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Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
FOOLISH ASSEMBLY BILL

| A specimen of raw material for foo
legislation is seen in an assembly bill
which provides that street railway
companies "shall furnish the public
with enough cars to seat properly al
passengers" The bill demands thai
gates shall be placed upon all cars
which gates are to be closed when al
seats are filed" 1t also is provided
that Sufficient cars must be placed in
service to accommodate the traffic"
Probably there is not city or town
In the United States of street car pro-
portions that has not wrestled with the
subject which this Sacramento states
man has tackled. The same proposition
that is embodied in the bill referred to
has been tested time after time, al
ways with the result Of its recognition
as a failure by the public as we'll as by
the railway company
The fundamental difficulty about pro-
viding seats for all passengers at all
times on street cars is the wide vari-
alton of traffic at different times of the
day. In the rush hours" morning and
evening the volume of traffic is double,
treble or perhaps quadruple what 1t is
at other times. Provision for car SER
vice to seat all passengers during those
rush hours would involve the mainte-
nance of cars and men proportionate to
the difference in traffic between the
rush and the slack hours.
1t is obvious, therefore, that no car
service could be operated to assure
seats for all passengers in the busiest
hours without an expense for idle men
that would necessitate much higher
rates of fare than are ordinarily
charged. And the persons who make
the loudest complaint about shortage
in seats during the rush period would
be likely to kick the most violently at
any suggestion about increased fare
rates as prerequisite to assured seats
at all times.
The idea of closing gates on cars
when all seats are taken, thereafter
excluding all persons waiting at cross
irgs, would "pan out" like the recent
slow schedule demanded on one of our
interurban lines. The very people who
clamored for safer" schedule howled
themselves hoarse in protest at the
slower speed when it was introduced.
And cars with closed gates, rushing
past irate passengers eager to get
aboard, seat or no seat would have to
take the chance of being mobbed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
A FRIGHTENED PRESS

Like a bunch of rabbits after the
hunters have passed by, the press of
California is all huddled up and trem-
bling with fear. Its condition may we'll
be described as scared to DEATH"
Ferocious members of the disgraceful
assembly at Sacramento have shouted
themselves hoarse at the poor news
papers, and one genial member even
went so far as to declare, in tones so
thunderous that they shook the office
buildings of the Sacramento news
papers, that the gun is the proper an
swer to a newspaper assault"
The trouble about that sort of thing
is that it might result in some cheap
politician being compelled to stand up
for his meals on account of distressful
birdshot in his anatomy, and thus be-
come an object of public sympathy.
Now, nobody wants anything of that
sort to happen. 1t isn't the civilized
way of doing things. Newspapers are
responsible business enterprises, ana
any one deeming himself aggrieved may
appeal for redress to the courts, which
are always open.
Seriously, newspapers are seldom
wrong and rarely malicious. If some
newspapers have Overreached them
selves in trying to describe some of the
disgraceful proceedings of the Califor-
blamed. For even the best and might
lest Republican organs have not hesi-
tated to declare the present assembly
the worst yet
If the ferOcious members had con-
fined their anathemas to Livernash and
such of the San Francisco newspapers
as have made possible the elevation OF
just such characters as Livernash and
a large proportion of the assembly there
might have been some justification for
its language, But when the members
begin to assail the entire press of Cali
fornia ana tie up to their puny whip
ping post the whole journalistic tribe,
then they get funny Their con-
sutucnts win laugh them to scorn,
knowing full well the truth of the old
adage that "if you go far enough in
face OF the smoke you will reach the
fire"
The trouble is not with the news
papers but with the assembly, which
has thus far shown itself devoid of all
concern for the welfare and prosperity
of the people. You may be sure that
where any considerable number of rep
utable newspapers tell practically the
same story There is truth in it. And all
the newspapers Of California have re-
ported the proceedings of the present
assembly with more or less accuracy.
No man fears the newspapers who is
doing his duty honestly and fearlessly
Isn't that true?
The honest newspaper is your daily
policeman, as well as your daily re-
corder of current events and critic Of
the times. Without it there are some
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

