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Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
PUBLICITY

n SCAR S. STRAUS, secretary of
commerce and labor. in his an
nual report recognizes the great
value of publicity in the national life Of
the United States. The day is over
when there can be undesirable" pub
icity as to any legitimate matter or
enterprise. If publicity is undesirable
the reason for the undesirability is not
founded on public necessity but on pri-
vate cupidity or fear. In reviewing
the work of the bureau of corporations
Secretary Straus says the greatest ad-
vance toward corporate reform must
come through some general system of
publicity.
The logical conclusion from the work
of the bureau thus far points to the
imperative need of a federal construct
i've system for the positive supervision
of interstate corporations. having i'll
view the primary end of securing eff
cient publicity in corporation affairs.
Such publicity must be of the sort
that is adapted to the practical require
ments of American public opinion-the
are accustomed by reading the higher
grade daily newspapers. 1t cannot con-
tent itself with the publication of
masses Of facts and figures. These
alone are not fitted to form the basis
of public opinion. The government
must collect such figures, but to make
them of any popular use it must also
summarize and digest them and pre-
sent them to the public in the shape Of
brief, reliable, clear conclusions show
ing important corporate facts.
The work of the bureau of corpora
tons thus far has been directed to this
end, and the results have demonstrated
its value. 1t has been shown in many
cases that the mere publication Of inn
proper business methods led to the inn
mediate abandonment Of such methods
But Secretary Straus believes the scope
of this work and its beneficial results
could be greatly extended by the es-
Enlistment of a federal system of su-
pervision OF interstate corporations.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
RAILROADS

n c. BARBER, president of the
Diamond Match company, has
W. uttered a remark which will no
doubt be appreciated by the shippers
of California. He has said "There is
no power on earth that can keep the
railroads straight. They are and
always will be the bandits of the COM
mercial world, and the only way in
which shippers can be rid of their ex-
actions is to have the government
guarantee a return of per cent inter-
est on railroad investments, and then
run the whole shooting match"
That government should run the
whole shooting match" has been pro-
posed more than once, and If the gov
eminent administration and manage
ment of the railroads were as good as
its administration and management Of
the postoffice we would have the best
railway service in the world. But such
radical change as that proposed
would affect railroads which are man
aged with an eye to the public good as
well as railroads managed with an eye
to private profit. and might by some
be regarded as an injustice.
The suggestion of Mr.. Barber, how
ever, shows clearly the mental attitude
of shippers-or of many shippers-with
regard to certain railroads. They have
had experiences which have led them
to the conclusion that as soon as indus
tries are built up in any state or in
any section of a state, the railroads
are "after them," with the object of
sharing in the results of labor, enter
prise and investment. They 90 not
quarrel with a reasonable tariff; but
when they see a disposition to raise
rates arbitrarily, it is only natural they
should resent it, and should take steps
to protect themselves.
Nothing will more quickly encour-
age government control, and perhaps
ultimate government ownership of rail-
roads, than exhibitions of contempt
and Indifference to everything except
what the railroads consider "the main
chance" Such an exhibition we have
had with regard to local industries and
local consumers, who are affected by a
proposed increase of rates which will
have the result of making living more
expensive in Southern California with
out increasing wages or earnings. Such
an increase as that proposed is utterly
unreasonable and arbitrary. 1t has no
relation to social economy, and is not
| justified by circumstances.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
T. Roosevelt Has a Habit
of Appointing Commissions

the idle rich, undesirable citizenship
and various other fields of inquiry.
But Taft is likely to find himself too
busy to extend his activities in these
directions.
There was some talk in the last con-
gress about the desirability of COM
mission of experts to investigate the
tariff. This came from doctrinaires
possessed by the foolish notion that
the tariff should be revised according
to the actual need of protection and
for the benefit of the whole people. But
the idea was frowned down, and re-
vision is now proceeding along the
line of asking the trusts and other
protected interests what duties they
would like to have imposed. Consum-
ers have nothing to do with this bust
ness. All they are expected to do is
to pay the price of whatever they buy.
Whatever commissions we have, let
there be none to NEEDLE with prosper
ity-the prosperity of the trusts and
the railroad and other monopolies,
which radiates from them in all direc-
lions and makes the people happy and
content.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10

