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Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
ADVICE TO lAULD LANG sYNE'

Editor Herald: To the lady of so
years who. in dilemma, seeks adj
vice, 1, being SO years young" VEN
ture to make a suggestion. Having
an offer of marriage from a gentleman
older than herself but still hale and
hearty" she desires to accept, be-
cause, as she says: 1--WE are both
lonely and companionless." But she
adds: "I am puzzled to know If, at
our age, marriage is sanctified by
God" My suggestion is that she sub
stitute the word mature" for the word
God"
Thousands of years ago when the
most advanced of the animal kingdom
reached the stage of development
called human" the wisest of human
beings were blind concerning the mys-
teries of nature, and in their ignor-
ance (puzzled to account for the how
and the why of human eXistence) they
conjectured various causes in explain
alton of the beginning" Having no
conception of the fact that there never
was a beginning, they imagined the
existence of a supernatural being who
had power to create something out of
nothing-a evident impossibility.
AS we know comparatively little or
this world and still less of any other,
it is possible there may somewhere
exist beings far superior to the hui
man, but If SO, instead of being Gre
ators of worlds they are themselves
the creatures of nature-the result OF
ages of natural development. Such
beings, if they exist, are worthy of
our adoration-not worship. Any be-
ing who desires to be worshiped is not
worthy even of respect.
Of the many gods who at various
times and in divers places have been
worshiped, the one most persistently
chung to is the god of the Old Testa-
ment. Yet no thoughtful reader of
the commands given by God" con-
corning the tribal wars, the vile treat
ment of captives, etc, must admit
that if there was on earth any man
as unjust, as cruel, as vindictive, as
the Jehovah of the Jews, he would
not be permitted to live. And we are
told to love such a monster.
Out of the god idea has grown the
division of mankind into classes
from rulers (by divine right down to
slaves-by divine approval. The god
idea is in fact the greatest bar to
human progress that curses the world
today Let "Auld Lang Syne" rid her.
self of the delusion concerning ODE
dience to mythical god and instead
endeavor to obey the laws of nature.
If all could do likewise this would be
a brighter and better world and life
would be well worth living.
w. N. SLOCUM.
Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
CARL REReER,s CASE

Editor Herald: I read the appeal
made by Mr.. Berger in this mornings
Herald and it struck me as one need
ing immediate attention.
It is a case calling for our deepest
sympathy and quick action.
This man comes from country
where several years of his noble young
life were no doubt taken in preparing
him for imaginary war and in so
doing he was deprived of making the
start in life he otherwise might have
made.
And, now, since I do not have to
spend any of my hard earnings for
beer and tobacco 1 will inclose 81 for
this needy man.
If a small portion of the "booze"
fighters and tobacco Juice squirters of
Los Angeles will do likewise, or half
as we'll, we can put this brother on
his feet and in a position to care for
his dear family until he can get some
thing to do and earn more.
He must mt think that we look
upon him as a beggar. He is only
doing his whole duty by making his
wants known: he is helpless.
The writer passed the winter of 1907
in Los Angeles and gave the price OF
many nights lodging and meals to
men who were shelterless and hun
cry.
On the morning after Christmas
that year a young man committed
suicide by shooting himself in the
same house where I was rooming, and
upon examination it was found he was
penniless. He had told some of the
roomers that he could not find work
Had he appealed to the public, as this
man Berger has done, there would
certainly have come some relief to
him to save him from committing that
rash act. w. S. BURROUGHS.
Ontario, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
MARTIN BEKINS

" OTERS of the Thirty eighth sena-
u torial district of this city have
unusual opportunity to send to the
state senate a man whose all-around
equal is not often persuaded to devote
his time and service to the public in
terests. They will give the cause of
good government in the state a real
forward push if they elect Martin Be-
kins, the Democratic candidate.
To any one who has lived for even
a moderate time in Los Angeles it is
not necessary to introduce Martin Be
kins. Many years of honorable bust
ness life and public spirited service in
behalf of the community are behind
him, and now, having passed beyond
the need of close application to his
we'll organized personal affairs he is
willing to give the benefit of his ex-
perience and wisdom to his neighbors
at the state house in Sacramento.
Mr.. Bekins' good deeds and the ideals
that have prompted them are, with his
acquaintance, inseparable from the
mention Of his name. He would him
self be the last to mention his gener-
GUS help to worthy charities, but 9TH
ers speak of them often and CRATE
fully. When the fight for good gov
eminent became necessary to restore
the reputation of Los Angeles, he
threw himself into the cause with the
same zeal and vigor that he applied so
successfully to his business affairs.
We say again that it is too seldom
that men OF Martin Bekins' character
can be persuaded to enter the jublic
service. If the people Of the Thirty
eighth district want that kind to rep
resent them in the senate, there he is.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
MRS. LAWNS CASE

