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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
DESTITUTE CHILDREN

N IMPORTANT conference, which
IN will be attended by at least one
~ representative from Los Angeles,
will be held at the White House on
January 25 and 26. 1t will be partici-
pated in by philanthropic persons from
all parts of the country and will deal
with questions relative to caring for
destitute and dependent children. We
are told 1.-THE question Of aiding unfor-
tunate children HAS BECOME OF
SUCH IMPORTANCE IN THIS COUN-
TRY that President Roosevelt has
deemed it wise to call this conference
to study the problems involved"
To students this is one Of the most
alarming pieces of intelligence pub
lished in modern times. 1t indicates,
with the utmost distinctness, the be-
ginning of a breakdown of social con-
ditions in this country. Failure is
always manifested at the weakest
point of any structure or any organiza-
ton; and when statisticians and others
find the children of the United States
are not being cared for properly it indi-
Gates a defect in the national social
structure which is thus manifested first
at the weakest point, the child life Of
the nation, the point which, by a SEEM
ing paradox is called on to furnish
materials for the strength of the ma
ton.
Few of the modern instances which
have lately challenged the attention Of
the thoughtful is more profoundly sig
nificant than this. 1t is at last evident
that poverty is interfering with the
lives of So many children that the mat
ter becomes one of grave national con-
Germ, not less important than forest
preservation, and apparently calling
for q conference of a similar nature,
with the chief executive Of the nation
in the center of it, taking notes and
preparing, no doubt, to issue a special
message on the subject of the children.
We wish he had issued one long ago.
He should have taken up with his ex-
pert advisers this matter of destitute
and dependent children as soon as the
educators and specialists had signed
and presented the report on the elm
ination of children from the public
schools. But at that time the national
election was still in the future, and we
are firmly convinced that unless the
American nation has suffered a strange
hardening of heart, which is not indi-
Gated by any recent actions, there
might have been different result in
the presidential contest if the Demo
Gratis had challenged the Republicans
to defend or answer for the practice
of child exploitation by eastern Repub-
lican manufacturers
OF course the way in which to care
for destitute children (perhaps this
sound a little bit Irish, but that makes
it all the more forcefuD is to prevent
restitution. Lock your stable door,
man, before the horse is stolen. These
conferences, conferences, conferences on
the subject of remedy, remedy, remedy
are all very well, but we would like to
see few conferences on causes.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

learning of Jesus how to live, we are
just coming to see that the greatest
and sweetest and safest teacher is in
every home that has a right to be
called a home. And when we shall
have evolved sufficient sense to learn
of our greatest teachers and sufficient
faith in God to dare to put into prac-
tice the things which he is so beauti-
fully teaching, when we shall learn
that the whole race is one great family
in which we shall love and trust and
serve each other, the kingdom Of
heaven will be realized,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
AT THE THEATERS

BELASCO-F"The Heir to the Hoorah."
MASON-Dark.
MAJESTIC-"The Sunny Side of Broadway.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Life"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
GRAND-'1t Happened in Nordland.'
LOS ANGELES-VaudevilIe
PEOPLE'S-"The Holy City"
FNIPIRE-VaudeVille
FISCHER'S-"TwO German Angels"
UNIQUE-"The Gibson Girl
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Dlsappointed

1 went to a football game
With budding hopes, just yesterday;
Football is not what 1t has been
Cracked UP to be, 1 want to say.
No was killed in all the rush
OF the boys with the padded pants,
No doctor got chance to saw,
No one rode in the ambulance.
No student was torn limb from limb,
Nobody had an arm pulled out
Nobody got a fractured spine,
No one was scalped in all the rout
I wandered DER the battlefield
When crowd was gone and battle done,
I found no eyes, nor ears, nor limbs
No teeth, nor noses, not a one.
Can it be they were amateurs
And that their game was crude and
slack?
do not know, twas my first game,
wish I had my money back.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
The State Press
White Strawberry

The white strawberry is the result
of long series of experiments with
crossing different varieties under diff
ferent conditions. LiIlienthal claims to
nave produced two distinct varieties
Of berries, which will bear through the
rul year, making a Christmas berry
easily obtainable. One of these is
white, the other red, and both are said
to be of excellent f1avor.-Californi
Fruit Grower
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

The records of postoff1ces throughout
the country do not seem to indicate
that times are very hard after all, and
seem to bear out the impression that
prosperity is again with us. Reports
from the east tell Of a better business
feeling and the railroads are assured
of a largely increased travel to this
coast in the next few weeks.-Fuller-
ton News.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

If Taft is to inherit the Roosevelt
policies, is he also to be the heir to
the Roosevelt hullabaloo at Washing
ton? If so, his renowned amiability
will be severely jolted when the joy
Gus din of inauguration is succeeded by
the cold cacophony Of a carping con-
greSS.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