TN HERE has been an irreverent ten
dency on the part of certain news
Il papers to treat with levity the in
vestigations of the commission APP
pointed by President Roosevelt to look
into country life and report upon its
needs, with suggestions for its better
ment And 1t must be admitted that
the commission Is unlikely to discover
anything new or make recommends
lions not made before. Already one of
the members has summed up the chief
wants of the rural population as de-
mand for better roads, better educa-
tional facilities, postal savings banks
and cheap parcels post, says the Sac
ramento Bee.
These are all good things, and have
long been agitated. The commission
can help them along by giving them
more general prominence and urging
legislation in their behalf so far as
the powers of congress may extend.
If Roosevelt were to remain in office
another term this investigation
might be followed by commissions to
investigate city life, life on the ocean
wave, the strenuous life, the life of
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
SALARIES

nRESIDENT ROOSEVELT in his
message took up the question of
salaries for public service, say
ing: Il most earnestly urge upon the
congress the duty of increasing the to-
tally inadequate salaries now given to
our judges. On the whole. there is no
body of public servants who do as
valuable work nor whose moneyed re-
ward is so inadequate compared to
their work. Beginning with the
supreme court the judges should have
their salaries doubled. 1t is not betit-
ting the dignity Of the nation that its
most honored public servants should
be paid sums so small compared to
what they would earn in private life
that the performance of public service
by them implies an exceedingly heavy
pecuniary sacrifice
Every citizen should give ungrudg-
ing assent to the presidents recon-
mendation. inasmuch as 1t may tend to
bring about a recognition of the gen.
eral question of salaries in relation to
public service throughout the country.
A salaried man is a person who prac-
tically sells his life to his employer,
who is entitled to make from 1t as
much profit as possible. AS a rule,
saiaried men. in public Office or out of
it, have no definite means of knowing
whether their salary bears a true rela-
ton to the enterprise with which they
are connected. 1t is all guess work
with them. and most OF them learn to
h. cd rry4fH
that under the law of competition
there are plenty Of men willing or able
to fill their places.
But in all kinds Of governmental po-
sitions the proposition is different, and
we are tempted to include in the term
governmental positions" those of
school teachers, and even ministers,
because of a certain constant relation
of pacification and soothing which they
hold with regard to the frets and wor-
rtes and discontentments caused by the
operation of our happy go lucky social
system.
Now, governmental positions OF all
kinds should be paid we'll. not only for
the sake of the workers. but for the
sake of the example the government in
all its branches should set to the en-
ployers throughout the country. II
government habltually underpays its
working force. it cannot be expected
that private employers will by the
august example be encouraged to over
pay theirs. Most Of the labor troubles
in the United States are the results Of
suspicious generated in the minds OF
employees by employers themselves.
Tb1se employers put on a poor
mouth" order general reduction of ex-
penses-which Of course include sal
aries-and when employees fail to see
any corresponding reduction of either
the income or the expenditure of such
employers. very naturally they are ag-
grieved and become possessed by the
idea they are being used" and their
families perhaps are being sacrificed.
to save employers and their families
from the disegreeable necessity Of re-
trenchirg personal, domestic and social
expenseA
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Publication Which Supplies
LOng-FeLt Want i'm State

which shall be in a position to tell the
truth and advocate the right unhin-
dered by any interest or influence
whatever"
With regard to this statement there
can be no question, particularly in view
of the fact that the majority of the
weekly publications of this state, and
especially in San Francisco, are under
the direct control, subsidy or owner
ship of "the interests and the "higher
ups" 1t is stated that the California
Weekly is started with the financial
backing of 200 persons, many of them
among the best known men of the COM
munity who have subscribed for shares
of stock in the company; no one of
these has invested more than $500 in the
enterprise, which is undertaken without
thought of immediate pecuniary profit,
for the purpose of establishing a paper
that shall represent 1.-The best con-
science and best intelligence of the
community in the discussion of the
many issues, political, social and moral,
which must arise in a state so great as
this and having interests so diversi-
fed
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10

