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Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
CRIPPEN'S CASE

TH conviction of DR.. Crippen will
probably meet with the indOrse-
Il ment of nearly all followers of
the strange case, even though such
who live in Los Angeles feel a deep
and proper sympathy for the aged
father and son living here. Others
whose sympathy for Miss Leneve's
uossible moral innocence by reason of
the mans stronger mind over her
young and plastic emotions have led
them to half hope for acqulttal for her
sake will admit the logic Of the verdict.
Dr. Crippen's defense was nothing bet
ter than plausible story any suspected
man might have told. His assertion
that he sought to hide a scandal is
improbable because he had, as the
court said, led an immoral life and
would not be apt to take such high
ground. Crippen's previous story that
his wife had crossed two continents
and died in Los Angeles was the false
hood Of a man who had something to
hide. Nothing else in reason can be
believed The hyocin drug and the
lime-eaten corpse are unexplained.
1t was well that the case attracted
so much attention because Of it's bright
contrast to the American administra-
tion Of justice. A jury was chosen in
a day. Doctors with cooked-up theo-
ries of insanity and handwriting ex-
perts with purchased views were not
permitted to befuddle the case. The
prisoners guilt or innocence was the
question, and it was decided after he
had had opportunity to put in all his
defense.
Now watch the case for further con-
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

If the movement which is now being
advocated in Stockton is successful
that city will no longer permit its
bread supply to associate promiscuous-
Iv with flies and dust and dooryard
pets and grlmy hands while in transit
from modern sanitary bakeries to the
consumer.
The Stockton papers have recently
published several articles which should
cause the citizens of the entire state
to think over the bread supply problem.
There is little direct evidence to show
that the careless handling of bread has
been frequent cause or spreaolng 9is-
ease: but a progressive policy of dis
ease prevention and cleanliness will
unequivocally condemn the prevalent
delivery methods. DR.. Cross and DR..
Peterson, among other residents of
Stockton, recommend that to protect
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
THE PRIME NEED

KIT THINK that today the question
of roads is the greatest before
Il the people of California" says
Governor Gillett, "There is no other
issue so important as the construction
of first-clas highways in this state.p
His more or less excellency is mis-
taken. There was a time when Los
Angeles county thought good roads
were about a prime necessity. We
thought so to the extent of SO, 500 900,
mortgaging our properties as an earn
est of our belief. Since then we have
found that something else comes be-
fore this in Importance.
Good officials, we have found, must
come before good roads or any other
improvement. Good officials never try
TO sell good roads bonds 100000 below
their value at private snap sale. Bad
supervisors can defeat the best good
roads intentions. We have found that
out
The need Of good officials extends to
the highest office in the state. If we
had a good governor now he would
not be trying TO heap on Los Angeles
and other counties that are building
their own modern highways a debt for
roads in other parts of the state with
out a dollars benefit. The bill which
Gillett is boosting would cost Los An
geles county about $10,000,0OO.
No, governor, Los Angeles has found
,fo1 l. 4
everything else. On November s it is
going to get some of that kind of
county officers. On the same day the
state is going to elect a better execu-
tive a1so
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

trast with the American way. There
will be no years of legal quibbling over
a left-out comma in the indictment or
foolish technicality the width of a hair
The accused has a chance to show an
essential fault in finding of fact or
law-but it must be essential and must
be shown at once.
The prompt, direct and orderly trial
of such cases as Crippen's serves to
show a most discreditable departure
of American court practice from the
English standard on which our pro-
cedure was originally founded.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
ROCKS AND BOOKS

There is a small town in western
Florida which is very "dry" In 1t
lives a man noted for his assistance at
revivals in bringing forward the
rnourners. One day he anxiously in
uuired at the express office Tor a poX
Of "books." and seemed greatly disap-
pointed when told it had not arrived
Much to his surprise week later he
received the following message: Come
and get your books. They're leaking.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
FREIGHT RATES

