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Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
LIFE SAVING

A GAIN has a storm demonstrated
"a the necessity of procuring for the
"A Pacific coast, without further
dangerous delay, adequate protection
from oceanic disasters and life saw
ing service that will lessen the risks
along the shore. In comparison with
the Atlantic coast, the Pacific is abso-
lutely neglected. The authorities at
Washington act as if human beings be-
came less valuable after they passed
out of the administrative zone" and
crossed the Rockies. In view of this
alarming Indifference, part of the duty
of the men who represent California
in congress would seem to be to arouse
the government to the necessity of
safeguarding the Pacific coast by TAX
ing the precautions which common
prudence suggests and purchasing and
placing in commission the instruments
and appliances which m, rn skill and
experience have thought out and in
vented.
But while the men who are watching
the interests Of California in congress
have shown deep, ardent and enthusi-
astic interest in getting rich Alaskan
lands, they have overlooked the i'm
portance of life-saving stations.
on the south coast there is neither
breeches buoy nor apparatus of any
kind, and the work of rescuing crews
and passengers in distress becomes
largely matter of individual initia-
tive and of volunteer effort with such
devices and appliances as may be as
sembled hastily or as may be sug-
gested by the ingenuity of amateur
volunteer life savers.
From sucl- conditions naturally are
evolved many remarkable stories of
heroism; but to trust almost entirely
to the personal courage and strength
and skill, of citizens engaged in the
work of rescue emphasizes govern
mental supineness or Indifference just
as much as it emphasi: 5 the well
known fact that the average Ameri-
can citizen is "all grit
While congressman and others are
being educated to the Importance of.
safeguarding the Pacific at least as
efficiently as the Atlantic coast is
guarded, some precautions should be
taken Immediately to provide a life
saving service along our unprotected
shore. A philanthropist could not pos
sibly find any better use for his money
than to contribute a liberal sum for
the establishment of a life-savng
stati on Santa Monica bay.
For the good of the service a latest
modern nonsinkable lifeboat is needed
Immediately. 1t shoul4 be of the most
modern type, capable of making fifteen
miles an hour under its own power.
The crew Of a boat OF this type are
in no danger of being spilled or
drowned. They are lashed in their
places, anC il the boat should cap
size, it would instantly right itself anG
bail itself.
To capsize this wonderful type of
boat does not interfere with the run
ming of the engines. With boat of
this kind, equipped with modern ap-
pliances, with an auto car to move it
while ashore, the coast from Redondo
to Malibu could be covered efficiently
with one life-saving crew and vol
unteers.
Until we get our legislators TO un-
derstand and appreciate the necessity
of the case, it's urgency may be met
by popular subscription.
Los Nietos valley, it lhould be said
the Venice life-savers rendered splen-
did service. and had completed their
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
MEN OF THE AIR

A Walton week preparations are
"a being to some extent disturbed,
"a but not in any sense interrupted
by the various alarmist announcements
made as to injunctions which may pre-
vent celebrated aviators from taking
part in the contests. We think the
spirit of fair play and sportsmanship
which characterizes the United States
will prevent citizens in any part of the
country from making an attempt to
interrupt the Los Angeles program by
legal obstacles. The meet at Los An
gerles will be conducted for the benefit
of the United States. Should any
aviator, and especially should any ex-
pert of note, be debarred from giving
the public and the government the
benefit of his experiences, the Pacific
coast experiments will not suffer any
more than the government will suffer.
1t is of the utmost Importance at this
stage of the worlds history. when
there is keen competition among civil
lied nations to reach perfection or
dependable practicability IN the con-
struction of flying machines, that
every possible opportunity should be
given to every aviator of note to make
demonstrations and experiments when
ever and wherever he can.
The attempt to sacrifice to private
interests public performances of avia-
tors at Los Angeles would be far from
patriotic. But we believe all difficulties
will be smoothed away, that all the
big men Of the air" will take part in
the weeks trials, and that our aviation
meet from first to last will be a thor
ough success, illustrating in every par
ticular "the Los Angeles way"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
AT THE THEATERS

