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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09

If woman owns half a city and a
million dollars and is childless she IS
not and in the very nature of the case
cannot be of such Importance to the
United States Of America as the poor
est woman who is the mother of chill
dren
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09

Boosters of the Young Mems Chris
tian association say a membership is
the best investment any young man
can make. We believe it. Every young
man should avail himself of the oppor-
tunities open to members of this finest
of young mems clubs.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
AT THE THEATERs

BELASCo-''The Dollar Mark"
NIASON-Dark.
AUDITORIUM-Dark.
TsITRBANK-"Our New Minister"
MAJEsTIC-KoIk and Dill in THE Poll
ticians."
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Broadway"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
UNIQUE-"Dick's Troubles.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
Far and Wide
City Government

Everywhere the people are studying
how to secure the best municipal gov
eminent. 1t seems to be more difncult
to secure good and economical city
government than to solve any other
problem in the complex business of
government theoretically one would
say that it would be easier to get good
government in a small city than in a
state, but experience shows this theory
does not work out in practice.-Charles-
Ton News and Courier.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
Chances in Cambodla

Cambodia, now a French protecto-
rate, has 1,S00 900 inhabitants, all of
whom live contentedly on rice. That
is a larger population than California
has. Just think of the possibilities IN
street railway franchises in Ksachandal
and the African owens river corrup-
ton yet to be developed there.-Sacra-
mentO Union.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
The State Press
Silk-Hatted Japs

The stovepipe hat has captured
japan, but it meets with ridicude:: the
Yorodzu Choho says; The SILK nat Is
now an inevitable and laughter provok-
ing feature of a public function in this
country. In joy or sorrow, at a garden
party or a funeral, on the platform of
a station or the pier of a harbor' go
where you will, you are sure to meet
Japanese swells strutting about with
tall silk hats on their heads. 1t is
really sight which cannot ran 10
cas,se merriment even to the most pes
simistic. San Bernardino Index.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09

A municipal band is on the city pro-
gram, and the city will provide free
music for the people. No feature of
the life of big crowded city is more
appreciated than is outdoor music.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
kinn Water

Water is king in California. 1t is the
most essential of the elements in any
locality, but it may become the enemy
of many, instead OF his friend ana
henefactor, IL not properly controlled,
distributed and used.-Beaumont Gate
way Gazette,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
Loaded Cars

The newest discovery about the gas
cline motor cars is that you can't ride
their brake beams, and if you ride the
exhaust pipe you get scorched.. The
same thing is true of an electric car
There is nowhere to hang on, without
risk of Observation-Disclosures Repub-
lican.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
Rowdy Suffragettes

If our own suffragists adopt the tao
ties of the British suffragettes, woman
may not have a chance to vote TOT d
This country very soon after the senti-
ment of women has crystallized into a
request for the ballot. If minority OF
American women undertake to force 1T
by the methods adopted in England
they will arouse an antagonism which
will be sure to defeat it-Pasadena
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
New Way

Formerly the way to prevent deficits
was to cut down expenses. More re-
Gently the only way to do it is to hold
up the people for more.-Merced Sun.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09

Button, button-who's got the Moth
ers' day button? Practically everybody
That's the way it ought to be.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
Blood viii Tell

Milkman-- Our COWS are all blooded stock.
Customer believe you. Blue-blooded II one
may judge by the appearance OF the milk
Cleveland Leader.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
Silent but Noisy

1t is reported that two of Mr.. Roose-
velt's rifles have been fitted with the
new "gun silencers." In spite of that
fact however, the reports of his sue
cessful shots will be heard round the
world.-New Orleans Times-Democrat
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
Turn Loose Your Wasps

Now is said to be the time go apply
the blastophaga wasp to the Caliuyr a
figs to fertilize that delicious fruit
Modesto News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
Q. E. D.

Why waste time scolding or trying to
reason with people who flock to attend
indecent theatrical performances? 1T
they were possessed of proper sense
of decency there would be no indecent
shows.-Chicago Record Herald.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-09
Big Shooting Possible

1t is said that some of the African
snakes can swallow a rhinoceros. This
is fine opportunity to score, twice with
one bullet, without any danger of a ma
ture fake in giving the particulars.-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
REQ Roadster Is Latest to
Enter in East'S Big
gest Auto Race.
RUN WILL INTEREST
AMATEUR DRIVERS
Gives Them Fine Opportunity to
Match Their Skill Against
Professionals.