nent scientists in charge Of the eco
nomic section OF the association were
familiar with my writings that a COM
munication was addressed to me re-
questing me to present paper before
the association. My appearance before
that honorable body was, therefore,
not an accident; and it remains for a
perusal of the article itself to deter
mine as to whether or not it is sci
entific' In basis and character. Yours
very truly.
HENRY LAURENS CALL.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

section advising me that an abstract
of my paper would be required, until
the morning OF the day the paper was
to be read. The abstract was hastily
dictated and received from the stem
ographer as I was hurrying to the as
sociation hall, giving me no opportu-
nifty for correction. I, however, did
almost Immediately after the paper
was read take the paper itself to the
press headquarters and was assured
that this, instead of the abstract would
be made the basis of the reports.
By way of personal explanation de-
sire to say that 1 am not a member
of the Socialist party. /. however, have
been for fifteen years a student and
writer upon economic subjects. OF my
first work, published twelve years ago,
the New York World itself (now wide
ly quoted in criticism of my reported
utterances) was pleased to say: The
Coming Revolution by Henry =.
Call is scientific, cold-blooded,
mathematical analysis of modern in
dustrial society, in which the tangled
web of economic falsities, inconsistent
cies and anamolies is shown with the
clearness of demonstration of a profess
sor of anatomy" And other leading
newspapers and statesmen as well
We're not less high in their encomiums.
Since then 1 have written various
works upon economic subjects, but al
ways under a nom de plume, profound
ly Indifferent as to any desire to enroll
my name with the "would-be famous"
or in the archives of who's Who in
America" 1t was because the emf
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

public men in this country who would
have n merry time and many reputable
individuals who would not scruple &c
be wicked
Let the California assembly make an
effort to retrieve itself and the news
papers will not worry its members, for
we can promise them that II the as
sembly will take care of its own duties
and responsibilities the press will be
found amply able and willing to take
care of itself
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
THE PLACE TO BEGIN

Ill I LlASE ~ OhSAN
where there's a will there's a way
| That venerable saying aptly fits the
situation in regard to the good roads
movement in Los Angeles county. Ev.
erybody approves the general PROPOSE.
tion to link the cities and towns by q
comprehensive system Of good roads oi
| bouevards. Even the estimated cost
Of SS,OOO,O0O for the purpose does not
act as a deterring factor. The obvious
need Of the improvement is paramount
in consideration of the question and the
matter OF cost is Of secondary concern
But there is a tangle In the warklng
out Of the good roads proposition. The
Incorporated cities are not technically
parts of the county in respect to such
a project as the one in question. The
cities and the country districts cannot
pull together i'm double harness, accord
ing to the judgment of recognized legal
authorities. And this dilemma is pre-
sented correctly in the statement that
under the present law the bonds
could not be voted unless we first con-
soldate the city and county govern
ment."
1t will require at least two years to
effect Los Angeles city and county con-
solidation Meantime a great deal may
be done by the several cities and towns
in the county as independent factors
in the great work of street and road
improvement y general plan adapted
to the ultimate purpose Of the $3,O00-
600 proposition might be mapped out at
an early day, to which local road inn
provements could conform pending the
consolidation of city and county.
This brings us to the local point to
which the especial attention of this
community is melted. That is, there
is no impediment to the immediate be-
ginning of work on our part of the
proposed scheme for street and road
Improvement. The consolidation ques-
tion in this respect does not concern
the broad area Of the city, which now
reaches literally almost from the
mountain to the sea-
While the admirable plan for linking
the several cities is working out, as
it surely will in due time, Los Angeles
ming a comprehensive Improvement of
it's own streets and suburban roads.
While the discussion of county boule-
wards is in progress, for instance. why
not demonstrate the possibilities Of that
kind by constructing boulevard from
the city to the sea by way of the newly
acquired strip of city territory?
Still more important, however, is the
silencing of criticism that the streets
of Los Angeles are a disgrace to the
city. The criticism is entirely just, as
every citizen familiar with conditions in
eastern cities will freely admit. The
street situation during the last two
months has been not only Gisgraceful,
but intolerable
The people of Los Angeles are eager
for a change from the execrable street
conditions that have been in evidence
this winter. They are ready and will
ing to vote any sum of money that may
be necessary to escape the daily horror
and even the nightmare of struggling
in mud.
While clearing the way for the splen-
did county plan of good roads and
boulevards this city should afford an
object lesson by showing what may be
done in that line within it's own borders.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