WI e WELCOME the advent Of the
w California Weekly under aus
pieces that promise to make it q
power for good government in Califor-
MIA This new periodical, the first issue
of which is at hand, appears under the
editorial management of A. J. Pills
bury, with Chester H. Rowell as asso-
ciate, A. ]. Waterhouse as assistant
and o. Black as business manager.
These names are an assurance of the
ability and integrity of purpose with
which the California Weekly will be
conducted. Mr. Pillsbury is one of the
best known editorial writer's in the state.
Chester II. Roweli has also a high
reputation as a journalist, while A. j.
Waterhouse is known throughout the
entire country for his graceful verse
and literary attachments, says the Oak
land Enquirer.
In an initial editorial on "Why the
California Weekly" the management
says This new publications is the out
come of a conviction that there is not
only room, but need, in California for
a weekly paper, statewide in its scope,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
DECLARES STATEMENTS ON
LEATHER TRUST PURE TRUTH

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6.-[Editor
Herald: As a constant reader of your
excellent paper it was my privilege to
read your article on the Leather
Trust in one of last weeks issues. 1t
now gives me great pleasure to tell you
that / can bear you out on every state
ment made in said article. and to thank
you for your democratic spirit. Being
sonal experience, and therefore, with
out going into detail say that the said
article did not exaggerate. The Leath-
er trust does not only exact exorbitant
prices from the cobblers, but is driving
them into bankruptcy, and from there
into Socialism.
Again thanking you for your fearless
disclosures. WILLIAM VEIN.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
AT THE THEATERs

AUDTToRIUM-"The Only Way"
BELAsCO-'sThe Partisan Romance"
HAMBURGER'S MAJESTIC-"The Alas
kan"
MASON-ROse stahl in 1.-THE Chorus Lady"
URBANK-"Glittering Gloria"
GRAND-"Wang."
Observation-Disclosures
LOS ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
PEOPLE'S-Richards and Pringle's min
streis.
FISCHER'S-''Tangled."
l1MPIRE-VaudeYille.
UNIQUE-"The Merry Widow"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
The State Press
Reverend Phraser

Reverend Dr. Robert S. Macarthur
of New York, one of the best known
Baptist ministers in the country, says
that demonstrations against the Jap
anese in California are made by Pacific
coast hoodlums. He also states that
the emperor of Germany "is a dashing
young man who ought to go way back
and sit down" The reverend doctor
will get reputation if he keeps on
Sacramento Union.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Far and Wide
Modernity's Triumph

Papa was about to apply the strap.
"Father," said Willie, firmly, "unless
that instrument has been properly ster-
ilized 1 desire to protest"
This gave the old man pause.
Moreover" continued Willie, "the
germs might be released by the violent
impact of the leather upon a porous
textile fabric but lately exposed to the
dust of the streets would be apt to ar
feet you deleteriously."
AS the strap fell from a nerveless
hand Willie sloped.-Philadelph
Ledger.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Stupidity to Blame

A professor in the University of CAL
ifornia says lack of intelligent treat
ment of the soil is responsible for
small crops. If he We're not univer-
sity professor he would have added
that lack of intelligent treatment of the
soil is responsible for our large crop of
tramps, for the army of unemployed,
and for our pestiferous millionaires.-
Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10

A Vermont minister built up big
congregation and made weak church
strong and successful by using adver-
Using space in the newspapers. AS a
consequence of the minister's up-to-
dateness, the congregation has been
quadrupled in numbers and the church
building enlarged to twice it's former
size. There is not any profession, trade,
industry, calling or occupation except
ing burglary that advertising won't
HELM,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Marks of DISTINCTION

Why the Texans saddled John w.
Gates with military title was quite
a puzzle to the outside world. His past
abounds in uncivil procedures but in
cludes no military experience. But in
Texas when a visitor has money and
betrays symptoms of investing some
of it there, he is at once promoted to
the rank of colonel If he actually in
vests he becomes forthwith general
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Hens Form Trust

We note with keen regret that the
hens these days seem to appreciate the
fact that they hold The key to the
situation. There is to be no overpro-
duction, no porcelain nest-eggs, and
cackling is strictly prohibited when
eggs are below fifty cents a DOZEN
Pasadena News.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10

