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Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
FOR PROSPERITY

nYA GREAT majority the citizens
X of Los Angeles have expressed
A. their willingness to accept metro
politan conditions and responsibilities,
along with a harbor which win become
more and more of a factor in the life
of this community. There never was a
time in the history of this metropolis
when it was more necessary for citizens
to pull together with nothing in view
but the attainment of general prosper
ity. It is only natural that many mat
ters may come up for settlement which
will admit of honest differences of opin-
ion. But the main object of all citt-
zens should be the formation of the
most prosperous city in the United
States. In Greater Los Angeles there
should be no room for personal likes or
dislikes as factors in politics, When a
mans dislike for another Is allowed to
influence a municipal situation it is
rank impertinence-an insult to the
public In Greater Los Angeles public
spirit should never be confounded with
private spirit. The greatest good of
the greatest number may demand sac
rifices. but they should be self sac
rifices, not immolations of honest citi-
zens whose opinions honestly differ
from those of others.
No corporation, no one man power
no selfish interest, can run the city of
Greater Los Angeles. The day of the
boss is at an end. No boss is big
enough to boss Greater Los Angeles.
We hope to see the citizens take more
and more interest in municipal affairs
A celebrated incident in the municipal
history of Los Angeles showed the peo-
pie on occasion can take very keen,
lively and forceful interest in their own
affairs. If the entire voting community
would become one big Good Govern
ment club interest in public affairs
would never be abated. Taxpayers will
find 1t will pay to keep close watch
over "the run of affairs" at city hall
and citizens should not forget they
have representatives in the council
REPRESENTATIVES,, not gentlemen
who have ben endowed with tyrannical
powers. If the people forget the coun-
cilmen, the councilmen will forget the
people. And by the way, it is not bad
form" to take an active interest in
municipal politics. Theodore Roose-
welt always took keen interest in city
politics and ward politics, and even ran
for mayor of great city. and his mu
nicipal experience led to the beginning
and the evolution of Rooseveltian
policies.
Municipal prosperity and good gov
ernment are always imperiled when
the people relax vigilance, and give
attention to everything in the worid
excepting city affairs. We believe
Greater Los Angeles will be distln-
guished for good government, which
will be the natural result of the keen
personal interest taken by every 3lfi-
zen in the affairs of the city and their
administration.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
EDUCATION

IT NTIL the school bonds are sold the
plans of the board of education
~ for relieving the crowded condi-
tion of the public schools will be almost
at a standstill, owing to the fact there
is no money in the treasury for the
erection of new buildings. It is hoped
that the damage done the city by the
delay in using the bond issue will not
interfere with next educational term
the first after summer vacation.
AS originally arranged, the intention
was to raise enough money to put the
school system of Los Angeles in good
order for the coming school year in or
der that overcrowdlng might be re-
lieved and crowding out done away
with. The enemies of the bond issue
may be gratified to learn that tempo
rarily at least their unpatriotic on
slaught caused not only surprise but
something distinctly resembling con-
sternation in educational circles, as it
had been fondly but firmly believed
school troubles were practically ended
when the generous people of Los An
geles provided for an extension of
school accommodations and facilities.
Interference with the program sane
toned by the people was unexpected.
While it is legitimate to protest against
proposed bond issues if In the opinion
of the protestor they are contrary to
good public policy, to interfere with
bond issue after it is voted is most
unusual proceeding, and interference
with the use of a school bond issue was
absolutely unheard of until tried in
Los Angeles.
We hope such interference will never
be heard of again in the history of Los
Angeles or the United States. Keep
politics out Of education and, in scrip
tural phrase, provided things honest"
especially when the people order them
to be provided. The children of Los
Angeles are the finest in the world and
deserve the finest education that an en-
lightened civilization can give them.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
NATIVE WINES

