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Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15
FRESN0lTE BEATEN AND
LEFT FOR DEAD BY THUGS

FRESNO, Oct. 14.-G. w. Bodfish, a
real estate agent, was beaten and left
for dead here by holdup men, acord-
ding to report he made to the police
today. He was accosted at 8 p. m.
Thursday, was subdued after strug-
gle, and regained consciousness at A
o'clock this morning.
This is the second holdup in five
days, the first being within two blocks
of the court house. A too small police
force is ascribed as the cause of the
presence of many hoboes here.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15
PLACE MURDER CHARGE ON
JAPANESE NOW FUGITIVE

SANTA ROSA, Oct. 14.-An indict-
ment charging Henry Yamaguichi with
the murder of Thomas Kendall on the
Starbuck ranch near Cazadero last
July was returned by the grand jury
Of Sonoma county tonight.
1t was stated by District Attorney
Lea that the object of this action was
to provide means Of holding the fugi-
tive in event of his capture in a for
eign land. No reference is made in the
bill to the murder of the parents of
Thomas Kendall, Enoch Kendall and
his wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15
CELERY CENTER WELCOMES
RAIN; BEET MEN OBJECT

SANTA ANA, Oct. 14.-Last nights
rainfall amounted to .OS of an inch,
making the precipitation .21 for the sea-
son. This afternoon the rain fell stead
lily. with indications good for it's con-
tinuance through the night
Cabbage and celery will be helped by
the rain, but sugar beets will be in
jured, as a new growth will be started
nv the showers
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15
.RAINSTORM TOTAL
NOW OVER NORMAL
ForecaSter States, However, the
Precipitation Has Been Ex-
Ceeded in Past Seasons

Nervous citizens who begin worrying
in the fall of each year for fear the
usual amount of rain will not arrive
in Southern California are resting cas-
ier this morning. Their fears began
vanishing early last evening.
During the storm that commenced
late yesterday afternoon and continued
for several hours enough rain fell to
put the total precipitation for the
season to date well beyond the nor
NAL. The precipitation up 20 o'clock
last night was 81, making the total for
the season to date 80. The average
precipitation to date each year is only
80. Last year it was .32.
The rain was heaviest between $40
and 5:45 last evening, amounting to
OF inch for the five minutes. For the
interval between 5:25 and 5:45 the pre-
cipitation was %.
RAIN NOT WONDERFUL
While several thousand persons in
the downtown streets were scurrying
in all directions trying to find dry
spot, the impression seemed to pre-
vail that the storm was a wonder-a
real record d-breaker. But there is lit
tie sentiment in the bosom of the calm
and scientific weather observer. A. B
Wollaber local forecaster, said:
"A record-breaker? Not by any
means. In October, 1885, the rainfall
amounted to 6.96 inches. In twenty
four hours on October 20 of that year
the rainfall amounted to 316 inches.
"This storm was remarkable in one
respect however. There were no re-
ports to indicate it's coming. The
pressure has been unsettled for twen-
ty-four hours, but this in itself was
hardly sufficient to cause the heavy
rain. It is probable that storm al
sea and south of Los Angeles caused
the rain"
Rainfall was general in the region
about Los Angeles. 1t will be of great
benefit to gardens and will bring out
the green grass on the brown hillsides
with remarkable rapidity
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15
M0NR0VIA VOTERS APPROVE
SEWER AND WATER BONDS

MONROVIA, Oct. 14.-Monrovia citi-
zens today approved two bond issues,
one of $4,000 for extensions of the
water system to growing sections of the
city which need water mains, and the
other for 100000 to be expended in
building modern, sanitary sewer sys-
tenn.
The issue Of water bonds was author
lied by vote of 1896 to 1902, and that of
the sewer bonds by 36S for to 1923
against. The result of the election
caused rejoicing in MonroVia tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15
OLDFIELD BREAKS MILE
RECORD IN so SECONDS

READVILLE, Mass, Oct. 14.--De-
spite his recent disqualification by the
American Automobile association, be-
cause of his proposed race with Jack
Johnson, the pugilist, Barney Oldfeld
raced against time today at a regular
ly sanctioned meeting at the Read
vile track, breaking the track record
for one mile
Driving his Benz machine, Oldfield
covered the mile circuit in so seconds
fiat. The former record was 81 sec
onds, sheld by de Palma. Oldfeld's
time is not official and will not be ac-
cepted by the association.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15
MOTHER BEREFT OF CHILD
ENDS LIFE WITH BULLET

