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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
J. T. Sau1s Elected Grand Exalted Ruler BY 63 AliOYt
WARNING SOUNDED TO
GRAND LODGE MEMBERS

Past Exalted Ruler r. r. Scott Of
Paris (Texns) lodge No. ZIG, gave out
warning statement to unknown MEM
bors OF the grand lodge Of Elks after
the election of sammis as grand ex-
allied ruler was made known last night.
He said:
by a majority of 6s j. U. sammis
wins the chief office of grand exalted
ruler of the B. r. o. Il. The contest
was a heated one from start TO finish,
and many thought that Hermann might
he chosen for this important position,
even TO the moment of declaring the re-
suit. This victory was a distinguishing
one in that many of the present grand
officers were opposed to his election. 1t
was the great heart of the great body
that went out for him. No wealth, no
Establishments, nor anythinv but merit
could count, and Sammis won.
'Tt may be here stated, by way of
parenthesis, that this election means
that some of the other grand lodge
Officers may look carefully for their
scalps. The revolution, or evolution, II
you please, has begun. This grand man
is the choice of this great body. and
everyone, even his opponents, believe
him most worthy of the honor confer
red"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
IF TAFT DISAPPOINTS
MAY NEED ROOSEVELT
Says Times Demand Fearless Man for
President, and Revolution May
Come as Result of Wealth
Accumulation,

YOSEMITE. Cal, July 13.-Bishop
William M. Bell of Los Angeles, in an
address before the Yosemite valley
Chautauqua last night declared that
'if William Howard Taft fails to make
a good tariff, it may be necessary to
recall to the White House our dearly
beloved Theodore"
Bishop Bell said further that the
times demanded a strong, fearless man
for president, and also clean, fearless
press. He declared that the clergy had
been too Indifferent to politics in the
past. Wealth, he said, was centered
in a few individuals hands and the
time was coming for division, even
If a revolution is necessary"
He condemned the business condi-
tions that made possible the recent muir
der of Hiss Caroline Brasch, book
keeper for Gray Bros. San Francisco,
by John Cunningham, an employe of the
company. who had difficulty in cashing
a time check and shot the innocent
representative of his employers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14

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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
MAN KILLED BY
ELECTRIC CARS
Man Believed to Be John w. Brown
Of indianapolis Struck by Long
Beach Car and Skull
Is Crushed

John w. Brown, believed to be from
indianapolis, Ind, was struck and In
stantly killed by Pacific Electric car
No. 309 at Long Beach avenue and
Vernon avenue at 1145 o'clock last
night 1t Is supposed he was standing
on the track and did not observe the
three-car train approaching. Death
must have been instantaneous, as his
skull was terribly mangled and crushed.
He carried cards In his pockets OF
membership in the Red Men, Masons
and the Independent Haymakers' asso-
citation OF Indianapolis. The body was
taken to Pierce Brothers undertaking
parlors. The coroner will hold an in
quest today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14

The election of officers of the grand
lodge was taken up yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock, Immediately after the
opening of the grand lodge session and
the hearing of the reports of the grand
lodge officers, which amounts only to a
mere formality. The grand lodge, af-
ter balloting on the officers, adjourned
until 10 o'clock today.
1t was o'clock last night before the
result of the elections could be an
nounced definitely. Interest hinged upon
the result of the contest between Herr
mann and Sammis, and the result was
none the less surprise to the laity
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14

