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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
OLD ARGUMENTS FUTILE

TN PUTTING forth the locality argu-
ment in behalf of his candidacy for
- the governorship, Philip A. Stan
ton has done it as effectively as 1t
could have been done by anybody, and
made an appeal that in other cam
paigns might have swayed a large
vote. The chance to put a local man
in the governors chair would be pleas
ing to many, but it is not a very
strong rallying cry this year because,
for one reason, Southern California
senatorship by the choice of Works,
Spalding or Meserve, and the lieuten-
ant governorship by the choice of Wal
lace, Farmer, Spellacy or Ferris, and
this section knows that it cannot In
| reason expect more than fair divis-
| ic1 of the honors.
So that largely nullifies the strength
of Mr. Stanton's appeal. The appeal
Is weak, moreover, for another and
more important reason. 1t makes its
argument solely on the dollar side.
1t asks voters for support in the hope
This is a purely sordid view of things
that we think is going to bring dis
appointment this year to all who ad-
vance it or kindred arguments as a
political raison d'etre. 1t is true that
1t has often availed in the past to
some degree, but 1t is different now.
There is a great moral movement
combined with an economic protest
under way in California and through
out the country to -hich a large num-
ber of old school politicians are singu-
larly blind. 1t Is going to sway what
we believe will be majority of the
votes in both the leading parties this
year. and more from year to year un-
til the evils that have brought the
protest are cured. And after that 1t
is going to take a more intimate in
terest than formerly in the acts of
men to whom are committed the duty
Of law-making and laW-tnterpreting
and law-enforcing.
1t has '-ready begun to take a keen
interest. 1t has been informing itself
VI 'i-0 ACSOiO0 VI O4LlCe-IlOIuerS ana
o1fice-seekers. 1t has learned a lot
about the ways in which politics have
been controlled in the past. 1t has
become wise in those arts and how
to apply them to the general good.
The people are "on." That is the
reason they are not euthusing over
the locality argument, the dollar ar
gument or the personality of any can
didate. They have grievances, and the
man most apt and best fitted to re-
dress them is going to get their sup
port.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
ALL EYES ON US

TF you are q believer in clean poll
I tics and decent government and
Il want to help vote the Southern Pa
cific and other corporations out of the
California legislature and the party
committees you may still be inclined to
think harshly of the direct primary and
consider it's requirements big nul-
sance.
If so, repress the feeling. 1t is just
what the machine wanted when it
grudgingly granted the direct primary
and loaded it down in the hope of
breaking it's back with popular disgust.
The primary law is going to be re-
formed by it's friends and simplif1ed, so
you can stand it's exactions and irrita-
tions this once.
Turn out to the polls and give the
necessary conscientious work to pick
ing out your candidates. You will feel
better for it If you take a part in the
redemption of California from it's ma
chine politicians and grafters. The
eyes of the country are on California to
see what it will do on Tuesday, even as
they were on Kansas and Iowa re-
Gently.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
RECALLS ANCIENT CUSTOM
OF BURIAL NEAR CHURCHES

Editor Herald: Less than a hundred
years ago churchyards and graveyards
were synonymous. The custom for a
long time was to bury the dead near
the church where the funeral services
were held. This custom obtained in
many countries. Moss-covered tombs
are now to be seen around old churches,
whether in city or country. In the
middle ages, perhaps earlier, the prac-
tice grew up of depositing the remains
of distinguished persons in the walls
or beneath the floors of cathedrals.
Westminster abbey is noted for many
interments of this sort. But in other
countries than England the same prac-
tice prevailed. The writer remembers
seeing the place marked by various
colored tiles in the floor of the old
cathedral at Santo Domingo, where the
body of Christopher Columbus reposed
for ages and until his remains were
transferred to Havana, Cuba.
But the custom of ,burying in church.
yards has entirely ceased, and even
burying anywhere near churches or
centers of population is warmly OPP
opposed. 1t has been demonstrated
through the agency of microscopy and
chemistry that infectious diseases must
have owed their prevalence in the past
to the improper disposal Of infectious
dead bodies. Until within a late period
OF the worlds history as little was
known on this subject as upon steam
or electricity, which also have been
developed by modern science. Secluded
places only are now approved as places
for burial. Sanitary and aesthetic con-
siderations have produced the change.
and the dead as well as the living are
honored by its observance.
OBSERVER.
Los Angeles. Aug. II.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
THINKS THE WORD LIMIT is
LIKELY TO WORK UNEVENLY