FRESNO, oct. 14.-Still brooding
over the drowning of her 2-year-old
son last spring in an irrigating ditch,
Mrs. J. P. Berg, wife of prosperous
Parlier rancher, this afternoon COM
mittted suicide by shooting herself
through the head with a rifle.
Her four other children, returning
from school, heard the shot and found
their mother dead. Her husband is
prostrated with grief.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15

minguez, ]. C. Nardini, Sam Coulter,
James Goodlin, John G. Atthouse, Os-
car Macy and Al Sittel.
G. Cow, a prominent merchant of
Chinatown, is on the committee to well
come the Chinese colony in the opening
of the big building.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15
RAINFALL is As OF An INCH

SAN PEDRO, oct. 14.-A light rain
began falling last night about o'clock
and continued at intervals during the
night and today. The rain guage at
Point Firmin registered AS of an inch
for this storm at p. m. today. The
compared with IA Of an inch on this
date last year.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15

The Roof Gar
den affords the
best view of
the city and
surrounding
country to be
found any
where.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-15
RAIN FALLS At LONG BEACH

LONG BEACH, Oct 14.-The heavy
rainfall here last night amounted to
.53 of an inch, bringing the seasons to-
tai to .S5 of an inch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18

can interests, and report its actions to
Congress for ratification. The commits
sion's voice virtually was to be the voice
Of the people.
This Of course was preposterous. The
taxing power could not be taken out Of
the hands Of Congress. However poorly
qualified that body might be to revise the
tariff. it was the agent prescribed by the
Constitution for that work. It's voice was
subject only to the presidential veto. and
If strong enough 1t could prevail even
over that
Discussion has since produced a ma
terialIy revised and reduced proposition.
which Is that Congress in its tariff work
should always have the benefit of infor-
nation widely gathered and thoroughly
digested. This proposition prevailed In
the appointment of the present tariff
board. and is the basis Of the Presidents
request for continuation. and even en-
largement. Of the board in the interests
Of the next revision by Congress.
No tariff commission could be more
than an advisory body. Its work would
always be subject to review by Congress.
which could accept or reject It In Its Wis
dom; or accept part and reject part.
AS the tariff affects so many interests,
Of labor as well as capital. and every re-
vision is attended with such anxiety and
unrest in business circles. the fullest in
formation should always be available
when Congress takes up the subject For
this reason a tariff board. or commission.
or whatever it may be called. has I'M
portant uses and the Presidents recon-
mendations should be adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18
A Flying Call.

There can be no doubt of the enterprise
OF the London newspapers. They are
live wires without question One OF them
has lust sent a reporter over to this
country to make the round trip on the
Mauretania's record-breaking Christmas
run. which it is hoped she will accom-
plish in twelve days. with instructions
TO see as much as possible during his
thirty-six hours in port and to write his
impressions of America on his return. He
came to Washington, saw the President.
looked in on Congress, went up the wash
ington Monument. interviewed a number
Of notables, smoked one of Uncle Joe's
black cigars, and whirled back to New
York to make the dizzy round Of metro
politan specialties of entertainment.
American curiosity in the result of this
flying visit will be keen. What kind Of
a story will this brisk young person tell
about the two most important cities IN
America and about the leaders of the
nation whom he met here, from the Pres
ident down to Chuck Corners? 1t Is to
be hoped he is a clear-seeing young
man, a discriminating observer. with a
SUFFICIENT sense Of humor to realize that
even his flashing call was a bit brisk for
this lively country. 1t would be I'M
fortunate il through the exigencies of
people the impression that We are even
more breathless in our haste than We are
said to be. There are some things that
the American people do deliberately, too
deliberately even Cor the pubic good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18
JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
From the Salt Lake Tribune.

From the Salt Lake Tribune.
be able to bring you everything you
the world to do the very best he can
to satisfy children.
From the Milwaukee Free Press
1t never pays to be lazy just before
Christmas.
From the Memphis News-Scimitar
This is one of the two weeks-next
week being the other-when it is
proper to consider What would
Christmas be without father"
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Santa Claus only maintains two
Observation-Disclosures and holly.
From the Springfield Union.
and admirers send US for Christmas
present SO long as 1T is a handsome
smoking set.
From the Los Angeles Express.
Don't forget that sometimes lighted
candles set of a Christmas tree the
wrong way.
From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
Notice how the attendance at Sunday
school has picked up?
From the Philadelphia Press.
The shortset day in the year IL imme>
dIately ahead of us. Curious how II
almost every man is feeiin9short himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18
The new Chief JUSTICE.
From the Hartford CouraFt.

