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Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
BACK TO THE SOIL"
ton.

At its recent convention the Industrial section of the
National Educations association took long step for
ward. 1t recommended that in public schools in
districts there should be taught less and ologies
their place should be specific definite technical
training fitting the pupils for the activities of farm life
1t is to be hoped that resolution will be the
end Of this. In these days such course of study
is doubtless embraced in the recommendation almost
necessity any farmer and certainly is needful the
who expects to make the most of his profession
Farming is and more becoming science and the
who attempts it without at least the rudments is
making "bricks without straw" And these rudiments
should certainly be taught in the rural schools where
practical demonstrations of the theory may be had at
first hand
True agricultural colleges under state auspices are
engaged in this work-and grandly they foster
ing it. But only the few participate in the opportu-
mites the colleges offer Like schools of medicine
they for the specialist and while their results are
in conveyed all who desire, through bue-
tins public exhibitions and the like, still the everyday
boy and girl of the farm yet acquire his technique
his parents and absorb his knowledge from the
traditions practices of his forbears This know
ledge of the accumulation of the wisdom of
ages not to be sneered at but is sufficient
to place the boy of today par with his more
broadly trained neighbor of the college.
Agriculture now comprises branches undreamed of
generation ago. The methods of fertilization irrigation
seed selection soil chemistry and adaptivity the latest
in machinery, plant grating, animal breeding and i'm
provement-all these are new but necessary to sue
cess At least groundwork for them should be part of
the rural schools study course
And when the farmer boy finds that his profession is
schootaught science just as the law medicine or
some others it will rise in dignity in his eyes and this
will lessen the present tendency of boys crowd to the
city through lack of appreciation of their own great on
portunie close at hand And in this alone the course
agriculture in the little red schoolhouse will be worth
all it may cost
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

will soak" you IL he doesn't appreciate
your eloquent sarcasm.
If your employer is slow about pay
ing you, hold your temper and tell him
it's all right. Otherwise. he may go
into bankruptcy and beat you out of
your money.
If the weather heats up n little too
enthusiastically, keep cool. If you
swear, the weatherman is liable TO
hear of 1t and jog the mercury a little
for revenge. Besides. remember where
you will dwell after this life and
philosophize upon the necessity of be-
coming acclimated In this world.
II a negro sits down alongside you in
street car, move over and give him
more room. Remember how humillat-
ing 1t would be to get licked" by an
African. And they are powerful slug
gers. at times.
If the "cop" asks you foolish ques-
tions about being out too late, be care
full to give him all the required data IN
a pleasant manner. He carries a night
stick, a revolver or two and has an
electric mobile at his call and is al
ways anxious to give citizens free
ride.
If the judge gives you a little lecture
before he fines you, smile and admit
his superior knowledge, because If you
get humorous in your remarks he may
give you little prescription out Of the
contempt" bottle.
If you happen to occupy the wrong
seat at the play and the rightful owner
comes along, get up and give him his
seat. The ushers are employed after
having stood an examination as to
their ability in punching bags and riot
duty.
If the newsboy annoys you with his
opportunities to buy his paper, better
buy 1t or keep your mouth shut. He
has command of assassinated Eng
lish which is the wonder and admira-
ton of the universe and his stock is
never exhausted. How unhappy you
would be after he finished the job.
If the woman at the play has hat
three hundred times too big for her
head and insists on wearing 1t through
out the performance, move to another
seat, but by no means suggest to her
the advisability of removing her $6.9S
beauty. Women have queer ways and
their soft, sweet voices have sting in
keeping with their ravishing beauty.
These rules are the result of years
of observation by one who has grown
gray in their violation and a deep in
terest in your welfare bids you heed
the voice of wisdom speaking from age
and experience.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
FIRST SUBSCRIBER
TO THE HERALD
SAMUEL PRAeER is PROUD OF
DISTINCTION
HAS NOT MISSED AN ISSUE
His Name Leads Original Subscription
List and for Thlrty.two Years
II Has Been Daily
Visitor