Editor Herald: Mr.. Binns saye he
has looked for some Socialist to de-
fend the faith as misrepresented in
the Letter Box of late" But the
strange thing is that while Socialists
either do not write because hampered
by tho 200 word limit, or else, finding
1t necessary to write beyond that
length, are suppressed. Mr.. Blnns
,th a letter of some 400 words is
given space to reproach their (alto-
gether Involuntary delinquency.
myself answered Mr.. Jensen's first let
ter on the subject, partly in indorse-
ment, but more particularly In crl-
ticism of an assumption in which he
seems to share a common error; but
though my letter was certainly shorter
than that of Mr. BinnS, 1t was KILLED
as being too long.
Nov in this I am making no hint of
favoritism. That Mr.. Binns' letter
and several others this week and last
which far exceed the 200 word limit,
have appeared while I have been shut
out, and have consequently not at
tempted to pursue the subject, is ac-
cidentaI no doubt; but it is the kind
of accident that Will occur inevitably,
while that low word limit stands. 1t is
so impossibly low, that, while adhered
to at times, 1t has to be relaxed quite
often; and thus correspondents are not
evenly treated, nor all topics of dis
cussion done justice to.
Better abolish the word limit and
deal with letters on intrinsic merit and
suitableness to the occasion.
VAL STONE.
Los Angeles, Aug. II.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
COUNTIES REQUIRE TRACTS
FOR USE AS BURIAL PLACES

Editor Herald: AS asking questions
of candidates seems to be the order of
the day will try my hand. Here goes:
To all candidates, irrespective of
party, creed, color, age, previous condl-
ton, pride of ancestry or hope of pos
terity: Will you, if elected, advocate
the enactment of law making 1t a
felony to own, rent or lease any prop
erty used for immoral purposes? VIII
you if elected advocate the enactment
of a law requiring every county in the
state, through its legally contituted
board of supervisors, to purchase at it's
market value suitable tracts of land for
cemetery purposes, subdivide into
burial plots and lots and sell the same
at a figure not to exceed % per cent
more than cost?
The minister prays over the dead
body of the husband and father, while
the undertaken and cemetery owners
prey upon the live bodies of the widow
and children.
Here are two great evils. What are
we going to do about it? Don't all
speak at once. M.
Duarte, Cal, Aug. 10,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
IT CONCERNS YOU

D ONT make the mistake, Mr.,
Taxpayer, of thinking that it
~ doesn't concern you If Cap
tain Fredericks, the district attor-
ney, puts his own brother on
the county payroll for $500 or more,
or if Tuss Eldridge spends 100000 or
more of county money in building
roads to his real estate holdings, or
if Coroner Hartwell turns the business
of his office over to Walter Parker's s
undertaking company at fancy prices.
all has to figure in the county tax
rate, and when it is Jumped together,
and a good allowance is made for
things Of the kind not yet found out,
it cuts considerable figure in the
taxes.
Isn't it time for a housecleaning in
this county?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
SAN DIEGO

A LIBERAL portion of today's edi-
a ton Of The Herald is given up to
IA our sister city of San Diego-sec-
ond in size and Importance Of the COM
munities in the empire of the south
land. Los Angeles has no envy of San
Diego, but rejoices in her prosperity.
What we print this morning will be
pleasant reading here as well as there,
for both cities are inevitably advanc-
ing together. They have the same des-
tiny. The evidence of progress in one
is proof also of advance on the part of
the other
Read the story in brief paragraphs on
this page, prepared for The Herald by
Mr.. o. w. Cotton, one Of the leading
builders of San Diego, and get informed
on the wonderful growth of the city.
Our own marvellous increase is apt to
blind us to the Importance of San
Diego's material advance, which is
probably not exceeded by any town Of
the size in the world.
The causes for Los Angeles prosperity
are also the causes for San Diego's
growth Sby leaps and bounds. The same
kind of people have gathered there,
charmed by the same glories of climate,
imbued with the same hope and deter
mination for the future. How many
cities of 900 would have the enter
prise and pluck to vote a 10000 900 bond
issue for a fair as San Diego has done?
San Diegos prosperity means pros
perity for Los Angeles, and whatever
this city can do to make that fair a
believe will do.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

In Montana the board of equaliza-
ton has largely increased the railroad
taxes. In California the board tacks
30 per cent on private property to every
10 per cent added to the railroads.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