News that the Congo railway has
been compelled to reduce it's rates from
thirty-five cents to eight and one-half
cents per ton-mile should encourage
the disinterested Illinois manufactur-
ers and Kansas City jobbers to strike
another blow for freedom.--Wall Street
Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
Merely in Jest
HIS DEFENSE

It was shortly after midnight and
the colonel had caught Rastus red
handed.
"Well, Rastus, you old rascal, you"
said he. "I've caught you at last. What
are you doing in my hen house|
"Why, Marse BILL" said the OLD man,
CT done heerd such a cacklin' in dis
here coop that IL thought mebbe de
old hen done gone lay an aig, an II
wanted to git it fo' yo' breakfas'
while it was fresh, sub. ."-Harper's s
Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
NOTHING NEW

Governor Haskell might have as much
difficulty in proving that there is q
new Roosevelt" as the colonel him
self would have in showing that his
new nationalism" is really new, OF DR..
Eliot in demonstrating the essential
novelty Of his new religion. ."-Provi-
dence Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
TIPS AT NEWPORT

Newport is reported to be amused"
at the offer of tip to a naval lieu
tenant by a couple for whom he had
done some slight service. The Incl
dent was no doubt amusing, but are
the conditions so which prompted the
/ offer New York World.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
HER COMEBACK

The train was almost crowded ana
the moor mother was gently tossing the
baby up and down in her arms in n
vain endeavor to stop It's crying. As
the car slowed down at the stopping
place the conductor looked in the door
and shouted:
Georges Cross!"
yes. and perhaps if you were cutting
YOUR teeth you'd be cross, too" the
lady with the baby replied sharply
Tit-Bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
PERFECTLY SATISFIED

That proposition to spend SIC, 900, 900
in fortifying the Panama canal doesn't
peeve the steel trust q bit either
Grand Rapids Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
HE DOES SEEM RATHER QUIET

Those who regard Theodore Roose-
welt as a man OF impulsive speech
must admit that he can keep silent
when he wants to. No one has been
able to draw him out on the subject
of a denomination for Mr.. Taft. -
Kansas City Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
Far and Wide
ANOTHER CONVERT

The statement of Congressman
Payne that there were other items,
like those of the wooden schedule"
which he was anxious to revise need
surprise no one. 1t must be remem-
bered that in the Payne-Aldrich tariff
law the accent is upon the Aldrich.-
Boston Transcript.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
ARo1rT MATRIMONY

A fool and her money are soon mar
ried
wives. generally speaking, are-gen-
orally speaking.
only the brave deserve the fair, but
the rich get them.
Widows advocate divorce because 1t
puts husbands into circulation.
Matrimony is a chemical laboratory
fuu of explosives.-New York Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
HEADWEAR

"Your crown is in jeopardy" said
the prime minister.
at know it," replied the petty king.
.peonIe nowadays don't seem to have
anv more respect for q crown than
they have for last years straw hat"
Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

People are patronizing the Dostohice
department so literally that penny
postage is in sight When it comes it
will be boasted of as one Of Hitch
cocks achievements"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
HARD on THE JURY

"Gentlemen Of the jury" said the
prosecuting barrister "this prisoner
is an unmitigated scoundrel; ne ac-
ltnowledges it. And yet, thanks to the
wisdom of the common law, he has
been given a fair trial by jury of his
own peers. Irish Catholic.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
TRYING WORK

Thin haired man-What A shilling
for cutting my hair. That's outrage
Gus!
on vour head are so far apart that l
have to cut each one by itself.-Tit-
Bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

The Rockefeller Institute is to make
special study of selected diseases,
Now, perhaps, we shall find out the
cause Of those terrible maladies, trust
tits, monopoliti5 and priceboostitis.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

Less objection might be felt to the
large importations Of hair from China
if, instead Of going onto coimures al
ready overstocked, some Of it would
find its way to the bald heads.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

When you have a law case before a
judge you don't consider his politics,
neither does he yours. Remember this
on election day.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

Once more the navy department is
going to stop hazlng at the Annapolis
academy. The only way that promises
success is 10 make the strait jacket
a part Of the midshipman's uniform.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

