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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
SOCIAL REFORMS
10y A correspondent, whose letter We
n publish, readers of The Herald are
reminded that if postal savings

NY A correspondent, whose letter we
n publish, readers of The Herald are
reminded that if postal savings
banks had been in existence in the
United States the financial panic would
have been impossible. Common sense
suggests that the nation should not al
low itself to be caught mapping again,
and should take every means in its
power to prevent possibility of the re-
currence of events which for the first
time in history shook the worlds con-
fidence in the great republic. When a
nation shows distrust of itself or of any
part of its system, 1t cannot expect to
avoid distrust on the part OF other
nations with which 1t has commercial
and financial relations. Los Angeles
and California weathered the financial
storm splendidly. Indeed, owing to
many advantages possessed by this
section of the country, actual distress
never existed here. and if 1t had not
been for newspaper dispatches we
would not have known that scrip was
the least of the troubles in some less
fortunate parts of the land, and that
want and woe followed the panic in
crowded eastern centers of population,
where the people who depend on their
wages live from week to week with only
a narrow economical margin between
them and starvation. One would think
that in the cold regions the knowledge
of constant risk of danger or death
from starvation would have a powerful
and perhaps radical effect on the
masses of the people, but there is a
barbaric old proverb which says cells
get used to being skinned, and so do
human beings.
1t will be well for this nation IL the
government, ere the population be-
comes any more dense than 1t now is,
would provide insurance against fu-
ture possibilities by establishing postal
savings banks, cheap parcels post
and old age pensions. Civilization
must advance or suffer. That has
been the rule ever since mankind began
| to live in societies. Many societies
have neglected 1t. All of them have
| persisted. Let us heed the lesson OF
the ages
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS
WOULD PREVENT PANlcs

LOS ANGELES, May 22.-[Editor
Herald: This democratic republic or
ours has not "a government of the peo-
pie, by the people and for the people.
as many suppose. The welfare of the
people when it. comes in conflict with
the interest of a class invariably goes
to the wall. A conspicuous example or
this is found in the proposition 10 es-
tablish postal savings banks. Such
banks exist in nearly all other civilized
countries, but the great American re-
public declines to authorize them--and
simply because somebody else wants
the business. No valid reason has
been or can be alleged against them.
The money deposited there need not
be idle. A law could be so framed
as TO authorize a continuance in cir
cuiation the bulk of the money so de-
posted. Neither members Of congress
nor anyone else need have any mis-
givings about that, nor about the re-
sponsibility of the United States for
the safekeeping of the funds of the
people. Such repositories would not
only be a great accommodation to in
dividual citizens but would be or great
public benefit as we'll. Had they been
in existence in this country the ter
ribie financial panic Just passed through
could not have occurred. People would
nave nau no neSildncy III putting tueii
money for safekeeping in the hands Of
the United States government. They
would not have become panic stricken
about the security of their savings.
This is not party question; Demo-
Gratis and Republicans alike have in
terests adverse to these banks, but
undoubtedly the part7 in power is to
be held responsible for the failure to
authorize them. The president In one
IF his recent message sneciai1v rec.
! commended action on the subject, but
no attention appears to have been paid
to the subject by congress. The fact
and the truth is the people do not
count for much in this country!
LOOKING DOWN.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
OLD SOLDIER APPROVES
OF DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

SOLDIERS HOME, May 21.- Editor
Herald: In my judgment the Democ-
racy Of California in convention as
sembled adopted and promulgated
neal to the conscience of every hon.
est, fair minded voter in California
that believes In square deal and a
government by the people and for the
people.
The complete control and regulation
of all corporations and trusts by ma
tional and state governments acting
within their respective spheres; the abb
solute enforcement of railroad and
trust influences from national and state
affairs, and the elimination and retire
ment to the rear of all unprincipicd
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
TEST FOR TAFT

