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Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
Writing for the Newspapers: How 1t Is Done

Nearly every reporter learns this
lesson by hard experience and much
wasted labor. Every editor has had
his patience tried to the boiling point
by contributions that might be used
if they did not violate the first COM
mandment of the newspaper decalogue
tell the news in the first sentence. l
should not like to compute how many
columns / wrote for the waste basket
before discovered this simple rule of
journalism, or how many / have blue
penciled or rewritten for other begin
ners since | have attained to the dig
nifty of desk work" If the public
had a better realization of the hard
drill on such points that must precede
all success in newspaper work there
would be less general impression that
any man who has failed in other lines
can be an editor impromptu.
Briefly stated, the chief rules for an
ordinary news article are these: Tell
the whole story in your first sentence,
or at least in your first paragraph, and
the briefer the para graph the better.
Be sure to give in your opening lines
the time and place and chief actors
concerned, along with the scope and
nature of the events chronicled. Avoid
exclarnations. fine writing, flaming ad-
iectives or editorial comment. If it
is a piece of news in which tlmellness
is an important element, get it to your
paper as quickly as your lucky stars
will let you. Tell your story in the
fewest words possible without emitting
essential details. If you cannot shake
off the hallucination that an introduc-
tion is needed, put it at the end, where
the editor can cut it off.
There are numerous other details
such as writing on but one side of the
paper, leaving margins on the sheets.
never rolling the copy. writing plainly,
puttine the name and address at the
top of the manuscript, and the like,
which are generally known. But with
out the knowledge that news article
is-not written like an Grafton all these
are comparatively useless. The ten
dency to preach, which newspaper
men call "editori1-lizing," also causes
many an other news item from outside
contributions to go upon the floor. II
would be as great an advantage to the
nress as to the clergy and the laymen
if the chief rules for writing a news
paper article were more accurately and
widely understood.-Christian AdVo-
cate.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

ticle. is interesting enough to read
every line.
There is also another important
cause which has contributed to this
method of presenting the news with
the cream always on top. AS startling
events do not occur in this world with
any regularity at the Same hour, 1t
naturally follows that there is an ever
varying pressure on the columns. me
reporters begin work on a morning
paper at l o'clock on the preceding
day. At the time when they do their
afternoon assignment" there may be
space in abundance, and their articles
may be written in considerable detail.
Late in the evening there may be
great fire or some important victory on
the battlefield that will suddenly de-
mand a dozen or a score of columns.
1t becomes necessary to cut every
thing of ordinary importance. By that
time the earlier "stories" are in type
and cannot be rewritten The condens-
ing is done by dropping off the latter
part of the article. which can be done
without injuring its essential parts
if it is constructed on the proper plan.
Every large newspaper nightly kills"
many columns of matter in this way.
either before it is in type or after
ward. If the vital news were scattered
throughout the article there would be
no alternative but to leave ii all out.
Here is where the would-be corre-
spondent so often meets his Water
loo. The young and ambitious editor
of a country weekly get commission
to represent his town as telegraphic
correspondent of a large city daily
Perhaps there is a bad fire In the viii
lage and several lives are lost, 44e
telegraphs a graphic account of it in
detail, telling it in such a way that
one must read 1000 words to discover
how many persons were killed or in
tured and what is the total value of the
property destroyed, The 'story" reaches
the telegraph editor at a time when he
is working under high pressure to cut
down all news "to the marrow" in
order to make room for some event of
worldwide import. The country corre-
spondents matter is useless unless
printed entire or rewritten. There is
neither the space for the one nor the
time for the other. The result is that
the article goes into the waste basket
and the aspiring correspondent re-
ceives notice that his services arc no
longer desired.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