nY majority of sixtyhree James u
X Samms of lie Mars a last night obtained the coveted
~ honor Ekdom the spectacular
recorded in the grand lodge convention he elected
grand exalted ruler and defeated his opponent August
Garry Hermann Of Cincinnati o. by of the strong western
pOed from the states of Texas Arkansas Arizona Washing
ton Oregon California, Nevada and Kansas.
To all but the immediate hackers OF Samms the election
surprise The Hermann hackers confident
the last few minutes before election and freely offered heavy
odds in favor of their candidate and the Ohio who ted
the National league magnate their what is acnowe
be the support received by defeated candidate in the
for grand exalted ruler.
DETROIT WINS CONVENTION
ST. Louis was withdrawn for the of
voted unanimously to hold the next meeting in De-
In the contest loyal knight E. Lee of Yuma
As received 2SS D. A. Preston 225 votes Heay 158
and H. Kelly 2 votes In this contest another ballot
In the case grand secretary grand grand esteemed
leading knight and grand trustee
When the final announcement of election seething
struggling crowd packed themselves into the Alexandria hotel and
the balcony and sitting
the main foo cheered and howed for speech from the
"'""'' MAKES SPEECH OF THANKS
Talking against the deaening bare of triumphant music and
backer the winner made brief speech of thanks
While speech this prepared its necessity
take this opportunity extend thanks to the
many who worked for uniringy in what appeared
hopeless fight To the Iowan who make their home this coast
strumenta in procuring the office which shall fill
with dignity and credit to the great body which represent and
whom shall to utmost ability throughout my term OF
office c,,. o. n1o,o
Washington also greatly indebted and to the representa-
ves of these states extend my especial thanks
KANSAS GIVEN THANKS
Here a bic crowd floor up shout "What is
the with Kansas
mention of Kansas for later said the speak
after cheering because Kansas above all others
responsible my election 1t A. c. Mallory of Hutchinson
Kan who the brilliant nominating speech which led up to to-
nights victory. -,
of those who worked for me extend my hearty thanks
and brothers honorable opposition extend the right and
good regret that cannot both win at the same time
Here vocerous cheering drowned the speakers voice. and
with tears eyes, carried from his position on the
balcony escorted the Samm headquarters on the fourth
foo spent several hours in acknowledging congrat-
uatons.
KICK FROM HERMANN
Garry" said last night speaking OF the result
"The and, with me- 1T is sealed booK tend
extend congratulations when the result is announced %
cay Like all other Elks, came here to make good showing
Thursday and will out the u program as oSnay
planned"
gconfde of last
80 IN o,soIs ,, oato+a, after Insisted On
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
Aaheaa cornus penied

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1S.-The writ
of habeas corpus applied for by Frank
OShea, charged with betting on a
coursing match, was denied by Judge
Van Nostrand today, The case will be
taken to the appellate court.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14

DY vote 52e J. u Sammis of LIE Mars, Ia,
K grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective
~ Order of Els Garry Hermann of Cincinnati The
other grand lodge officers elected were
Esteemed lecturng Knight D. Jones of Scranton Pa.
Tler-P H. Shield of Clarksburg, w. Va.
Inner Guard-A. M. Taylor of St Augustine, Fla
Secretary-Fred c. Robinson of Dubuque, Ia.
Treasurer-Edwin Leach of New York city.
Grand trustee-Perry A. Clay of Denver, Colo.
leading knight-Waren Sayer of Wabash Ind
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14

than to the Hermann forces. who were
confident of success to the very last.
Reward Insisted On
The slogan of the Sammis faction
was Reward for service" Mr.. Sam
mis- for eight years has been the head
of the judiciary committee. There
never has been time that he has not
been in evidence at grand lodge meet
ings since he became a member and
each grand exalted ruler appointed him
as chairman of this important COM
mittee.
At Hermann headquarters last night
there was evident a feeling of depres-
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Wednesday, overcast in the morning;
light north wind, changing to south.
Maximum temperature yesterday 73
degrees; minimum, SO degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
IOWA MAN SWEEPS
FIELD AFTER DAY OF
HARD-FOUGHT BATTLE
Western Vote Almost Unanimous Against
the Cincinnati Man
HERMANN CROWD MEETS SURPRISE

Newly Chosen Chieftain Makes Speech Before
Big Crowd at Hotel Alexandria - Kansas
Given Special Thanks for Result.
Warning Note Is Sounded TO
Members of the Grand Lodge
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
FOREIGN

Transfer OF Korean judicial autonomy to
japan will cause abolishment of war office.
Suffragettes of London sent to prison refuse
to abide by rules of Jail and make life mser-
able for jailers
Prince Won Bueow recommends his vice
chancellor as successor to chancellorship Of
Germany.
Constitutionalsts practically control Persia
and are in possession Of bigger part Of
Teheran.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
EASTERN