Editor Herald: There is much in
your Letter Box and editorials to in
terest and instruct the readers but the
thought of the poor victims of the
third degree" their loneliness and
suffering, as described in the reports,
almost monopolizes ones thoughts by
day and waking hours by night. The
question has forced itself upon me
again and again: Can 1t be lawful
in the state of California, or in any en-
lightened country for police or detect
ives to resort to a process SO cruel, and
so long continued that the victim
ceases to realize the necessity for an
attorney to protect ones interests in
a case of great emergency? We are
told that Mrs. LAWN maintained her
self-possession until she had gone
through the sweating ordeal; until
"her face appeared haggard and
drawn for the want of Sleep" and that
"she showed plainly the result of the
arduous s-questioning. Evidently
she did not have sense enough, after
enduring the third degree, to know
that she must have an attorney to as
sist and defend her from her torment
ors and the grave charges. 81 don't
want an attorney to defend me Can
reliable evidence be obtained by such
methods? Or, can 1T be lawful for de-
tectives to hold a man who had "by a
fall from a railroad" injured his head
and his mind, and for hours subject
him to the sweating process in order
to induce him to say, while in that
half sane condition, something they
want said? Should they not instead
have waited until hospital treatment
restored his mind to its normal condi-
ton so that what he might say would
be worth considering? But, no; they
left him a nervous wreck from police
third degree methods" to suffer men
tai torture!
All these questions and thoughts kept
intruding themselves until one morn
ing The Herald came in, stating edl-
torially that the third degree grueling
was not sustained by law, but that IL
is unconstitutional. That was a COM
fort, for as it was not in accordance
with constitutional law, 1t could be put
an end to. SO again comes the thought
as there must be some provision for
compelling an official to obey the laws,
why is it not applied in this case?
One is 10th to believe there are not
enough men in Los Angeles who are
interested in the maintenance OF law
and the protection of its citizens to
take the necessary steps to put an end
bv means of such provision to the Will
full violation of law on the part of their
political servants. If there are not,
then indeed is this government of, for
and by the people a failure.
M. V. LONGLEY.
South Pasadena, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
A Town of Edison Houses
building News)

(Buildin
A modification of the ideas of
Thomas A. Edison for the construction
of concrete houses will be tried at
Gary, Ind, which now promises to be
the most advanced exponent of the
art of concrete construction in this
country, as the American Sheet and
Tin Plate company has had plans pre-
pared for 200 houses of this kind to be
erected for the occupancy of it's en-
ployes in that city, involving in their
construction the use of steel forms
similar to the plan as suggested by the
distinguished wizard of Menlo Park.
The idea first came to be taken serl-
ouslv when Mr.. Edison, the inventor
perfected his concrete house model,
which he proposed to patent and rent
for construction purposes. His ,ldea
was followed by others, and the scheme
for several years grew in new features
and improvements, but no move was
made TO put the scheme into erect on
a large scale. The Tin Plate company,
however, believing that the concrete
house is a practical modern dwelling,
has perfected plan whereby IL VIII
erect houses of varying style OF ar
chitecture and all made within one
form.
The plan provides for setting IN
place the steel form for the first story
of the building. Through the top. or
the form a stream Of mixed crushed
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
GILLETT'S BAD BILL

