Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-21
RECEPTION TO
VISITING SCR|BES
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DOES
THE H0N0RS
GENERAL H. G. OTIS SPEAKS
Heartily Welcomes Members Of the
National Editorial Association
to Queen city Of the Great
Southwest

The visiting editors and their fami-
lies we're royalty welcomed last even
ing at the chamber of commerce. 1t
was at late hour when Mr.. Koephi,
president of the chamber, raped for
order. He made a few preliminary
remarks and introduced w. G.. Barn
well, chairman of the reception COM
mittee, who made a few remarks and
then introduced Gen. II. G.. Otis, who
heartily greeted the distinguished
guests.
II am glad to greet you here this
evening" said Gen. Otis. 1T is an
honor to us that you are here. We
know that you will observe closely this
country, and we trust that you will
form your opinions in your own way.
"This country Is exceptional in It's
climate and inducements for the de-
will derive much pleasure here. and
that you will be enabled to write
about this country in an intelligent
way. We will Ee content with your
Judgment and we give you hearty
welcome
Lowry Praises West
Gen. Otis was followed by James
Lowry of Texas. who said that the
Texans would not dare to tell all the
good things they saw, for their state
must continue to exist.
Mr.. Francis. principal of the poly
technic institution. paid a high tribute
TO the editors and their work.
Col. John Dymond, president of the
National Editorial association, spoke
of the great achievements of this
country and the possibilities of the
future.
The reception broke UP after refresh
ments had been served, and all went
away happily, singing praises Of the
Angel City
The visiting editors spent yesterday
at Catalina, the enchanted isle of our
southern sea. Many Of them found
recreation in inspecting the wonderful
marine gardens, while others stood in
amazement and admired the "unex-
celled mountain scenery" Few of the
visitors were inclined to fish and If
one of their number caught anything
bigger than a smelt he was particular
not to tell about 1t.
Editorial Personals
George M. Barron, editor of the Fox
boro (Mass), Reporter, is the only edi-
or present from the Bay state.
]. S. Sanders, editor of the Wilkes.
barre Pa) Leader, is accompanied by
his daughter Mrs. DR.. M. Weller.
w. L. Bradford, editor of the South
western School Journal of Oklahoma
City, is accompanied by his wife and
Miss Lucy Gage, principal of the kim
dergarten department Of the Oklahoma
public school.
F. A. Rowley, editor of the Times
Herald of Lorain, O., is here with his
wife.
w. H. Hodgson. editor of the Daily
Local News, Westchester, Pa, is great
ly enjoying his trip, accompanied by
his wife.
C. Berghuis, editor of the Clara City
(Minn.) Herald. is among the visitors
He is also postmaster at his home
town.
R. C. Echols, editor of the Mangum
(Okla.) Star, is with the party, accom-
panied by his wife.
Charles H. Greer, editor of the Stan
dard, Marion, Ala, and son Charles,
is here. Mr.. Greer is president of the
Alabama Press association.
Arthur w. Holstun, editor of the
La Fayette (Ala.) Sun. is enjoying the
outing with his sisters, Misses Maud
and Bessie Holstun.
j. N. Stokes, editor of the Highland
Qll) Journal: F. o. Edgecombe of
Omaha, manager of the Nebraska Far
mer, and wife; and ]. H. Potts, editor
of the Troy On. " Times, who Is the
only editor from New York state pres
ent. were at the reception last night.
C. R. Griffith, editor of the Indepen-
dent, Marian Center, Pa, accompanied
by his daughter, Miss Mona Griffith. is
here.
John Dymond, editor of the Louisi-
ana Planter, is the president of the
National Editorial association. and is
accompanied by his wife and daughter.
William Parrott, editor of the Water
loo Qowa) Reporter, and son of ex-
Lieut., Gov. Parrott of that state, is
among the visitors. He had a huge
surprise sprung upon him by meeting
Carlyle C. Davis. who forty years ago
was a typo in the printing office of the
elder Parrott. with the onerous duties
of sticking type, building fires and rock
ing the baby, the baby being willie"
Parrott, the present editor.
USEFUL DISCOVERIES
Are Not Always Startling, Neither Do
They Create the Most Talk