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Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
CHANGE FOR BETTER

CCOpDTNc Ito the testimony OF
"A ,ar,bo, n the fire commission,
N tbe citv (council heretofore has
5oap in the h ,bbit Of pursuing a reck-
lose1v ev+rav%gant course in provid-
ing fire engine houses and supplies
when imnr1vements have been neces-
ea,.,, for we work of the fire depart
mont the Jouncil has not followed the
i,,,si,ass-lJke method Of calling on the
co,,n,issibn for plans and estimates,
hut has plunged ahead on the most
extraya CANT basis, and the omission of
consult ftion with the commission APP
narentBy has been intentional and
donbtEess has been the result of fear
.ba commission would not indorse the
reclJess expenditure of the public
rooIey which the council planned and
sat tctioned.
Extravagant waste of funds in the
eEe department is charged, and the
blame is laid at the door of the coun-
cil. Facts and figures supplied indi-
cate Los Angeles has suffered from
recklessness in the expenditure of
funds for engine houses. Under new
and better conditions a halt will be
called on the Figueroa street engine
house proposals. The lowest bid is
more than $4,000, although it has been
definitely ascertained and is easily
provable that no other fire engine house
i'm the United States cost that much
Even 100000 is a high figure, accord
ing to expert authority. in the neigh
borhood of $4,000 higher than it should
be.
The investment of $125,OOO in lot
building and equipment for the Fifth
street station was a fragrant instance
of waste of money. A $4,000 engine
house at Second and Hewitt is only half
a minutes run from Fourth and Towne
avenue where there is a house that
is adequate for the needs of the Sec
tion it protects.
In equipment there has been equally
wanton waste. Two engines were
bought for $4,000 apiece when one
would do, and one has never been
used.
Fortunately for the citizens of Los
Angeles they have protected themselves
against further excessive expenditure
and extravagant waste by providing
themselves with public officials who
will regard economy as a prime es-
sential of the management of affairs,
and with prudent economy and the use
of common sense not only viii fire de-
partment expenses be curtailed to the
limits of actual necessity, but the eff
cheney of the department will be in
creased by the adoption of a business
like method Of management and reg
ulation.
Similar happy Improvement may be
looked for in other branches, and the
citizens of Los Angeles may look for
ward to an honest administration that
will protect the city from carelessness
or extravaganza and that will man
age the city's business with scrupulous
regard for economy and efficiency.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
HAPPY NEW YEAR"

NJ ITH great enthusiasm. cordiality
w and heartiness, Los Angeles
Herald wishes its big circle OF
readers and friends a HAPPY NEW
YEAR.
That is one of the expressions so
familiar that its best import and pur-
port are often lost.
The cordial habit of the members of
the English speaking races is to wish
for one another HAPPINESS during
the coming year.
The Declaration of Independence as
serts the unalienable rights Of man
kind are life, liberty and the pursuit
Of HAPPINESS.
Therefore happiness is acknowledged
to be a most desirable condition. As
ceticism, sourness. pining, whining,
growing, grouching and discomfort
ment are not encouraged in the English
speaking countries, the 150,000,0O0 in
habitants of which today are wishing
each other a HAPPY New Year.
What produces happiness? Content
ment. without contentment with con-
ditions and circumstances and sur
roundings and people, happiness is i'm
possible.
What produces contentment?
Knowledge that a human being is
giving the best possible to life-to the
general sum of life-and getting the
best possible out of it. Any human be-
ing who is not getting the best that
could possibly come to him or her IS
not getting a square deal.
We may all add to the happiness OF
ourselves and others and of the human
race during the New Year by striving
for popular recognition of the fact that
HAPPINESS is one of the Rights OF
Man, that no one should have the
power to deprive any other human be-
ing OF happiness, and that interter-
ence with happiness is tyranny.
We wish a happy New Year to the
people of Greater Los Angeles, the peo-
pie of Southern California and Northern
California, the people of the rest of the
United States, the people of all North
America, the people of all South Amer
lea, the people of Europe, Asia, Africa
and Australasia. To all people that on
earth do dwell The Herald sends good
wishes.
| HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
OUR PROSPERITY