NROUBLE is threatened at the State
Agricultural fair because the VIM
II. cries announce they will give
away wine TO visitors. 1t is hard to
reconcile the position of those who
would forbid the exhibitors to give
away samples with the fact the grape
growing industry is associated with the
name and fame of California, and ma
tive wines are Acknowledged in many
instances 10 be as good as any conti-
mental.
Moreover, temperance advocates en-
courage the use Of light wines. If
the mild, pure wines Of California came
into general use all over the United
States the moral and physical health
of the nation would be improved great
ly. But what shall be said when a few
zealots would fain forbid California
wine growers to take the most direct
and effective method OF demonstrating
the quality of their product?
Friends of temperance should rejoice
at the promise of the first effectual at
tack on "grog' that has been made in
history. Unless "cranks' should inter-
fere with the work of the wine indus
try, the light wines of California will
yet drive alcoholism out Of the United
States.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
OCEAN FIESTA

T T is proposed to perpetuate in cere-
moniaI symbolism the wedding of
n Los Angeles and the harbor. The
first wedding ceremony may be held as
part of the Harbor Day fete in celebra-
tion of the consolidation elections. A
sea pageant is suggested, and we be-
leve we express the sentiments of
many citizens when we say a great
Ocean Fiesta by its novelty, its charm
it's originality and its beauty would at
tract many thousands of visitors not
only from Southern California but from
other parts of the United States
By all means let us have an Ocean
Fiesta. One thousand and one original
features which would make 1t the most
remarkable celebration ever held can
be suggested readily. Apart from other
considera tions, it would be a most eff
fective advertisement for Greater Los
Angeles and Southern California.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

year 1906 the city council, for the
promise of new passenger depot, va
Gated a part of Fifth street adjoining
the Arcade depot grounds, and thereby
added about 100000 worth of real es-
tate to the depot grounds. Yet there is
no new depot and no prospect of any.
Although the consideration for the va
cation of that part OF Fifth street has
utterly failed no attempt is made to
restore that ground to the rightful own
ers, the public. The ordinance vacat-
ing that part of Fifth street ought to
be repealed and that ground restored
to the public as a part of Fifth street.
Raised sidewalks on a level with the
second floors of the business houses in
the congested district along Main,
Spring and Broadway would furnish a
safe way for foot passengers above the
danger from street cars, AUTOMOBILES
and other wheeled vehicles, and would
virtually give the buildings a second
ground floor. Excepting at the en-
frances to the buildings space for
light and air could be left between the
raised sidewalk and the buildings. And
the raised walk could, If desirable, pro-
ject over the gutter without obstructing
the passage of wheeled vehicles. The
Arcade scheme proposed by Mr.. Hum
phreys would weaken the fronts of the
buildings and curtail the ground moor
space of the bushes houses. While the
raised sidewalk would, without weak
ening the buildings, virtually double
their ground floors, people could walk
from Temple street to Ninth street
without fear of being crushed by the
cruel wheels and above the dust and
odor of the vehicle track. Means OF
access to the raised walk would be>the
same as to an elevated railroad.
SPERRY BAKER.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
LOS ANGELES HOTELS

7 OS ANGELES hotels report they
/ are enjoying the best summer sea-
a. son in their history One reason
is guests are visiting Los Angeles on
their way to and from Seattle Another
is 1t is becoming well known that Los
Angeles Is not only the finest winter
resort in the world, but the best sum
mer resort in the United States. When
the weather here becomes blazing hot
it is only after there has been such
long torrid spell in the east that thou
sands of deaths have been reported.
Warm weather does not linger and last
in Los Angeles as it does in eastern
cities. 1t is the testimony of summer
guests at our hotels that what we call
a warm spell in Los Angeles is only
a passing example of permanent con-
ditions in the east. And heat here is
not deadly. 1t is good, honest, healthy
heat, which has a stimulating quality.
1t increases brain power and adds to
physical well being. The air of Los
Angeles is composed of ozone and cleo
tricity, and when warmed up by summer
sunshine giyes life, courage, hope, hap
piness and hustle" with cav inhala-
tion. We have the most active popu-
lation in the world. The progress of the
city amazes people from the east, where
humidity makes summer heat unen
durable, and where the winter temper
ature is arctic. Los Angeles is the best
summer citV in tha TTuitad States and
1t is the best winter city. 1t is the
best in spring, the best in fall, the
best all the year round.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