A generally esteemed contemporary
would have us believe an expiring cow
boy recited forty lines of neatly foot
ruled and rhymed poetry before he
cashed in. We don't believe it. We
think the farewell address of the
metrical cowboy is a fake,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

Although the house of representa-
tives Indignantly tabled that part of
the presidents message relating to the
conduct of said representatives and
recommending the employment of Sc
cret service detectives, the nation has
not tabled it-and won't forget it in a
hurry
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

Clouds of prosperity have drenched
Los Angeles county. On account of
the generous rainfall the outlook is
brighter and better than ever. Amid
all the wranglings and janglings of
disputatious discordant mankind, hea-
ven's mercies still endure, ever faith
full, ever sure"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Far and Wide
Horribly True

what we want" said the reformer,
lis leader who is wholly unself1sh,
man absolutely above all mercenary
considerations"
YES" answered the man with chilly
eyes, land when you find that kind Of
man he's generally broke and com
PEELED to work hard for living instead
of studying economic theories. Wash
ington Star
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

In the first ten days Of 1909 the
record Of building permits and valua-
ton in Los Angeles beats that of last
year most handsomely. This will be
splendid year of progress and
achievement for our wonderful CITY.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Monkey Talk

Professor John Don Carlos of Fruit
vale has been studying a big Barbary
ape called kid Carlos" and declares
that he will within a few months be
able to understand the ape language
San Bernardino Index.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

In the Washington Star appears the
shrewd remark that King Edward
started a green hat fad to remind the
world he has not been retired to pri-
vate life. Britain has as much real
use for a king as Los Angeles has for
an inspector of licenses.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Not Commercial Panic

The recovery from depression has
been more prompt but not more rapid
than usual after a financial panic. This
is due mainly to the fact that the panic
was financial rather than commercial
New York Journal of Commerce.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
State Deserves Better

It is announced that Senator Perkins
has opened headquarters in Sacrament
to, with George Hatton in charge. SEN
ator Perkins ought to be ashamed Cal
ifornia has deserved better at his hands
than that.-Fresno Republican.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Solons and Saloons

A newspaper headline says: "Solons
begin work at Sacramento today" In
cidentally the saloons" also begin to
work extra shifts at Sacramento to-
day.-Oakland Enquirer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

Mayor Eakins of Ocean Park says
if the early closing ordinance does not
pass there will be prohibition at the
beach. What! After all Art Harper's
missionary work?
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
The P ubIic Letter Box

~ CORRESPONDENTS intended
for, publication must be Recommended ~ Ara
name and address Of the writer The Her
ald gives the widest latitude to correspond
ents' but assumes no responsibility for their
VIEWS Letters must not exceed 500 words.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Beauty

The growing towns of the Imperial
valley are not so sordid that they neg
Iect Identification. California suggests
beauty as naturally as Damon suggests
Pythias-Pasadena Star.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Building Deep

1t is proposed to erect a skyscraper
in New York which shall have six
stories underground. The plan repre-
sents new movement in skyscraper
construction.-Chic Inter Ocean.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
China

In taking the lead in prompt recogni-
tion Of China's forward effort as the
forecast of a material greatness, the
United States might achieve a senti-
mental foundation for very practical
foothold in China.-Boston Advertiser.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Innocence Is Bliss

Happily the month old London baby
which received $1,00O,0O0 as a Christ
mas gift does not know the curse of
riches which is waiting it.-Long
Beach Telegram.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
William the Silent

Kaiser William seems to be keeping
the peace with reasonable regularity.
He has said not much for some time
past.-San Diego Tribune.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
OUR SERMLON-yIII
BY CHARLES c. PIERCE
ENTERING THE KINGDOM

Text Except We be converted and be-
come as little children, We shall not enter
into the kingdom OF heaven" Matthew
1873.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
Golf Cabinet

A safe prediction concerning the
members of President Taft's cabinet
is that majority Of them will have
at least a rudimentary knowledge of
golf.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
CHEEKY Rain

The rain dampened the soil, but not
the hopes of the farmers and dairymen.
San Luis Obispo Tribune.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

Aw, sugarl
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-02
ROBERT ELLINGTONKILL
-Four Horses Attached to Gang
PIow Drag Young Man to
His Death.

Robert Ellington, q years of age,
son of Isaac F. Ellington, was killed
in a runaway on the Titus ranch, ten
miles east of town, early Wednesday
morning.
The young man had four horses he
was hitching to a gang pillow, when
the horses became frightened and
ran away. Robert in some manner
was caught in the machinery and was
dragged to his death. No one was
with him at the time, but neighbors
saw the team running and after catch
ing the horses went in search of the
boy, and found him with the back Of
his head crushed in, as if it had come
in contact with rock.
DR.. ley, Of Butler, was summoned
and responded promptly, but when
he reached there the condition Of the
body showed he had beea dead some
time.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-02
Silver Wedding.