REAT increase of business and of
~ general prosperity in Los An
VI geles is indicated by the total
bank clearings for the year. Los An
geles banks reported a total increase
Of S169, ,125, ,066 in clearings as compared
with the aggregate for 1908. Decem-
Der clearings were the largest of any
month in the year. They amounted
to $64. .463, ,76s and exceeded by $2,393,52l
the total for November, which was
the next highest month of the year
Thus triumphantly and prosperously
the year ended for Greater Los An
geles. Triumphant prosperity is the
Los Angeles way.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01

of California, and she owes this posi-
ton to her misfortune in being mis-
represented and misgoverned by Re
publican machine politicians instead of
being represented and governed by
high prncipled, broad minded, honest
statesmen.
1t is charged that a politicians syn
dicate was formed to trade on the in
side information and opportunities that
come with high office, and to exploit
Alaskan resources.
Harry White, mayor of Seattle who
had to resign very suddenly" inter-
ested in a predatory syndicate a group
Of our California Republican politicians
and office holders.
This political group acquired fifteen
to eighteen square miles of territory,
containing not less than 2OO000,000 tons
of anthracite coal of the finest quality.
Among the politicians managed by
Harry White We're Congressman James
McLachlan and Governor Gillett!
When men of such prominence in the
the distinction which results from as
sociation with transactions which are
subjects of criticism scorn and con-
tempt, transactions which, measured by
any standards, moral or conventional
are irregular to the very limit of the
meaning of that word, it is high time
that the citizens of California, aware
of the ownership and manipulation of
the state by a corrupt political machine
whose tools. puppets and minions in
high office reach out covetous and law
less claws to the nations property in
other regions, should set seriously
about the work of repudiating that ma
chine, of depriving it of any further
chance of providing opportunities for
the nefarious enrichment of men whose
names, tarnished by the Alaskan dis
grace, should speedily be eliminated
from the roll of public office holders.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
AT THE THEATERs

AUDITORIUM-Darlx
MASON-"The Writing on the WaH' (matl-
nee): "sapho' (evening).
RURBANK-'The Girl of the Golden West
BELAsCo-"Through a window"
MAJESTIC-"The Top of the World.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
GRAND-"The Toymaker."
Los NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
WALKER-"At Valley Forge"
UNIQUE-"Grit"
FISCHER'S-Musical burlesque.
OLYMPIC-Musical burlesque.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
THE CLOSING YEAR

Like snowfiakes in wlntry sky
The aeeting years go swiftly by.
Short and still shorter grows the span
Allotted to the life of man.
Fond memories around thee twine.
Dear old year, ninteen hundred nine.
Thy brief career is well nigh done
And still remorseless Time sweeps on.
The music Of the deep-toned bell
That greets the new year sounds thy knel
As deep ming twilight shuts the rose,
So may thy nfework sweetly' close.
j. w. DUTToN.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
The State Press
Something Retter Needed

Millionaire ]. Eads How of st. Louis,
who has been acting as an angel to the
unemployed of Chicago by providing
free coffee and sinkers," has decided
to abandon this form of philanthropy.
AS a matter of fact, such provision is
merely a palliative. 1t does not satle
the question of the unemployed and
only serves as a temporary relief 1t
will require something more than free
soup houses and coffee houses to satle
the question of the relief of the ufRm-
ployed.-Oakland Enquirer.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01

No action in behalf of good govern
ment could be more timely and bene-
fetal than the cancellation by the po-
lice commission of every liquor license
not held by bona fide, independent IL
censees, but by employees of the brew
cries and liquor industry. Reputable
saloonkeepers would welcome action
which would eliminate the competition
of men who are not genuine or fair
competitors, and many men in the
trade as we'll as all out of it would
rejoice over an ending of the tyranny
of the breweres.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
Raids of Mythology

The Centaur would be just the thing
A runaway to stop;
Today he'd make, and no mistake
A handy mounted cop.
Kansas City Journal
Old Argus in the baseball field
Would surely be a peach
Should three men be on bases he
Could keep an eye on each.
Boston Transcript
Mercury would be up-to-date 5s
And flying records beat;
He'd show US how to aviate
And get there with both feet.
-Roseeaf
Old Midas would be a good chum-
Would we could have one suchl
No matter how hard up we were
We would not mind his touch.
Houston Post
And Atlas who held up the world
Would surely top the bill
Above all other men OF Drawn
Who star in vaudeville,
Birmingham Age Herald.
Hercules, famed for heavy jobs,
Would be of use. no doubt;
Husky old Here we SEP to work
To clean the grafters out.
Boston Transcript.
Medusa could be used to scare
Those chaps who get an "edge;"
Her snaky locks would give them shocks
And make them sign the pledge.
Kansas City Journal.
And Orpheus who with Tyre could still
Ferocious beast and brute.
Could, were he here, charm bull and bear
And gather in the loot.
-7SCGK
Circe-but no, wen cut her out
thought memory jogs-
Street cars and slch beat any wit
At turning men to hogs.
Boston Y.
nd Fifth.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01