bad" and father remembers his own
past follies and says "the boy must
sow his wild oats" And Willie goes
out into the world to show what bad
boy he can be- because older men tell
him at will make man of him." and
his own observation teaches him that
vice in man is easily condoned-in
woman never.
So the toboggan slide is well oiled to
land him in the pit of perdition.
The truth should be told to boys and
girls alike; that nature let's few chill
dren escape the curse of the sins of
their progenitors, and our girls should
be told the danger to themselves and
the consequence to their children of
mating with man of unclean morals.
If all Willies who sowed their wild
oats in the haunts of vice had to stay
there with their fellow sinners other
young men would feel the need of liv-
ing clean lives and our double standard
of morals would soon be sent to the
scrap heap with all other worn-out rub
bish. MARIAN MARTIN.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
URGES RAISED SIDEWALKS
TO SAFEGUARD PEDESTRIANS

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13.-[Editor
Heraldl: Los Angeles is making a
gruesome record. While so many peo-
pie are being killed and manned on
our public streets by street cars and au-
tomobiles and other wheeled vehicles
our municipal government is adopting
no effective measures for the protection
of foot passengers. In the council
chamber and elsewhere we hear talk
of elevated railroad crossings. But
when did the city council of Los An
geles ever compel the Southern Pacific
Railroad company or any other rail-
road company to raise or lower the
track or adopt any other measures for
the public safety or convenience. In tho
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

have the sum of $410.642. OF, 200, to
which add the total of the twelve ma
tions, gives us a grand total of the
wealth of this world of $76S, ,742, OF, 200.
Therefore 764 billionaires could own
this world. And the above estimate
includes all lands and improvements,
live stock, all implements and machin-
cry, coin and bullion. steam and street
railroads and equipments, shipping
and canals, agricultural and manufac-
tured products, mining products, furni-
ture, clothing and personal adorn-
ments.
Now, II 764 billionaires owned this
world, what would become of the
999, ,236 other billionaires? They would
have to find 1908 worlds as wealthy as
ours to own!
One hundred and sixteen billionaires
would own the United States, thirty
five own Russia, thirteen own italy,
six own Spain, forty-two own Ger
many!
If Rockefeller is a Millionaire he owns
1-764 of the whole world.
T. H. L, LEE, .
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

OF all the> iniquitous, ingenious, dia-
bolical and despicable trusts, the hy-
dro-electric power trust is probably the
worst. A trust controlling water power
which generates electric energy prac-
tically has a strangle hold on indus
trial activities. The foundational inn
morality and robber nature of trusts
are demonstrated more convincingly by
every new instance of this adroit and
unscrupulous method of spoliation
which claims the attention Of an in
dignant public.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Los Angeles city council and San
Pedro board of trustees yesterday
formally declared and announced the
consolidation of San Pedro with Los
Angeles and Wilmington. BY a happy
coincidence yesterday was the 12StA
birthday of Los Angeles, and while con-
soldation was being recognized in the
city hail founoation was being remem-
bered and celebrated in the Plaza
church.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
AT THE THEATERs