Like good wine, it grows constantly
better with age"
This is the opinion concerning The
Herald which is held by Samuel Pra-
ger Of 1141 South Figueroa street, who
was the first subscriber Of The Herald
when 1t was established in the spring
of 1873 and has been q constant reader
since that time.
LET me congratulate The Herald on
what 1t is now and what 1t has been."
he said yesterday. Gwen as the city is
increasing in size, as rapidly is The
Herald keeping pace with It in inn
provements.
"The Herald has the honor OF being
the oldest publication in the city, while
1 believe may lay claim 10 being one
of the Oldest inhabitants. came to
Los Angeles, then n sleepy little pueblo
village, in 1854, having come to America
from Prussia when l was 1S years old
and, seized with the gold fever, made
my way from Savannah to Panama,
dCIosS lHe lSlHiilus W pdH rTdiIClScp
and then by sailing vessel to Los An
geles.
when the subscription list was
started for what was to be The Her
aid, my name headed It. That was in
the spring of '73, If 1 remember cor
rectly, and we anxiously awaited the
first issue of the publication. 1t fully
came up to our expectations.
Early History
"That was in the day of ]. r. Scott,
B. d. Wilson, ]. L. Brent, L. L. Good
man. DR.. Thomas Foster, Elias Downey
and a host of other pioneers, now gone
to their last resting place.
"The paper was a four-page daily and
had as contemporary The STAR The
Daily News financed by Judge Jack
King and Captain Bean. suspended pub
lication either shortly before or after
the appearance of The Herald.
II. w. Lord and Judge r. M. Widney,
the latter acting in the capacity of
editor, were the founders Of The Her
aid. which at that time, as it does now,
stood for the advancement of any in
terest which would be of benefit to the
city.
When Ex-Governor John G. Downcy
became the owner of the paper, ]. NJ.
Bassett was placed at the head of the
editorial department. Later, Colonel
Joseph D. Lynch, that veteran news
paper man, came into possession OF the
property and from 1876 to 1894 made 1t
one Of the greatest Democratic advo-
Gates of the west From then on it is
no longer ancient history"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
HONESTY AS A coNMoDTY

The Hon. Secretary Of Agriculture, whose depart.
ment Just under the calcium Of suspicion, wants
honest chief statstician. In HIS wise opinion
however he doesn't believe he get for the $500
salary which the position carries Hence he asks
that the place pay s5O00-the that congress-
men draw
The honorable secretary Of agriculture evidently has
rather queer ideas on the subject Of integrity. He
thinks It is purchasabe quanty-the higher the bid
the more honesty, it were. Because one man who
draws $4,000 sells out his trust, to his own and his
friends pecunary profit, the honorable secretary be-
that all $4,000 men liars and thieves grafters
and scoundres And to obtain honest statstcian he
would raise the pay to s5OOO-that Of congressman
But does pecuniary remuneration act a guaranty
Of honesty? Are all $4,000 men honest? Are even con-
gressmen-with whom he invites comparson-above
calumny?
Not If certain proceedings pending be true. For
senator Mitchell of Oregon, is out of jail pending an
appeal another Burton of Kansas is ditto third De-
pew of New York. is hurryng home to defend himself
all having been accused of dishonesty and others are
ION the list" Which, really, doesn't seem particularly
favorable to the $4,000 class.
And above the $4,000 line honesty doesn't al
ways seem to be assured by pethoric incomes. Young
Mr. Hyde, President Alexander and few more OF the
Equitable crowd under singing investigation
for certain transactions and they are in the 100000
class together with ex-member Of the very cabinet
wherein the honorable secretary SITS whose whtewash
by the president palpable. And the taint Of the
shpbuilding scandal still cngs to one man whose sal
ary $1O0O0OO.
Not all men who draw $4,000 and upwards like
Caesars wife. Not all who paid $500 or less
are. either. But to imagine that because man is only
paid $350O he be honest is simply gratuous in
suit to the millions who labor long and well for even
fractions of that income and against whose integrity not
soul may breathe. The honorable secretary obtain
honest for s35O0-but he seemingly will have to
outside the circle of his own acquantances to find
him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
COMPULSORY M. P.,s