Nine nlllion dollars refunded to New York
gas consumers, who were overcharged.
Two white women arrested by New York
police are suspected Of knowing something of
murder of Chinese iaundryman.
w. j. Bryan writes letter to Taft urging
him to present subject OF popular election OF
United States senators to congress
Dr. Osler reaches age he says man should
die, but the physician does not seem disposed
to take his own medicine.
Father at Watseka. H.. sends young daugh-
ter to academy she will not witness domes-
tic tangle.
President Taft is playing bachelor at White
House and passes his evenings in automobile
rides.
Tariff bill is in hands of conference commit
tee and nearly every important measure is
accepted.
Miners in convention at Denver protest
against seating of delegate said to be strike
breaker
Evelyn Thaw testfes at trial of husband at
White Plains, N. Y. and her testimony is
favorable to slayer of White
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
LOCAL

]. u sammis of Iowa elected grand exalted
ruler of Elks.
Detroit selected for 1910 convention of the
Eiks
Thirty thousand visitors entertained at
Crescent Bay cities.
San Pedro consolidation election called for
August r.
Woman granted divorce from man who
squandered money at race tracks.
VIII of king of redlight district leaves bulk
of huge estate to former nurse.
Chamber of commerce plans great time for
Los Angeles visitors during California day at
Seattle fair
Man who secured Jewelry from women on
promises to marry Is fined heavily.
City librarian reports library has just ex-
perienced banner year of It's existence
More than 200 boys registered at Y NJ c. A.
vacation school,
Council approves first step toward develop
ment of municipal electric power.
Long Beach will entertain today visitors to
Elks' reunion.
Council Increases limit number of sa-
looms to conciliate San Pedro and Wilmington.
Attorney for aqueduct employees declares
meat served in mess is full of maggots
San Bernardino coroner unable to find body
of man reported seen by train crew.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14
COAST

Bishop Bell Of Los Angeles tells Yosemite
Chautauqua gathering that if Taft disappoints
In tariff It may be necessary to recall Roose-
welt to White House.
Bigamist of many aliases sentenced to San
Quentin admits he has married ten women.
Unitarian church. at Seattle convention
adopts plank committing 1t to woman suf-
frage.
Automobile and corpse plunge into canyon
near Bakersfield while two live occupants jump
and escape injury.
Alameda defeats Mongolia steamship in six
day race from Honolulu to San Francisco.
Congressman Cushman Is laid to final rest
st Tacoma, Wash
Roosevelts ideas which are faithful to con-
servation said to be followed by Taft In
speech made by Ballinger at Seattle.
If President Taft disapponts in tariff meas
ure, Bishop Bell says Roosevelt vii lbe needed.
Auto containing corpse goes into canyon
and coroner and undertaken escape injury
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-14

Garry Hermann said last night speaking OF the result:
TO extend nv congratulations when result announced Off
cay Like all other Eks came here to make good showing
Thursday and will out the full program as originally
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
CATCHING COLD.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
This is the sort of weather that leads
to carelessness in the matter of wraps
and overcoats, and as a result thous-
ands of persons in this city every day
catch cold"
Most of the diseases of the air pas
sages have their beginning in what is
commonly known as catching cold. 1t
is a we'll known fact that the human
body must be maintained under all cir
cumstances at temperature of about
IS degrees Fahrenheit, otherwise dis
ease will result
Heat is produced in the human or
ganism in two ways-first, by oxidation
of food, and, second, by the conversion
of muscular movement into heat. The
sudden lowering of the small blood YES
sells in the spine a disturbance of the
hearts action and congestion of some
of the internal organs. particularly
those of the respiratory tract.
The heat which is generated within
the body by the oxidation of food and
muscular movement would be lost by
radiation if the temperature of the at
mosphere surrounding the body was far
below the normal temperature of the
system, and therefore this loss must
be kept at minimum by an inter-
position between the spine of the body
and the air by proper clothing which
is a non conductor of heat, thereby
keeping the heat in the body. not the
cold out, as is generally supposed
Here the question may be raised why
some people take cold more easily than
others. Those who live a sedentary
life In overheated rooms and whose
digestive apparatus is impaired. or
those confined in close rooms, voluntari-
ly or involuntarily, and those suffering
from disease of the lungs. also persons
who do not take the proper amount of
the slightest exposure.
To prevent catching cold one should
take plenty of outdoor exercise al all
seasons and in all kinds of weather,
should sleep In rooms which are we'll
ventilated the temperature of living
rooms not to be hearted above 6S to 10
degrees Fahrenhe cit, and should not
! dress too warmly. The changing of
clothing should not be confined so much
| to undergarments as to outer ones
| year around and the outer clothing
changed according to the weather con-
! ditions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