4 LTHOUGH self-defense, the first
IA law of nature. is Los Angeles
IA primary cause of objection to
Governor Gillett's pet proposition to
bond the state for $1S,000000 to build
highways, that is not the only good
reason for defeating it on November g..
Los Angeles county is building her own
modern roads at an expense of $3,5O0,OO0
and the city is widening, paving and
otherwise improving her streets at an
expense of other millions.
1t is estimated that Gillett's bill
would saddle on to property here with
accrued interest) a mortgage of close
to $1O,OOO,OOO, without dollars visible
benefit to us. Now as to some of the
other objections. Marsden Manson, an
eminent engineer, says of the bill:
If this bonded Indebtedness of
S18,000,000 is incurred by this state
in the present condition of its laws,
in the present state of it's road
classification, that fund will become
a mere grab bag for anybody who
has any kind of a road to petition
to get it built by hook or crook,
whether it form part of the state
highway or not.
The California Good Roads associa-
ton, which certainly can't be accused
of opposing any feasible plan for ad-
vancing the work for which it is named,
is also against the bill. Mr.. J. NJ.
Eddy, its secretary, says:
There are fourteen objections. in
every line (of the bill) that has
fourteen words in it. 1t is i'll con-
structed in every way. 1t is i'll put
together; 1t is ill devised, and there
is not q word in it nor a dollar Of
that money that would lessen the
cost Of transportation to the farm
ers of the state.
California needs cleaning up some
more before the extra sum of eighteen
million dollars is turned over to state
officials to spend.
Los Angeles voters who support Gil
let's scheme on November will vote
to put a debt on their property for
which they will receive no return what
ever.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
plsAppolNrEp IM JOHNSON

Editor Herald: Permit me to ex-
press my individual feelings with re-
gard to what Johnson is saying of
Bell. am a Democrat, but before
these unjust and false accusations
were made by Johnson I felt indiffer-
ent as to whom I should cast my vote
as between Bell and Johnson. But
now / am not only going to cast my
vote for Bell, but will use all the in
fluence that l may have for his cleo
ton. 1 had held Hiram johnson as
being an upright, truthful, honorable
gentleman, but everybody knows, who
is at all familiar with Bells record
that Johnson has grossly misrepre'
sented him and is not worthy of the
high office to which he aspires. Instead
Of UNFOLDING the high principles he
(Johnson) started out to do he has
stopped to low down trickery and mis-
representation. Am sorry indeed to
have my faith so shaken in man !
formerly had so much confidence IN
A VOTER.
Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
CATCHING MEMS EYES

Magistrate House upheld woman's right
'ear long hatpins.
She sallies forth in gay array,
And humtAe men must clear the way
Or get their features emince
CAS- FLASHED" is said in French),
For woman's Unborn right to spike
Whatever facial point she like
The ear of Ike, the eye of Mike
Is settled from the bench.
A dagger scrapes away the skin
That was so tender on your chin,
or else your mouth 1t enters in
Or vivlsects your jaw,
And when you tell the dame that your
Proboscis doesn't need a skew'r,
She haughtily retorts she's sure
That she's within the law.
o Judge, you little guessed what you
Would doom your humble brothers to-
That various one-eyed men would rue
Your dogma all their lives,
And that your autocratic phrase
Would bring to modern mortal gaze
A dream OF inquisition days,
The virgin OF the knives
Henceforth on every working night
or morn, II we would be polite,
We must consent to loss OF sight
From any girl we view;
And sufferers the rod will kiss
with some such humble phrase as this:
Excuse my forwardness, but, miss,
You have my eye on you"
New York World.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
DEFENDS THE IRISH

Editor Herald: In reading Logic
Choppers" letter / wish to say that
he is very much mistaken as to the
ignorance of the Irish concerning the
English language. Although born UNI
der the stars and stripes, I will not
stand to see any reflections made
against the Irish. IF Mr.. Logic Chop
per was as smart and broad-minded as
he thinks he is he would not cast the
ignorance of one individual upon such
a wonderful race as the Irish. How
many of our presidents and generals
were Of Irish blood? Why, some Of
the greatest men in the world were
Irish. Take off your hat. Mr.. Logic
Chopper, to the Irish and say, which
you can truthfully that the Irish are
one of the most wonderful peoples in
the world. MARGARET HART.
Los Angeles Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
A SAMPLE CIRCULAR

