administrative clauses of thu
bill and the customs court are admit
ahlv adapted to secure more uniform
and a more speedy final construction
of the laws meanings.
THE corporation tax is just and
equitable. excise measure which it IS
hoped will produce sufficient amount
to prevent a deficit and which Incl
dentally will secure valuable stats.
tics and information concerning cor
porations and constitute an importan
step toward that degree of publ cit
and regulation which tendency in cor
porate Enterprises the last twenty
years has been shown to be neces'
sary."