its historic ford; better than High
Olympus or the Ides of March or the
dogs of war Seylla and Charybdis long
have been to our orators, and their
very usefulness demands their reten-
ton in western literature at any rate.
There is nothing in this world that the
spellbinder can use with equally dra-
matte effect, for he can stand before
any assembled multitude steering any
old thing between the Scylla of some
form of public detestation and the
Charybdis of another equally detest-
able danger. This figure of speech
must and will survive, and not even a
cataelysm of nature would be permitted
to snatch it away. The spellbinder
knows what he needs in a climax Of
eloquence. and he will see to it that no
calamity in far away Italy robs him
of it for use in America. Scylla and
Charybdis are imbedded in American
oratory and no shaking up in Italy can
shake out of our own native eloquence
a thrilling and captivating figure OF
speech
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Reckless Automobile Riding.

81 want to say something in regard
to the careless running of automo-
biles in your city" said lady who has
been here but a short time. ION New
Years afternoon about o'clock sew
eral ladies were waiting on Avenue G
and Twenty ninth street for a High
land avenue car. A little child, years
old, with them, sat on the curling of
the sidewalk. An automobile with two
men in it came dashing recklessly
down the street, turning the corner and
passing less than two feet from the
walk where the child sat. Now, If that
child had been fright tened or startled
and had attempted to get up. he would
surely have been run over. He did not
have room to move out of his tracks.
l am almost a stranger in Birmingham
and do not know who the men were. I
do not care to know them, but their
auto stopped at a house near by.
1.-THE men realized the blunder they
had made and the awful danger of the
little child, but lacking the gallantry
of true manhood, they failed to ex-
press even sympathy for the frightened
ladies'. Now, If such men had to pay
for the reckless handling of their
machines, don't you think fewer acct
dents would have to be chronicled?"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
Greater Atlanta a Certainty

Without the need of vote-without
a thought of appeal on the part of any
to the courts, Copenhill, Druid Hills
Edgewood, Reynoldstown, East Atlanta
and Brentwood were on New Years
morning added to Atlanta, swelling the
estimated population to $4,000. On
next New Years day Brookwood
Cooks district, Battle Hill and all in.
tervening territory will be annexed,
and Atlanta will then be ready for the
coming of the national census taker
In contrast stands Birmingham in a
badly muddled condition, not know
ing where 1t is at. Between confused
legislation and the confusing schemes
of petty politicians, local patriotism
and local pride seem to be lost quaint.
ties, and no Moses appears to lead us
out of the tangled wilderness of legal
doubts and official ineompetency.
AS things are going this town will
appear in the census lists of next year
credited with a population of $4,000
while Memphis will strive to roll III
a population of 100000, with Atlanta
and Nashville trailing not far behind
Birmingham and Alabama will not be
In the running.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
"PETER PAM"

From Golfers Weekly.
peter Pan" now rollicks across the
boards for his fifth Christmas in Lon
don. As the years go by he is becoming
less the Pigment of Mr.. Barries brain
and more q real little lad, known-at
least by name-to all. Since Tom Saw
yer and the creations of Dickens, Sherlock
Holmes has been the only book parsonage
recognized in name by every one. The
time may come when the smiling boy
shall stand hand-in-hand with the gaunt.
inscrutable detective. The appeal of this
soul which clings to Its youth Is uni
versal; 1t touches both extremes-child-
hood and age The child sees only ro-
nance; the devoted dog-nurse, the under
ground cave, Wendy the wolves, the In
dams. the ticking crocodile, the jolly
Roger, and the devilish Captain Hook.
But the grown-up watches Peter, in his
rompng struggle for eternal youth,
through a mist. To many an adult the
vain yearning for the youth which steadi-
universal tragedy of living. We recall
a certain lady, her hair already touched
with silver who said that Peter Pan"
was the saddest play she ever witnessed.
To others, grown-up also, the sweetness
far outweighs the pain. Be that as it
may, the tragedy-pantomime still fingers,
vivified by the spirit of the little lad who
has come to live for us, our children,
and their children after them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
AS Civilization Advances.