At an early date Los Angeles Bar
association will be asked to consider
a plan for the removal of California
judiciary from party politics. A great
deal can be said in favor Of nom
partisan judiciary. In fact, in some
English-speaking countries non-parti-
sanship is a prerequisite for judicial
office.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10

1--WE want more schools" will be
the inscription on campaign buttons
prepared for the school bond election.
We certainly do; and for this unde-
niable evidence Of the growth of Los
Angeles let us be truly thankful.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10

Having been unable to keep up in
terest in the japanese war SCARE" the
alarmists are engaged in trying to dis
seminate the idea that there must be
war between the British and German
empires. We cannot think of any pos
sible cause for war between the two
foremost powers of Europe unless Will
liam is tired of being cartooned by the
British comic weeklies.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Dav Is Over

The day of men of the Croker type in
American politics is surely passing.
Even Croker's own meditations must
be unpleasant as he recalls how little
he did, despite the great power he ex-
ercised for so long time, to promote
the political, moral or even the physical
welfare of the city that did so much
for him.-Chicago Daily News.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Arcadia

Lucky" Baldwins race track at Ar
cadia is more dangerous than highly
colored war cloud of the we'll aerated
Japanese invasion. Up in Sacramento
next month Tom Williams and Lucky
Baldwin will be well represented
Corona Independent.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10

Nationalist are on the war path in
Persia. Some day the eagle of Liberty
will perch on the minarets of Teheran;
but let us hope it won't be followed by
a flock of buzzard trusts.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Hayti's Defect

Haytrs defect is a lack of capacity
for self government. 1t is deplorable
that a country with so heroic a past
should be the victim of those who ought
to be her guides to a prosperous future.
The worst men in Hayti are her mill
tary and political leaders.-Buffalo
Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Airy Costume

Women have not only begun TO make
airshipping a fad, but some wealthy
women of England have ordered ships
of their own. Hearst will print pic
lures of the very latest airship costume
for women at an early date.-LonS
Beach Telegram.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Matter Of Taste

It all depends upon the point of view
as to whether that Haitian affair is
looked upon as revolution or merely
an election campaign. - Salt Lake
Tribune.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Tourist Rush

Tourists are only struggling in as
yet. The rush will start Immediately
after the holidays.-Santa Monica Out
look.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10

Low Sam was on trial for bribery
yesterday in a local court. First time
we ever heard of a briber who was
appropriately nicknaned.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
The Public Letter Box

Intended By
smustno
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-10
Proof of Success

When the aeronauts form a trust we
will know that the navigation of the
air is a success.-Redlands Review.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-29

If you have absent friends who are
interested in the lower Rio Grande
Valley, send them a copy of the
Weekly Herald. 1t gives all the news
of the valley, and keeps its readers
posted on the development here.
1t has been impossible so far to as
certain the names of the delegates
that were elected at the republican
primary conventions held Saturday to
attend the republican county conven-
ton, which will be held in this city
on Saturday, Aug. 1, all names not
yet being reported.
The committee that was appoint
ed to solicit members for the Lower
Rio Grande Valley Commercial Club
reports number of new names Sc
cured and the promise of others.
Those who have signed so far are as
follows: A. A. Browne, E. C. Forto,
L. K Morris, w. H. Putegnat, Henry
Verhelle, Burt E. Huxley, Lowry and
Coleman, Frank Rabb, DR., Fred j.
Combe and Louis Cobolini.
The Rockport baseball team will ar
rive Friday night to play series of
three games with the local team Sat
urday evening, Sunday morning and
Sunday afternoon. At each of these
games good crowd is expected as
both teams are strong. The Rockport
aggregation having defeated the Cor
pus Christi team last week, will no
doubt give the local fans a fine ex-
hibition of the national sport.
Among recent investors who will
locate in the Brownsville vicinity are
]. T. Slinkard of Bloomfield, Ind, H.
c. Deist of Columbus, Ind, and P.
E. Taggart of Nashville, Ind All of
these have bought land on the Indi-
ana Cooperative Canal near East
Brownsville, a few miles below
Brownsville, and will return later to
develop the land and make their
home here, bringing their families
from Indiana. They are all very fav-
orably impressed with this section,
and will do their best to promote its
development.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

