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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26
SIMPLE ARITHMETIC

Perhaps she read the statement made
by the department of agriculture that the
value of the eggs laid by the hens of the
United States in year would be enough
to pay off the national debt, or maybe she
''just thought 1t up but anyway this
pretty little Baltimore girl was convinced
that she had everything all fixed. She
has been engaged to a very nice young
fellow for some time, but to most people
the amount of his present salary would
appear an insurmountable obstacle to
matrimony. This was the view of her
father, but when expressed she met 1t
with happy smile.
"Oh, I have thought that all out" she
declared.
"You have, chr papa asked, knowing
something of his daughters business
abilities.
Eyes; and 1t was SO easy" she bub-
bled. ''I was passing the market the
other day and I saw dear little polka
dotted hen for only go cents, and bought
her. read in poultry paper that a hen
will raise twenty chicks in a season.
Well, next year we'll have twenty-one
hens, and so OF course, there'll be 42(
chicks the next year, and s4OO the next
and 16S 600 the next, and S,360.000 the next
And just see what that amounts to-why
selling them at 80 cents each would give
us 81, 500 900 in five years, and that won't
be so long to wait for that much. "-Har-
pers Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26
PLUTocRAT IN ovERALLS

~ RAIN producers in America are
IN about to face the perplexing prob
~ lem of how to dispose of the pro-
ceeds Of their fields.
The czar OF all the Russias is on the
eve Of issuing a ukase forbidding the
expectation of grain of any kind from
his empire. The light yield of the sea-
son brings with it threat of famine
in that country, and it is to make the
suffering among his people as slight as
possible that the czar will probably
decree that all grain produced by Rus
sian soil this year shall be held for
home consumption.
From Scotland and the north of Eng
land comes the intelligence that the
grain crops there have been damaged
to the extent of millions of dollars by
the severe autumnal storms
Continental Europe and the British
isles must look to America for larger
supply of wheat and other grain than
usual. which means that high prices
will prevail
What in the name of frenzied prices
is the American farmer going to do
with all his money, now that automo-
biles are becoming so cheap? Are we
to witness in the outcome Of existing
conditions the formation of an Ameri-
can plutocracy in blue jeans?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

each other over the wire, they have far
less opportunity than other employees for
that personal contact and confidence
which have been necessary to start and
establish effective unions. However.
when the test comes they have an under
standing with each other and act to-
gether.
The necessity of public control Of public
utilities is strongly emphasized by this
strike. The patience of the people is too
sorely tried by the interruption of their
means Of communication. 1t will not
longer brook the stopping or delay of the
mail any more than It will the interfer-
ence with the regulation of Interstate
commerce. Public opinion will not often,
IL ever, again tolerate the suspension of
the telegraph service. The nation will
find some way of controlling such situa-
ton. II the conciliation or arbitration
by the department of labor cannot pre-
vent such a sacrifice Of public interests to
a class struggle, then stricter public con-
troll of the means Of Interstate and inter-
national communication may. If not,
then public operation of the telegraph as
of the mail can and will do so. 1t is
amazing with what unanimity people and
press, even in the small towns and coun-
try places, are turning to the last resort
as a first expedient.-Graham Taylor in
the September Charities and The Com
mons
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26
JUST A GUST"

TN spie of the "scare" fever which
afflicted some of the alarmists dur
ing the past week, here we are
again, serenely viewing the purifying
and revivifying effects of a financial
gust" as they call fieeting thunder
showers back in Maryland and Virginia.
We are gazing on the scene with
serenity, we say, because, after all, no
permanent damage has been done. AS
a good, brisk shower washes from the
pavements the debris of travel and
clarifies the atmosphere, so has the
kindly act of the Jupiter Pluvius of the
financial world opened UP a pleasanter
vista for the delectation of those whose
vision has been more or less obscured,
and their movements consequently rem
dered somewhat uncertain by the pres
ence Of low-hanging clouds upon the
business horizon.
When we bear in mind the fact that
not single big banking house has
been compelled to close its doors, that
legitimate business enterprises still
enjoy the unalloyed confidence of the
people, what in the world is there left
to encourage a pessimistics tendency?
Absolutely nothing. The American
people have kept their heads in mo-
ment of rather unusual excitement and
by SO doing have utterly routed the few
bilious prognosticators who dared to
suggest that the hobgoblin of disaster
was bound to get us, willy nilly.
America is sane-and the Pacific coast
continues to be one Of the safest spots
Of earth for capital and industry.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26
THEY DIED TOO SOON

