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Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21
YEoMEN GIVE PROGRAM

POMONA, July 20.-Following the
regular meeting Of the brotherhood of
American Yeomen last night, an in
teresting musical and literary program
was given. Miss w. Kent rendered a
violin solo, a vocal solo was given by
Miss Anna Bowermaster, a piano solo
by e. l.. Reed, reading by Mrs. j..
b. Stokes, cornet solo by Miss Myrtle
Essley, a vocal solo by Victor Young,
and a piano solo by Alfred Schwich-
tenberg The local lodge is rapidly
growing in membership.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21
GRAND TRUNK MAKES NO
ATTEMPT TO MOVE FREIGHT

TORONTO, Ont, July 20.-The sec
ond day of the strike on the Grand
Trunk has been uneventful in Ontario.
Through passenger trains are running
about on time. A few locals have been
abandoned. No attempt is being made
to move freight.
The freight situation here is serious.
The yards and sidings are congested,
the ice companies are suffering and
much preishable freight is being ruined.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21
CHILDREN DIE IN FIRE

BRADFORD, Pa, July 2O.-Four
children perished in burning barn on
the farm of John Adams at Rassolas
this afternoon. Several others had mar
row escapes. Three of the four VIC
Tins were sons of Adams. The fourth
was a neighbor's boy.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21
CLIFFORD PINCH0T SPEAKS
FOR KENT AT SACRAMENTO

SACRAMENTO, July 90. &c. Clifford
Pinchot and William Kent, candidate
for the Republican nomination as con-
gresham from the Second district Of
California, were speakers at a meeting
held in the Clune theatcr tonight
1t was a meeting called for the pur-
pose of launching the boom for Kent
in Sacramento, and Pinchot was called
upon to assist, having been a friend
of the candidate for twenty three
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES

SANTA ANA, July 2O.-Marriage H.
censes issued in Santa Ana:
Robert ]. Eyton, 36, and Elizabeth
Short, 36, both of Los Angeles.
Frank ]. Hartley, 49, and Ida s.
Covert, as, both of Los Angeles.
Harry Murphy, 4S, and Georgia
Owens, 40, both of Anaheim.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21
MINISTER OF LABOR TO
WORK FOR COMPROMISE

OTTAWA, Ont, July 20-MacKen-
zie King, the Canadian minister of
labor, says he will use every opportu-
nifty to obtain at least a temporary
compromise between the striking con-
ductors and trainmen and the Grand
Trunk railroad.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21

ton of the whole 3O7 miles of pro-
posed road, upon terms which could
not be duplicated; one offer be-
ing to give the commission, free
of cost, a quantity of rock suf-
ficient for the construction of
twenty-five miles of road, as test,
after which, if such rock was
found to be satisfactory, the COM
mission could purchase as much
more as it might require at the
price of cents per ton royalty,
or were at liberty to remove all
machinery from the premises; or,
the owners of the rock deposit
would purchase the plant. Several
propositions were made, all of
which were put in writing and filed
with your commission and with the
board of supervisors. None, how
ever, were accepted.
NO INTEREST IN ROCK
The undersigned has at the pres
ent time no interest whatever in
said rock deposit, having disposed
of such interest about one year
ago.
Therefore, when your Mr.. Cal
vert stated at the meeting above
referred to that your committee had
been absolutely unable to secure
rock in sufficient quantity for the
construction of roads the under
signed felt that he could do moth
ing less than to inform the COM
mission of its former action in re-
fusing to accept supply, which
was accomanied by reports of
tests by Prof. L. w. Page of the
United States department of agri-
culture, Office of public roads,
showing the excellent quality of
the rock offered for the purpose of
road building. In presenting our
proDosftions we were antagonized
by your engineer and by the gem
tleman who was then acting as
your chairman, as well.
AS above stated, I have no in
terest, direct or indirect, at this
time in said rock deposit; but as
one of the officers of the Mob Hill
Improvement association of San
Pedro, and as a member of the
above named committee of the
Federated Improvement associa-
ton Of Los Angeles, and also as
private citizen, 1 am interested in
the building of the proposed 307
miles of road which the electors of
Los Angeles county voted bonds to
build at an election held on June
80, 1908.
The proclamation is definite in its
character and calls for the con-
struction of certain roads which
are named and numbered In con-
secutive order.
In my Judgment it was the inten-
tion that these roads should be con-
structed in the order named; and
that If n suit was instituted. your
commission might be enjoined from
building these roads in any other
manner: as q matter of general be-
lief, your commission has given no
consideration to consecutive order
in constructing these roads, or
rather in the commencement OF
such construction, for, as a mat
ter OF fact, although two years
have elapsed since the bonds were
voted, scarcely two miles of road
have been completed.
From present indications and
general belief the entire bond Is
sue viii be insufficient for the con-
struction of the proposed system
Of roads as contemplated in the
proclamation for the election at
which such bonds were voted.
The proclamation describes the
road in which we are particular
" interested at this time, as No.
7: nv information is that the first
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21
SHUT OFF FREE BEER

