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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
CONFESS THEFT IN STORE

Mrs. v. ". Wilson and daughter,
Vera Cullen, aged 16, recent arrivals
in Los Angeles from Salt Lake City,
were arrested yesterday afternoon by
b. w. Lewis, manager in Broadway
department store, as they were leav-
ing the place. taking with them pink
silk gown which the elder woman had
stolen from one of the departments.
The gown was being carried by the
girl. A search of their large hand
bags disclosed many articles of jewelry
and silk goods, which they admitted
stealing.
which they told of the theft of the silk
dress The elder woman took the dress
off the counter, placed it under her
coat and walked into dressing room.
Her daughter followed her and took
nossession of the pilfered gown. I'M
mediately following their entry into
the dressing room the clerk missed the
MRS Wilson was taken to the city
iail and booked on a. petty larceny
Charge. while the daughter was taken
RI the county jail and later trans
ferred to the detention home. Her
case will be disposed Of in the juvenile
court.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16

eighth district, who thought they saw
in him a chance to defeat the pro
gram" candidate. The Lincoln Roose-
Welt league decided, however, to put
forth a full and complete ticket and
selected one of its very strongest men
to make the race against both Sanders
and Mccartney.
The Democrats on their side have as
a candidate In this district Martin
Rekins, whose sincerity of purpose and
uprightness of character leave no
doubt as to where he will stand on
every measure affecting the peoples
interests. His opposition in the shape
of Muggins Mcdonald seems to be
more in the fervid and overheated
Imagination of that Tammany poll
tician who, in the closing days of the
campaign, has been going about shout
ing ''perjurer'' to every one who since
signing his nomination paper has fore
sworn allegiance to Muggins.
The indications all along the line
point to a sweeping and decisive defeat
for Mccartney and a Democratic dis
avowal of Mcdonald that will make
that politician HE himself back to
Dear old Broadway" where Tam
many recognizes political genius of his
tyne,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16

READ LEAGUE APPEAL
Message from Garcia Contains
Counsel Against Machina-
tons of Southern Pacific

"a Message from Garcia" is the title
of last appeal issued to the voters
of Los Angeles by Alfonso e. Garcia,
president of the Observation-Disclosures
Republican league, yesterday. The
message is as follows:
"To all INSTRUMENTATION voters or
the state of California;:
"As president of and in behalf OF
the Hispano- American Republican
league of California, 1 desire to urge
upon you the necessity of exercising
your constitutional rights at the pri-
mary election to be held next Tuesday,
August 16, that you may free your be-
loved state from the political machin-
atoms of the Southern Pacific railroad
and allied interests, which for many
years have oppressed the masses of cit
liens, politically, giving them little or
no opportunity to be heard in the at
fairs of state.
california, founded by those of our
own blood, by our grandfathers, who
made laws that were respected-the
state which has given us birth, educa-
ton and livelihood, she who to us has
been a mother in whom we take great
nride and for whom we would suffer
much-today appeals to her sons to
release her from the clutches of the
arch-enemy of all communities, the
political machine.
"Let us answer her appeal by rend-
ing asunder the bonds which so long
have held her in order that she may
stand foremost in the light OF good
government.
fright for her. She sorely needs
your help Put at the helm of the good
ship of state a man like Hiram w.
johnson, and safely trust to him to
bring about the realization OF our fond
est hopes.
Fail not to go to the polls August
16 and register in unmistakable terms
vour nrotest against a continuance Of
the iniquitous thralldom in which we,
the children of the founders of the
state, long have been held.
"Strike for political liberty by choos--
ing as the champion of our political
rights Hiram w. Johnson, the greatest
leader the masses of citizens have yet
beheld. ALFONSO +. GARCIA.
.'Los Angeles, Aug. Is, 1870"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO CANVASS POLL BOOKS