George Washington, I've heard 1t said,
Was honored in his day
The dad of this expanding land
And fine things fiocked his way.
He had, I'm aways glad to note,
A large amount of fame
But he mover was
A rooter at
A baseball game.
Napoleon B., that bully boy,
Had satisfaction baled,
For when he went to jug gent
He very seldom failed.
Till he was bumped at Waterloo
He boarded fame and fun
But he never strained
His vocals when
The home team won.
J. Caesar had, the books declare,
His share Of frenzied sport;
He always held the ace and king,
The ten-spot and the fort.
And goodness knows, he killed his foes
Regardless OF the cost
He threw some fits,
But never when
The home team lost.
And Alexander stacked the cards,
Thus taking every trick:
And then he leaked a pail of tears
For other worlds to lick.
Thus Alex climbed about as high
AS climbers often get
But he never
Pawned his scepter
To pay a baseball bet.
Nashville American.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

Senator Lodge rises to announce that
no party dares to make any radical
changes in the tariff on the eve of an
election. If Senator Lodge will keep
his eyes open after December 1 he will
discover a political party that will
strive desperately to appease the insist
ent demands Of an impatient people in
the fear that party that does dare,
election or no election in sight, to do
something will sweep the decks for
action,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

mot for me- is liberal interpreta-
tion of what Fairbanks said in st.
Louis the other day when questioned
as to his further participation in
national politics. The Indiana states
man possesses greater political sagac-
ity than was attributed to him a month
or two ago. He is able to discern the
difference between a peanut and a
brick when they take fight in his
direction.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26
MIR. MERCHANT.

o Every morning thousands OF
@ Herald readers see things in our
@ advertising columns which are
@ helpful suggestions to them on
@ their contemplated shopping trip.
@ They note carefully what adver-
@ tisers have to say regarding their
@ days Offering. When these read
@ ers turn to the paper for sugges-
@ tions does your appeal meet their
@ eyesf Or does the invitation OF
@ your successful rival catch and
@ hold hem until they go to his es-
o tabIishments Are you trying the
@ old losing method of saving at the
@ spigotT Don't do 1t. Let The
@ Herald carry your message to the
@ busy heads of the household who
@ take the advice and suggestions
@ found in their morning Herald.
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

,naue unaU as still further disastrous
result of this increase in freight rates
within the next two months nearly
1000 mills will be idle, "jeopardizing
the employment of $4,000 men and a
pay roll of over $135, 1000, 900 annually"
The lumbermen of the northwest have
prepared for presentation to congress
at its next session a memorial setting
forth the menace to the industry
found in the prospective increase
in rates and petitioning that body so
to amend the commerce act as to pro-
vide that when any railroad company
seeks to advance or lower any inter-
state freight rate, or change the classi-
fication of any commodity, or promul-
gate any rules or regulations that
affect rates, weights and tariffs, the
action Of such company must, If objec-
tion be made to such proposed changes,
receive the approval of the interstate
commerce commission before such
rates or changes shall become effective.
1t is pointed out that the omission of
this clause has already worked very
serious injury to one Of the most
important industries on the Pacific
coast ,and that IL one industry may be
seriously crippled because of the abb
scence of legal means for an investi-
cation as to the reasonableness Of a
rate before it goes into effect, other
Industries may similarly be made to
suffer. The question is one of vital
concern to the entire lumber producing
region Of the west.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26
HIS HOPEFUL VIEW

It's beauty roses thrice week
To deck my lady's bower.
wild blooms for her may not seek,
Nor any meaner flower.
SO I must pay the florists bill,
Which perfectly immense Is,
And scrimp and save my best until
shr: off such expenses.
Il's tickets for the matinee
And evening entertainment;
There's the garage 1 had to pay
And then 1 knew what pain meant.
The cars one cannot always take.
The crowd at times so dense Is;
It costs as much as can make
To pay these fool expenses.
It's candy. books and this and that,
Which always keeps me jumping.
But when we settle in our fiat
THE bills won't be so humping.
OF course ! wouldn't do 1t now
II 1 were in my senses,
But when we're married, anyhow,
I'll shut down on expenses.
Chicago News
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

DR.. Walter r. Gillette. former vice
president OF the Mutual Life, has been
found guilty of perjury in an effort to
cover up certain financial transactions
in which that concern was involved.
This is the first conviction of really
big man involved in the gigantic insur-
ance scandals in the metropolis. Com
ing at this particular time 1t offers a
ray Of encouragement to those who
have dared to hope that the seats OF
the mighty in the world of graft and
trust betrayal might be overturned.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26
CRISP AND CLEAN
REDUCED PRICE

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Angeles Herald. To all subscri-
bers who have paid in advance
expiration dates will be extended
to cover the new rates. The rate
to those who wish to continue
magazine premium contracts will
be so cents month.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

Herr Bebel is coming to America.
His herrship is said to be very weak
on English. That is strange. All
tongues should be known to a man
possessed of his name. Give the Ger
man sound to the vowal in the accented
first syllable and there will be no
chance for argument.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