From the Hartford CouraFt.
IAN admirable appointment says AS
sOciate Justice Hughes OIL the Supreme
Court of the United States. Il hold JUS
tice White in the highest esteem. and his
appointment is in every way fitting This
seems to make it unanimous.
From the Syracuse Herald.
So far from being scared by the recent
democratic landslide, President Taft has
pried loose another one in the United
States Supreme Court.
From the Atchison Globe.
The new Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court of the United States was rebel
soldier. The war seems to be over, at
last.
From the Brooklyn Times.
The appointment Of a southern demo-
crat to be Chief Justice of the United
States Supreme Court shows President
Taft to be as broad politically as he Is
physically, and may assist materially In
the republican movement against the
entrenched democracy OF Dixie.
From the Boston Herald.
/. Chief Justice White is a pianist. and
his preference. Of course. Is for chamber
music.
From the Buffalo Commercial
The appointment of Chief Justice White
has been received with general satisfac-
ton throughout the country
From the Portland Argus
The appointment of Chief Justice White
scores a point in favor of the federal in
come tax amendment. which the Chief
Justice favOrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18
The Ohio Senatorship.

Is not that a quasi-Bryan triumph IN
Ohio, where two democratic aspirants TOT
Mr.. Dicks seat in the Senate are oe-
claring themselves in joint debate on
public issues? Are they not in that way
seeking to create public sentiment, each
In his own favor, for effect on the legis-
lature when it meets to make the choice
for that office? Surely. They want the
people aroused, and then expressions from
them in one way or another-by letters
or interviews, some other means-1or
use when the legislature meets. In other
words. are they not seeking to have the
legislature instructed on the subject?
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Bryan
urged upon Gov. Harmon and his friends
the advisability of having the demo-
cratic state convention declare itself as
the senatorship, and had his advice been
taken there would have been time for all
senatorial aspirants to declare themselves
for the conventions information.
But Gov. Harmon and his supporters
declined the suggestion. They thought it
better not to introduce the senatorship
in that form into the campaign. They
faced. as they thought. a very difficult
situation, and had more in mind cam
paisn for the state ticket than one for
control Of the legislature. They were not
Indifferent to the legislature, but were
not expecting such bounty as fortune had
in store.
A landslide came There was the state
ticket elected by an enormous majority,
and there was the legislature democratic
in both branches. And at once the ques-
ton Of who should succeed Mr. Dick be-
came Of much Importance.
The two announced candidates are men
of means and influence. E. w. Hanley
has been prominent in state politics for
some years, while Mr.. Pomerene is the
lieutenant governor-elect. He has just
passed through the fires of a campaign,
and came out with f1attering indorse-
ment.
1t Is not to be assumed that because
these two men have taken the stump,
with announcements Of principles, the
choice when the legislature meets will lie
between them. The field will be open to
the end, and others may enter. But they
are to be praised for their course. and for
their desire that both the public and the
members of the legislature may know be-
fore the balloting begins just where they
stand with respect not only to the issues
Of the day, but to the duty of the demOc-
racy in laying foundations for the future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18
Ghouls and Fools.

The usual disgusting sentimentality
and even more disgusting commercial
enterprise are being manifested by q
certain section Of the public in the case
of Hattie lie Blanc, the young French
Canadian girl who was the other day
acquitted Of the murder of her cousins
husband at Cambridge, Mass. Hundreds
of souvenir post cards and letters bearing
messages of congratulation have been re-
ceived from all parts Of the country, in
Guiding many offers of marriage and
several theatrical propositions One Bos-
ton theater agent, it is reported. has
rendered the girl contract of $500 a
week. Meanwhile the girl seems to show
a commendable spirit of self-respect. and
soon to return to her old home in Canada.
The same maudlin interest was mani
tested in Ethel Leneve, the associate of
DR.. Crippen, recently hanged in London
for the atrocious murder of his wife.
Luckily for the world. the girl had more
sense than her correspondents. and went
into retirement Immediately after Grip
pens execution. which quickly followed
her own acquittal. BY this time she has
been virtually forgotten, and any theat-
rical promoter thinking to capitalize her
late notoriety by exhibiting her on the
stage in any capacity would probably be
sorely disappointed.
There Is nothing whatever about the LIE
Blanc girl or the Leneve girl that war;
rants the least degree of. public curiosity
or interest. If innocent, as the juries
have said. these young women are doubt
less wholly commonplace and undeserv-
ing Of any exceptional attention. If
guilty they are not fit for matrimony or
for publicity. What earthly reason any
one can have to pay money to see on the
stage an Indifferent performer. without
any talent whatsoever, solely because she
has been a prisoner in the dock charged
with capital crime, passes understanding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18
The Tariff and Statistics.

Much of the controversy about a tariff
commission has grown out of an extreme
statement Of the proposition when it was
first presented several years ago. This
was that the tariff should be taken. not
only out Of politics. but out Of the hands
OF Congress. Quite aggressiveiy it was
asked. what did the average member OF
either house OF Congress know about
schedules. or costs Of production at home
or abroad? How could he. with no busi-
ness training, and little general informa-
ton on the subject. legislate in the in
,erests OF a great business country like
this?
Then came the answer in the shape Of
q remedy. Let Congress confess its in
capacity. create a tariff commission Of
tariff experts. and hand over the matter
to that body for treatment. Let this
commission be a permanent body. sit as
often and remain in session as long as 1t
might think wise, make such changes
from time to time in both classiications
and duties as it thought best for Ameri-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18
LORIMER and BALLlNCER REPORTS.