A GAIN the people of Los Angeles
IA and the harbor towns must make
IA their forceful and indignant voices
heard at Washington. Other consider
ations apart we do not think 1t VIII
be good policy for Secretary Taft to
neglect an opportunity of acting in the
peoples interest and against corpora
ton schemes. Now will the probable
Republican candidate for the presi-
dency be put to a test as to the loyalty
TO the people which he has so often
professed. The Herald is a Demo-
cratic paper, but believes that right
should never be sacrificed in order to
gain political advantage. Therefore we
hope Secretary Taft will unhesitating-
ly do his duty, even though his
promptness and probity will deprive
the Democratic party of a battle cry
which might be used against him on
the Pacific coast with deadly and
damning effect.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

day this is all changed. Now the jap
anese of everyday life in Portland at
feet the extreme in American costume,
take the middle of the sidewalk and
demand in an ostentatious way that at
tention which was formerly given them
so willingly. Proper allowance would
undoubtedly be made for these cocky
manners If the faults of the. Japanese
ended there. But their unpopuiarsty Is
not due to such a trivial cause. The
indictment against them Is of a much
more serious character. In discussing
the Japanese question on the PACING
coast, the senior member of one of the
leading insurance firms In Portland
said:
"None could have been more friendly
In their inclinations toward the jap
anese than our firm was few years
ago. We thought their coming here
was Just the thing the country needed,
and we received them with open arms.
But we have had our eyes thoroughly
opened by this time. Our experience
with them has been so costly that
now we not only refuse to write any
Japanese insurance risks whatever, but
when a Japanese firm or family moves
into a building that we have insured we
imediately cancel the policy"
The gentleman went on to say that
while the action of his firm in refusing
all Japanese business was an extraor-
binary proceeding. Its experience had
been such as to leave them no other
course to pursue. To have a reputable
business firm. one that was avowedly
friendly in the beginning, take such
stand against them, Is indeed a sting
ing arraignment against the CONNER
cial morality of the japanese. The
reader may well draw the conclusion
that the members of any race who
create such a reputation in COM
munity where they have been received
in the best of faith, will likely doom
the aspirations of their country to be-
come one of the greatest powers OF the
world.
Innumerable instances may be given
to show how the attitude of Americans
toward the Japanese has changed. He
makes an excellent first impression
but by getting better acquainted with
him one Invariably learns that the little
brown man is an empty diplomat. He
assumes honesty, but just when one
feels sure of him he proves disap-
pointment. In giving an account of a
purchase he made from Japanese
chinaware dealer prominent Portland
citizen said:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
INCONSISTENT

TROUBLE makers are not wanted in
congress. The proposal to expel
Il Representative Lilley was received
with undisguised and joyous approval
by many members of the house who
are indignant over the Electric Boat
company investigation fiasco. Some
times members of congress have figured
in social scandals. Senators have
achieved notoriety in connection with
Investigations. Have they been ex-
PEELED? If congress would show the
same zeal in behalf of public morais
that it exhibits in the case of men
whose offenses injure the dignity, the
feelings or the reputation of the august
congress or persons directly or indi-
rectly connected with it, Washington
would be like Sunday school.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
WOMEN'S WORK

ONE of the greatest conventions IN
the history of the Southern Cali
" fornia Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union has been closed at
Santa Ana. In addition to resolutions
in favor of Sunday rest law, Scripture
reading in schools, proper celebration
of Memorial day. more chaplains in
the navy, and prohibition of polygamy.
it pledged itself to work for the abolt'
ton of child labor, the greatest curse
which has ever affected the American
social system, and one which will for
ever be remembered as the peculiar
offspring and result of the money-mad
reign of the dollar marked Republican
party.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
DEPOSITORS PROTECTED

n KLAHOMA has given practical
demonstration of the guaranty
" plan for the protection Of bank
depositors. The International bank of
Colgate got into trouble. The banking
commissioner took charge of the insti-
tuition promptly, with authority to pay
the depositors in full, though the
banks cash and available funds in 9TH
err banks were $4,000 less than the to-
tai amount of deposits. But all the de-
positors were paid in full. When the
banks cash was exhausted the COM
missioner drew checks upon the state
guaranty fund. Under the operation
of the guaranty banking law in Okla
homa a tax of per cent is levied upon
the available annual deposits of all
state banks. and the money thus raised
IA used in payment in full of all de-
positors of an insolvent state bank.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
SURELY THIS is BUT A
MERRY JEST ABOUT HATS