The Norwegian parliament consists
of ia members, many of whom sit in
the house under protest. All Norwe-
gians over 25 years of age who satisfy
certain conditions of residence, etc.
meet in the local parish church once
in three years, and choose one man out
of every 100 present to select the mem
bers of parliament for the country. The
men so selected are bound to serve
whether they like the honor or not
Immediately parliament meets one
fourth of the members are chosen to
form the upper house, the remaining
three-fourths constituting the lower
house.-Philadelphia Ledger
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
KEEP YOUR TEMPER is
FIRST RULE OF LIFE
THUS ONLY is HAPPINESS TO BE
ATTAINED
Philosopher Gives Various Reasons,
Gathered From Years Of Expert
ence, Why It Pays to Be Amlable
Under All Circumstances

There are rules OF lie Wnlcn, il au
hered to, will make for the happiness
Of the person needing them, whereas 1t
tion that would exist. And it is q
cause of wonderment that SO few per-
sons are happy, when they have no oc-
caslon to be miserable. Here is
Rule Number One:
Keep Your Temper Under All Cir
eumstances.'
This does not necessarily contemplate
an emulation of Jobs long-suffering
example. but If there is one rule which
is inflexible and non-elastic, it is num-
Der one. Keep your temper and avoid
the humiliation of licking. Keep your
temper and hold your job. Keep your
temper and keep your wife.
If you have an itching to go forth and
smite your enemy, procrastinate and
eventually "close the incident" peace
ably, because you have no cinch on
Togoizing him and he may shoot your
hide full of 3S's.
If you feel that you are being i'm
posed upon by your employer, keep
COOL Don't sarcasticize him for he may
not only stop your pay, but insert his
copper-toed boot upon that portion Of
your anatomy which you place upon
the chair.
If your meals are not ready at the
nrnnar ttY1oa do NOT Av into raceion
and attempt to win the championship
from your wife, because you may land
in Jail or be mobbed by an indignant
neighborhood. Divorce is the easiest
way out of the difficulty.
If the street car doesn't stop at your
corner and pick you up, don't get an
CRY. The conductors are used to
knocking down" and may take a fall
out of you If you get sassy.
If stranger happens to step on your
toe as you stand too near him, let it
go, and smile. He is probably larger
and more of a pugilist than yourself
and is also apt to resent any attempts
at being funny over the incident.
IL JOul 6iOSCl iioiolo Oll IldNluB Ills
money at the proper time, don't fall
out with him. He has "the goods" and
you may starve for getting gay; besides
the courts are open and he may gar
nishee your pay.
If your newspaper fails to show up,
be gentle. Maybe some other fellow Is
reading it and will return it after he
has finished. Don't call up the office
and "bawl out" to the circulation man
ager. He doesn't deliver the papers
and If you order it stopped you are
sure to miss the next SCOOP"
If the iceman goes on down the street
and fails to stop at your house when
the day is extraordinarily warm, don't
cuss. He is cool and carries the imple-
ments of warfare with him. Maybe he
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
SEASICKNESS is CAUSE
OF MANY ANN0YANCES
F. S. Stratford Takes involuntary
Ocean Trip, Is Separated From
Friends and Misses Train

Seasickness caused r. S. Stratford,
prominent member Of a dental supply
company of New York city, to make
an extra trip to Catalina Saturday af-
ternoon, become separated from the
party with which he was travelling and
miss his train for Salt Lake city.
Stratford was the unwilling comedian
in the comedy of errors. He left San
Pedro for Catalina Saturday morning
BY the time Avalon was reached, what
the sad sea waves were saying inter-
ested him little.
On his return trip, tired nature as
serted itself and Stratford went to
sleep in one Of the cabins. He had a
companion who awakened in time to
spring to the dock at San Pedro after
the gang plank was drawn up and the
boat had started on it's return trip
Stratford slept blissfully on. He
awakened when the journey was half
over. 1t was question of swim ten
miles or go to Avalon. He chose the
latter alternative. He arrived at the
Arcade station five minutes before the
Salt Lake overland left.
Jumping into cab. he made rapid
trip to the Salt Lake station but found
the train pulling out and was told that
his friends had left his ticket at the
validation office on West Second street.
Stratford intended being present to-
day at the convention OF the National
Dental Supply association, which is
holding it's sessions in Salt Lake city
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