Al any public or semi-public func-
tion-a lecture, for instance-isn't it too
much to have one man introduce an
other man who viii introduce the
speaker? or if this arrangement cam
not be changed, why not increase the
fun by having even a lesser light in
troduce the man who will introduce
another man who will introduce the
speaker? This arrangement might con-
sistently be extended so that the janitor
could introduce the 'esser light who will
introduce the man who will introduce
another man who viii introduce the
speaker. The only danger that would
result from such an arrangement is the
possibility that the speaker when it
came his time to speak, might be so
disgusted with the affair that he would
refuse to speak.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
cURIosITIEs IN COMPLIMENTS

very pretty compliment was paid by
his fellow townsmen to President Fall
Heres of France upon the occasion of his
recent visit to his birthplace the little
| town of Mezin. To widen the street the
| house in which the president was born
had been pulled down some years ago.
What was to be done? The people of
Mezin put their heads together and
when their distinguished fellow citizen
| arrived imagine his delight at finding
an exact reproduction of his old home
in papier mache! All was perfect, down
to the very furniture, part of which had
been collected from the country around
and part reproduced in facsimile. The
president thanked his friends in voice
broken with emotion and tears actually
streamed down his cheeks as he finished
his little speech.
The late French president NJ. Lou
bet, was once the recipient of an in
teresting present. 1t consisted of an
immense album filed with thousands
of press cuttings relating to his visits
to Italy and to England. The album,
which is of enormous size and richly
bound, contains not only cuttings, but
photographs and illustrations of all
kinds. 1t forms, indeed, a complete
chronicle of his life written by many
different people, and in more than
dozen different languages.
In India the native rajahs consider it
the highest possible compliment to be
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beasts, and consequently both King Ed
ward and the prince of Wales have been
the recipients of many gifts of this
description. But when, one fine day.
two splendid tigers arrived unexpect-
edly at Sandringham, King Edward
was driven to demonstrate. 81 have ac-
commodation," he said, 'for horses.
dogs. cows, cats, mice, and even rats,
but must draw the line at tigers"
An odd gift was received by the crown
prince of Germany upon his coming of
age. A deputation of butchers attended.
bearing an enormous and magnificent
steak, upon the surface of which was
worked in suet their greetings to the
future monarch.
| The late Prince Bismarck once re-
ceived from some miners in Westphalia
a bust of himself carved in coal, and 1t
Is said that this odd present was always
carefully preserved by him and looked
upon somewhat in the light Of a luck
bringer.
A compliment which had serious re-
suits was paid an actor named Hanson
at little mining town in British
Columbia. The audience was so stirred
by Mr.. Hanson's acting that some per-
sons began throwing presents upon the
stage, like spectators at a Spanish bull
fight. One burly miner having nothing
else handy, hurled lump Of gold ore.
Unluckily 1t hit the actor on the head
and knocked him down. He was badly
injured and 1t was weeks before he was
able to play again.
Perhaps the oldest idea of paying a
compliment belongs to tribe OF Indians
on the Alaskan coast. When a chief
wishes to do honor to a distinguished
visitor he invites him to "potlatch."
or feast. Then Wien all have eaten
their fill the chief goes to the edge OF
the cliff and solemnly casts into the sea
as many of his possessions as he thinks
he can afford. This Is held to be the
highest form OF compliment and much
superior to merely giving presents to
1.-THE guest-Tit Bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