LOS ANGELES, May 20.--[Editor
Herald: l sympathize with Poultry
Raiser" in his war on cats, and hope
he may bring about measures that Will
abate the nuisance. but who is going
to defend us from that monstrosity
called Merry Widow" hats for women
|, too, have a flower bed, of which I
am very proud and which l care for
every evening on my return from work.
Lately my garden has been falling
away and I could not tell the cause,
until I found my neighbours daughter
is in the habit of donning her Merry
Widow" and sitting on her porch every
afternoon, and the shadow cast by her
enormous hat keeps the sun off my
garden, and my flowers are dying in
consequences.
| would like to shoot the hat, but |
dare not Is there some way we could
get the city fathers to license these
hats? II something rs not done soon,
we shall have no flowers for next years
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

KIT OOK on this picture and on this"
IL At the Republican convention
- Lee Gates ATTEMPTED to
offer resolution beginning: while we
oppose all demagogic attempts to enact
so-called cinch measures or otherwise
deny to organized capital impartial JUS
tice and full protection of the law,
nevertheless we are unalterably OPP
posed to the interference in the politics
of the state by the Southern Pacific
company, it's allies and associates. its
political bureau, hired agents, political
bosses and the Democratic dictator who
directs that political bureau. We re-
gard this as the greatest evil influence
in the politics and public affairs of
California" The resolution was smoth-
cred. The convention was not allowed
to vote on it. At the Democratic con-
vention the following planks were
adopted in the platform: 1--WE deplore
the pernicious activity of the Southern
Pacific Railway company in the politi-
cal affairs of the state. That corpora
ton has debauched public officials cor
rupted legislators and is in absolute
control of the organization of the party
in power, which party year after year,
shamelessly submits to the control of
it's corporate master We denounce the
state railroad commission for its SUBJ
serviency to the Southern Pacific and
for it's continued refusal to enforce the
constitution and the laws. We declare
that it's pretended investigation of such
violation of the laws, as was pointed
out by the Hon. Franklin Is. Lane, is
farcical in the extreme. that it was
never begun in good faith and that 1t
has not been prosecuted with a view to
affording the people relief from unjust
Discrimination" This is the plain, out
spoken language of a FREE political
convention, representing the PEOPLE
of the state of California. Lee Gates
tried to give the Republican convention
q chance of declaring it's independence
of the Southern Pacific corporation and
its machine. The Republican conven-
ton refused to take advantage of the
opportunity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

When a boy who came to Los An
geles from Texas was robbed in a
rooming house of all the money he
had he> went out and stole bicycle
He has been sent to the city jail fol-
twenty days. In all probability the
police are hunting diligently for the
rascals who robbed the boy and caused
him to become so hungry that rather
than starve he did as he had been done
by, and stole. We say lin all probable
ity" they are.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

and subservient agents or advocates
of railroad or other combine interests
from all Democratic councils and con-
ventions to the end that the people
may be relieved from inexcusable and
unjust burdens placed on them by cor
porations, trusts and exorbitant tariff
rates, forcing up the prices Of what
the masses have to buy and Forcing
down the prices of what the masses
have to sell.
Veteran Soldier and Democrat,
e. C. DEVORE.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

attendance q o u % ! q
the entire population
of the states of Ore.
gon, Washington and
Idaho at that time,
particular Difference
was paid to the Jap
anese and Orientals
in general. The ex-
change of courtesies
between the EXPOSE
ton officials and the
Japanese representa-
tives was most corr
dial, and the Jap
anese were abso-
lutely the most pop
ular of all visitors,
receiving even more
attention than not
able guests from the
eastern states and
Europe.
At that time the
Japanese, both resi-
dent and transient,
accepted this defer
entail attention most
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