We are inclined to doubt the story
that Colonel Teddy made a trip to the
Pennsylvania mining regions. If it
had been Teddy he would have gone
down in the mines and shoveled out a
few tons Of coal.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

Four schools In Indiana have been
closed for a lack Of pupils. In Cali
fornia we can't build schools fast
enough to keep UP with the demands
for room, and it may be partly be-
cause many Indiana kids are coming
here.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

A Portland man has received $12
which he overpaid the government in
1857. Uncle Sam is about as prompt
at adjusting such matters as-well, did
you ever have a small claim In the
hands of a railroad for adjustment?
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

In New York city the prize fight
pictures are drawing very poorly, it is
said. This is surprising, in view Of the
fact that the Hearst papers have been
giving them a lot of free advertising.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

News item says there has been re-
Gently a record breaking number Of
brides at the local hotels. 1t is pre-
sumed that there were also a number
of bridegrooms along with them, but
somehow they don't amount to much at
such times.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

If Mrs. Crippen is dead and if the
Doc killed her, and if he will confess,
and If he doesn't jump overheard on
the way back, Scotland Yard is con-
fident that he will be punished.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
LOVE ANSWER POSTPONED

zone more question, dear.
"Angel face, 1 am listening"
"Will you love me when I'm old?"
"Well, I'll tell you. This is prac-
tical age; I'll see that you get adequate
Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

With 1900 trains day the Pacific
Electric will double the depot capacity
of its building. The way those will
lage" predictions are being fulfilled is
dlscouraging.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

Here's news OF a public official so
conscientious that he refused a raise
in salary. No, not in the Los Angeles
county courthouse, but in New Haven,
Conn.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

BY declining to come here in 1918 the
knights Templars are losing as well
as Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

A Californian has killed a negro for
enticing his wife away. If she was
that kind he ought to have thanked the
fellow.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

Aldrich refers to the insprgent lead
ers as "little group of men," That's
what Cannon thought before the Kan
sas election, but not anv longer.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

Clifford Pinchot says 1t is better to
be good citizen than a good Repub-
lican. And he might have added, a
good deal easier this year.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

Banker Morse, who is seriously Ill
in the Atlanta prison, may be afflicted
with re-Morse.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

1t got warmer in New York right
after the president Of Chile sailed away
on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

Mr.. Aldrich's explanation is now
shown to have been a great waste of
good paper.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

Point your finger in any direction.
and the next graft revelation is as apt
to be there as anywhere else.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

furnishing safety clothespins to resi-
dents Of the garbage plant vicinity2
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
PUBLIC LETTER BOX


n views
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

Senator Aldrich bristled up, but soon
got Bristowed down.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

On all matters pertaining to adVeruslns
,a6ress charles r. Gates, advertising man
ager.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-01-31
HIS THOROUGHBRED.
A Deal tho Horseman Put Through on
the Dead Quiet.

A Deal the Horseman Put Through on
the Dead Quiet.
A man known roundabout as a
lover and possessor OF fine horses was
lately driving one of bis fesorite
steeds along n suburban road when
he came upon another horse lover, al
most as well known, who was driving
In the opposite direction. Seemingly
pleased to meet each other, both drew
up alongside.
IL heard only yesterday that you'd
gone away and brought back a new
thoroughbred" greeted the second
horseman.
yep" gleefully returned the first
horscman; "Tm just after leaving her
back home while give this horse a
little spin for his liver"
'Think she'll sutT asked the sec
ond man, squirting good humoredly.
"Well you know my style, old man.
She can step along in the best class,
and she's got pedigree ecllpslng any
around here"
How long have you had herr"
"Just four days." answered the first
horseman in the same gleefu tone,
but I've had my eyes on her for some
time back"
Carried this deal through little on
the quiet, didn't your
"Yep," laughed the first man, with
n head shake of satisfaction.
'1s she record breakerT
"Suro thing; wouldn't have any
other. Wait till you fellows get
glimpse of her, and IL you don't agree
that I've still got my eyes for winners
I'll eat the tail off that horse there"
Suddenly the second horseman lean
ed over toward his friend and thrust
out his hand In palpable earnestness.
accept my congratulations" said
he, "and also give 'em TO your--your
thoroughbre6w
~ willp' heartily returned the other
man. gripping the proffered fist. "Be
sure to come in and see u.s." he added
as his friend prepared to drive on.
81 know she'll be tickled to meet
friend of mine; she isn't too high
hitched for that. old man. That's her
winning quality. She's wife fit for
a horse judgew-Dctroit Free Press.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-01-31
THE QUICKEST WAY.
How One Might Travel 1870 Miles In
About Ten Minutes.