GREENSBURG, Pa, July 2O.-Or-
ders have been issued by the federal
large breweries in Westmorcl5nd county
that the practice of giving away beer
to visitors at the breweries must be
discontinued. Free beer, it is said, is
not wholly within the letter Of the law
and revenue officers have been in
structed that the practice which has
been in vogue for many years must be
stopped.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21
BIXBY REPLIES

Replying to this communication
George H. Bixby, chairman Of the
Highway commission, in a letter to
Mr.. Wickham, denied that there was
any obligation on the commission to
build the roads in the order stated
nection he wrote:
The point presented by you that
the commission is legally or even
morally bound to improve these (
various roads in the order Of their
numbering in the preliminary re-
port on which the bond issue was
based is a novel one to me.
can only say that no such thought
ever occurred, at any time, to
those who were making the report,
as may be illustrated by noting
such occurrences as this: Santa
Susana Pass road before Washing
ton street: Los Angeles-Inglewood
and Hermosa Beach road before
Long Beach boulevard or Is num-
bers before the Hollywood -Toluca
road. or SO numbers before the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21
Net Waists i'm The Basement Store SI.8o /

road upon which work was COM
menced by you, is designated as
No 9.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21
SHOULD BE FINISHED

1t is my belief that if there is
any one road that should be COM
pleted at once, that it Is the road
known as ~, Los Angeles, Will
mington and San Pedro Road"
therefore as one of the members or
the committee of the Federated
Improvement association, above re-
ferred to, l wish to emphasize the
Importance of the construction of
this road to the harbor during the
present season; if there is a sup
ply of rock available for other roads
of less Importance than this road,
why should such have precedence
over this road to the harbor? Why
not complete this road at once and
allow those of less pressing demand
to be delayed? The people of the
city of Los Angeles are paying
about 62 per cent of the entire cost
of the proposed system of good
roads. In addition to this they are
expending millions of dollars for
harbor improvements. Ever since
the bonds were voted the roads
from the city to the harbor have
been exceptionally bad. There are
greater numbers of citizens and
tax payers interested in the con-
struction of the road to the har-
Dor, than are interested III IAe COLI
struction of any other road. From
the fact that this road will be
largely used for commercial pur-
poses. and that 1t is now demanded
by all of the commercial interests,
what are the reasons for the delay?
Why should nothing but delay be
promised?
So far as am concerned, I am
representing, to the best Of my
ability. the interests of the people
who are demanding the construc-
ton of the highway to the harbor.
The funds for the construction or
this road have been at your dis
posal for nearly two years; prac-
tically nothing has been done dur
ing all of such period to in any
manner improve, for use. any por-
tion of such highway 1t is my pur-
pose in serving on this committee,
to use all possible argument to con
vince you of the justice of our posi-
ton in demanding the immediate
completion of such highway. I be-
lieve, gentlemen, that you owe it
to yourselves, and to the public,
to see to 1t, that this highway is
completed and ready for use during
the present summer and fall.
Sincerely yours.
~ A
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-21

A dozen different late
models-the dalntiest OF
the season in India linon,
Victoria lawn. batiste and
soft mulls. Most beautiful
laces and embrolderies for
trimmings. Long or short
sleeves.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26
The Lightning Bod.