floating exposition Of Los Angeles products and
wares. to drum trade that should legimatey come
here from South America is subject soon TO come he
fore the chamber of commerce The will soon send
sucn vessel to Europe on trade winning expedition
ana certainly this should not be behind that one
The project is big one. but Los Angeles is accus
toned 70 big things and viii be able handle it when
the proper time comes.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
erowIs Of a orIzzIed Bachelor

A curiosity is woman without any,
Think it over.
A widow generally seems to enjoy her
weed.
When some couples agree to marry,
that's the last thing they ever do agree
on.
Lovers quarrels lack zest because
there is no possibility OF a divorce to
follow.
A woman feels that she is not half
appreciated unless she is exaggerated
about twenty times.
Oh, If only woman could lose the
combination OF her vocabulary, and
never, never find 1T!
with the exception of yourself, my
dear madam, all women are more or
less deceitful.
The man about to be hanged and the
man about to be married are both
dressed in the conventional black"
The average woman's mind is like q
crazy-quilt, and she gives her husban6
irregular pieces Of 1t at irregular in
tervals.
If had my choice between marrying
an ex-missionary or taking the place OF
a union man during strike. I'd go
cunning with raving maniac.
You can always hatter fat girl-or
a thin one. either, for that matter-by
accusing her of being fiirt. But don't
do it-shell try to fiirt with you.
It must be love that makes a girl
with a name Millicent Marjory Mont
gomery pine and pale unless she can
change it to sogback or Dabbs or some-
thing equally as repulsive.-Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Indiana farmers wives have struck against the
practice of banquets (Which they cook) for the hired
hands at threshing times Anyone who has seen the
meals they then set up and the weather coincident
Herewith will certainly sympathize with the house
wives in their declaration of cold snack or 90 hungry
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
The Bad One

From the Philadelphia Press.
"That brother Of yours. Lucy" said
the man of the house, seems to be
a pretty tough character"
"'Deed he is, suh." replied the coll
ored maid. "He Jes' natchelly seems
to be de white sheep OBJ our family.
sho 'nuff."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

large resort hotel is planned for Long Beach to
have 300 rooms and to the year around There
ought to be place there for such establishment In
small coast towns they succeed and certainly SO near
Los Angeles the same expectation would hold good
For tourists in the winter and natives in the summer
such hotel would be very welcome.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Charles M. Bailey of Baileysville. Me-.
has made from s5.OOO.OOO to $4,000. 900
as manufacturer of oilcloth. He
began in 1S47 in little barn and now
his factory covers twenty-four acres
of floor space. Mr.. Bailey is So years
old. but works every day, and often
takes his place at the bench with
his employees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
Had the Evidence

Irate Father-It beats all where my
umbrellas go. I left one in the rack
last night, and now it's gone.
Willle-Alice's beau has got it.
Alice-Why, Willie, the idea!
Willie-Well, last night when he was
going home 1 heard him say that he
was only going to take just one
Judge.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

noted New York clergyman takes up the defense Of
John D. Rockefeller and declares that when Rockefeller
critics dead his will be honored as man.
transcendent genius and a humanitarian" Evidently
there will be long vacancy If Dr. Harper dies, in the
situation Of chief eg-puller to the oil magnate.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Ihe owens river water project comes before the
council today. The water commissioners will tben
sent their plan and ask preliminary action towards
bond issue. Los Angeles man has declared sor
the project and it is to that such bond ssue
would go through with almost an unanimous vote Tba
city only awaits chance to show its thorough approval
of the gigantic enterprise.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