AUDToRIUM-Dark.
MASON-'"The Green Woman"
BURBAHgR-'grhs Girl OF tho Golden west"
BELASCO-"Through a window"
NIAJESTIC-"Forty-fiv Minutes from
Broadway"
ORPHEUM-Vaudeville
GRAND-"San Toy"
LOS ANGELES-vaudeville.
UNTQUE-Melodrama
FTSCHER'S-Musical burlesque.
OLYMPIC-Musical burlesque
WALKER-Comedy
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
SUGGESTS MARRIAGE SHOULD
BE MERELY CIVIL CONTRACT

GLENDALE, Jan. 4.-[Editor Her
add: The great social problem OF
ma arriaEe and divorce seems to be the
general topic of discussion in the Let
ter Box columns of your excellent pa
per at the present time.
If we look for the greatest good TO
the greatest number, we think our di-
vorce laws still too strict even for the
children yet unborn. When the wom-
an detests the man whom she must
call husband and a child is born OF
such a union, what might we reason
ably expect of the mental and moral
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

"Ae fond kiss before We sever"
Toll, oh toll, the passing belll
Fare ye we'll, and If forever
Still forever fare ye well!
Objects of my hearts affection
Objects of my hearts desire
Cruel was the last election
All our fat went in the fret
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
URGES COUNCIL TO PASS
EFFECTIVE SPEED LAWS

Los ANGELES, Jan. 3.--rEditor
Herald: ] note in your paper of
January 2 a recent law has been
passed in Arlington, Pa, in regard to
the regulation of the speed of auto
mobiles in that city IN the extent it
makes it obligatory on the part of the
motorist to stop his car when it nears
halted trolley car and not to start
his car again until all the passengers
alighting from the car have safely
reached the sidewalk: thereby this
law protects the lives and safety of
the passengers, whereas otherwise
their lives would be in jeopardy if this
was not a law.
It appears to tho writer If there is
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

oabacity of such offspring? Marrile
made in heaven! The thought is
religious.
Why should not our marriagesA
civil contracts, which may be
solved when both parties are
vinced they have made a mis%
The hearing given to their cause fo-
divorce should be held behind closed'
doors, for whom should it concern
aside from themselves?
This, \ to be sure, would do away
with the scandal which the reporters
of the divorce courts publish for the
amusement of men; the true woman
has enough. She realizes she should
read the Important things she should
know, and, with the many duties she
must perform, she has no time to read
such rottenness. ANNIE ORD.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

Editors Note-This is the first article
of series in which MIR. Haskin will dis
ouss tho history. resources and character
istics of the stormy Central American
states. As Nicaragua has been so much
to the fore of late, and the end of trou-
BILE among our southern neighbor5 Is not
vet in sight, these articles are particular
ly valuable on account of their close
rclntinn 70 the news dispatches.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
Transmieratlon

This transmlgration is a bore
As near as i can see;
feller dies an comes right back
II be a chimpanzee.
They say a Teller never knows
Jist whatll come T. pass;
He's likely t infest a whale,
Err mebbe some Jackass.
An yit. I reckon, If It's fate.
I'd better make no FUSS
Fer mebbe IL I'm good I'll come
An be an octopus.
-R. A. Johnston in Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
HOLLYWOOD

OS ANGELES realty board favors
IL the consolidation of Hollywood
n with Los Angeles. With this
charming, delightful suburban district
included in the area Of Greater Los
Angeles the city would gain a section
which would add greatly to the value
Of the metropolis, Resident. lly, it is
ideal, and as a home district would
be popular among men who work in
Los Angeles.
The children are provided for by an
excellent school system, and public
buildings represent a high order of ar
chitecture.
Consolidation in course Of time
must naturally be extended to the en-
tire suburban area of Greater Los An
gelts. Candidates for admission that
are as metropolitan as is Hollywood
should find no difficulty in accomplish
ing union with the big city. Holly
wood viii bring to Greater Los An
geles happy homes, intelligent people,
valuable improvements and the 60
ahead habits, good citizenship and
record Of successful achievement as
ISOLATED with the Los Angeles way.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

Republican insurgents are being told
to refrain from raising any disturbance
or they win be disciplined. If they are
read out Of the party, it is not unlikely
they may find there are other political
parties fully as enlightened and pro-
gressive as that one which is called
grand and old.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