If Congressman Foelker withheld for
two years the revelation that lie was
offered a bribe Of $4,000 while in the
state senate, he would appear to need
some fertilizer on his conscience.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

Aeroplanists don't hold the dirigible
balloon in much respect but they can't
deny that Ely made less than 100 miles
in his Chicago-New York trip, while
Wellman made close to 1000 in his
corkserew journey.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
IN PROMINENT COMPANY

1t seems that Mr.. Debs is also
against the constitution and the su-
preme court-Indianapoli News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

Those who called Walter Wellman
the Nicola Tesla Of aviation must now
admit that he is q few laps ahead of
the New York electrical wizard who
seldom Wizzes.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

Secretary Ballinger admits he was
pretty badly shaken up in that rail-
road wreck the other day, but his de-
termination does not seem to have
been shaken a little bit
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

If the railroads want to increase their
revenue without throwing a burden
on the shippers, why don't they take
the tip money away from the Pullman
nOrters2
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

At all events, the ballot for women
must be held up until they stop wear
ing the hobble skirts. They couldn't
make a decent run in them.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

Frances champagne vintage of 1910
is much below the normal, but as long
as she has California to draw on her
reputation is safe.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

The government is now going after
the lumber trust. 1t ought to be pos
sble for that combine to build up
defense.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
PROFDssORs AND COACHES

Before the Yale prA 'essors point with
pride to their increases in salary, they
should see what the football coaches
get-Denver Republican.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

Judge Kavanagh of Chicago says
that a life sentence is worse than
hanging. 1t sure is, if 1t is in Chi
cago.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

In few days look for the news that
the sultan OF Sulu has decorated
George AIDE with a baronetcy or made
him the earl of Blub- Blub.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

Now that the worlds series has end
ed, probably the grandmothers will
stop dying at such an alarming rate
in philadelphia and Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

The 100000 worth of Nicaragua
counterfeit notes seized in Chicago had
a circulation about as long as the ten
ure of a new Nicaragua cabinet.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
CERTAINLY ELIGIBLE

Chin On is the name of a Washing
ton Chinaman. He's not member o.
Congress.-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

Ex-senator Joe Foraker took to the
stump the other day, and we expect to
read that every fire alarm in Ohio
rang automatically when he opened up.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

Mr.. Taft has named the new White
House cow Pauline. He has had to
stop saying may nay to the insurg-
ents, but can now relieve his feelings
by going out and saying it to Paul
inc
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
THE REAL TROUBLE

His Wife-Did your heart palpitate
when yau proposed to me?
Her Husband-No, but my knees did'
Chicago News.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
CORRECT IN BOTH CASES

Guilt is personal" says DR. Wood
row Wilson. So, by the way, is in
nocence.-Indianapo Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

October is a beautiful monitor it
would be If it wasn't for the heated
politics.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

That's just the trouble with Freder-
icks' campaign-the equilibrator and
motors are giving them trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

If woodrow Wilson makes history
as well as he writes it, he'll have to
go some.-Washington Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25
CAN HARDLY HOPE FOR THAT

Berlin, Germany, is trying very hard
to get into the Newark (ohio) GLASS;
Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-25

On all matters pertaining to advertising
address Charles r. Gates advertising man
ager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-06
Barring the Fight Films.

Under the laws of the District Of Column
bia prize fighting Is forbidden In this ju-
risdiction. It should be as impossible TO
present Photographic representations of q
prize fight as to conduct such an exh;bi.
ton here. The reflection Of an illegal act
may be just as demoralizihg as the act IT.
self Public sentiment unquestionably de-
mands that Washington be kept free from
the dangerous contamination Of these
realistic reproductions Of the affair at
Reno, which cannot be viewed by the de-
cent without exciting disgust and sup
ports the orders issusd today by the
Commissioners in approval Of Mai. Syl-
westerns recommendation that the Tight
Aims be prohibited.
No matter how much money has been
spent for the production OF these films,
they have no place In the molten picture
tbeaters Of this city. Those VIII went to
great expense to make them knew per-
fectIy well In advance that public opinion
throughout the United States was adverse
to prize fighting and to the mis,ise OF the
motion picture business for such demon
alizipg series OF exhibitions.
In practically all of the American cities
protests against these pictures are being
flied with the authorities. IN baltimore
the city marshal and the mayor are CO.
operating 20 prevent the exhibition Of the
pictures. In all places this can te done
if the municipal officials are 50 inclined
and have sufficient courage. That they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-06
The Haskin Letters.