AUDIT0RIUM-Dark.
BELASCO-"A Royal Family"
BURBANK-"Jack Straw"
GRAND-"The Devils Mine"
MAsON-"The Climax"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Los ANGELES-Yaudevi1le.
UNIQUE-Vaudeville and musical coined!
FIsCHER's-Burlesque.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Much excitement has been caused by
the fact that John D. Rockefeller shook
hands with a Socialist named Robert
Bandlow Close observers refuse to
regard the incident as extraordinary.
Extremes meet Some modern trust
methods are providing short cut to
Socialism
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Chairman Butler of the good roads
advisory committee announces meet
ing will be called soon to act on the
recommendation Of the directors Of
civic bodies that experts be employed
to keep a check on the contracts and
work on the highway system. The
public is firmly resolved that the good
roads shall be honest roads.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Racetrack gambling interests are
showing signs of pernicious activity
and announcing there will be racing
sure" at Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco this year. Racing sure, eh?
What makes these fellows so sure Of
racing?
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

No. 1t is not nearly as hot as it is
back east; and Angelenos know moth
ing about the humidity which kills peo-
pie in the slums of the Atlantic and
midland cities
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

If the individual who wrote a personal
letter regarding school bonds and neg ected
to sign the communication will send his
name and address TO The Herald he will re-
ceive a personal reply.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Greater Los Angeles should bring
greater prosperity to all citizens, and,
if all work together for the common
good, it will.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
The IlpIess Fad

"These straight line ladies' are rough
on the artists"
"But look how they help the humor-
lists out."-Kansas City Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

Take a look at the new motor trucks,
and think of the fun the shippers are
about to have with railway freight
rates.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
The Public Letter BOx

publication aeonaand S
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hn asune
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

On all matters pertaining to advertising
address Charles R. Gates. Advertising man
ager. |
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
CLEAR, CRISP AND CLEAN

Population of Los Angeles 315,985
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

ANILA.-If present plans
are advanced with reas-
enable expedition, a very
few years will find Ma
nila the Gibraltar of the
east-fortified against at
tack and sheltering Il
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17


of Jauane domn
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-10
Engineering Work Begun.

E. E. Greenwood of this place has
been put in charge of the engineer
ing features for the Hinckley bridge
and commenced operations on May
2sth. He expects to have plans ready
for bids on both the granite work
and superstructure by July 1st and
that the substructure can be built
on the low water of the coming sum-
mer.
This bridge, which will be located
very near the present Pishons Ferry,
was authorized by the last legislature.
Twenty five thousand dollars was
appropriated by the state and $4,000
each by the counties of Somerset and
Kennebec. These appropriations al
ready mentioned were conditioned
upon the sum of $4,000 being voted
in equal portions of $4,000 each, by the
towns of Canaan, Fairfield and Gin
ton. These towns have already voted
the required amount so that every
step necessary to make the fund OF
$50, 900 available has been taken.
The style Of the bridge cannot be
stated at present. 1t will be about
900 feet long but whether OF one OF
more spans, the exact location and
the hight of it's roadway above the
river bed, will have to be determined
by the surveys which Mr.. Greenwood
is now making.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-10
Conference on Forest Fires.

An important conference on matters
pertaining to forest fires was held AT
Bingham, Monday. There were pre-
sent, State forest commissioner E. E.
Ring, Blaine S. Viles of Augusta, W.
J. Lanigan of Waterville, E. P. Viles
and s. w. Philbrick of Skowhegan,
Louis Oak of Greenville, Albert Nc
Daniels of Jackman, f. IL. Stirling of
Caratunk and F. H. Colby of Bingham,
the meeting taking place in the office
of the last named gentleman. These
gentlemen represent important own
erships in timberland property in
this county and are charged with the
prevention of forest fires and mea-
sures for extinguishing them. A
this conference details of various
kinds were talked over and certain
provisions not heretofore universally
made use of were adopted. Hereafter
the forest patrol men in this territory
will be provided with portable tele
phone outfit by means of which they
can attach to telephone wire at any
polnt 1or tne purpose OF communlca-
ting and receiving information in re-
gard to fires. Tools and implements
for fighting fires will also be distri
buted to various points where they
will be accessible when wanted.
There were reports of extensive
forest fires along the line of the Ca
madam Pacific county last week and
that 800 men were engaged in fighting
them. These seem to be in the J.
Manchester Haines estate lands, in
Misery Township, also at point two
miles east of Askwith, and near Marr's
camp in Saplington. Later reports
indicated that these fires were being
successfully controlled. The Somer-
set railroad is using oil for fuel, where
it runs through the heavy timbered
lands above Bingham and this seems
to have been very successful in pre-
venting fires along the line.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-10
Somerset Veterans Association.