If Long Beach with a population of
10000 people could adjust itself to and
be satisfied with a charter framed for
city of 100000 people, then the old
question of fitting a round peg into
a square hole would be definitely set
tied.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

A millionaire St. Louisan is charged
with killing deer and elk on his own
preserves and shipping the same to the
st. Louis hotels. out of season. When
it is remembered that the gentleman
in question is the same who grew rich
downing the tobacco octopus by start
ing factories and selling out to the
TRUST, such a little thing as killing
game out of season is not to be Won
dered at.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
MOTOR CAR STOLEN FROM
IN FRONT OF AUTO SHOW

The automobile thief was at work
again last night and selected the au-
tomobile show as the point of his
operations. The White Steamer be-
longing to Louis Meier OF 1915 Lake
street was stolen while the owner was
in the exhibition building on Main
street, and made good his escape be-
fore discovered. The machine was No.
6309
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
Prominent Canadian Dies
.y Associated Press.

FREDERICKTON, n. b., Jan. 25-
Andrew G. Blair, one of the best
known public men in Canada, died
suddenly here tonight He was for
merly premier of New Brunswick and
for several years minister of railroads
and canals in Sir Wilfrid Laurler's
cabinet.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

Senator Kitredge of South Dakota
says "the law of supply and demand
is not in the slightest degree taken
into consideration by the lumber trust
and that it goes after every cent it
can get from the people by any means
Whatsoever" This is case where
the English language has been found
amply able to describe all the facts
Of highly important and very serious
truth.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

Mayor Harper told the real estate
banqueters that ham and eggs look
good to me after the election feeds"
But ham and eggs look good to every-
body these days, when ham is high
and eggs are out of sight. In fact,
ham and eggs have developed from
the common level to a very aristo-
cratic dish, indeed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

Mr.. Bryan in urging legislative reg
ulation of railroads is much nearer
the Democratic principle of govern
ment than in suggesting government
ownership of railroads.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

If Adolphus Busch will put some of
his beer money into a public park, as
reported from Pasadena a lot more
people will be interested in the con-
dition of his health.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

Recent events in police court seem to
indicate that the proximity of women
and chickens has a deleterious effect
upon the public peace and quiet.
Probably the only solution is to con-
fine chicken raising to the masculine
element of humanity No doubt the
feminine element would gladly yield
the privilege
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

Now that they have accepted a
printer on the Thaw jury it is certain
that there will be no errors or a pied
verdict-especially if he be a linotypist.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

The statement by Henry Laurens
Call that he is not a member of the
Socialist party" may take some of the
"holler" out of those who shouted with
glee over his recent address on THE
Concentration of Wealth."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

The only points about Gen. Algers
post-mortem opinions of President
Mckinley are that they are not new
and Mckinley is dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

The attorney general of Minnesota
criticises severely the high finance
methods of James ]. Hill But Uncle
Jim has heard that sort of thing for
so long that he considers himself i'm
mune.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

If Maj. Burnham can make two an
telopes roam the desert where now
there are none he will be voted true
philanthropist.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

The Chicago architect who has come
to Los Angeles ito thaw out" has
struck the right spot. But it's
blessed good thing he didn't come here
two weeks earlier
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

mo lofeing allowed" is a conspicuous
sign on an East First street shop
Truly. this must be some of Teddys
simplified spelling.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

Now it is declared we are shipping
oranges too fast. That's the only
complaint ever made against Southern
California on any proposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
Report Horse Stolen

The proprietors of the Whittier Brick
company OF Whittier reported to the
police last night that a black horse
and a top buggy had been stolen from
their stables last night by an unknown
thiaf
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

Long Beach under a Los Angeles
charter could sing the old song Of
Fathers Pants Will Now Fit Willie"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