The board Of supervisors will meet
tomorrow to canvass the returns of to-
days primaries, though it is believed
that complete returns will not be in
by that time. The board members Will
Examine the poll books to ascertain If
they are properly signed. If they are
not properly signed the clerks of pre-
cincts where the books were used will
be subpoenaed to correct the errors.
Clark Mcpherson of the board in
formed the supervisors that about fifty
five clerks should be employed on the
canvass at the commencement, and as
the work progresses part of this num-
Der will be laid off. Each supervisor
will name eleven clerks Thursday
morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
NJ DONALD'S ATTEMPTS
At COERCION FUTILE
Prominent Democrat Sends a
Sharp Reply to Senatorial
Aspirants' Threats

The political bluff of Henry M.
C'Muggins'') Mcdonald, the discredited
Democrat who is seeking the nomina-
ton for state senator in the thirty
eighth district, has been "called" by
one of the Democratic voters to whom
"Muggins" sent letter directing his
attention to the fact that he had signed
his nominating petition and therefore
that he is morally bound under the
law to vote for him.
Mcdonald has sent this kind of bluff
to every man who signed his petition,
although 1t is believed the menace will
be without effect, for nearly every
voter in Los Angeles county has in
telligence enough to know that merely
because he signs a nominating Pc
tition he is not legally bound to vote
for candidate.
A. B. Boswell a prominent Demo-
crat, has sent the following self-ex-
planatory letter to the strenuous Nc
Donald, which, however, will have no
effect on him, for q six-mule team
couldn't check Muggins in his political
career:
Henry NJ. Mcdonald:
Dear Sir-Some time ago I re-
ceived letter from you thanking
me for signing your nominating
petition, and in which you stated
that as I had signed your petition
1 was now morally bound by law
to support you at the coming pri-
maries.
In this connection I wish to state
1 signed your petition when pre-
scented to me by gentleman I
know, probably with good intent to
support you, but as free-born
American citizen reserve the right
to change my mind at any time
upon receiving information which
would lead me to do so, and there
is no law governing my decision.
Your letter requires no answer.
However, knowing that you have
sent these letters broadcast to
those who signed your petition, it
appears to me that your method of
attempting to obtain votes in this
way is along the lines of coercion,
and many who do not understand
the law would feel that they were
morally bound to support you.
This letter alone would prevent
me from supporting you If nothing
else, and more especially since /
find that a man of Martin Bekin's
reputation and character is in the
field against you, whom l shall
support. 1 purpose making this
letter public in order to set myself
right with the regular Democrats
of this county and the central COM
mittee of which Mr.. Norton is
chairman, as my sympathy and
support are with the regular DEM
ocratic party.
Yours very respectfully,
A. b. BOSWELL.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16

To the Democrats of Los Angeles
County

Democracy will be put today the primary
election go
Shall decency and cleanliness in politics triumph over push
machine methods?
Shall Democratic organization built up to point OF great
encygreaer than before in the history of Democratic
politics in Los Angeles counybe burdened with Republican
nominees push Democrats the otherwise cleanes Demo-
cratic ticket put before the people in this county,
it be by the strength OF the
nominate today. All nominees MUST BE MEN OF THE
HIGHEST TYPE OF CITIZENSHIP. Democrats must see to
by going the polls today and voting for the who have
stamp approval given them by the conference of Demo-
Gratis held at Long Beach, May 2z.
All Democrats must stay home and let the
enemy win. Come out to vote, and come early
ALBERT M NORTON,
Chairman Democratic County Central Committee Los Angeles
County,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
MoUSER is CONFIDENT
OF WINNING NOMINATION
Candidate for Secretary of State
Makes Personal Canvass