Within the next two weeks two new
transcontinental trains will be put on
by the railroads and Los Angeles will
have DOUBLE the transcontinental
passenger traffic of San Francisco.
This is the greatest railroad center of
California. Los Angeles is the railroad
metropolis of the far west.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01

The record of Greater Los Angeles
is one of prosperity, past, present and
future. This is the most enterprising,
energetic, daring. dauntless and,
withal, SENSIBLE community in the
United States. That is why, no mat
ter how big the project, no matter
how vast the undertaking, Los An
geles always wins. 1t is the Los An
peles Wa'y
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
Far and Wide
Andrews knuokIes Raped

Some loyal Scots are disgruntled
over the declaration of Mr.. Carnegie
that the negro is already as far ad-
vanced as some Scotchmen We're 200
years ago and ask where are the negro
Bruces and Wallaces. Well, as the
Times-Union has already intimated,
Mr.. Carnegie does not number all
Scotchmen among his ancestors--he
speaks only for his own.AF'lorida
Times Union
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01

Many reports of railway disasters
from all over the country would indi-
cate that those who claim aviation
will be a much safer mode Of transit
than rail travel have good grounds
for their contention.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
suHrauettes

So the suffragettes need not siorm
the citadel, nor congratulate the Iiak-
ers of new political platforms. 1sheir
cause is already the ancientest ir2 the
world-more ancient than they are.
They already have their rights and
have had them these three thousand
years. At least this is the feminine
logic of it-and who shall dare dispute
that Fresno Republican.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
A Boston Bean

Placed on a map of Texas Nicaragua
would occupy about as much relative
space as a bean on a biscuit. But in
treating of the offensive ruler of this
pigmy our diplomatic language has to
be as full, formal and specific as if
world powers were, involved.-Boston
Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
A Mean Trick

Congressman Kahn of this state in
troduced the first bill at this session of
congress. 1t is for a Panama exposi-
tion in san Francisco in 1915. San Di-
ego made the first move in this line and
san Francisco should not seek to op-
pose a project started by another Cali
fornia city in advance of the metropo-
ls.-San Luis Obispo Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
Modesto Exorcism

Our esteemed contemporary in its
Sunday edition, according to it's "Some
Observations" seems greatly exercised
over this paper having stole" it's irri-
cation story.-Modesto News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
HIGH saIarled Flyers

Flying beats every other calling In
these days as a source of income. Even
prize fighting offers meager returns
compared with the salary of $4,000 a
month which Paulhan, the French
prize winning aeropanist, is said to
be receiving for giving exhibition
flights, Sacramento Bee,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
White Slave Traffic

Many of the newspapers of the coun-
try are taking up the cry of calling on
President Taft and his associates to
take vigorous steps for the suppression
of the white slave traffic.-Humboldt
Standard.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01

Rain interfered with some programs,
but it was welcomed by the vegetable
ranchers of Southern California, who
say the result of il will be "tremen-
dous crops"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
More Insurgentish

The developments appear to indicate
that in spite of the persuasive elo-
quence of Speaker Cannon and Sem
ator Aldrich, the insurgents are grow
ing more insurgentish every day.-In-
dianapolis News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
Shakes

We are informed that a shakeup is
to be had In the customs service at
Philadelphia. After a long season of
shake-down little shake-up might do
very well for an exploited public
Houston Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
Los Angeles Enterprise

The advantages of motor speed con-
tests are appreciated in Los Angeles.
where plans are being perfected to build
a saucer track one mile in circumfer-
ence, to cost $250,000, on which it is ex-
pected that an auto carnival will be
held in April of next year.-Oakland
Enquirer.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
Boastful Goliath

San @Francisco keeps or twitting San
Diego about its littleness in connection
with the Panama canal exposition, just
as though little David didn't put it all
over the boastful Philistine giant
Palo Alto Tribune
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
Rich Riverside

The poverty of Nicaragua, with its
100000 people; is striltingly apparent
when we compare it's products with
those of the county of Riverside, with
only 10000 people The comparison
makes us more thankful that we live
in iVerside.-Riverside Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01
Pertinent Remark

Uncle Sam can't afford to have an
enemy within reach of the Panama
canal-Salt Lake Herald Republican.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01

on all matters pertaining to advertising
address Charles R. Gates, advertising man
ager.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-01

AN there any good thing
come out of Nazareth ?" In
this question Nathaniel, in
whom there was no guile.
expressed the contempt of
the Galileeans for this
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-07
CARDINAL FIXES
SCOPE OF CHARITY
In Sermon He Says 1t Will
Not AppeaSe the Soul.