TT HIS is a sample of the stuff that is
being sent out through the state
n by the literary bureau of the Re-
publican party concerning the candi-
date on the other side, who. because
of his brave fight to save California
from the corrupt rule of the Southern
Pacific machine, was almost elected
governor years ago:
The attitude of Bell has but
made the issue more plain. The
personality of Bell has had little
consideration on the part of the
real source of the fight against
Johnson. The men who so long
have participated in every sort of
political and civic corruption do
not fear him. They have held out
to him the lure of office and have
made him the instrument of their
design. 1t makes little difference
where he once stood, or what de-
gree of sincerity he may have as
sumed in the past. In this fight Of
the corruptionists against the peo-
pie he has aligned himself square
ly with the corruptionists.
The people of Los Angeles know
Theodore Bells record pretty we'll
Several thousand have heard him in
this campaign denounce the same Boss
Herrin and Southern Pacific political
bureau that he dared to attack in the
zenith of its power. We assume that
most if not all of them believe in
truth and fair play. 1t would be in
teresting to know what they think
of this widespread detraction, and
what effect it is having on their de-
cisions as to the proper men to sup
port on election day.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

NeWS)
stone and cement flows from the mix
ers. This form is allowed to stand
until the liquid mass within is capable
of standing alone. When the concrete
has dried sufficiently the steel form is
removed and the form for the second
story goes into place on top of the
concrete already in place. In the con-
crete houses the window frames are
of concrete and the door openings are
ready to have the jambs set for swing
ing the doors. The chimneys are mold
ed of concrete and every bit of archi-
tectural effect is brought out in perfect
form.
Following the process the outside
finishing touches are put on and the
house stands solid stone building
with not crack or crevice in it, and
as the years go by the substance be-
comes harder and harder Even the
porches are made of concrete and gut
tiers and drains are nodded by the
forms in the same manner that doors
and windows are outlined. The roof
of the house is also of smooth OF
shining concrete. 1t can also be made
in the form of thing or may be left in
such a way that colored pottery thing
may be used.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
IN PORTUGAL

Sic semper tyrannIs-
That once was the cry
When Liberty shouted
And Freedom few high.
Sic semper tyrannis-
These words held the thought
From which the uplifting
OF man has been wrought,
Sic semper tyrannis-
And sceptre and crown,
That stood for oppression
By rulers, came down.
Sic Semper tyrannis-
Was Freedoms appeal
When the necks of the people
Were under the heel.
Sic semper tyrannis-
OF course, LONG ago,
When rulers were tyrants
Refusing to know
The rights of the people
And thinking a throne,
By virtue Of power,
Made all rights their own;
But times have been changing,
The sceptre and throne
Remain as the symbol,
But the tyrant has gone.
The people are rulers,
Yet they must be led
By one Of their number
AS recognized head;
His title means nothing,
No form is a test,
Good government means only
Whatever is best.
Best for a people;
Best for the world
And for that let the flag
OF mankind be unfurled.
w. ]. hampton.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
wrL1 MAY THE coAL MAN QUAKn

message of glad tidings comes to us
from Busby. the cornstalk seer and naked
eve astronomer of Independence, Ia. He
writes: "All signs that I have noted tell
me that a warm winter is on the way"
we do not question the accuracy of the
Busby forecast. The future is radiant with
hope.-Toledo (O.) Blade.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
Far and Wide
VALVE OF GOOD ROADS

The decrease in Missourrs rural popu-
lation is in those counties only which
have poor roads. Where the good road
proposition has been brought into practice
there are material gains. 1t is more than
likely Kentucky will show up in the same
way. Good roads draw people and are a
valuable asset IN every way.--Lexington
(KyD Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Like Artemus Ward, who was willing
to have all his wifes relations enlist in
the war, Governor Gilett is willing to
saddle the state with millions Of new
debt for other governors to worry over
after he quits.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

The Southern Pacific machine has
apparently given up its fight for most
of the state offices and is concentrating
its efforts to hold all the county Offices
it can. The foundation of the machine
is in the counties.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Now the Cunard line will build a
monster steamer of $4,000 tons, about
1000 feet long. 1t will be equipped with
almost every means of comfort and di-
version, except probably golf links.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
SAME coon DoMEsrrc VINTAGE