About Ten Minutes.
It is estimated that IL all mechanical
difficulties could be removed and suffi-
cient power developed the minimum
time in which passengers could be
transported over the eighty-five miles
from New York to Philadelphia would
be six minutes and forty-four seconds
and for the 100 miles from Boston to
New York ten minutes and four sec.
onds. A correspondent of the Scien-
tific American who has been working
on the problem says that the trains
would have TO be run In a vacuum TO
prevent their being heated to mean
descence by the resistance Of the air.
They would have to be held in sus-
pension In the vacuum tube through
which they Travelled, for the slightest
contact with the sides Of the tube
would result in enormous friction.
The cars might be held in suspension
by the propulsion of opposing magnets
on the cars and on the tubes respec-
lively When thus isolated they could
be propelled only by the power of
magnetism. The energy consumed In
propelling the cars would be compare
lively low.
To avoid shock or Jar the trains
would travel faster and faster until
one-half Of the distance should be COW
cred and then slow down until the
destination should be reached. When
the rate Of acceleration is Just such as
can be borne with comfort the limit
Is attained. The effect on the passen-
gers would be continuous pressure
against the back of the seat, as when
car is started suddenly, for the first
half Of the journey, and then in order
to prevent them from pitching out of
their seats the chairs would be turned
in the opposite direction for the rest
of the journey. during which the same
sensation would be felt.
At the speed named the passengers
would be travelling for each half of
the distance one-third as fast as they
could fall through the same space un-
der the attraction of gravity.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-01-31

you were'a a cIimberr' was asked after
little.
HE had probably heard I was. or
why did he come to meT"
II don't see how he could have heard,
Last week In trying to climb the alley
fence you fell and spralncd your back.
What mountain did you ever climbi"
A Climber From the Cradle.
what mountain? What mountain {?
Why, woman I was climbing noun
tains before you had learned the alpha
bet! This Is what might have ex-
pected from you. Never in this world
have you given me the least encour-
agement to be great
II want you to be great Mr.. Bow
ser, but I want you to go the right
way about II. If this Mr.. Simpkins
had come to you and asked you to fall
down coal shaft I should believe
that you could do 1t, but how are you
going to climb a mountain?"
How? How? What n silly ques-
ton to ask. Haven't got arms and
legsT'
Eyes, but you must realize that you
are fat and short of breath. You are
also liable to be taken with crick In
the back at any time. You never
would get fifty feet
Fat be hanged" he shouted.
"Shortness of breath be hanged! !!
Crlcks In the back he hanged! Mrs.
Bowser, you are trying to make fool
of me In this matter, and won't put
up with it. shall climb Mount Nc
Kinley."
"Well, I'll help you get ready. The
snow shovel is down the cellar, I be-
lieve. DO you think you can match
that old overshoeT
Mr.. Bowsor looked at her and turned
plum color.
you ought to buy some catskin
stockings, as you know how cold your
feet always are"
Mr.. Bowser glared and gritted his
teeth
"And you'll want the winter to hard
en- up In. When will you begin wad-
ing around In the snow? You can fill
the bathtub with ice and lay on the
cakes all night"
woman, you hear me, do your
was asked I'm hoarse voice.
81 do. You have got a frog I'm the
throat even before beginning to
climb"
"You hear me when swear by the
beard OF my father that never no more
never again-never while the breath
remains in my body, will u
Climb Called of.
Mr.. Bowser was going TO make a
terrific declaration-a regular rip roar
er of vow-but was interrupted by
the ringing of the doorbell. When he
went down the hall and opened the
door in answer a boy handed him
note and took toJhls heels. On the re-
turn ~ the sitting room the note was
opened, and after reading 1t Mr. Bow
ser uttered a groan and fell In a heap
on the floor. Mrs. Bowser picked up
the paper and read:
Dear Bowser-Dr. Cook has found that
you can't even climb over n boiled dinner
and the Mount Mckinley business il all
off IL you have time on your hands and
want 10 discover something try and find
out why the woodchuck always stands on
his head TO sleep. Faithfully
.r SIMPKINS.
Mr.. Bowser was left where he fell.
He revived in about five minutes and
had just got his mouth open to utter n
whoop when Mrs. Bowser shook a fin
ger at him and said:
"IIush, child This excitement has
been too much for you, and must get
you upstairs and to bed. You may
climb one of the clothesllne posts in
the back yard tomorrow"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-01-31