The entry list in the Frank A Mum
sey reliability contest is receiving adj
6itions daily. The entry list now Mum
hers twenty eight cars, embracing
twenty-four different makes, ranging
from the little Hupmobile to the big
Wlnton Six"
A REQ roadster Is the latest car to
he entored in the East's bigges. tour,
the entrant being John j. Loughran,
. well-khown caotorist Of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Leughran is Of the opinion that
TIE Munsey tour offers splendid
chance for the private owner TO match
his skill as q driver against the pro-
fessionals who pilot the cars entered
b. the various factories, and he has
maze w mis- mind 10 bring one Of the
handsome trophies back 10 Philadelphia
when the tour Is enc3d.
The REQ. the desigsl or that master
mind in automobile mechanics, r. E.
Olds, has long enjoyed great popular
ity among motorists in all sections Of
the country. The REQ has many no
nsble victories to its credit, and It
ives one of the first makes Of cars to
make the transcontinentai trip from san
Francisco to New York in record
breaking time.
Bulletin No. 5. giving a number Of in
teresting points about the tour. viii be
ready for distribution Saturday.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
BIG COUNTY RELAY
TO FEATURE GAMES
Southeast Club, of Washing.
ton, Will Enter Athletes
in Grove Meet.

The Montgomery county relay in the
Washington Grove games on Labor
Day has created more enthusiasm this
year than at any previous set of games.
Edwin Hege, of Rockville. Is very
fond Of the sho wing his athletes are
making IN practice, and believes that
his burg will win the much-coveted
honor. J. c. Clark, o. Woodside who
IS looking after the interests of the
boys in that vicinity has informed 4
close friend that Woodside's relay team
should win the big event hands down
Washington Grove has a bunch out
every evening IN training for the county
relay, and VIII hold trials on Friday
Those who make the team viii then
be coached in team work BIZ Walter
Foster, OF the University OF PennsyI-
Yania.
The Southeast Washington Club. q
branch OF the Y. NJ. c. A.. has sent
IN q large entry list, which includes
good relay team and several sprint
ard distance men. Ellis jackson. who
is training the boys. speaks very highly
of his charges, and thinks they should
be heard from IN the games
The medals which have arrived are
Of pretty design. ana win be placed
on exhibition shortly. Entries close on
Monday
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
B. JOHNSON ISSUES
WARMING TO COBB
Threatens to- Danish Tiger
From League If Rowdy
Playing Continues.

CHICAGO. Aug. Z.-The next time
''Ty'' Cobb spikes a player his career in
the American League may be brought
10 a sudden close. This is on the author
ity Of Ban Johnson. who expressed in
dignation over the report from Detroit
that lnfelder Baker. Of Philadelphia,
had been spiked in the arm by the
Georgia peach.
There has been altogether too mucn
If this kind Of game at Detroit, SAID
Johnson. and somebody is going TO be
made a shining example il hear of an
other such ARRAY. Cobb seems to be
the chief offender. and a word of I'd
vice should go "a long way. lie must
stop that sort of playing or he will have
to quit Che game"
johnson said steps would be taken
this winter to overcome the spiking of
players, and that probably the use OF
long spikes would be prohibited.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
CLOTHIER TO PLAY
FOR TITLE TODAY
Meets Champion w. A. Lar.
ned on Newport Courts
This Afternoon.

NEWPORT. r. L, Aug. civilian
j. ClOthier. Of Philadelphia, winner in
the final rounds Of the twenty-ninth
annual tournament Of the United States
National Lawn Tennis Association, to-
day viii face William A Larned. ma
tional champion for the last two years.
Today's match viii be the most inn
portaat tennis event of the year and
is expected to bring record gallery OF
notable tennis enthusiasts. Ali Larned' S
skill will be needed, It is predicted, as
Clothiers play yesterday with NJ z.
Mclaughlin, Of California, was re-
markabie for cool steady head work.
Every error Of his brilliant opponent
was made to count by ClothieE. and his
chances against even Larned's finished
style are said to be excellent.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
Little Excerpts About The Players
Who Are Prominent Just at Present
Around the Major League Circuits