Frank H. Mouser of Los Angeles,
candidate for secretary Of state, re-
turned yesterday from six weeks
campaign trip to San Francisco. Mr..
Mouser has made a personal canvass
throughout the state. While in San
Francisco he canvassed the business
section, giving to both the employer
and employe his personal card. He has
been Endorsed by a number Of we'll
known business men of this city Mr.;
Mo,lser SAYS last Thursday he handed
1000 cards to the employees of the Union.
Iron works. He says he was intro
duced to an audience last Friday night
of over 1000 people and received a most
enthusiastic reception. He feels con-
fdent that he will carry both San
Francisco and Los Angeles by large
vote,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
UNJUST CHARGE

''You are charged" said the court,
reading the formal complaint, with
having willfully, feloniously and with
malice aforethought appropriated to
your own use and behoof certain ar
ticle-to wit, vehicle-said vehicle
having been wrongfully and feloniously
distracted by you from the premises
of one John Doe, on or about the 4th
day of August, Ammo Domini 1910, con-
trary to the statute in such cases made
and provided, and against the peace
and dignity Of the people of this great
realm. What say you? Are you guilty
or not guilty?"
"I'm not guilty, judge" protested the
prisoner. "All l done was to steal
trap."-Tit-Bits
PRACTICAL ENCOURAGEMENT
''This eminent philanthropist disap-
proves of prize fighting"
''Well, then, let him hang up a purse
for a Joint debate"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
PUBLIC OFFICES AND
BANKS CLOSED TODAY

This being election day, the banks
of the city, the city hall, the court
house and other public offices will be
closed. All divisions, branches and
stations of the postoffice will be open
until noon. The general delivery will
be open all day. Stamps will be sold
at the general delivery window after
o. m. Carriers in the business Sec
ton will make first two full deliver
les, including owl mail, and all 9TH
ers one delivery and collection.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
PRINTERS WILL GATHER
FOR PICNIC AT BALBOA

The second annual Printing Trades
picnic will be held Saturday, July 20,
at Balboa Beach. Special cars will be
run over the Pacific Electric lines
from the rear of the Main street depot.
leaving at $3.50 a. m. and returning late
in the evening. Those inicharge of the
affair have arranged an entertaining
program, including outdoor sports.
dancing and swimming. A number of
handsome prizes will be given. A
barbecue luncheon will be served. All
connected with the printing trade are
invited to attend.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
T thousand Dollars Reward
Is Offered by Democrats

The Angeles County Democratic Central Committee Of
Gers reward Of One Thousand (SooO) Dollars for the
and of any election officer at the primary election OF
candidate the votes that have intended for
other this because of information received to the effect
that in certain localities attempt will be made to write IN on
the Democratic certain Republican cand-
dates and then to Republican candidates more
votes than actually cast for them.
1S;gned) ALBERT M. NORTON,
Chairman Democratic County Central Committee
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
AT THE THEATERs

AUDITORIUM-Dark.
BELAsCO--"The Widows Might"
RURBANK-''rhe Talk of New York"
GRAND-"The Fatal Scar"
NIAJESTIC-Darlx.
MASON--Dark.
OLYMPIC-Musical farce.
ORPHEUM-vaudevill
PRINCESs-Musical farce.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
URGES SUPPORT OF
HENRY STANLEY BENEDICT

ITO the Republican Voters Of the
Seyenty-second Assembly District:
II would earnestly urge that you
vote and work for the nomination of
Henry Stanley Benedict as the Repub-
lican candidate for the assembly in
your district. Mr.. Benedict is a clean,
bright, active Republican OF the pro-
gressive type and one who will vote in
the interests of the people of California
every time. GEO. ALEXANDER
ARROWHEAD HOT SPRINGS
See the new natural steam cave.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16