When ]. Pierpont Morgan sings my
country it's of thee" he puts strong
emphasis on my" 1t is about time
for a vigorous public protest against
the reorganization of the United States.
The attempted conference with the
president on the subject Of the message
was distinctly and decidedly contra
bonos mores.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

Judge Wilburs decision sustains the
validity of the city's industrial district
ordinance. No patriotic or sensible
man engaged in any business will as
sert he has the constitutional right to
depopulate a residential neighborhood
by starting some noisy or odoriferous
industry.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

One of the famous sayings of Gen.
Arthur Wellesley is being revived and
repeated with gusto. When that brill
liant soldier, the conqueror of Ma
poleon, was made duke Of wellington
he viewed the promotion obviously and
remarked plaintively: Nobody gives a
damn for the house of lords"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

South California is producing two diff
ferent kinds of fruit that are seldom
found in the same neighborhood-snow
balls and oranges. In range and variety
Of resources the sunny southland is a
world -beater.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
Public Letter Box

TO CORRESPONDENT intended
for publication must be accompanied by the
name aduress of the ",hr, iHe ~ aid
gives the widest latitude to correspondents,
but assumes no responsibility for their views,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

Los Angeles Times.
See, the hated bands upon us:
Hark, the joyful Goo-Goo whoop.
Darlings, they have been and done us;
Dearests, we are in the soup.
Had we never loved sac kindly,
Had we never loved sac blindly;
Never met and never parted,
We had neer been broken-hearted." !"
ID. @. 3.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

Presidents message tomorrow. This
night will several estimable gentlemen
sleep uneasily and dream disturbing
dreams.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

Zero weather in the east. Bright
sunny weather in Southern California.
The weather prospects for Aviation
week are excellent
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

Let me pluck a wreath of bays and
Bind it on your throbbing brows!
Tears bedim my yearning gaze and
Soblets choke my gurgled VOWS.
oh, my lost ones! oh, my heroes!
What will be your lonely lot,
Banished by the Goo Goo Nero's
To the land of Soon-Forgot?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

Petitions for the pardon of Morse are
being circulated. But not word has
been said about pardon for the little
thieves who picked pockets and robbed
tills during the holiday season. Morse
says he did not intend to do anything
wrong. Very we'll; he should have
avoided all appearance of evil
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

From mining to mining. That's in
brief the history of Harry Lauder.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
Far and Wide
Hard to Believe

Missouri dentist says rosewater is as
good as cocaine to inject into gums for pain
less tooth pulling, and asserts that all that
is needed is to make the patient believe 1t
will not hurt, and he will feel pain. This
economical tip might also be used to advan-
tage by physicians applying the radium
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

Man, Herry, we're rale glad tae see
ye Hoos a. wi ye?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06

On all matters pertaining to advertising
address Charles r. Gates, advertising man
nger.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
Caught

This time the Sugar trust has been caught
with the goods.-Chicago Tribune
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
Roundup Methods

After studying the roundup in Texas,
President Taft may have some practical
suggestions to offer as to the roping and
branding OF a few insurgents-Portland
Telegram.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
Ennine cnrinsitiAs

New York's horse show wholly neglects
the most curious equine specimens OF the
age-those which pull the street cars
through the metropolitan thoroughfares.-
washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-06
Pants and Breaches

The Argentine Republic pants for war
with Bolivia, and Bolivia pants for war with
Argentine Republic. This pair OF pants
constitute the latest thing In International
breaches. - Harper's Weekly
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-20
MRS M'KIM MAY \
MARRY RAY BAKER
RICH WESTERN MINER FIRST TO
SEE DIVORCED WIFE OF SMITH
HOLLINS M'KIM.