With water, Tactic acid, phosphate
and other ingredients an ingenious
"cuss' compounded and put on the Los
Angeles market artificial buttermilk.
We would not have thought it was
worth while to initiate buttermilk,
which should be cheap and plentiful at
creameries, diaries. farms and butter
factories.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

A big delegation of Los Angeles BUSH
ness men paid homage to Queen Lola ].
the lovely monarch Of the Festival OF
the Arrowhead at San Bernardino. The
city with the long name and short pop
ular pronunciation thereof has made a
splendid and memorable success of the
carnival. California congratulates it,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

California will only be following the
example of other states when it puts
a stop to race track gambling. But a
reform in order to be effective need not
necessarily be original. Virtue is worth
initiating. No state which prides itself
on being progressive can afford to be a
laggard In moral Advancement
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

With the consolidation of the Miners
and Merchants bank and the Bank of
Los Angeles under the name of the
Bank of Los Angeles, this city has an
other of the strong financial institu-
tions which mark the growth and
prosperity of this metropolitan region.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
INSISTS THAT COURTS MUST
FULFILL MANDATES STRICTLY

LOS ANGELES, May 2O.-IEditor
Herald: r. Stone advances the argu-
ment that ones knowledge of wrong
doing should be mildly punished. or, in
other words, that the offender should
be disciplined not for doing wrong-or
rather for violating the law-but only
for the intrinsic value of the violation.
In other words, wretch who should
steal 5 cents from blind man should
atone for cents worth or lnlraction OF
coming from man of Mr.. stones at
tainments leads me to presume that the
gentleman Ia ignorant OF the oinerent
degrees of crime, such as burglary, lar
ceny, etc.
Apparently this Hotspur would CEN
sure the courts for. carrying into effect
the mandates of the statute. In con-
clusion / wish to quote an old Swedish
proverb as a fitting reply to the gem
tieman's egotistic assumption that any
views but his own are silly: 'The nos-
lest fIapping of wings does not proclaim
the loudest rooster" w. SMOOTH.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

liquor in clubs. Better Danish "booze"
than have the old-fashioned club idea
degraded and another social tradition
eliminated from our too commercial
modern life.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

1t is certain the transpacific yacht
race will be a success. Announcement
of it has aroused world wide interest,
which will be increased when it be-
comes known that the Honolulu yacht
Hawaii will take part in the contest.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
The ublic Letter Box

Letters intended for publication must be
accompanied by the name and address OF
the writer, The Herald gives the widest
latitude to correspondents. but assumes no
responsibility for their views. Letters
should not exceed 400 words.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

"The spring hunt for homes" is
on. and the owner who hopes to
have the attention of the hunters
in any degree must see that his
advertising keeps him in evidence
ALL THE TIME.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

lTz51z7zSlo RTLAND-P no other
Ia a Wi American city furnishes a
H ~ al more striking example OF the
~ MSIl change in sentiment toward
Is the Japanese in this country
than Portland. 1t will be re-
membered that In 1905 the
people of this city held the most suo<
eessful of latter day expositions. AT
this memorable fair, which had total
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23

s fiesta. and shall need a new lunatic
8 | asylum j p. H.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-23
CLEAR, CRISP AND CLEAN
BOND AND FREE

KIT OOK on this picture and on this"
At the Republican convention
IL Lee Gates ATTEMPTED to
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-24
sources of Manure Value.

The plant food in a ton OF manure
varies greatly with the materials useu
for feed and bedding. Thus wheat
straw contains per ton about ten
mounds of nitrogen, two pounds OF
phosphorus and seventeen POUNDS vi
potassium; timothy hay contains ABOUT
twenty-four. three and tWenty-fouf
rounds of these respective elements ana
clover hay about forty, five ana thirty
pounds respectively of nitrogen phos-
phorus and potassium. At 10 cents a
nound for nitrogen, - cents for phos-
,bor,,s and 6 cents for potassium the
value of these elements is $40 III d
ton of wheat straw. 500 IN tirnothS
hay. $40 in clover hay and S9'42 IN d
ton of alfalfa hay.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-24
Scarcity OF Provisions.