The worlds diamond production
summed up shows that india has pro-
dueed 100000 earats. Brazil 10000,
900. Africa 57,oOo.oOo All the diamonds
In the world would have a value Of
$40. .OO0. 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

The suffrage women really ought to heal their
troubles 1t would seem before they rush into greater
woes Why not determine the scope and value of the
franchise In their own organization before tackng the
ballots of the United States?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Again John D is in luck. That oil that burned in
Texas belonged to rival. AS the fire started from
lightning the Standard crowd will join in that good
old hymn: THE Lord Is Our Side!"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Joseph Schnaideki slew Mrs. Cecilia Salmon nm
June 19. Within six weeks he has been tried, found
guilty and sentenced to death Justice seems to have
awakened and unbandaged her eyes at least once
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

scenic railroad about Catalina island woud nu+
one more delightful touch to what will eventually he
worldfamous resort Catalina is full of great possib
tiles largely undeveoped, but it seems that its avalon
ing is near
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Thomas A. Edison announces a new. cheap motor for
Unless he regulate it that indecent speed
is impossible will be tempted to regret its compile
ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

e. H. Hartman says there are "too damn many re-
porters." Perhaps they have proved too many" for
him. They did for another railroad magnate who used
the same expetive
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

James Hazen Hyde seems to have reached his true
level He the chief monkey shine cutter for the
smarting set at Newport, vice Harry Lehr, whom he
has outshone.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

That London surgeon who took out society wo
mans brain at least demonstrated that she possessed
one Some eminent social lights, in view of "Fads
and Fancies" open doubt on this score
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

If the Standard Oil company should. now that r.
owns Nicaragua, proceed to cut canal across that
country and build it before Uncle Sam fairly starts
on the Panama cut it wouldn't quite so funny bub9
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

The Japanese are writing poems in honor of Secre-
tary Taft AS their language does the most
obvious rhyme for his it is safe for them to do
this
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

1t would be interesting to know how many bucket
(shops) under that cotton report leak
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Blessed are the peacemakers-who now drawing
5000 per day.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

However, it behooveth Librarian Lumms to beware
Samson, too, only strong before he had a haircut
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Senator Dephew is reported to have lost his accus-
toned equpose. He evidently tried to stand on his
honor" and found precarious footing
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Cuba is rapidly becoming fit for annexation. She
has developed deficit
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

That Chicago woman who calls herself "Shepherdess
of Paradise" and is going to reform San Francisco will
find enough to do at home if she in there
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

The worm has turned! Los Angeles man has
sued his motherinaw for her constant "butting in"
Who will refuse to believe the comic paper Jokes?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Doubtless the real RussoJapanese treaty VIZ
evolved Saturday in the cabin Of the May1ower.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Senator Dephew said it cost him $1,000 a year tc
keep on good terms with "the boys" No wonder his
Jokes were always printed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Secretary Wilson is mot discouraged by conditions
in his department The secretary is the boss optimist
of the age.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Sharks have been lowering about in Oyster
bay Probably lookouts for their Washington brethren
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Standard Oil has bought Nicaragua. That's nothing
1t has owned the United States years. judging by
Its actions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
Population of Los Angeles 2OI.249

Isn't Lawson rather quiet these daysg
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

The dove of peace is nesting in the
Portsmouth navy yard.
Where the Japanese and Russians are
arrayed;
The tender bird is setting on nest of
mottled eggs.
And the world is watching for results
displayed.
The dove Of peace is worried-for she
didn't lay those eggs,
And she doesn't know what brood she'll
hatch-therefore,
The expectant world is waiting and is
wondering as well:
Will the dove hatch out there birds of
peace or war? w. H.C.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07
THE HERALDJ CITY CIRCULATION

The Herad's circulation In the city Of Los Angeles
Is larger than that Of the Examiner or the Express
and second only to that Of the Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Luther Burbank has been outdone. A
Denver man raises chickens that are all
white meat!
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-07

Harry Lehr became "weal angry" re-
Gently when a kodaker snapped him.
How bashful Harry is these daysl