city, and with this he will swoop TO and
fro above the papier-mache communi-
ty, dropping bits of explosive down at
will, despite the fire from the battleship
and the miniature fortitications.
With the pyrotechnic display which
must of necessity accompany this it
will make the most elaborate demon
stration of it's kind ever seen in Los
Angeles. Other "destructions" of va
rious sorts have from time to time
visited this vicinity, but none will have
approached this one for size. spectac-
ular effects and novelty of idea. The
idea is being developed in the hands
of a whole crew of competent scene
builders and artists. and the Bleriot
model machine in full working order
will be taken for practice trips over
the scene of its dramatic devastation
every day.
Luna park in general presents a
scene of the most intense constructive
activity, the big Japanese village, To
kio," the great Thompson scenic rail-
way and half d dozen other spectacular
devices being under way.
But the big Hungarian band, the
theater, the ZOO, the aviary, the roller
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
BIRDS THAT DANCE FIGURES

At first two birds approach one an
other, bowing profoundly and treading
heavily. They swagger about each
other, nodding and courtesying solemn
ly, then suddenly begin to fence
little, crossing bills and whetting them
together. sometimes with a whistling
sound, meanwhile pecking and drop
ping stiff little bows. All at once one
lifts it's closed wing and nibbles at the
feathers beneath. Then the first bird
bows once and, pointing It's beak
straight upward, rises on its toes,
puffs out it's breast and utters pro-
longed nasal Ah-h-h-h, with a rapidly
rising infection, reminding one little
of a goose and, more. of a disconsolate
calf. Often both birds raise their heads
i'm air and emit their ridiculous groan,
this figure representing in some cases
the grand finale of several dances.
When they have finished they begin
bowing to each other again, rapidly
and alternately, and presently repeat
the performance, the birds often re-
versing their role. The movements are
executed in perfect unison, with sort
of military precision, and this fact
much enhances the extraordinary ef-
feet. The pictures convey but poor
impression of the actual scene-the
wonderful sky and sunshine, the spot
less, shining plumages and the droll
cries. While standing in one spot I
have seen over twenty-five couples
dancing at once.
II is amusing to watch three engage
in the dance, one attempting to divide
its attention between two. This odd
bird starts by bowling to the first part
ner who he suddenly forsakes with a
final deprecatory nod and takes up tho
thread of the minuet with the second.
The latter is ready to join in because
he has been keeping up sort of mark
time in the movements, Thus the sim
gle bird switches back and forth for a.
while until he shows a preference for
one and ignores the other. who ambles
off to seek another partner.
Occasionally. while "cake-wallSing,"
one will lightly pick UP twig and pre-
sent it to his mate, who does not ac-
cept the gift however, but thereupon
returns the compliment, when straws
are promptly dropped and all hands
begin bowling and walking about as IL
their very lives depended upon it.
Several times when a number were
busily engaged in their antics I have
walked carefully among them, ana
have begun to bow very low, initiating
as nearly as possible their movements.
They would stop and gaze at me in as
constituent, but recovering their usual
equanimity almost at once would
gravely return few bows and walk
around me in a puzzled manner, as II
wondering what sort of creature
was. They would do this only when
interrupted during a dance.-W. IL,
Fisher in Golfers.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

coaster, the miniature railway and
other things have already arrived"
ORPHEUM-"Youve seen the rest:
now see the best" is the catchline for
the new Orpheum bill opening matinee
Monday, December 5, and it has point
ed reference to the new bill, the real"
Imperial Russian dancers, who will
show vaudeville patrons for a fort
night to come what sort of terpsichor-
can enjoyment the cZar enjoys, with
out the contamination of American
ragtime These three dancers were
selected by his imperial majesty, when
NJ. Meyerfeld jr., was in st. Peters
burg last summer, to exemplify to the
American public the dances as they
are given in the royal opera houses
in that city and in Moscow, the an
cient capital. Knowing the vast ar
ray of alleged Russian" dancers
who have inundated this country, his
majesty desired that the public have
opportunity of witnessing the actual
efforts of his own ballet members, and
in this selection and desire Mr. Meyer
field was delighted to acquiesce. So
the Los Angeles theatergoers will in
this aggregation have opportunity to
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