san FRANCISCO, CAL.-Special.-
Whe2 NJ Margaret Emerson McKim
returitvd I-Om her tour OF Japan af-
ter her divorce at Reno from DR..
Smith Hollis McKim. the first person
TO see her at the St. Francis Hotel
was Ray Baker, a wealthy mining en-
gineer OF San Francisco, Oakland and
Nevada.
That Baker and Mrs. McKim are
engaged has been reported persist
entity since Mrs. McKim secured her
divorce.
Baker rode from Reno with Mrs
Mckim after she secured her divorce
and waved his hat at the ship that
TOOK her to Japan until il was out OF
sight. and he busted himself at the
ST. Francis in looking after her lug
gage and paying her the most consid-
crate attention.
Mrs. McKim has Deen away since
August 10th, when she sailed from
San Francisco. This was two DAYS af-
ter she secured her decree. She re-
turned here by way of Vancouver
Immediately after her divorce re-
ports were current that she was e
marry Alfred Vanderbilt. but these
reports We're supplanted when marked
attentions were paid TO her by Baker
That Mrs. McKim and Baker are now
engaged, but have decided to defer
making the announcement for rea-
sons best known to themselves. is be
heVed by their intimate friends
do not know that Mrs. McKim
and Mr.. Baker are engaged" said Mrs
j. ID. Grissim, of Oakland. sister OF
Baker. but ] would not be surprised
if they were"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-20
YOUTHFUL HERO GETS
MEDAL FOR BRAVERY
ICHMO Nd. VA.-Special-

r G II N o N d, VA.-Special.-
With blush suffusing his face and
stammering out that his act was in
consequential. fourteen-year-o Earl
Hampton Nicholas, son of G. w.
Nicholas, OF Summit Avenue, Barton
Heights, was on Friday presented by
Mayor ID. G. Richardson with a gold
medal for bravery in saving the life
or Meyer Cohen, who was in immi-
nent danger of drowning when he
went TO the assistance of his two small
sons, who lost their lives in the James
River at the foot of Twelfth Street
June 26th last.
The presentation occurred in the
lodge rooms Of Virginia Conclave. No.
1913, Heptasophs, in Lee Camp Hall.
under the auspices of that organiza-
ton.
The medal bears this inscription:
Presented to Earl Hampton Mich
olas. by Virginia Conclave, No. 1913.
Heptasophs, for heroism in saving the
life OF Meyer Cohen, June 20. 1910"
Mr.. Cohen is a member of Virginia
CozclaVe.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-20
CMMERCE COMMISSION
HEARS RAILROAD CASE

WASHINGTON, d. especial
Presidents of several of the largest
Western railroads, attorneys and 9th
ers representing various shipping in
terests in what is known as Official
railroad classification territory" were
witnesses before the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission in the pre-
sentation of one of the most impor-
tant rate hearings the commission has
considered under the new law.
The question, as finally determined,
Will fix the charges of railroad trans
portation on commodities on all rail-
roads from Chicago East as far South
as the Potomac River.
President James McCrea, of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, was the first
witness. He read from a paper his
views as to why railroads in Official
territory should be allowed to increase
their rates. He said that the Penn
sylvania Railroad east of Pittsburg
had never paid as well as had a min
ing or manufacturing industry. Its
dividends for the last several years
had been absorbed by increases in
wages, investments in rolling stock,
interest on outstanding obligations
and improvements until it's net saw
ings amounted to about y per cent.
on its capital.
In view of this showing, he said, it is
difficult to understand how the ad-
vances that have been made are re-
garded as on too high a basis.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-20

demands for more pay. less work and
pension law revision had been met
Paris was partially In darkness last
night and a great deal OF disorder
was reported 10 the police through
the early hours of today.
Apaches Work as Night
The Apeches. taking advantage Of
the unlighted condition of the city.
due to the electricians strike, held
sway in certain portions, destroying
property and attacking pedestrians.
The bomb explosion at s Rue De
Berrt occurred at 1850 o'clock this
The drastic military precautions
and the prompt manner in which
Premier BRAND has met the EFFICIENCY
apparently overawed the strikers. at
least temporarily.
The men had boosted that today
there would not be a wheel on any
railway system in France, whereas
trains were run today over the State.
Eastern and Orleans systems and a
sort of half service established into
the Care Street Lazare terminal.
The employees of the metropolitan
Underground Railway who have
threatened to walk out in sympathy
with the railroaders, held a meeting
early today. 1t was a stormy session,
many fiery speeches being made.
For time the real object of the
meeting was forgotten while orators
hurled abuse at the Government.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-20
CRIME COSTS
LESS LAST YEAR
Nd, vA.-special.-I