Though Franklin will continue to
receive the honor that Is his due as
the inventor OF the FIRST practical light
ming rod. the study of atmospheric
electricity goes back at least 20 the
time OF TulIius Hostllius. who persisted
In an attempt TO draw fire from the
sky" A learned priest of the name of
Divisch Is said to have erected the
first lightning conductor In Europe.
lie set II up ut Prendiz. bohemia. in
1854. and ii was 1870 feet high. Though
the Emperor Stephen aud the Empress
Maria Theresa publicly proclaimed
their confidence In the inventor. a
most disastrous drought that afflicted
the country year later was aseribed
by the supcrstitious populace to the
ncwfanglcd device. and Divisch was
compelled to take IL down. 1t Is not
probable that Franklin was acqualnt-
ed with Divisch's experiment.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26
RolIina Cigars.

II is common TO hear men complain
OF poorly made cigars. but 1t Is not
always because cigar Is indifferently
or badly made that the wrapper curls
up aud comes of. Much oftener this
comes from the cigar having been
rolled by makers left hand and later
smoked from the hand OF right
handed man. All cigarmakers must
use both hands equally well. and econ
omy both In time and material Is the
prevailing rule in tobacco factories.
When a piece of tobacco is cut for the
wrapper It Is cut on the bins and rolled
from left to right on the filler. and at
the same time and by the other hand
the remaining pieces are used. being
necessarily rolled in the opposite way.
For this reason the man who holds a
cigar In his right hand. which always
gives n few twists during the course
OF smoke. rubs the wrapper the
wrong way. and easily enough 1t be-
comes loosened. Chicago Tribune.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26
ANSWERED BACK.
Ready Reply Of a Ragged Turk to a
Scot In kits,


During the troubles nc Crete 10 1897
the Seaforth highlanders were landed
to help to restore order. Their advent.
dressed In the familiar Kills. created a
great sensation. rs the natives. who
themselves wear n Kind uf Kilt. had
never seen British soh.iers In such n
costume.
An amusing incident occurred one
day when party OF Seaforths were
marching through small. wretched
looking village. AS usual. the inhabit-
ants turned out to stare at the sol
diers. and one OF the highlandcrs with
n view to raising laugh among his
comrades shouted out to group OF
Turks. "Gae hame. ye dirty black
guards. an scrub yersels."
Imagine his establishment as well as
that OF the remainder OF the highland
ers when ragged and evil looking
Turk shouted back In reply. Go home
yourself. Scottish dog. and cover your
self up" II was afterward discovered
that this Mohammedan had spent sew
eral years In London and so learned
the language. - From Anecdotes OF
Soldiers In Peace and War;" by J. II.
Settle
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26
oratorieaI Effects.

once heard Everett. whose plat
form oratory was the acme of Ameri-
can art. His language was unimpeach.
able. But his every word. and not
only his every word. but his every
gesture. was Enthusiastically prepared.
He seemed to gesticulate not only
with his hands. but with his legs. He
even planned scenic effects beforehand.
Having TO deliver Fourth OF July
grafton. he introduced veteran Of
1912. put him In conspicuous place
and told the old man to rise to him
at his entrance into the hall. The old
man did as he had been hidden. Ev-
erett apostrophized him with 'Vener-
able old man, sit down. II is not for
you to rise to us, but for us to rise to
you" The veteran said afterward
"Mr. Everett is a strange man. lie
told me to rise when he came into the
hall, and when | did rise he told me TO
sit down. From Goodwin Smiths
"reminiscences in McClures.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26