musical comedy called School Time
Frolics." OF course they mako the
teachers life miserable with their
pranks and equally, of course, there
is much singing and dancing intro
duced. Another foreign importation is
the Senior Guido Gialdinl, VINO VIII
offer most unique entertainment III
the way of a whistling novelty with
the aid of a victrola as an accom-
PIANIST. The Hamilton brothers, COM
edv acrobats. and who also Introduce
a novelty into their act by giving an
exhibition of lightning drawing; Ro-
maneli, a violnist of rare Skill ana
Finn and Ford, blackface comedians.
are the other acts upon the bill. FIRST
run animated pictures will be shown
PRINCESS-"Cohen, the French
man." breezy burlesque which has
for it's foundation the tale OF a J4w
who would pass himself off as a Paris
ian in order to better his tinanc al
condition, is the offering of the Prime
ess musical comedy company at the
workman stronghold next week be-
ginning with the usual Monday matt
nee All of the Princess players VIII
be seen to advantage in thls DIG pro-
ducti n which is said to he one OF the
funniest bits of humor that mas YET
been attempted at the tlrst street
comedy cavern.
Cohen. a parsimonious jew, decides
to take in boarders. and in order to
get the French trade he puts in his
window the placard "Ici on Parle
Francais," or. French is spoken here
and puts in all his pare moments try
ing to r. lster the Partisan phonetics.
His family he stuffs away in the at
tic in order to rent more space. Fl
attempts to converse fuently with
some real French people who arrive
furnishes basis for all sorts of COM
edy.
An Irish major who has lost his
wife appears on the scene and starts
trouble when he finds his wife
has arrived in company with a
Frenchman seeking his sweetheart.
Finally the husband and wife are re-
united, and it turns out that the
| Jews daughter is the sweetheart the
| Frenchman is seeking, and all ends
happily. Fred Ardath. the Princess
premiere comedian, will play the part
of the Irish major, while Al Franks
will depict the character of the He
brew and Robert Ryles will take the
| part OF the Frenchman. Rose Mendel,
Il comedienne of no mean ability:
Bonny Browning and Frances Preston
will have the principal feminine roles
of the playet, while eight attractive
song and dance specialties featuring
the musically inclined principals and
the beauty chorus will add to the gen.
eral pleasing effect of the whole pro-
| gram.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
DE WOLF HOPPER COMING

De Wolf Hopper will make his first
visit to Los Angeles in many years at
the Majestic theater following Mrs.
Wigs of the Cabbage Patch" Hopper
is one of the most famous OF all the
American funmakers. and this season
he has one of his greatest successes,
"A Matinee Idol" He is accompanied
by the beautiful Louise Dresser, and
one of the notable features of the show
is the big chorus. unblemished by the
presence of a man. Hopper and his
big company are at present playing a
two weeks engagement in San Fran
cisco. and it is reported that they are
breaking all records at the Savoy. The
seat sale for the local engagement will
open at the Majestic box office Thurs
day morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
MADE THE STONES SPEAK

Miss mez Milholland, the young So
ciety girl of New York who has done
so much for the wLman suffrage cause,
was seen recently In New York chalk
ing suffrage slogans on the street side-
walk. Concluding her work of decor
ating the pavement, she spoke briefly
to those who passed and noticed the
writing,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

THE WEEKS ATTRACTIONS

AUDIToRIUsI-Dark.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Holmes"
RTRBANK--"An American Widow"
GRAND-"NearIy n Hero"
LEyX,s CAFE CHANTANT-Vnudeville.
LOS ANGELES--Vaudevill
NIAJEsTIC-"Mrs. wigs"
MASON-DBrk.
oRPHEUM--VaudeVil
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
PRTNCESS-"One Wife TOO Many"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