Lovers of rare old wine" need not worry
over the troubles at Lisbon as likely to
interfere with the supply of their favorite
beverage. New Jersey, Ohio and California
are well outside Of the Portuguese reVolu-
tionary zone.-New York Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

woodrow Wilson, candidate for gov
ernor, has resigned the presidency of
Princeton. We doubt whether, in his
present frame Of mind, Capt. Fredericl1s
could understand Or. Wilson'S evident
self assurance.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

The Brooklyn boy who walked from
New York to Philadelphia, ninety-hve
miles, TO see the Athletics and Cubs
play ball may have been one Of the
numerous genus that consider it a
hardship when mother wants letter
carried to the nearest mail box,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Those who object to naval cap
taincy for Peary don't say openly they
would rather have the honor go to
his rival, but prejudice can some
times be that extreme.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
THERE's ROOM

Perhaps that man caught stealing soap
and towels in one of our hotels was only
an advance agent of some trying TO
Introduce St Louis bath room morals in
Chicago.-Chicago Daily News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Christy Mathewson of the Giants is
ambitious to be the checker champion
of New York. Perhaps the Chicago
cubs could do something at this game
if they took it up.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Senator Aldrich, who was knocked
down in New York street, says he
doesn't know what hit him. Similar
uncertainties may be entertained by
Sunny Jim Sherman, Congressman
Tawney and others.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
A sTATELY METROPOLIS

The state of Delaware. under the new
census is given a population of 2o2,322. If
Chicago or st. Louis were located there,
what would become of the rest Of that
state as either city would take up the en-
tire limits Burlington (Ia.) Gazette.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

DR.. Crippen's execution day has been
set forward TO November s. By odd CO.
incidence that is also the day when
several political heads will drop in the
basket in Los Angeles county.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Shark meat is now coming into the
market. Shark meat is toothsome, but
it is a dfsquieting thought that you
may be eating some unfortunate sailor
at second hand
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

If a live private corporation owned
Los Angeles county the expense of a
dual government would so mighty
quick. Only taxpayers can afford to
be SO extra amt.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Congressman Nick Longworth is dis
tributing government cook books in his
district. This is under suspicion as d
sly bid for the support Of the suf-
fragettes.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Governor Brown of Georgia has
hardened twenty-five election crooks
who helped nominate him. Probably
was lonesome with so many friends
locked up.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

When Miss Vera Silent Of Indian
apolis was married TO Lieut. Hush Of
the navy we presume the newspaper
account opened with; "A quiet we'd
ding took place." etc.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
EDIBLE GIRLS

The daily announcement in our want col
umns of 'Wanted-A white girl to COOK
is ELOQUENT recognition of our claim that
the Houston girls are good enough to eat
Houston Post,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

The Y. NJ. c. A. needs your applica-
ton to help boost for the international
convention of the association in Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Tacoma is to have a recount. This
time the enumerators should be com
PEELED to ring up the count, as fast as
it's made, on cash registers.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
rHr FIRsT NECESSITY

A half cent piece might be valuable
addition to our coinage system If there
could be effective legislation to provide
some article that could be bought with
it.-Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Two deaths from the so-called re-
formed football show that the sport
still has grave" faults.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
HE LEAPs 10 FORTUNE

There's hope for that st. Louis boy who
prefers tennis and baseball to $4,000 600
fortune. He'll probably know how to spend
it.-Phladelphia (Pa.) Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
A HANDICAP

However st. Louis should stipulate in the
terms for that aeroplane race from Spring
field that no Illinois legislators are to be
permitted to escape into Missouri by the
aerial route.-Springfield (Mo) Republican
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

In few years, perhaps, history will
repeat when people adopt the repre-
hensible custom of mortgaging their
automobiles to buy aeroplanes
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

It is reported that Actor sothern,
who was recently Renoed, may marry
Actress Marlowe. If true, it will serve
them both right.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30

Germany proposes to put 15-inch guns
on her dreadnaughts, but America will
never feel envious as long as she has
her Joe Cannon.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-30
vERMIcULARLY SPEAKING

Hindoos, arriving at Frisco at the rate of
900 monthly, have hookworm. Oh, yes! TINS
country Is the refuge of the poor, oppressed
and wormy of all nations, all right
Shreveport (La.) Times.