From the Newark Star.
When Secretary Ballinger and Senator
Lorimer meet we may expect long, 81
lent handclaSp.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
Secretary Ballinger and Senator Lori,
mer are being triumphantly INDICATED
with such regularity that we shall soon
begin to look upon them as two Of our
leading and most trustworthy friends of
the people.
From the Portland Press.
In the case of Senator Lorimer the
Senate subcommittee renders q Scotch
verdict mot proven That settles it,
Lorimer will not be convicted on the
charge Of bribing members Of the Illinois
legislature. But there must have been
some tall lying somewhere.
From the Newark Evening News
Well. let's hope for the best. Maybe
Ballinger will regard that coat of white
wash as travelling suit and act accord
ingly.
From the Indianapolis News.
In view of the unanimous report of the
Senate committee generating Senator
Lorimer from the charges of bribery. lust
where Isl that famous act of discourtesy
toward Mr.. LOrimer and his club left?
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Scotch highballs are suitable when
drinking the health of Senator Lorimer,
who has just been granted verdict by
the investigating committee.
From the Utica Observer.
The Senate subcommittee has decided
that there is no proof Of bribery against
Senator Lorimer. And this in the face
of his public denunciation by the autocret
Of the moralities last October,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18
A Sidewalk Snow Law Needed.

There can be no doubt Of the need Of
law which will insure the prompt
cleaning OF the local sidewalks after a
snowfall But this law must be framed
with reference to the court decision that
inasmuch as the title to the sidewalk is
vested. not in the owner of the abutting
property. but In the United States, with
The District standing virtually in the re-
1ation of trustee for the owner. 1t is un-
constitutional to hold the property owner
or tenant accountable for the condition
of the walks. Every effort on the part
of the Commissioners to supply the de-
hciency has been blocked by this OBJ
stacle, and Congress has been similarly
confronted with the risk that any enact
ment which it might frame would be re-
jected by the courts as an unwarranted
requirement upon the citizen.
1t is obvious from the experience of the
District since the compulsory cleaning
law was declared unconstitutional that
property owners and tenants cannot be
relied upon to keep their walks clean in
winter from a sense Of public duty.
While few, possibly the majority of
househo'ders. will promptly clean their
walks for the sake of their own comfort
ard safety as well as of others. in every
block are some who neglect to do so.
and the result is that the city streets
are succession of danger points where
pedestrians are continually falling and
suffering serious injuries. No attempt
whatever is made under the present cir
cumStances on the part of the owners
of or agents for vacant properties to
keep the walks in front of them cleared
of snow.
It would cost an immense sum OF
money annually for the District to do
this work. Even under the proposed law
which the Senate District committee is
now considering it would be necessary
for the District to have in hand at the
beginning of each winter a very large
fund for sidewalk cleaning to do the
work in the case Of recalcitrant or negh-
gent owners or tenants. 1t would be
absurd to allow the sidewalks to remain
partly impeded with snow under a COM
pulsory cleaning system. Whether the
Districts revenues were reimbursed py
means of fines collected in the Police
Court or by tax liens or by direct assess
ments immedi ately collectible. there must
be established at the outset sumcient
foundation fund to care for the lapses
OF a considerable portion of the COM
munity.
The surest way to find out whether the
courts will sustain a compulsory clean
ing snow law Is to pass bill and allow
1t to be carried to a test. Nothing Is to
be gained by waiting from year to year
In doubt. Washington must have cleaner
sidewalks, even il the government has
to do the work at its own expense. ana
the sooner the exact powers of Congress
i'm the premises are ascertained the pet
ter for the public health and safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18
Superiority
of Brazil.
CENSUS REFLECTIONS.
III the Fort Worth Record.

From the Fort Worth Record.
| It is up to Uncle Sam to demand a
recount.
From the Boston Globe.
According to the new census, there are
| so, 4O2, Isl people in this country, ana yet
| every now and then there Is a young
man who thinks that there Is only one
girl in the world for him.
From the Houston Post
The population Of Texas is really A.
500 542, and il we get into a scrap with
| Mexico we will be able to prove by that
republic that it Is several millions more
! than that.
From the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
| Down in Texas. according to the cen
sus, there are 100000 mules. We don't
suppose that includes all the kickers,
either.
From the Toledo Blade.
There are less than four million people
In Texas. Noise doesn't count Tor any
thing with the census bureau
From the Rochester Post Express.
Forty-six Indiana counties have lost IN
population since the 1900 census. Is the
indiana school OF literature on the de-
cline?
From the Syracuse Post-Standard.
The north and west have double the
population Of the south. provided you
admit that there Is . north and south
any more.