HAMBURGER'S MAJESTIC-"1Irs.
Wiggs Of the Cabbage Patch" the
clever character creation Of Alice He
gan Rice, viii be seen at IIamburger's
Majestic theater in its stage form for
the week beginning tomorrow evening
This play has charmed the American
public, as well as the thea atergoers Of
England end Australia. for several
years. and bids fair to become as great
a faVorite as the classic rip Van
Wrinkle" and ISIS Hopkins" Mrs.
Wiggs' philosophy is Of the delightfully."-
optimistic sort, which brings a smile in
the face Of the most serious outlook.
and there is nothing so gloomy that
some such relieving thought as "Never
put up your umbrella until it rains"
comes in to bringhten the aspect Of the
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-27
Gay & StursiS' Gossip

New York Aug. 26.-Clcaring house
banks average cash reserve 2S.93; re-
serve decreased, 2.77S,475; less u. s.
decreased. 2,76s.175; loans increased,
10, 100000 specie decreased. l,643,OOO;
legal tender increased 1919, 900 de-
posits Increased, s.721.5OO; circulation
decreased l36,5OO; actual cash reserve,
2S.S7.
Reserve Dec. 1,6OO.S75. less L. S. dc
creased, 1,6OtS7j; loans increased.
523, 300. specie decreased. 3,6779OO; le-
gal tender 1.261.1OO; deposits increased
3,259,7O0; circulation, Dec. 31O,5O0;
other loans decreased 3,59O6OO; spe-
Gle increased $4,000; legal tender de-
creased $4,000. Total deposits increas-
ed 1,OO95O0; eliminating, etc. decreas-
ed, 3.15S,900. Aggregate reserve on
deposit decreased 1.O4s,6OO Percentage
Of legal reserve 1872.
Algomah shaft has reached a depth
Of 40 feet and IS bottomed in ore of
the quality as that opened above.
The work is still going forward by
hand drilling because some small parts
of machinery remain undelivered. 1t Is
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-27
MINES AND MINING, STOCKS

hoped that steam will be provided TO-
use in few days.
The diamond drll, 500 feet west OF
the shaft has gone into service. This
may be expected TO cut the lode at a
depth of approximately 500 feet in the
line OF the shaft.
Calumet, Mich Aug 27.-Little gos-
sip of inheritance and trading ex-
ceptionally light today. Prices held
firm at about yesterdays figures.
Conservative traders are looking for
weak spots and believe reaction
will occur as the political situation
developes. The recovery OF yester-
day reflects a sold-out condition.
Curbs were inactive and few sales
were made. Algomah sold at 10 1-2
holding firm throughout the day.
General feeling is that we will have
higher prices next week unless
something unforeseen occurs. In mean
time one can become too bearish in
such times as these.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-27

was slightly better than yesterdays
final quotations. The volume Of bust
ness done is very light. Unquestion-
ably the uper-abundance of political
guff heard all over the country T.
causing some uneasiness and retrench-
ncnt in all lines OF business. How
ever, owners of stocks feel that when
the clouds now overhanging are clear
ed many higher prices for stocks win
follow
Copper shares were also duh and
but few important price changes were
recorded. Superior continues 10 show
signs of being absorbed and any fav-
orable news from No. shaft will send
the stock up by leaps and bounds. The
Lake group monopolized whatever In
terest was developed I'm curb trading
today We believe that nall weak
spots advantage should be taken OF
this condition and stocks should be
bought oonservatively for a long pull.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-27
Upper Peninsula
NOTES AND BRIEFS