Baltimore, March s.-Thst John j.
Rockefeller and other millionaires have
it In their power to effect monopolies and
to corner markets. but they are unsble
to monopoIize the great glsdness and joy
Of heart which results from the pure and
upright conscience of a man, even though
he has been robbed OF his wealth, his
pleasures, his health. and other temporal
benefits. was the statement made by
Cardinal Gibbons to-day in his sermon in
the Cathedral
Continuing. the Cardinal said:
Years ago the most popular and prom
inent man, perhaps. in the United States
was James Gillespie Blaine Twice he
ran for President, twice that position
was in his grasp, but he never obtained
it. He is now passed away. his political
constituents are gone. his memory faded.
and / doubt if to-day there is even a
monument 10 mark his grave
I remember distinctly that he called on
me a day or two after his second defeat
He told me of the trials. sufferings. tribu-
lations, vicissitudes, and Affections that
rest on the Presidents OF the United
States. of whom our esteemed Mr.. Taft
is now one merely tell you this. my
brethren, TO show TO you that you should
not place your hope in temporal things or
seek temporal favors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-07
URGES MERCHANT
MARINE INQUIRY
Myr0n T. Herrick Defends
Attitude of League.

Cleveland. March 6.-In defense OF the
Merchant Marine League. OF which he
is a prominent member, Myron T. Her
rick issued a statement to-day, in which
he says that the subject should be fully
Investigated at once and its possibilities
brought to public attention.
The request OF Congressman Steener-
son for an investigation of the Merchant
Marine League" said Mr.. HeFrick, ''af-
fords an opportunity which its officers
and members welcome for giving the
American people to understand what we
have been doing with reference to the
reinstatement of the American flag on
the ocean-going commerce Of the world.
I'VE are glad to have this opportunity
and have sent a request to Hon. Richard
Wayne Parker, chairman of the House
Committee Of Judiciary. urging as quick
ly as possible minute and careful in
vestigation on the subject We believe
the people should know the full details
of the work and the obstacles we have
encountered from the foreign shipping
interests"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-07
RESCUER IS INJURED
John 0Neill Saves Woman
and Child in Runaway.
DRAGGED OVER THE ROADWAY
Hero L. Picked Up in Painting Con-
ditiOn Suffering from Conclusion
of Brain, Fracture of Left ShOuI-
der, and Numerous other Bruises.
Driver Thanks Him.

Dragged over a stony road. his head
and body bruised and cut John O'Neill,
thirty-eight years old, clung to a run
away horse yesterday afternoon and
stopped the animal, saving woman and
child from probable death or serious in
jury.
O'NeiH is at Casualty Hospital IN a
serious condition. He is suffering from
conclusion of the brain. a fracture of
the left shoulder bone. several decorations
of the scalp, and bruises or nearly every
part of his body and legs. Physicians say
he viii recover, although 1t will be sew
eral weeks before he will be able to re-
turn to his work He is a bricklayer.
GaIIOped at Full Speed.
O'Neill left his home at shortly before
6 o'clock, and was proceeding down Cen
tral avenue when buggy occupied by
young woman and a girl about nine years
old came in view around bend in the
road. the horse galloping at full speed
and the vehicle rocking from side to side
~ NELL ran 10 tic ttiitOA VI tuc Ibdu
just as the horse galloped past O'Neill
missed the bride. but his hand caught
one of the dragging lines. The man was
jerked from his feet. but he clung to
the rein.
The horse galloped, dragging the plucky
man, while the woman and girl screamed
to him to hold on. The horse gradually
Its speed Men who had seen
the thrilling rescue. ran TO the aid of
O'Nefl and stopped the horse. O'Nei1
was picked UP, almost fainting from pain.
The woman, who did not make known
her identity, jumped from the carriage
and thanked o'Nein time and again for
his brave act. O'Neill was helped in the
and driven to the car line. The
injured man was assisted aboard a car
which removed him to Fifteenth and H
streets northeast. An ambulance was in
waiting and he was removed to Casualty
Hospital.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-07
HEPBURN TO ATTACK
FORESTRY BUREAU
Agriculture Budget Debate
in the Senate To-day.