the big crowds and the big cities. but 7
cannot afford to do il for he mere sal
airy, no matter how large
Protested games are never considered
in the America:- League. Even at the
close of the season President Johnson
allows his umpires 10 settle the g2ns ;
before the teams leave the ield-
Patsy Donovan has filed the bill as
scout for the Boston American club. a.d
President John / TaysoF can COngrdiu-
late his good luck in picking up a man
honored for his all-around qualities.
Harry Niles, of the Boston Americans
is said TO be one of those players wy.o
brings luck to the team that gets HIM
lie has been passed about some. but the
team he plays with always puts up
good ball.
Reports from Baltimore SAYS that ne
Highlanders have first choice on the
services Of Pitcher Dessau. of the CTi-
oles, who once worked three innings m
the National League for Boston an 4
then broke Hans Wagners hsrd.
Otey Johnson. one of the Highlande:s'
new inlelders, who is at present with
the Portland club, Of the Pacific Coast
by Fielder Jones. former manager of tEe|
Chicago White Sox.
Joe Woods father, mother. brotEe r
and sister came to New York all the
way from Ness City. Kan, to seq tizi
pride of the family perform against tne
hghlandeTs last Wednesday. lie srati-
hedNthem by winning his game handily.
Says Tim Murnane. THE basebrAi
critics ali over the country haze Ir-er
rather slow in realizing the inaport aiii
part that Fred Lake is playing in base
ball this season As results alone cOuat
the Boston manager must soon come
into his own
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
NEW MAXWELL AUTO
ARRIVES TOMORROW
Local Motorists Will Have Oppor.
tunity to See Late Model
Runabout.

Jack Thomas. who will drive the
Maxwell car to be used by Richard P.
Covert, chief observer and starter OF
The Munsey tour, viii go over to Bait
more this afternoon and viii return
tomorrow with the new Model Q Max
well runabout. with rumble seat. that
Is being sent around the country by
the MaXwell-Briscoe Motor Company
Mr. Thomas is the local agent for
the Maxwell, and viii give demonstra-
tions Of the new model during the time
it is in the city. As the car viii be
here but one day. Mr. Thomas expects
TO be more than busy showing off its
good points
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
WILLETTS DEFEATS
LOCKE ON POINTS
Loser Lacks Aggressveness, and Is
All In al Finish of
Bout.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug q. - Kid
Locke was unable to repeat his per
fOTmance Of a few weeks ago, when he
Knocked out Johnny Willetrs, and lost
a fast six-round boat TO the latter al
the Broadway A. G. last night.
Willetts was the aggressor all through
the fight. his punches were cleaner and
had much more steam than those of the
Italian. Johnny's left to the face put a
cut across Locke's nose and above his
eye In the first round. Toward the fin
ism WilIetts rocked his opponent several
times with stiff lefts. and at the end had
Locke all in.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
PITTSBURG LEADS
IN HITS AND RUNS
Pirate Team Has Made 1,001
Safeties and 511 Scores
This Year.

PITTsBURG. Aug. 21-Interesting
baseball figures made public here BY
the statistician OF the Pittsburg club
show that the Pirates to date lead both
major leagues in the humber Of hits and
runs. being the first team TO make 1.0O
Tits and the first TO make more than SO
uns. Pittsburg has 1901 hits and 5Il
runs to its credit
Pittsburg and New York of the Ma
tional League are tied for first place in
the number Of home runs this season.
both teams having made twenty, this
being the record in the major leagues.
Tommy Leach. Of the Pirates is the
champion run-getter in the major
leagues, having made the Journey from
plate TO plate ninety-four times.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27

"Jakey" Atz and Lee Tanuehin are
the Elainstays Of the White Sex indeld
ia flelding.
The Boston club is said to be nego-
tiating with Newark for the veteran
outtielder. Jake Gettman.
President Comiskey denies the current
rumOr that Hugh Duffy Is to manage
the Chicago White So% in 1910.
Boston has secured a -outhpaw pitch
CT named Hun. froie the Hutchinson
(kansas League) club for $780,
Crawford and Cobb are keeping the
Detroit eiJn I'm the American League
race. Both have passed the hundredth
mark in hits.
The Cleveland club has purchased. for
September delivery, Pitcher Maurice
Kent from the Waterloo Central Asso-
ciation) clu5.
Rush is continuing his remarkable
work az short Cor the Tigers. The speed
marvel has accepted more chances than
any other PLAYER in the league:
Many are Of the opinion that Cree
should be the Highlanders regular sec
ond baseman, as he is a faster fielder
AMI better batsmeu that I.aporte.
-
Manager Fred Lake. q. the R..d Sux
says "Pll be satisfied II We split even
on this trip, and If we split even, mark
my words, Wen win the pennant."
The latest purchases announced BY the
Chicago club are Pitcher Cole. from the
Bay City (South Michigan League) club.
and Infielder Fostor. from the DanvilIe
Virginia League) club.
President Hedges. Of the Browns. Wis
tied Fielder Jones in Portland. Ore, aid
quotes the eX-manager as saying: I'D
ike 10 go back to the big circuit and
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
'balted TOT UDeFIln m me NINTH
'~Batted for Groom la the fifth