The most enjoyable event that has
taken place for some time was the
coming together of about fifty rela-
tives and invited friends to celebrate
the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Shubert attheir
country home, three miles north of
Altoona. AT high noon, Nov. 18th,
1909, when Miss Nettie, the second
daughter, playing the sweet strains Of
the wedding march, Mr.. and Mrs.
Reeder and Mrs. H. Davidson, carry
ing the bridal bouquet, followed by
the bride and groom, where the cere-
mony was solemnized by U. G. Blank.
enship, ]. p, in very pleasing man.
ner. Congratulations were offered
first to the parents by their children,
prettier sight is not often witnessed,
where eight sons and daughters are
present and living at home to cheer
and bless them through life. They
then repaired to the dining room,
where a bountifu feast had been pre-
pared by the three daughters, Misses
Lulu, Nettie and Mabel. Justice can
not be done here except in eating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shubert received many
presents Of silver, useful and valu-
able. A Guest. :
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-02
ROY CUsICK DISAPPEARS.
Lost in St. Louis Since Septem'
Der 18th. Family and Friends
Very Uneasy.
Globe Democrat 9Th.

Globe Democrat 9th.
Rev. E. H. Williamson, pastor of
the Broadway Christian church at
Sedalia, Mo-, spent Thanksgiving and
yesterday in this city searching for
his brother-in-law, Roy Cusick, who
disappeared in St. Louis September
% last. The young mans parents
reside at Butler, Mo. In as much as
he had always been prompt in writ
ing to them since he left home they
fear that something has happened to
him.
Cusick came to st. Louis from Kan
sas City early in September and up
to September l6 was employed at
Lippe's restaurant. He was in the
city on September %, when all track
of him was lost. Rev. Williamson
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-02

Candidate For Circuit Judge
Hon. w. O. jackson informs US
that he has fully determined . make
the race for-the Democratic nemina-
ton for Circuit Judge in this the 18th
Judicial circuit, before the next Aug
ust primaries. Mr.. Jackson has been
practitioner at this bar for nearly
thirty years. He is recognized as an
able lawyer. He served his county
as prosecuting attorney and served
on the State Democratic committee
for this district one term. He always
takes an active interest in politics. =
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-02

mailed registered letter to Cusick
at the general delivery and inserted =
personal IN all the newspapers mott
flying the young man that the letter
was in the office.
Quick is 20 years old, 5 feet, 8
inches tall, has blue eyes and weighes
$50 pounds. The police have been
asked to look for him.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-02

Miss Lulu Barrows. has one Of the
incest little schools in the county and
has her pupils interested in the work.
Her attendance was very good and
several of her primary pupils are
making exceptionally good progress.
Miss Barrows has no way of getting
to the Reading Circle in her township
so she is making a careful study Of
the book at home.
Over at Keith they either did not
have school or got away early on
Wednesday. However, we did not
get there until about three O'Clock.
Prof. A. C. Moreland, of Reavley
school, in New Home township, re-
ports an enrolment of thirty-five and
no tardy marks for the first quarter
and only one for the term up to the
present time. This is certainly a
very fine record and the teacher and
pupils have every reason to feel
proud of themselves. They have a
fine school in all other ways as well
as in attendance.
Miss Nellie Lee, of Old Walnut
school, in Walnut township, sent in a
most excellent map of North Amer
lea drawn by one of her pupils. Miss
Lee has fine pupils and she has them
interested in their work.
The meeting at Rich Hill was a
very successful one from point of
interest. DR.. McAllister was in at
tendance and had the opportunity of
answering more than hundred ques-
tons on school work, which he an
swered to the satisfaction of all. So
well pleased were they with him that
they want another meeting if DR.. Nc
Allister can be with us and he thinks
he can. He is one of the most popu-
lar teachers, with Bates county teach
ers, of the Normal faculty. He is a
native Missourian, but a graduate
from Yale. AT present he is at the
head of the Department of Psychol-
ogy and has been a strong factor
in bringing about the greatly improv-
ed condition of the course of study in
the Normal at Warrensburg, which
is recognized as being far superior to
that of any other in the state. The
DR.. contemplates writing a text on
Psychology in the near future and all
who have had work under him are
very anxious that he should carry out
this undertaking at his earliest posi-
BILE convenience.
Teachers can not well afford to
miss the meeting at Butler the 18th
Of Dec. when Prof. Davis, Of the Nor
NAL, will be prepared to answer any
question on Pedagogy that is trou-
bling teachers. A number of strong
local teachers have been assigned
topics also and we feel quite sure
they will all be prepared. Every
teacher in the county is invited to at
tend,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-02
Congressional Possibilities