The Senate will take up the considera-
tion of the agricultural appropriation bill
to-day. and it may take several days to
dispose of the measure. 1t is likely the
Ballinger-Pinchot controversy will be in
jected into the debate. and Senator Hey
burn has given an lntimation Of his in
tentiOn to make his perennial attack on
the Forestry Bureau. Senator Dolliver,
who will have charge of the bill. is a
friend and defender of Clifford Pinchot
It was to Senator DolIiver, as chairman
of the Committee on Agriculture and
Forestry. that Mr. Pinchot wrote his let
ter in defense of Shaw and Price, forest
officers. that led to Mr. Pinchots dis
missal by President Taft II is likely
that this incident will be reviewed in the
debate and Mr.. Pinchot will be criticised
and defended. Several Senators are dis
satisfied with the way in which appoints
ments have been made to the Forest
Service.
Heretofore the Chief Forester has been
privileged to draw on large lump ap-
preparation and to fix salaries in accord
ance with his own personal Judgment,
without consulting the Secretary of Ag-
ricultnre. This criticism took the form
of a clause in the agricultural appropri-
alton bin requiring that all officers of
the Forest Service should be subordinate
to the solicitor of the Department of
Agriculture.
After the agricultural appropriation bill
is disposed OF. the Senate will probably
proceed at once to the consideration of
the Elkins bill, amending the interstate
commerce law, which it is expected viii
occupy much time and lead to a long ana
sharp debate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-07
STRIKE PROMOTERS
TO BE IMPRISONED
WOMAN SHOT DOWN
WITH BABY IN ARMS

Philadelphia, March ga
woman carrying "a baby was
shot in the breast during "A
vicious encounter between the
police and strike sympathizers
at Fifth and Fulton streets.
A crowd was breaking car
windows and bouncing bricks
at mOtOrmen. Mrs. Jennie
Brennan was caught in the
crowd with her eight-weeks-
old baby.
She tried 20 get away, but
the press was so great that she
was held until the police ar
rived and began to shoot. 4
bullet struck her In the left
breast. just under the sbouI-
der.
She fell in the street scream-
ing and her baby rolled out of
her arms Into the gutter. Sew
eraI men were earted TO the
lookup.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-07
GRISCOM SEES TAFT.
Political Matters in New York State
Are Discussed.

President Taft had a long conference
yesterday with Lloyd c, Griscom, presi-
dent of the New York Republican county
committee, relative to the appointment
of man to succeed James s. Clarke as
surveyor of the port Of New York.
About 3 o'clock the President and Mr.
Griscom got into Mr.. Tafts touring car
and rode out 10 the Soldiers Home
grounds. There they dismounted and
walked back 10 the city. They traversed
about three miles on foot. reaching the
White House pretty well tagged out
Mr. Griscom was the guest of honor
last night at dinner given by Repre-
sentative Parsons The other New York
ers present were Representatives Fassett,
Olcott and Bennet To-day Mr. Griscom
viii have luncheon with Senator Root
and Postmaster General Hitchcock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-07
THOMAS C.. PLATT
PASSES FROM LIFE
START IN POLITICS.

Mr.. Platt's start in politics
was made partly, at least,
through his singing.
With more or less vocal
training and experience, he
organized a glee club for the
Fremont campaign and used
to sing between the speeches
at rallies of his party. In this
way he became known to all
In the county who took an in
terest in public affairs.
He also wrote campaign
songs and verses in those
days.
He never quit the game I'M
til he quit it for good. He
never even took vacations in
the summer time.
Platt, as a leader, was pa
tient, persevering, and re-
sourceful.
He committed to memory,
and often quoted in later
years:
BE wise rather than elo-
quent; be kind rather than po-
lite; be useful rather than IA
nous"
He wrote, Il am of the
opinion that political prefer
ment obtained at the expense
of old friendship and personal
honor must prove hollow and
unsatisfying.
9 also believe that all good
Republicans will agree with
me in the statement, Better
no nomination than d nominee
tainted even with suspicion of
treachery and dishonor.'