Take Notice!
Have the Following Real Estate Which
Will Sell at Private Sale.
No of buildings
Salisbury the Dagb road
mile from Williams siding the Y railroad Price
ssOO0
fronting the Demar road which has lately
the described
This has buildings and can be bought for $1,000
No scosts Of fronting same road directly south Of No
oubudngs
several This sgod land the growing the farm will
show is ideal and he4pice is $500
No. Ais directly of fronting
especially land but buildings
The price is 49, oOO.-Sold.
No. of fronting directly
cleared the balance woodland mostly
still containing considerable fire wood also small
dwelling fairly good repair Although little rough in its present condition.
this be made valuable farm the quality the land being exception
ally good. The priceis $3.50
No. sconans acres adjoining the Salisbury Fair Grounds on the side and
opposite Sewel Richardson's valuable lot Price $1,000
No. Immediately adns a $1,000
of No andco
dwelling directly
front Mr. James loves residence Quanco road and val
liable property. Price Si20
No. stof sold
Wooford Johnson
No. Ills west of No very
Price $780,
the ST.
directly in of Culvers
and contains and 4s-lOOths Price sisOo
corporate
and the N Y p N railroad
Price
something Immediately adjoining No ID
Price
Division
of Salisbury living along P. fronting
EACH will sell the entire
piece too eparty application.
of
of
fronting prominent
especially desirable
parties wishin to build good neghborhoods
For further particulars address, telephone or call on
w. F. ALLEN, Salisbury, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26
Wrong End Of the Milk.

One morning while trade was slack
and he had settled himself In the store
chair for few minutes north side
grocer was interrupted by the entering
of very small daughter of Africa.
who. bracing herself in the middle Of
the store. said. Mann wants some
scum milk whcreupon she received
the asked for amount OF skinned
milk.
The grocer Ind just settled himself
for another rest when he was again
interrupted ~ thar selfsame bottle OF
ink: "Alam don't want this. She want
that what's Scumned of the top
indianapolis News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26
AN INsoLENT FoP.
Beau 5rummeI's impertinenes and q
Brewers Tart Retort.

Beau 6rummeI's impertinenes and .
Brewers Tart Retort.
Beau Brummel. the famous English
fop, was as notorious for his insolence
as for his fine feathers. At the Pa
vilion, at Brighton, he ordered the foot
man TO empty his snuffbox into the
fire because bishop had taken
pinch unasked A man whom he had
met at dinner offered him lift In his
carriage to Lady jerseys ball. Thank
you exceedingly" said the beau. but
how are you TO go! You would not
like TO get up behind. and cannot be
seen in the same carriage with you"
He made no secret OF his humble birth
and when asked about his parents de-
clared that ''the poor old creatures
both cut their threats years ago eat
fhg peas with knife"
Once at least Brummcl met his
match. He was playing hazard at
Brooks. when well known alderman,
brewer. was one Of the party.
Come. Mashtub." said Brummel, who
was the caster. what's your betT
TWENTY-FIVE guincas." was the reply.
well. then, have at the mayors pony"
said Brummel. who proceeded to cast
and by a run of luck won the stake
twelve times in succession. Pocketing
the money. he thanked the brewer and
promised that In future he would drink
no ones porter but his. II wish, sir"
replied the brewer that every other
blackguard in London would tell me
the same"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26
MARLBoRoueH,s NOTE.



A scrap OF paper that carries one
back to the very atmosphere OF a
great decisive battle In the worlds
history is among the historical treas.
urcs OF Blenheim House. On the pa
per are dozen lines scrubbed In pen
ell. They were written by the Duke
Of Marlborough at the close of tho
fierce struggle at Blenheim.
The tumult Of battle was rolling
westward. where French and Bava.
rians were In dIsorderly retreat. with
Marlborough's cavalry riding hercely
in their rear. The slopes OF the hill
and the marshy plain were strewn
with 10000 killed and wounded.
But Marlborough. with the excite
ment Of the great fight yet strong
within him. pulled up his horse on one
Of the little rustic bridges across tho
Schwanbuch and scrubbed these doz-
en- lines to his wife in London to tell
her OF the great event.
Apparently the duke borrowed tho
scrap Of paper from some member OF
his stan. for on the back Of 1t are tho
faded items OF a tavern bill. He used
the parapet Of the bridge for writing
desk. He had been seventeen hours in
the saddle. most OF that time riding in
the very heart Of one Of the greatest
battles In all history. yet the letters
are firm In shape. n curious testimony
to that serencly unsuitable tempera-
ment that was Marlborough's most
striking characteristic. - New York
Herald
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26

The Doctors First Question
"ow are your bowes?" This generally the first ques
ton the doctor asks He knows what sluggish liver
means. He knows what long list of distressing COM
bilious attacks indigestion, impure blood and general
debility are often promptly relieved by good liver pill
We wish you would talk with your doctor about
this subject Ask him at the time if he approves
of Ayers Pills. Do as he says. JCAye Co LOWELL Moss
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26
Secrets OF Comfort.