The next meeting of the Somerset
County Veterans and Ladies Aux Hilary
will be held in Wesserrunsett Hall,
Athens,on Friday June 18th. Opening
session will be called at 10 O'Clock.
Comrade j. F. Holman, Esq, of
Athens, will deliver the Address of
Welcome. Response, Comrade X. A.
Withee of Skowhegan. After the
regular routine of business, remarks
by the veterans and music by the
Athens quartette. Dinner will be
served at noon by the ladies of the
M. E. church. Afternoon session
will be called at 1.30, fine pro-
gram consisting of music, readings,
Rotations and speaking having been
arranged. Comrades, this is to be
one of the leading events in the his
tory of the association. Do not fail
to be present. Wear your badges
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to attend the meetings.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-10
A Youthful Fisherman,

MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Skillins, OF
Portland, who were in town last week
to attend the Provincial Cote we'd
ding, have since been for a trip
to Moosehead Lake. They did some
fishing while there and their son Clar-
ence, five years of age, fishing with
them from the pier, caught five trout,
unaided except for some assistance in
landing them after they were we'll
hooked. The family left Skowhegan
for Bar Harbor, Saturday, Mr.. Skillins
being employed on the steamer be-
tween that point and Mount Desert
Ferry, during the summer. While
In town they were guests at the home
of Jos. Provencal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-10
Keith's Boston Theatre.

The daring of Mr.. Keith in present.
ing Vesta Tilley, the three thousand
dollar week star, and the vaude-
vile bills in keeping, for summer
attraction, was fully justified after all
for there has not been in Boston
during the entire winter season an
attraction that equals this brilliant
young woman, who has been drawing
record breaking houses all the week.
All Boston, and New England for
that matter, are already whistling
her songs and talking about her
startling costumes, but there will be
only one more week to see her, and
if you haven't already done so,
don't miss the opportunity this week,
for there is only one Vesta Tilley.
Miss Tilley has striking personality
and winning way about her, and
the most fascinating figure in mems
pl0fhas
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-10
What would you take?

Suppose you were required to live for
a certain length of time on only one
article of food. Which would you
choose?
There is one food that stands without
rival for such test Quaker Oats is
that one. 1t furnishes more strength
with least wear and tear on the digestive
organs than any other food. You'll feel
we'll and strong at the end of the time
Try it. Don't stop eating other things.
but eat more Quaker Oats and you'll
notice the gain in strength.
The regular size package of Quaker
Oats sells at 10c, the large family size
packages cost Csc, and the family size
package containing a piece of beautiful
china for the table costs 30c. All
grocers sell these.
Eat Quaker Oats daily for breakfast.
it strengthens you for the days work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-10
CANCER, THOUGHT
HIS FAMILY

allied me. For year 1 could not
draw long breath. My folks thought
l had cancer in the stomach. heard
of Sagwa and commenced taking it.
After taking four bottles l was COM
pletely cured. l can't half praise the
great amount of good it has done me.
We do not recommend Sagws, or
believe it or anything else will cure
Cancer, but we do know that Sagwa
will cure a rundown and overw orked
stomach.
People whose stomacbs get badly
out of order, as in the case of Mr..
Dodge, may suffer from nervous de-
preston, and are liable to imagine
themselves afflicted with grave and
complicated diseases, when such is
not the case at ALL
The Kickapoo Remedies are for sale
at all drug stores. II you wish to test
Sagwa before purchasing, we will
gladly send you free trial bottle by
mail. The Kickapoo Indian Medicine
Co., Clintonville, Conn.