Bang! sounded the sharp report of
a pistol, and Brady sank to the floor"
This good, old-time form in reporting
the holdup of the freight crew yester-
day morning reminds one of the Dead
wood Dick series:
"Crack A single rifle shot rang out
on the morning air and sixteen redskins
bit the dust"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

There's lot Of money in farming except for
the farmer.
Nine-tenths of the enjoyment of pipe is how
everybody else hates it.
good way to live to be very old is to be q
rich relative of people who need your money.
The more a girl knows she isn't an angel
the more you can make her like you by telling
her she Is.
You can help your wife to believe any story
you bring home to her with you by including
a present with it-New York Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

the Metropolitan traction deal and who
got it, will he have the nerve to instruct
the proper legal authorities to attempt
to recover the money and see that his
instructions are obeyed?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

The Cleveland Plain Dealer informs
it's readers "the open-air bedroom
seems to have come to stay" Is this
news in Ohio? 1t is a chestnut" in
California, where time has decked it
with laurels.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

No, no limb of our state constitution
has been annulled, repudiated or ampu-
tated. Two little muscles have simply
been paralyzed as the result of a long
period of mastery inactivity.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

This is the day when you will begin
that cleaning up. If you are genuinely
public-spirited citizen. Do your share
toward making Los Angeles the cleap-
est, most sanitary city in America.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

These are the days when the woman
with stub broom and a match goes
into the backyard and makes things
pleasant for her neighbors. Good work.
Keen it up.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

How does it happen that the name
of Fairbanks has SO suddenly sunk
into state of innocuous desuetude? :?
Is his Indianapolis press agent too fraz-
zled to be Of any further use?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

"People lie by instinct declares the
st. Louis Democrat. Possibly
do, but on a certain abbre-
Waited thoroughfare in New York they
lie by the mile.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

"shall the fattest survivor" asks an
exchange having shortsighted proof
reader. Did somebody have Taft in
mind?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

Although no trace Of Noah's diary
has been found, Chicago professor
has discovered the exact date Of the
deluge. Perhaps he will be able to
locate the exact spot in Southern Cali
fornia where Mr.. and Mrs. Adam main
tanned their primeval orchard.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

Get out your shovel and broom today.
The exercise will do you and your
household and your neighbours house.
hold good. Cleanliness is pext to god
lineSs.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

Those hundreds Of pied pipers turned
loose in Los Angeles yesterday should
make short work Of the rodents.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

The light in the war bogy has failed.
We are to have nothing but three
months call from the Pacific squadron.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

The Hague jokefest is about &c
adjourn sine die and sine almost any
thing else to it's credit.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

why is Danny Ryan like the Pom
mern on Wednesday?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

Anyway, what'll revised charter b'
between friends?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

Diogenes is reputably reported tt
have abandoned Wall street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-26

II Governor Hughes succeed in find
ing out how much the people lost In
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-11
GIVES PRAISE 70 ROOSEVELT.
Justice Gaynor Says Railways Owe
Their Existence to Government.

New York, April H. Supreme Court
Justice MI. !. Gaynor, who has frequent.
~ heon urged to accept 4 nomination
for governor, speaking at the Bar asso.
citation dinner, said, among other things
The remarkable man now in chief
command 81 this country Is now trying
to call the attention of the country To
the TACT that the railroads are the great
public highways. We have all forgotten
that Ia certain extent. but a lawyer
can understand it and that Is the violn !.
ticn Of their very being for them 20
discriminate.
II deem this fitting place and a
filing duty to say that these railroads
could not have been built had they
not been public highways They
wouldn't have got the land which was
secured from the government had they
not been highways al the public. 1t was
decided BY Chancellor Walworth that
land 40 taken was for public highway.
A similar reasoning applies to the
trusts. Take the Sugar trust. ThiT-
teen trustees were appointed and the
stocks Of certain companies we're turned
over 70 the people. The courts declared
this combination was Illegal on the plain
ground that these corporations could not
60 into copartnership because they were
creatures Of the state
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-11
TO QUESTION
HARTMAN
Action to Be Brought by the
Commission.
LATTER CLAIMS RIGHT
To Probe Stock Transaetions--SucE
Deals Affect Management Of Rail-
roads, Therefore Under Control
Of Interstate Commerce