Napoleon built the finest roads in
the world, but he did it with soldiers.
We can do the same with our soldiers
of peace.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
Population of Los Angeles. Isl, 463

More sunshine is promised for today.
Nevertheless, hold on to your umbrella.
1t rains here in the rainy season.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

the program ought to stay at homo
with the family cat-it would ereativ
please those Of the audience who care
! to listen.-Fife Lake (Mich.) Monitor.
The new Kansas senator once sold
popcorn. He ought to be at hone
among those peanut politicians.
Lawson Is going into vaudeville. His
talk on "Remedles' ought to place
him with a medicine show.
Two New York school girls who
wanted to see the world ran away to
Philadelphia. What they really want
ed was a quiet nap.
The pure food law hasn't vet pre-
vented sole leather masking as steak.
A New York waiter has rotirod with
small fortune. He might have kept
on a few weeks more and been a mill
lionaire.
DNLARG1NG THE MENAGER1E
The cassowary Is bird
I
That's hard to capture very
Folk hunting for her plumes have made
The cassowary wary.
Kansas City Times
But once cassowary strolled
Too near an alligator;
And with one wriggle, snap and pu,p
The alligator ate her.
Chicago Tribune.
This act enraged the catamount.
All lean and no account, too
But Allie grinned and asked what does
A catamount amount tor"
Peoria Transcript
The alligator, feeling fine,
Then called on the ant-eater.
And saying. "See-saw game for mine"
Made that ant-eater teeter.
Microscope Saturday
The dromedary roamed about,
Or toiled to fetch and carry.
Until some Yankee fitted out
dromedary dairy.
indianapolis News.
The elephant unpacked his trunk
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

These estimates. as also the conclu-
sions drawn from them, are revolu-
tionary of accepted notions, and ex-
pect them to be bitterly assailed. As
here given, however, they are, at least,
what 1 intended to say and am pre-
pared to substantiate. Unfortunately
owing to a miscarriage in the mails
1 did not receive the program of the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
PI LINES AND PICK UPS
qRAcp

GRACE
DO you have grace at breakfastY'
He asked, and poised his spoon;
Tie Joined the family that day
SO shocked was he to hear father say:
mo, she won't rise till noonw
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

If all who say they favor good roads
would work for good roads the dreams
of the ages would quickly be realized
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

If ignorance is bliss, how happy some
folks are.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

The Missouri peach crop Is in It's an
nual danger. Word is awaited with
much anxiety from New Jersey and
Delaware.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

ANOTHER HERO
G. o. Ralston's name appears in our
"Roll of Honor" this week. Mr.. Rails
ton is another new subscriber added
to the long list that is rapidly near
ing the 1000 mark--Orleans Und)
Progress
One thing comforting, Kingston
hasn't any Ruef or schmitz.
Typhoid threatens Pittsburg. It's
either microbes or millionalres all the
time.
HER REASON
Poppy-Why do you hate him? He
merely tried to kiss you.
Magnolia-That's It; he merely tried
1t must be awful to be Japanese
and have influenza. The Japanese
have no handkerchiefs.
Well soon hear about the "black
hand" in Panama. Negroes are going
to dig the canal.
The duke of Orleans Is to try for the
pole. Won't be left out in the cold, eh?
BEFORE AND AFTER
Orange-Ever have a headache be-
fore?
Lemon-No; always after.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION
Any one who can attend an extra
good entertainment and sit and shuck
peanuts or carry on conversation
through the most enjoyable parts Of
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26
RATHER PLEASANT.

Dunn-Ah, you are IN this time. I've
called five times with this bill, but you've
been out.
Owens-Indeed2 Wen, you are out this
time. Fine morning. isn't lit
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

The elephant unpacked his trunk
And made an awful big fuss;
But nothing to compare, twas. with
The hippopotamus' muss.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

The New York Herald says Shaw will
live in omaha when he retires. What's
the Herald got against shaw?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-26

lawson Is going into vaudeville. His
talk on Remedies" ought to place
him with a medicine show.