( to be OF the coyote species aroused
the suspicion of County Clerk Wall
and he communicated his suspicion to
sheriff Holmes and Prosecuting At
torney Watson. The claims were reg
istered by residents of the county
who were known not to have hunted
wolves. These parties gave an ex-
cuse that they had purchased the
hides from trappers. fellow named
Hicks was suspected and the officers
started to look him up. In the mean
time the board met and at the re-
quest of the county officers the claims
aggregating about 5000, were laid on
the table for veriiication. Hicks got
suspicious and skipped out. About this
time trace of his past life was found.
He comes from the state of Washing
ton and had, il is alleged, purchased
the hides i'm the west where coyotes
are as thick as fees and brought them
to Michigan where there is bounty
of $25 on each hide i'm some of the
counties. Iron county is one of
these places; Marquette and Hough-
ton counties are others. and II is
quite likely that, If the truth were
known, the board of all of these
counties have been swindled by this
fellow. Hicks went from here to
Houghton county and from there he
wrote postal card TO a Crystal Falls
man who had claims before the board
to look out, there was something
doing" The Iron county man didn't
have his spectacles and gave the
card To a friend To read. Since that
time the fellow has not been heard
from. The claims have not been paid
md no pressure has been brought to
bear by the parties having the |
claims. which leads those i'm charge |
Of the investigation to believe that
there has been considerable crooked |
work.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-27
CLASSIFIED ADS
HELP WANTED-MAIE.

Ten statesmen TO run estab. routes
i'm the mining districts and to solicit
orders from private families, steady
employment, salary and commission:
positions good for $4,000 per week to
neat appearing men that are between
25 and 80 years of age and are will
ing TO hustle and show their ability.
Good future for those able to show
results. Jewel Tea CO., 4S6 Tama-
rack St, Cor. Lake Linden Ave. ,Lau-
rum. 25i
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-27
UNLISTED STOCKS.

J. A. MInnear e. co. say today:
What there was Of todays market
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-27
Big Employer of Labor

Big Employer of Labor
The Northwestern Cooperage q
Lumber company has a pay roll OF
over five hundred employees this month
in the city of Gladstone, considerably
exceeding in number the Gladstone
employees OF the 500 Line, which long
outclassed all others. The Cooperage
company has grown remarkably the
past few years, and the increase of
its industries has not yet ceased. II
puts into circulation in the city about
fifteen thousand dollars every two
weeks. Ivy
Commercial instructor Resigns
]. Il. Cole. who has been the head
of the commercial department of the
Escanaba high school for the past
three years, has rendered his resig-
nation to the board of education
TO the sincere regret of that body. The
board offered. Mr.. Cole substantial
increase I'm salary if he would with
draw his resignation. but he had made
plans which could not be changed.
Under his direction the commercial
department had become one of the
strongest and best features of the
high school, However Escanaba is
not To lose the young man, for he has
accepted n responsible position with
the Escanaba Manufacturing compa-
NY and has already entered upon the
new duties.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-27
NOTICE OF
DIVIDEND

Calumet & Arizona Min
ing Company has declared
dividend of One Do ! ! r
$1.00) a share, payable Sep
tember 10Th, 1910, to stock
holders of record September
2nd, 1910.
Transfer books close at
close of business September
End, 1910, and re open Sep
TENDER 18th. 1910, at ten
O'Clock am.
GORDON r. CAMPBELL.
Seci (
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-27

Boston, Aug. 27.-Today has been
very dun one but stocks have had a
fairly firm tone. 1t is evident that
certain coppers will advance if the
general list will remain reasonably
stable.
The next movement is likely to
hinge on Wall streets interpretations
Of Mr. Roosevelrs western speeches.
l. j. Sturgis.
August, 27.--191O.-A few weeks ago
Wyandot's diamond drill, i'm the south
west quarter of Section 16, cut prom
Using amygdaloid copper bearing lode
over 40 feet wide. This was described
in copper July g. A surface. trench
uncovered this lode for a width of 40
feet, with evidences of considerably
more width. The rock in the trench is
more satisfactory than i'm the drill
hole This drill hole has been finished
and the drill rugged up about 1000 feet
To the southeast where 1t has entered
bedrock-Ga. & Sturgis.