Washington, April i1.-The interstate
commerce commission, through its chair.
man, Martin A. Knapp, formally an
nounces It's intention 70 file an applica-
tion III the United States circuit court,
sitting in New York, for the issuance
of an order requiring \, II Hartman TO
answer certain questions concerning
transfers and sales Of stock of the
Union Pacific and other systems.
Mr. Hartman refused to answer these
questions when liz was witness be-.
fore the commission in New York city,
The case will be conducted for the com.
mission BY Frank d. Kellogg, special
counsel.
The purpose 81 the commission in
entering upon this action il TO estab,
lish what ii holds To be its right To in
quire into stock transactions of rail-
road companies and railroad men,
The questions which Mr.. Hartman
refused to answer related to the sale
BY himself and Rogers, Stillnian and
Goum to the Union Pacific OF 10000
shares in Illinois Central He refused
to Say what price was paid for this
stock, which was sold To the Union Pa
cifc at 175 yielding, it is supposed, q
handsome profit to the four members
of the syndicate. Second, he would
not tell the commission whether he
owned any of the Chicago & Alton stock
which was also transferred by sale 70
the Union Pacific.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-11
JAMES GORDON BENNETT
PAYS FINE OF $4,000
Herald Company Pays $4,000 and Ad-
vertising Manager $1,000.

New York, April 1i.--'Iudge Hough IN
the Criminal Branch Of the United
states Circuit Court yesterday imposed
fines amounting 70 $4,000 against the
New York Herald, james Gordon Ben
nett, its proprietor, and Manley ~
Gillian, the publications advertising
manager.
The fines were imposed as a result Of
pleas of guilty interposed 10 indict.
ments charging employment Of the
United STATES mails for improper pur
poses.
Mr.. Bennett, as well as Mr. Gillian,
appeared in person. accompanied BY for,
mex Assistant United States District
Attorney Joel NJ. Marx and former Dip-
tiict Attorney William Rand, Jr., his
counsel. The proceedings we're very
brief, lasting not longer than ten
minutes.
The fines Of ,0O0-divided between
Mr.. Bennett, as proprietor, $25,0ooi the
Herald corporation $4,000, and Mr.,
Gillian St,0OO--were paid in cash.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-11
GOV. HUGHES PLAN.
Going to Spend Summer Investigating
State Institution.


Albany, N. n, April lir II plans that
Governor Hughes Is formulating do not
miscarry he II going To be the bas;est
governor tfii& state has hsd in many Ii
tenn. Iut now, with the legislature ia
session. he finds his time pretty we'll
occupied from a. M to p. N. daily,
when he receives guests ANA official visi-
tors iii the executive suite of the capitol.
Even after Office hours the governor ID
busily engaged in matters affecting the
state. But as soon AZ he has disposed
of matters Of legislation he will take up
OTTER state matters.
The bill that will give him the sight
TO appoint commissioners to examine in-
I'd the state departments, commissions
and bureaus win be introduced within d
day or two. The governor is most ailx-
ious for the passage Of that bill. for he
has had inklings 81 the way business N
carried on by some OF the departments
and he Is known to have a desife to lnakc
changes, BY the time the next legisla,
turc ccnvenes IL viii be in possession of
facts concerning the methods OF doing
business in the states departments that
are not obtainable from the annual rer
ports.
The knowledge that such an invest.
cation Was contemplated had the effect
of causing several heads of departments
to get busy Yesterday with leading mem
bers Of the legislature But in addition
to looking into the state departments,
it il intimated THAT tho governor IL
going to take swing around the state
during the summer. He Is said TO be
consumed with curiosity as to the man
ner IN which the states institutions are
conducted. a personal investigation is
sought By him, and he win acquaint him
self with the needs Of the institutions
and find out whether Or not they are
being administered as they should Be.
II is recalled that another governor
made tour Of investigation Of The state
institutions. That governor was Bsnja.
min b. 0dell, ii. But there will be no
comparison between the two trips
This year there have been many re.
quests for appropriations for additions
to state hospitals, and there Is crying
need Of many improvements to other
institutions, and the governor Is anxious
to see what il needed and what should
be done at once 40 as To avoid this
piecemeai method OF doing things, which
the cry Of economy is responsible for.
That an investigation. either by the
governor or his commissioners, win re.
veal considerable, is admitted by all.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-04-11
CARYERS
WORK FIELDERs pERFoRM.
Study of Averages Shows That ePlacs
Hitting Is Unreliable.

Baseball fans often argue aud dispute
a. TO the amount Of work each player
on tho flea has TO do,in fielding Play
ers themselves frequently debate az 10
the relative fielding Importance Of Ger.
tain positions. Figures don't lie, except
IN the official averages, and study Of
the actual work done by each man in
The field Is interesting, says Hugh Full.
ierton IN an exchange. For this purpose
have taken each position. each Ameri.
can and National lesglc player 10 that
position, and covered four years Of ig
tires, to ascertain the average number
of chances per game player in any
pssitieh will have and learn tho chances
81 any men getting pub sub or " assist,
and how many be ought TO get Ia each