The practical politician who in a cruder
stage of his art kissed the babies ana snow
eredS the women with inane compliments
now preserves more Of his self respect
while achieving substantially equal results
by telling the fat men they are growing
thin and the lean men they are getting
stout.-Puck
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits
Of California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building. on Broadway. between
First aud Second Streets whore free infor-
nation will be given on all subjects pertain
Ing to this section.
The Herald will pay SO In cash TO any
one furnishing evidence that will lead to
the arrest and conviction OF any person
caught stealing copies OF The Herald trops
the premises OF our patrons
Membership in the Los Angeles Realty
board is virtual guarantee OF reliapilty.
Provision II made for arbitration OK any
differences between members and thelI
clients Accurate information on reai.y
matters is obtainabie from them. Ta .n
tons by competent committee. DMeo
tory Of members free At the Office OF h 1,ss-
bert Burdett, secretary, b25 Security 6uAao
Ing. Phone Broadway 1895.
The Legal Aid society at 2S2 North MAIN MAN
street is a charitable organization MAIN
tanned for the purpose OF aiding IN iessi
matters those unable to employ counsei;
The society needs financial assistance enu
seeks information regarding worthy c1Aes'
Phone Home A4o77; Main eSes.
The Herald, like every other newspaper
Is misrepresented at times. particularly IN
cases involving hotels. theaters. etc. the
public will please take notice that every
representative Of this paper is equipped
with the proper credentials and more par
ticularly equipped with money with when
TO pay his Bills THE HERAbp.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
THEN MRS. GRANT wERr

Mrs. u. S. Grant was spending one
summer in the New England hills and
she happened to be at hand when q
native woman walked into the yard to
deliver some eggs. tits long walk
to town." the woman volunteered.
Don't you own horse?" asked Mrs.
Grant.
The woman sniveled. I'VE had a colt
but it died last week." She suddenly
began to weep.
Mrs. Grand sympathetically remarked
that the family must have been very
fond of the colt, whereupon the woman
dried her eyes. Fond of him? Well,
l should say. 1t was like SEEM one OF
the family took, to see that colt go as
he did. We all loved every inch or
him"
Mrs. Grant inquired how they came
to love that colt so dearly.
why" Indignantly sobbed the
woman, we've had tibet colt now for
goin' on to twenty-five years. Circle.
Anxious Messenger-Say, fireman,
there's another fire broken out up
street.
New Recruit-All right. old chap:
keep her going till we've finished this
one.--Punch.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16
Voters of Los Angeles County:
Vote at Primary Election Today

The Good Government organization Of Los Angeles city and
county urges all voters to vote at the primary election
Aost 10 for the their respective parties
vote primary is often far more effective Tor COCO gov
the subsequent general election be sure
to vote a the primaries = ,v,.,r
Secretary Good Government Organization OF Los Angeles CITY
and County.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-16

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the American plan, So
in cottages. consumptves nvads
Pacific Electric Times Free nformation
Information.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-14
FREIGHT RATES AND PAY.

Additional railroad presidents declare that
the future of their lines depends upon permission
granted them to increase freight rates. They
do not lay the trouble up to increased wages of
employees. except incidentally Instead. they
point to the steady increase in various items of
the amount expended of a dollar earned In
other words, railroads, also are complaining of
the high cost of living. The increased cost OF
necessities is not confined TO the private larder.
Even the railroads figure it out that it is not
like the good old days, when those things neces-
sary to maintain life were 50 much cheaper.
1t ought to be borne in mind however that
the high cost Is under strong suspicion Of be-
ing the child of freight rates already existing
1t should be remembered that in this contest there
is popular party other than the railroads and
the shippers: that the public in this as in other
economic instances pays the freight The
tariff which the shipper pays on the car load
lot is inevitably reflected in the price which the
purchaser pays for his weekly supplies If the
tariff on commodities is to be raised. the result
will be equivalent TO raising the railroads sal
aries for their services and still further increas-
ing the burden of the public which, with prices
soaring, finds itself reaching after them from q
practically dead level of salary and compensation.
he roads declare that they should be allowed
the people would be willing to concedc this re-
turn, il corollarv there could be some means
devised whereby their own deficit might be
changed into income which would return u
modest surplus.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-14
MUTILATED RECORDS.