In passing by an art store on Third
avenue" said gentleman interested
in racing, II noticed a fine engraving
of a chariot race in ancient Rome. The
spectacle of the madly plunging horses.
the daring of the drivers In their mad
dash for victory, the shouting, Shrek
ing populace, all made an inspiring
scene of barbaric splendor. The race
was evidently taking place in the COLI
scum and as the racers were making
the turn one of the chariots is over
turned, throwing the driver to the
ground under the feet of the swift
racing horses of the other chariots.
whose drivers were apparently unmind-
full of the disaster that had befallen
one of their rivals.
las / looked on the scene l thought
to what similar conditions the modern
automobile races are coming. The same
reckless and daredevil riding, the
same danger of death at the turn, the
same shouting, and plaudits of the
spectators, and often the same useless
sacrifice of human life Have we pro-
crossed much above the ancient
Romans?"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
When you looked sadly it was for
want of money.
Two Gentlemen CT Verona.
Causes OF EARTHQUAKES

Seismology is, comparatively speak
ing, a modern science. It is the science
of earthquakes, but the deeps of the
earth have not given up their secrets
in any great number or detiniteness to
the seismologists.
They are agreed, it is true, that all
quakes, big or little, are due to the
displacement, settlement or upheaval
of the earth's crust" but right at that
point concord in the house of science
ends and conflicting theories appear.
Some Of the seismologists say sea
water is factor in the case, creating
by intiltration vast steam explosions
These folks say that great volcanic
and earthquake activity does not occur
far from deep water. Others have To-
Gated fault lines along which slips and
breaks in the underlying beds occur
Still others cling to the belief of elastic
masses beneath our feet which slip and
move in response to unknown forces
And so on to the end.
AS the deepest hole ever perpendicu-
larly sunk penetrated the earth but
5000 feet-a mile is 1000, more or less
we actually know nothing as to what
lies between our feet and the center
of the earth. We may be able to con-
quer the air as we had the water, but
our seismologists do not see any way
TO explore the depths of the earth. All
they can do is to connote phenomena,
but thus far they offer us the advice
only that it is safer to live away from
volcanoes and from deep sea water.
This is not much, but it is about all
the practical advice that the scientists
have on hand to offer us.
AS neither Etna nor Stromboli was
active we cannot, it is true, attribute
the italian disaster to volcanoes, adm
We are forced to conclude that a dis
placement due to a geological fault or
crevice occurred in or near the Strait
of Messina, but what caused the crevice
or the subsequent displacement we do
not know and perhaps never will know.
Man after all knows but little He
dances around things he does not I'M
derstand, picking up here and there q
fact or two on the outskirts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

From Golfers Weekly.
The Presidents letter to the Harvard
full-back, Yer Wiebe, is a pleasant ex-
ample of the excellent tact which fire.
quently assists Mr. Roosevelt and which,
in the celebration of his nois.er qualities,
the public often forgets. Yer Wiebe was
the player who, more than any other in
olvidual perhaps, assisted in carrying the
hall TO a position from which kennard
made the spectacular drop-kick which won
the game. Yer Wiebe rarely carried the
tall. He merely pushed the man with
The, ball through the opposing Inca sort
OF work which few of the spectators no
tice or understand And he was taken
out of the game, although uninjured,
merely that an expert drop-kieker might
be put in. 1t was a dramatic moment,
kennard rose to the emergency, and in
a moment was famous. AS the Harvard
crowd jumped to its feet wild with joy,
and the cheers Numbered out from the
Harvard stands, comparatively few OBJ
served the painting figure on the side
lines-the man who had earned his way
TIN ough college by working as street.
car conductor and doing odd jobs ABOUT
Cambridge, who had largely helped to
carry the ball to within striking distance,
only to be ordered out of the game. Those
who did see him, and understood the sig
nificanee of what had happened, may
have planned to let Yer Wiebe know how
much his work was appreciated, perhaps
to write him letter when they got home.
Probably very few did so. 1t remained
for Mr.. Roosevelt, out of his crowded
day, to find the time and the desire to
write to this young man and say exactly
what should have been said. 1t was some
thing that the youth will never forget,
something that will make easier the next
sacrifice which he may be called upon
TO make for the common good.