81 had rather hard trip outside of
army duty" said the Major, when l
ought to have had a pleasant trip.
After Vicksburg the men and officers
of the several commands were fur
Laughed in heavy detachments. When
it came our turn, the old Stern-Wheel
steamer Moderator was coming North,
and twice as many men crowded on
board as could be accommodated. The
enlisted men had their haversacks and
provisions, but the commissioned Off
GERS went on board without povisiOns,
under the promise that they would be
entertained at the captains table.
There were fifty or sixty officers,
and the captains entire stock of table
ware consisted of fourteen plates, eight
cups. fourteen knives, no forks, and
with these very little to eat. At meal
time the officers stood behind the
chairs three deep, each man waiting
for his turn, and never stopping to
have the dishes washed. | never came
so near starving on any forced march
in front as | did on that old steam
boat We were ten days coming from
Vicksburg to Cairo, and ran out OF pro
visions two or three times. SO it hap
pens that when l think Of starving
men 7 do not think of Andersonville or
of Libby, but of coming home on fur
Tough on the old steamer Moderator"
Chicago Times Herald
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-24

Winter is a good season for farm
ers to count up the losses they have
sustained and find out how they may
be avoided in the future A little stu
dious reflection will convince many a
farmer that there are many continu-
Gus and unnecessary leaks on his farm,
which might be stopped. Little wastes
are often great source of loss. Feed
ing fodder in the barnyard, manure
teaching under the caves of the barn
cold stables that make it necessary
to provide extra rations to counteract
the rgors of winter, not having a place
for everything In the barn, SO when
wanted no unnecessary time is lost IN
hunting for things, and many other lit
tle things that in the long run become
really expensive obstacles
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-24
DoN,rs FOR cHuRCHMEN.

Don't wear long face. If you really
have religion you won't have to.
Don't claim too much goodness lest
the devil set trap to catch you in
some wrongful act.
Don't try to secure the appreciation
of men. Straining after applause is
poor training for the approval of God
Don't set yourself up as a pattern for
others to follow, but SO live that you
will be chosen as an example for emu
lation.
Don't seek preferment at the hands
of your fellow members. but when you
are chosen try to show them that they
have displayed wisdom in selecting you.
Don't tell how much you love God
if your neighbors cannot live in peace
with you. If you love God you will
love your neighbors and there will be
peace between you and them.
Don't expect to be blessed if you
are not blessing to others. Only the
man who is blessing to others can
claim the promise of God, who said
blessed are the merciful."
Don't permit ostentation of any kind
in church service which should be in
keeping with its purpose. Turning the
church into a theater or concert hall
will be only competition with the real
thing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-24
selecting Dairy Cows.

VINE mere may be no infallible rule
y ahIch man can be governed in Sc
'"Us Il high-class dairy COW, there
We u0ay points that will assist and If
&'',u'Iy considered will prevent dis
"VD''ueht as rule. Remember that
W" Is machine and is intended to
~ ''Se the different products on which
;, y 'ed INTO something of more value.
, ,s,,F are two distinct types of these
, .,D''pS. One manufactures or con-
,~ Nv ,geo INTO beef; the other into
~. I0ere is very decided and pro-
,,., ,yu uI7erence in the type of the
rL, ""' ~'at makes beef and the one
49, manufactures milk. In the dairy
4, az We nave an animal that is angu-
ris '"'u' somewhat oose-iointed and
d., r0n'ihent bones. She is wedge
,, s'O from the front, with a lean
r% ~ moderately long face slightly
s,, wv ana a general contented express
% w. 0' the features. The muzzle is
r., mouth large, nostrils wide and
I'm GEAR full bright eye. a broad,
s,. @s" nigh forehead. ears medium
1,i. "I' texture, covered with fine
s,.@ @''0 orange yellow inside. The neck
% 3.r moderately long, with little or
rsa "'"P, aud the throat is clean.
sA..> ,P"c' between the jaws. the
Ian -, ,eah ana sharp. the shoulders
aj r, ~" ooi'que and the chest deep
aox+,n ,ae' which indicates vigor and
'"''0n.-Field and Farm.