Democrats who have practically de-
clared their intention Of contestng
for the nomination to succeed De-
Almond arc: Hon. ]. w. Suddath,
Of johnson; Senetor C. C. Dickinson.
Of Henry; Hon. ]. c. Hargus. St
Clair county. Those whose names
have been mentioned as possible cam
didates: Wallace Crossley, William
Steele and Judge Brady, johnson;
D. C. Barnett, Cass; George B. Ellis,
T. w. Silvers and Mason Talbutt,
Dade.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-02

Jacob Speer, Of the Prairie City
neighborhood, in town this afternoon,
reported the tragic death of Mrs,
Eleanor Wells, an old resident of
eastern Bates county.
Mrs. Wells, who was nearly 20
years old, was killed by a Katy train
at Rockville yesterday. The aged
lady, who was riding in a buggy, at
tempted to cross the track directly in
front Of a moving train. The engine
crashed into the vehicle and its
occupant was thrown out under the
wheels of the train, and her body was
horribly mangled. -Rich Hill Review.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-12-02
Public Sale.

! will offer for sale at my place, 2
miles west Of Butler, opposite the
Tygard school house, on "Wednesday,
December 9, 1909, my personal prop
erty, consisting Of Q head Of horses
and mules, Z head Of cattle, some
white Wyandotte hens six stands
beeA 40 bushels Of oab, 40 bushels
corn b CHI, 8 tons timothy hay, I ION
millet hay, farming implements and
other things. See bills Tor terms s
IT, VIII. LuLIBRDGE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-28
The Marathon Race.

The 10-mile Marathon run was start
cd on the race track Friday shortly
before noon. There were four contest
ants: William WoiSman of the South
Boston A. c., who won the five m;lG
race Tuesday. Harold Barton of Ban
gor, who won second in the five mile
run Tuesday, George Barton of Bangor
ard Sam Pavtt of Somerville. Mass.
F. II. WEIGH of Natick, Mass acted rs
judge and starter as in the previous
race.
Weisman again carried off the frs
cup running the 10 miles in 50 minutes.
leading Harold Barton, who finished
second over half mile and the third
man, George Barton by over a mile.
and the place was given him without
finishing as the SOmerville man, Pavitt
dropped from the running on the ninth
lap before the fifth mile was completed.
There was little exciting about thu
match. The runners pounded along for
20 long laps and We're glad when the
finish was reached. WeiSman made TIL.
first five miles in 30 minutes. and fin
ished the rest of the distance in 80
minutes more. Harold Barton's time
for the entire 10 miles was 65 minute;
and 10 seconds. George Barton din
nine miles and half in S. minutes.
WeiSman crossed the finish line with q
splendid burst of speed, sprinting for a
long distance down the stretch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-28

Bangor Me, Aug. 27-(SpeciaD.-|
State fair was more largely attended
than closing days have been on prev!-
Gus years The races were close and
exciting, one dead heat being trotted in
the 2.16 class. The time made on the
track Friday was fairly good, notwith-
standing the strong wind that was
blowing across the track during the
greater part of the afternoon. THE
fair has been more successful in every
way this year than in previous years,
and the gate receipts will be consider.
ably in excess of last year said Presi
State Fair Association as he stepped
down from the judges stand after the
closing heat in the ZIG class had been
trotted. President Beal stated that 4
party of New York people infor ned
him that they had attended many fair,
both in New York and Connecticut, bui
they had never found one as complete
in every respect as Bangor Fair" as
they had heard it called, long before
they came to visit it.
Everyone, who has attended tn"
races during the week has been well
pleased with them and with the time
made on the track, which while not ;
fast as some confidently predicted that
it would be was faster than last year.
The quality of the exhibits was said
by the Judges in the various deDart
ments to be in advance of any previous
year. although in some cases the guam
tity was not as numerous Kcnnebp
county was not as largely represented
as in some previous years. either by
attendance or exhibits, but in the cat
tie department Kennebec exhibits took
a leading place.
Most of the horses that did not start
in Fridays races were shipped away
Thursday night and Friday morning AS
the greater part of them will start ut
the races in connection with the Cen
trail Maine fair at Waterville the COM
ing week.
A pleasing feature of the races was
that there was new deal every day
as far as the fields were concerned.
The same horses did not start on more
than one day with but few exceptions,
so that those who followed the races
throughout the fair had chance to see
large number of performers. There
were several unusually large fields OF
horses. the PA class on the opening
day in particular being so large that il
was necessary to start it in two di-
visions.