cred by DR.. Cook and by Commander
Peary, and they announced the fact
within one week of each other"
"Wen?"
"But out OF the north pole discus
sion has arisen another-viz, Did DIR.
Cook climb Mount Mckinley
what did he want to climb II for?"
There you are! That's just like u
woman! In the interests of science,
of course. The top of Mount McKin-
ley Is the top of the earth 1t was to
see what was up there. 1t was to
measure the exact height. 1t was to
see what existed there. He started
out all right, but 1t Is claimed that he
got tired out before getting halfway
up. He says he went to the top. 9th
ers deny 1t, 1t is question that must
be settled"
"And you are going to settle 1t, are
you" asked Mrs. Bowser.
The Resolve to Climb.
81 am, madam, or leave my mortal
remains on the hostile peaks of the
big hill. / shall leave here the first
of next May to make the ascent. If
find Cooks records / shall bring them
back, and the name of Bowser will
ring from ocean to ocean"
Have you been asked by DR.. Cook
to go on this tonfool's errand?
Moderate your language, please! A
Mr.. Simpklns, a personal friend of the
great explorer, has asked me to un-
derake what will be an expedition of
worldwide interest. / wish to begin
this very evening to make an inven-
tory of my wardrobe, 80 that | can
see what | must buy. May is as soon
as l can start, but 1t will be cold on
the mountain then"
II can tell you just what you have
without going to the trouble of tum-
bling things around.
You have three pairs of trousers,
two of them old.
'You have two pairs Of old suspend.
ers.
with one arm cut OFF.
"You have one old overshoe.
"You have two pairs of fairly good
socks
"You have one pair of shoes and an
odd one.
"You have six collars and two neck.
ties.
"You have one snow shovel.
"You have one old mltten.
"You have the tails of what was
once fur coat.
There Is the inventory, and should
think 1t would be all the outfit you
want. You expect to suffer more or
less anyhow, don't you? Youth have
to suffer to become hero"
Il can attend to both the outfit aud |
the suffering stiiily replied the great
explorer as he got up to walk around. |
"pld< thlsl MI. Simpkina know. that
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-01-31
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York, Jan. 31.-Dressed
poultry-Weak; turkeys 21 "a 25.
fowls IA a IS; ducks l6 a. II,
Hogs Receipts 11,OO0; steady. York
ers 4OmS so; pigs 8 35.
Butter-Steady; receipts $780,
creamery extra 81 state dairy tubs
24D3O; imitation creamery firsts 260
81
Eggs-Easier; receipts 1852; nearby
white fancy 37139: nearby mixed fan
cy 34@35; fresh firsts 33@37.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-01-31
The Best Bank
Is The Earth
Whether Clay Ground
or Loan

We have it for sale in various
sizes.
Seven miles west, 556 acres at
bargain, only a few days.
Nine miles west 1854 acres, all
black land, on good pike,
near good market, price low.
Seventy-fve acres 10 miles west,
this is a cozy place, price
right.
Seventy-fve acres IL miles west,
on good pike, flowing wei,
loan soil, at bargain.
Eighty acres 10 miles east, good
buildings, splendid o il,
price reasonable.
THESE ARE GOOD FARMS
Three hundred thirty-seven acres
on lnterurban line, 40 acres
fine timber, price right.
Three hundred thirty eight acres
fine soil, near market, reas-
enable.
We have 100 acres, 98I acres,
so acres, five 40-acre pieces,
near Marion. 108 acres,
1877 acres, joing city. l24
acres, 53 acres, with many
more farms to offer you.
The J. w. Clark Co.
114 Court ST., Marion, o.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-01-31
A Drop of Water,

A gallon of distilled water weighs
$3.50 pounds. and. there being four
quarts TO the gallon, and two plnts to
the quart, and sixteen fluid ounces to
the pint, and two tablespoonfuls to
the fluid ounce, and four teaspoonfuls
TO the tablespoon, and forty-fve drops
to the teaspoon. drop Of water
weighs 0000lS057 pound, slightly
more.