\ Fits made-Oh Groom. in 4tiuninEs
off ObeTl n, in . innings. Two base
hits-Slau cry, Lajoie, Bail, Milan.
Hinchmali. Goode Sacrifice hits-Goode,
Groom. Ball. Young. Stolen bases
Lajoie. S oval a., Easterly, Hinchman,
GOode First base on balls-Off Young,
I. off Groom. 1. off ObeIlin. 2 Hit
by pitcher-By Groom, /; by ObeTlin. J.
Left on bases-Clevelsnd g; Washing
ton. O. Struck out-By Young, >; by
OUerliu. ]. Double piays-Laj Oie 10
StoVall, killifeF to Slattery, Ball TO
StOVan. PASSED ,all-E2steFfV Wild
pitch-GrO0m. Time IF game hour and
y minutes Umpre-Mr Evans. At
tendance, 80.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
BOWERMAN HITS
MAN WITH AUTO
Former Boston Manager Runs Over
Cook While Trying New


MT. CLEMENTS. Mich, Aug. o.
Frank Bowerman, former manager OF
the Boston National League baseball
tearn, now with indianapolis. came to
this place in his new automobile this
morning, and dedicated the machine
by running down Frank Leugh, a hotel
cook LeuSh was crossing behind a
street car. and did rot see the ap-
preaching automobile before fl struck
him. lie WAS badly injured, but VIII
recover.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
KETCHEL HAS NOT
STARTED EAST YET
Great Doubt Now Whether
He Will Fight Lang
ford at All.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 27.-In spite
OF repeated announcements that he was
about 10 start Tor New York TO fight
sam T.augford. Ketchel stiIl is here ana
81 is his manager, Willis Britt.
The date of the New York bout has
been postponed twice ana IL is certain
that KeIchel cannot reach New York
and get in condition before Septem-
Der 20.
The actions Of both Britt and Ketchel
Lave caused uneasiness in the sporting
world.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
JOCKEY POWERS
GETS SUSPENSION
Noted Race Rider May Be Ruled
Of Turf Soon.

SARATOGA. Aug. 27.-Jockey Powers,
the premier rider of America. stands
suspended for an indefinite period BIZ
the Jockey Club The turf authorities
or america, following the report Of the
racing stewards OF the Saratoga Racine
association, TO-DAY notified the officials
81 the IaeI here that they had coD-
hrmed theiT report and that Powers
would he debarred from riding
This suspension practically means that
FoWefs VIII nor only be denied the
piltiieSe OF accepting mounts ian the
lhlttq states but than Dis license viii
Rtooaoly be revoked in the near future
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
DECLINES $4,000
FOR RACE HORSE
owner OF Hcrmis Rejects Enor-
nous Offer of New York
thurman.
THURMAN

LEXINGTON, Ky, Aug g. Charles
Aughes, trainer for Henry ~ Ziegler
ne Cincinnati tuTfmsn. stated todav
mat Thomas WEIGH. representing q
New York man. whose name was with
held. has offered s59.00J for FIermis. the
ten-yeaT-old TacinE stallion. by Her
nence.
The offer will be declined.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
CORBETT RETURNS
FROM THE COAST
Former Lightweight Champion
Thinks He Is Still Fit
for Fights.

NEW YORK, Aug. &.-YouEE Cor
bott, bearing some new bruises FROM
his recent nard fight with Muesy
Shocls. is back on Broadway and looks
rather better conditioned than when
he left mere for The coast.
lie says he hasn't exactly made mp
Isis mind yet aS 20 what TO 10. whether
10 do some more boxing or engage i'm
business. Despite his many Deatinssi
he stiH THINKS ne mas a fight or two
left in him, and may try 20 show IL
20 his numer' 1Js friends.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
RELICS OF WAR.