After many years the memoirs of Disraeli,
Lord Beaconsfeld, are to be published in Eng
land. They WILL however, constitute but small
part of the papers and correspondence of that
remarkable Jew The world must take its Dis
raeli on the faith of tradition. The records of
his keenest satires his most biting ironies, will
not be preserved to history. Under the terms OF
his will the work has had a royal censorship.
Queen Victoria is stated to have put the pruning
hook deep into the various manuscripts King
Edward even further revised Them When the
anxiously expected book is at length published,
it is stated that there will be no scandals. The
record will be polite one, which is to say
that it will be the least interesting and less virile
part of the life It is supposed to reflect upon the
present times.
There IS always something pathetic about this
sort Of mutilation of life or work after death.
Such memoranda ought, perhaps, never to be
published until sufficient time has elapsed for the
passions and bitternesses which they hold to heal.
They should afford upon Il dead era an intimate
light. They cannot do this, when careful at
iention is paid to reverent names, when ultra
caution is employed to smooth their rough edges
and unduly polish off their corners.
Disraelis life was the strong record of a man
touching genius and lighting his way up against
all the difficulties and prejudces of race and cir
curnstance. His premiership was a triumph of
soul over obstacle. Along his way he cast the
jewels of his wit, the substantial gifts of his
satire. lie knew the eminent men with whom
he had to deal--their pretcnses, their vanities,
their vices and their worth. An honest opinion
from Disraeli of his times would he of distinct
value to the perspective from which these times
must view the past. But an opinion of this emf
nent man, which has been subjected to the clumsy
revision of a set of hereditary rulers, will carry
more of irritation at lost possibilities than OF
real illumination.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-14

Neither side to the more or less constant frlc-
ton between organized labor and organized capt.
tai seems capable of holding an advantage. In
innumerable instances both labor leaders and
manufacturers representatives have permitted
the expression of bitterness injurc their cause
The pendulum Of public opinion swings naturally
between the extremes of the two one
side or the other forgets i'll the light Of its own
1ancied wrongs the rights of the other side.
The latest example of folly is the resolution
passed by the National Association of Manutac
turers in session at New York, attributing to
organized labor the destruction by dynamite of
the Los Angeles Times plant. This board recog
nlzes this act" they declare, . 4 = as in line
with the general policy of criminal unionism, as
exemplited by nnumerable cases OF resort TO the
use of dynamite TO enforce It's doctrine of rule
or rum, and that it places the responsibility
therefor not alone upon the human tools who
actually perpetrated the crime, but in due pro-
portion upon those who in any manner foster
an organization whose line of conduct leads to
such results"
This i no less than an attempt to poison the
minds of the great jury of public opinion in adj
vance of the trial and with utter disregard of the
bringing Of the charge. There is no discrimina-
ton III the LAYING of guilt. The entire fabric
OF nnionism is impartialy condemned. Its mo-
tives, except as they are alleged to foster crime
and anarchy, are disregarded and denied. 4
great organization is indicted without proof and
sought to be slandered before the country without
scintia of justification.
Such action can only result in bringing the
manufacturers association into contempt. Its
own efforts to secure the legal rights of its mem
bers will for this injustice be minimized and put
under suspicion. When the Times plant was de-
stroyed, the quick sympathy of the nation went
out to the great business that was fighting for
what Is esteemed It's rights The obligation to
show It's lack of direct or indirect connection
with the outrage instantly suggested to and
accepted by the forces of organized labor By
this token and 10 that extent labor was injured
and the enemies Of labor strengthened in their
contention. Such action as that of the New York
meeting however, will cause revulson Of feel
/ ing all over the country. The majority of peo-
| pie have no other interest in the wars between
labor and It's employers han a desire for peace
wrought out upon just principles. 1t il 10 his
ioritv that both sides must ultimately appeal
Each side inevitably loses ground as in the heat
Of its passion il for any cause resorts to libel and
/ departs from equity.