The Star begins today the publica-
ton of a series OF letters by Frederic
J. Haskin. descriptive Of the political
conditions in England and Germany, de-
signed to set forth clearly before its
readers the elements which cause the
situation in each Of those countries to
be of the most acute interest to Amer
lean observers. 1t is impossible to I'M
derstand the intense commercial rival
~ between England and Germany
without comprehending the state of
affairs in each country. OF the situa-
ton in England somewhat is known
here. owing to the comparative ease with
which English politics Is understood.
But new conditions have arisen there,
eliminating in the death Of King Ed
ward and the accession of George v,
which call for a close analysis. Mr..
Haskin's letters will bring up to date
the issues which Ii is expected will
soon lead to another general election
and back of which are grave posi-
bilities Of change in the English or
ganization- Germany is q more COM
pick problem for American political
students to solve. and the letters bear
ing upon this subject will undoubted-
~ give the readers Of The Star an
exceptional opportunity to become &C.
quainted with the relations Of parties
and the lines OF cleavage and the
trend OF public sentiment in that coun-
try. No more interesting field is open
to the investigator today in the en-
tire range OF international affairs, and
The Star feels that in Offering these
letters to its readers it Is giving them
tina hest available inflammation IN q
subject Of worldwide importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-06

will be beset by tremendous Influences y
assured, but they will have the support OF
the great ma 10, :ty Of citisens In their en-
deavor to keep valuable means Of public
entertainment from being utilised for de-
moralizing. degrading purposes.
The motion picture companies should
themselves cooperate to prevent the dis.
play OF these flms. They have built up
In surprisingly short time q business Of
immense proportions, the success OF which
has resulted from giving the people
clean amusement which has In large
measure been at the same time instruc-
tive and educational. They should be
jealous of their success and of the pres
tige they have won with the people. Thcy
should endeavor to keep their houses free
from the faint of decentralization and
should maintain undimnished their appeal
to the people as purveyors of wholesome,
cheap diversion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-06

Utter misconception Of the American
policy and lrpose in the relations be-
tween the LATED States and the coun-
tries Of Central America appears to pre-
vail throughout the i've republics OF that
region. The news dispatches bring word
Of q series OF demonstrations against this
country In Nicaragua. Costa Rica, Hon
duras and Salvador. Guatemala alone re-
naming aloof from these manifestations
through the vigorous determination Of
President Cabrera. a dispatch sent by
students Of Salvador to La PYensa Of
Buenos Aires. obviously designed to AZ
feet the Pan-American conference now In
session there. is an excellent example of
the total misunderstanding Of American
sentiments toward Central America. It
reads:
The Salyadorian students throw out
to the entire world. by means Of the
press. their energetic protest against the
unjustihable and odious attempt Of the
Yankees against Central American SOW
ereignty. The people demand arms "a
defend Central American autonomy"
There has never been the slightest de-
sire on the part of this country to sub
vert the sovereignty OF any of the Cen
trail American states. Quite on the con-
trary, the United States is chiefly desir-
Gus of the establishment in each of the
five republics Of q substantial sovereIgnt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-06