81 understand that you have relics
of the war for sale, my little man.
said the Northern tourist to the tow
head.
eve did have" replied the boy. ''but
they bought US out. an the swords
dad buried wont git rusted fore mex
summer" atlanta Constitution.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27

way. He was one Of the steadiest aud
/ most fatherly Iuoiing men ia the big
| leagues. He is wise ITO every angle or
/ the great national game, and has ap-
piled this wisdom successfully for MANY
/ years. He has been of more assistance
1 TO Cantulon i'm the last couple of seasons
/ than the fans understood He was sell
/ dom behind the bat, but he was there
/ with the timely advice about the young
| plas ers and the proper strategy. Some
/ times this advice was not taken. Mike
/ fas been known to say that in all the
aeors he mas been in baseball he has
never taken a drink with a casual fan
/ VINO bas bumped into conversation with
him. As he takes about one drink in a
week. and sometimes not that often, The
fans never had much of a chance TO be
come COnviyial with him. The point he
was making was that he had his own
/ IDEAS about the amount of respect due
him, even If ne was a ball player ami
more or less of public character, and
he did not think strangers had the right
10 butt into his society. call him by his
frst name, buy him liquor and then so
around and brag about how they spent
the night absorbing rum in the society
of Mike KahOe. Think il over and yOu
VIII see that Mike was about right.
Maybe the Athletics are yellow, but
don't he too sure Of il. Losing 10 De-
troit IS not necessarily a sign of SAT-
from.
The maj wags around town are be-
ginning 50 kid the Washington club s
directors by calling them up and sug-
costing fOoIshness. When we got Eddie
Walsh over the phone this morning and
asked him what was doing, he refused
10 answer until assured that 1t was
legitimate questioneT. Then he said
there was 30 news. That S to wal
Looping Washington got in Cleveland yes
terday souTed Mr.. Walsh's sunny dis
position ana he was in no mood for jok-
ing, but he promised that better times
were coming.
John McGIaw used to be a great hand
at spiking )asemen until Dick Harley
stopped him.
Tommy Lowe seems to have been
lucky TO get a draw with Al Schumacher
last night In Baltimore He followed
his usual tactics in the early part OF the
scrap and did not fight as hard as he
could. II he IS going to continue that
line Of work there Is no use looking
him If the Baltimore promoters want 10
draw Washington sports to their ring
sides.
BY the way. there was a ball game ia
Cleveland yesterday and here is what
happened:
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
BOXING NOTES.

Sam Langford. the Boston negro. will
have a busy season before him, if the
present matches now beiTC negotiated
for are arranged. Besioe.s the Ketchel
bout on for September u. Re viii night
Mike Shrek on Septemt er 2 at Colum-
bus.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27

Pedalitis frisidis has impelled Owen
Moran 10 cancel his bout with Jem DTls-
coll. From the form displayed by lem
in this country, It can hardly be classed
as an unwise move on MOrau's part.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
HOW THEY STAND.
sECTIoN a.
SECTION d.
AMATEUR GAMES TO-DAY.

AT Capital City Park-.Ameriean
Security and Trust ~. ParkyIew,
. 100 d. ~.
At American League Park-Azri-
culture rs. Bethany, 500 .. m
The Washington times., 1909-08-27

Young Erne. il is announced. viii meet
Johnny Willetts. Erne has already
started training. and will surely do
HIMSELF Justice
The Washington times., 1909-08-27

Jack Reed the Toledo giant. and John
Willie. from Chicago's breezy burg. will
reach Philadelphia in A few weeks and
will take a crack At the best and big
gest that are willing to talk business
with them.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
standing Of the Cluba
NATIONAL LEAeUE
Yesterdays Results

Pittsburg. s: New York, g.
Philadelphia. s; Chicago. I.
Boston. 10: St. Louis, s.
Cincinnati, z; Brooklyn. j.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
Games Today.

Cincinnati at Boston.
Pttsburg at Brooklyn.
Chicago at New York.
St. Louis at Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays ResuIta

Cleveland. 3 Washington. 2.
Detroit S Philadelphia. g
Chicago, 4, Boston, g
Boston. 3. Chicago. 0.
New York. 5: St. Louis. 1.
Games Today.
Washington at Chicago.
Philadelphia at St Louis.
New York az Detroit.
Boston at Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27
The Score:

BY the way. there was a ball game ia
Cleveland yesterday and here IS what
happened:
The Washington times., 1909-08-27

John McGISw used to be a great hand
AT spiking )asemen until Dick Harley
stopped him.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27

I the big crowds and the big cities, but I
cannot afford to do il for he mere sal
| airy, no matter how large
The Washington times., 1909-08-27

job at present. Hurry up and play
her up Tor manager OF the Washing
ton team. Maybe her occult powers
viii be able 70 land a knockout on
kid slump.
The Washington times., 1909-08-27

Maybe the Athletics are yellow but
don't he too sure Of IT, Losing 10 De-
troit is not necessarily a sign of SAT-
from.