G II N o n ID, VA.-Special.-
The criminal courts OF the State
have been more economical this last
fiscal year than they were the pre-
ceding year. 1t will occasion some
surprise TO know that the actual
criminal expenses of the State are
more than $1,000 each calendar day
in the year.
For the year 1909 the State ex-
pended S40S,0o0 for criminal charges
of all sorts, and this year that sum
has been reduced some $4,000, the
( total being $SS7,oOO. or course the
figures employed are the round sums
rather than the actual figures.
For some years the appropriation
for criminal charges was fixed by the
General Assembly at about $S25,OOO,
and when il vas seen that the costs
were mounting higher land higher
each year, the Legislature made the
appropriation "a sum sufficient"
There is no telling what the costs
would be were it not for the fact that
the officers in the accounting depart
ment keep a strict watch on all the
bills which come in, and there are
few of them which pass muster with
out some item, often several items.
being eliminated and others reduced
TO one-half. This work is restricted
TO one clerk, and he has been making
a study of the laws relating to the
1eedlng OF prisoners, clothing, medi-
cal attention and the like, and when
the accounts get by him there is lit
tie question that the allowances are
about as near the bone" as they can
be made.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-20

met Alexander while ne was selling
eyeglasses In her home town. She
wanted to buy COWS and planned TO
raise money on a note.
she alleged that Alexander suggest
ed that she pawn her jewels instead
ana that he offered to transact the
business for her. She turned the
Jewels over To Alexander, according
10 Detective Dale, and when the money
was not forthcoming came to New
York and laid the matter before the
police.
On August 23d Alexander visited
police headquarters and reported that
he had been robbed of jewelry while
with woman in taxicab. His
description of the jewelry, the police
say, tailed with that lost by Mrs.
Smythe. The detectives found all the
Jewelry except a pearl stickpin a
the office OF the Provident Loan
Company. Mrs. Smythe Identified II
as her own.
The detectives say Alexander pawn-
ed the jewelry for $3.50. and turned
the tickets over to lawyer as Sc
curity for money he owed. The de-
tectives also assert they have estab-
lished the identity of this lawyer.
The jewelry included a pair of dia-
mond earrings, 1925; diamond
ring, $225; diamond and pearl ring,
$500; woman's diamond studded
watch, $3.50; pearl and diamond ring,
$40; opal and diamond ring, $25; and
mans pearl stickpin, $25.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-20
SYNOD OF VIRGINIA
AT CHARLOTTESVILLE

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.-Sbecial
First Presbyterian Church Thursday
West Virginia and Maryland, and the
evening.
The Rev. DR.. Russell Cecil, IL the
Second Church, Richmond Vak was
elected moderator. The Rev. Chakles ID.
Gilkeson, of Moorefield, w. Va, aid the
Rev. Hugh ii. Hudson, of GordonbvffIe.
Va, were named temporary clerks.
The opening sermon was preac led by
the Rev. Dr.. w. w. Moore, president OF
Onion Theological Seminary. HeHmada
4 ringing plea for an earnest au4 dni-
aent ministry. declaring that ~trs age
ID which we live sorely needs eou.
&geous. nonmercenary, and en- Tofic
Ministry to counternct ite E*R3 nIn&
aterialisan and stlf-suf'lcie1e<
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1910-10-20
HAD y 9O-FOOT FALL.
But GETS NO DAMAGES
RIG II NJ OND. V A

r l C II NJ o n ID, V A-Special.-
The Virginia Supreme Court Of Ap-
peals Thursday refused to grant writ
of error III the case Of Ernest An
derson, who sues through his next
friend, etc, the Old Dominion De-
Nelopment Company.
This case, which comes up from
the Circuit Court of Henrico. is an
action of damages. The plaintiffs. a
siNteen-year-old youth, was employed
n the building of a coal breaker and
AS assigned to the work of tarrine,
4 roof 80 feet from the ground. He
Tell while engaged in this DANGEROUS
occupation and was badly hurt
In the lower court there were two
trials. In the first the jury awarded
the plaintiff a verdict for $1,000, but
this the judge set aside. on the sec
ond trial the jury found for the de-
PENDANT.
The plaintiff declared that he went
up on the roof against his will. and
AYERS that the work in which he was
engaged was particularly dangerous.
as he had to walk backwards.
on the other hand, the defendant
charges contributOry negligence
Moreover, it alleges that Anderson
was employed by an independent
contractor and not by itself.
thursdays action of the court shuts
the youth off from further hone for
damages.