Though sometimes small evils, like
Invisible insects. intiict pain and sim
gle hair may stop vast machine. yet
the chief secret OF comfort lies In not
suffering trifies TO vex one and in pru-
IDENTIFY cultivating an underground OF
small pleasures. since very few great
ones. alas. are let on long leases.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26
The oIfaetory Test.

II may appear whimsical theory
that the successful grocery store can
be detected by Its odors. and yet there
Is this much truth In it-namely. that
the grocery store which greets the nos
trils with a certain glorious combina-
ton Of odors OF coffee. tea and spices
is almost always paying investment
Ideal Grocer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26
Magma chsrta and In. Bill Of Rights.

Historically speaking. there is big
difference between the Magma Charta
and the bill OF rights. The first was
obtained by the barons from King
John at Runnymede in June. 1915. the
other by the lords and commons from
the Prince and Princess OF Orange in
16SS-So.
Magma charta will ever remain the
greatest landmark in the constitutions
al history OF England. but next to the
great charter wrung from John by
the barons must stand the bill OF rights
that was SO graciously acceded to by
King William.-New York American.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26

"pa. I've just been reading about
poetic justice. What does that mean?"
Listen. my child. and you shall hear.
Once there was a man who swindled
me out of lot OF money In an irri-
CATION scheme Well. he became a vic
tim Of poetic justice. | have just
heard that he died OF water on the
brain. Judge.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26

Our idea OF practical man is one
who would rather have ten cent
cigar given TO him than n Eve center
named for him. Dallas News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-11-26

Truth Is Of no value unless II Is sx.
empllfed IN conduct.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-15
HOW TO LOWER FOOD PRICES
Elimination of Middleman Gives Uni ted States Government Much
 Advantage in Panama.

Just what can be done by the elim- ination of the middleman in supply ing the public with food is strikingly shown by the commissary price list just published in the Panama Canal Record. While the work on the Pan anna canal is progressing, the United States government is supplying the la bCrers and the clerical force on the isthmus with food purchased in the United States and distributed through the agency of the canal commission.
 The goods are bought in the open market in this country and are sold to the canal employees at cost price, plus the transportation charges and the expenses of distribution Yet in the face of rising markets in this country the records show a reduction in the price of thirty-two out of sev- enty-three kinds of grades of meat, poultry and game.
 The reduction in the price of meat has been gradual but consistent in the past year. Porterhouse steak, which cost 29 cents year ago, was reduced to 21 cents February 1 of this year. The Americans on the isthmus, out side of the foreigners. who are doing the laborer's work, consume eggs in twice the value of their meat, and the price of these eggs, brought to the isthmus in cold storage and kept so, has declined from 50 cents in Decem- Der, 1908, to 36 cents in the middle of February of this year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-15
Farmers Educational 7N and Cooperative
 Il Union of America
Matters sf Especial Moment to ] the Progressive Agriculturist

The best aims is chance to work.
 The watched cook sometimes gets boiling mad
 There is no piety in keeping an un- just promise.
 The man who says tomorrow never wins today.
 A good share of our trouble is delusion of mortal mind.
 There are times when the best thing to do for boy is nothing
 It is essential to have the end posts of all wire fences well braced.
 The man that errs and is sorry for it is a man who is on the upgrade.
 Home-cured hams beat the meat trust product seven days in the week.
 The farm is a great human leveler. Men cannot succeed there on bluff alone
 Some people trust in Providence all summer and in the coal dealers all winter.
 Thankfulness, like measles. is catch ing, but luckily is not subject to quar- antine.
 Sentiments spoken sometimes stir up strife. while if unuttered do no damage.
 Do not let your farm implements lie out in the weather. or have you shelter for them?
 The country boy who hankers to run away and go to sea may expect to go on a short whaling expedition with his father.
 The girl who professes to be crazy about children in public generally re- fuses to have anything to do with the baby at home
 By building up pure-bred herds for the production of prime pork, farmers can increase their profits without adding to their expenses.
 To call a girl a peach is not of nee essity compliment We have seen many peaches which were hard. green. bitter, dried-up and fuzzy