guaranteeing 70 their citisens security Of
life and property. and &C the same time
assuring foreign interests the protection
of . stable government based upon the
real suffrages Of the people.
The cali Of the SAlvadorian students
for arms ito defend Central American
autonomy 10 Of q piece with the whole
Central American theory Of national ex-
istence. These countries are governed
not by popular will. but by military
measures. Their elections are battles.
their suffrage is a farce. Autonomy to
them means the ability of an insurgent
chief to GUST the existing government. or
defend itself successfully against an am
bilious rival who has taken the field.
II the United States interferes in Cen
trail America it will only be because its
interests are in jeopardy. 1t has abso-
lutely no territorial aspirations, its needs
in that respect having been fully met by
the acquisition of a strip across the
Isthmus Of Panama within which to build
and safeguard the interoceanic canal
This government stands ready today to
interfere in Nicaragua II the rights Of Its
citizens are imperiled there by reason OF
the inability OF the NicaraSuans 10 main
tain q responsible government.
1t is evident that the outbreak of anti
American sentiment throughout Central
America is the work OF those who have
had reason to apprehend the Intervention
Of the United States to prevent their
tyrannical misuse of office and power.
The fugitive Zelaya is accredited as the
chief agent of this propaganda against
the Yankees This Of itself is q suffi-
cient answer to the charge that the
United states government entertains sin
lister designs against the people Of Cen
trail America. 1t may be, impossible to
persuade them that II il in truth In a
friendly attitude, but it should not be
impossible to convince the world beyond
their small sphere that so far from plan
ming the destruction OF their sovereignty
the United States hopes for their attain
ment of the full privileges Of real self
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-06
Putting Up the Poor Mouth.

The cry goes up that no coin is in sight
for either party The seediess orange
and the thornless rose are TO be followed
by the moneyless political campaign
This cry has gone up in other years.
We have repeatedly heard it, only to see
a spirited contest waged. with printing
presses busy, clerks by the score en-
pIoyed. and every stump occupied. As
we all know, printing presses do not
work of their own accord, clerks must
live, and spellbinders do not exercise
their vocal chords for their health. So
that money in those years must have
been collected.
This year the cry is rendered a little
persuasive by the fact that a publicity
law respecting campaign contributions is
now on the books. Who subscribed? and
how much? After the election the cam
paign chairmen are to take the public
into their confidence on this subject.
II is argued that individuals will not
contribute generously for fear Of having
selfish ends ascribed to them. while
trusts and corporations will refuse out
right. Some. it is suggested, will be glad
so long by both parties they welcome a
chance to escape.
And yet it takes money to make this
mare go. Legitimate campaigning is ex-
pensive. The field to be covered is
enormous. and certain campaign methods
are Indispensable Literature must BE-
circulated. though much of it is dry.
Stamping is necessary. though many
stumpers are but poorly equipped for
their work. The creature of mere bounce
and invective makes no votes, and his
employers are lucky II he does not repei
some. And cash is required to settle
these bills.
We should soon know what the present
cry amounts to. II the two parties set
lively pace. and keep 1t up. the guess
will be an easy one that they are not
poor. No change has come over our
politics in the past few weeks warrauting
the belief that something heretofore ex-
pensive may now be secured for nothing
Canvassers. clerks. spellbinders, and all
such folk, come as high today as ever,
and are sure of employment.
Then, after the tale is told at the polls,
will come the confessions Of the man
ayers as to where the sinews Of war were
obtained. The lists will be read with
interest. and, without severe reflection on
anybody. with some Sinking Incredibly
The publicity law Is an experiment. and
there are many persons who wonder II
it will work, or was intended to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-06
Hold on to Your Latin.
From the Chicago Tribune


The rind Is bitter. but the core is sweet.
The memorizing OF Latin grammar and
the thumbing of Latin dictionary are
the rind. The riches Of q great literature
are the core. The irksome tasks Of the
schoolboy and the collegian are the small
price he pays for something that can be
the recreation OF his mature years, the
constant companion and solace Of old
age. But the price does not seem small
while 1t is being paid. The student who
knows only English, an almost gram
hairless tongue which has freed itself
from the trammels Of conjugations, de-
clensions and genders, is appalled, by the
intricacies and complexities Of a highly
infected language. The enthusiasm with
which he may have begun its study Is
likely to be converted into disgust. But
there could be no greater mistake than
for one who has got nearly through the
drudgery to lose the reward by letting
all that he has laboriously learned slip
away from him when he becomes his
own master.