T. NJ. Allen and wife to c. d
Strow, trustee, ell Chapote ranch, l.
IT'S acres. $26,6S3.
San Benito Land and Water Co.,
to Chas. Inman and wife, Conception
de Corricitos grant, 80 acres, s1,495.
Gulf Coast Irrigation Co., to A. F.
Rutgers, Lyford tract. 26 acres, 1862
Milton Daily, trustee, to S. l..
Johnson. Espirita Santo grant, Sc
acres, $4,000.
S. L. Johnson and wife to H. N.
Mead, Espirita santo grant, Sc acres,
$4,000.
Alba Haywood to San Benito Land
& Water Company, Conception de
Carrieitas grant, so acres, $3.50.
Same to same, Conception de Carri-
citos, 1 acre, $50.
Harlingen Land & Water Co, to
J. W. David and ]. P. Stephenson,
farm lots 81, SIS, Sc, 81. So SO, so,
81, 81, IS. sc. 81. IS, II, and ~.
s3,526.
C. E. Hammond to w. H. Bloomer
and ]. Cappon, La Ferria grant, 212
acres, $1,1OO.
San Benito Land & Water Co., to
Alba Haywood, Conception de Carri-
citos grant, 40 acres, $4,000.
]. W. David and ]. P. Stephenson
to Harlingen Land & Water Co., $50
acres,survey &c, salts.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-29
LOCAL ITEMS

Join the Commercial Club and
show yourself on the side of progress.
For Csc and Csc lodgings apply to
Mccain, fronting the depot. 6-27-tf
A marriage license was issued to
Benito Gonzales and Faustina Pecina.
A buggy horse for sale. Works sim
gle or double. Apply at Herald Office.
7-24-6
LOST DoG-smalI white bull pup.
Liberal reward. Inquire Herald of
fee. 1882
Service of song and prayer at the
Presbyterian church this evening at
S:15. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Brownsville Rifles team and
the Fire Department boys are out
practicing. getting ready for the con-
fiict next Wednesday afternoon, which
promises to be holly contested.
Several of the arc lights were out
of commission last night on account
of not being trimmed. They will be
in working order tonight, as a man
has been kept busy all day trimming
them.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety will hold social meeting in the
parlor fthe Presbyterian manse to-
morrow afternoon Thursday at
O'Clock. All members are invited to
be present.
FOR SALE-New 3O-horse power
Platform Bed Motor Truck, solid rub
Der tires, carrying capacity 5000
to 1000 pounds. Speed one to if
teen miles per hour Owens Pack
ing Co.. Corpus Christi, Texas.
7-4-1m-dw
new clothing store will be opened
in Brownsville within the next few
days, which will be located on the cor
ner of Twelfth and Levee streets.
The building is being repaired and
put in first class condition. Romulo
Bollado of Matamoros is the proprie-
tor.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-29
HERALD WANT ADS

l insertion, per word .........1c
q consecutive insertions, per word SC
6 consecutive insertions, per word. &C
10 consecutive insertions, or more,
for each insertion, per word &c
Matter set in caps will be charged
double the above rates.
No advertisement taken for less than
the price of Is words.
Ads run at intervals take the oHe-time
rate.
Cash Must Always Accompany
the Order.
Those who have replies sent in care
of THE HERALD must furnish stamps to
forward them.
Positively Nc Ads Taken by Telephone.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-29
LAND OWNERS.

We have a customer for a large
body of land that can be irrigated.
Give description, price and terms
Craig-Hughes Land Co., Corpus
Christi, Texas. 1855
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-29
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

1000 acres of fine agricultural
land, 10 miles from Brownsville, at
$40 per acre. Apply to Frank
Champion, City Hall.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-29
$50 REWARD.

And no questions asked, for return of
gold watch lost in Brownsville on last
Friday night. Initials S. A. R. on
outside case and following inscrip-
ton on inner case: Presented by
employees of Southern Construction
Co., Christmas, 1904. to S. A. Rob-
ertson." Leave at Miller Hotel and
receive above reward. S. A. Robert
son. 7-23-tf