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Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH

A MERICANS in the City of Mexico
"A are engaged in a discussion which
IA has general and local significance
Stars and Stripes are making elaborate
plans and preparations for big indie
pendence day celebration. In former
years, when Americans have congre-
gated in Mexico, they have been in the
habit of drinking toasts to Old Glory
and the friends they have across the
line. They sing "Auld Lang Syne,"
and in conformity with the suggestion
of that bacchanalian ditty (Which is
always amusing when sung at the
close of a Prohibition conventionD they
have taken a cup of kindness, yet, in
fact, If all stories are true, have taken
cases great many, so that Mexican
critics have been making sarcastic re-
marks about the American national
holiday. The Mexicanos seem to think
with the able assistance of their Scots,
Irish and English friends, have dem
onstrated and defined a Mexican
Fourth of July celebration in terms of
cups of kindness; it is a huge baccha-
nalian riot all over the United States.
We repeat the number of American
patriots erring by over enthusiasm is
few, but we are well aware of the ten
dcncy Of human nature from one or
two to judge ALL" which is an injustice
practiced in more places than Mexico.
The question of wet Fourth or dry was
submitted to the members of the
American colony in Mexico City, and
the vets won. But as a newspaper
critic remarks: THE vote cast does not
give any man the right to get drunk.
No man has that right, ever did have
that right or ever should have that
right" In many of the United States
this year the Fourth will be dry. 1t
will not be any less patriotic on that
account.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
USE. FOR SURPLUS

A HUNTING we will so. SO many
u people applied for hunters Ii
"A censes that the state treasurer
was overwhelmed. For such licenses
he has collected over $4,000, and IL Is
said that at least 100000 of this cannot
be spent this year. In dull times it is
a hardship that big sum of money
should be buried out of sight. How
extremely easy it would be to create
an old age pension fund from time to
time in California. All unexpended
nublic entertainment funds, all surplus
amounts from license fees. all unex-
pended and unexpendable balances
from various public sources of revenue
might be devoted to the foundation OF
an old age pension fund.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
LEFT

A S NIGHT have been expected, Mr..
N Hearst's absence from the scene Of
"A his newspaper activities has al
ready had an effect on yellow journal
ism. MIR. Hearst should not leave his
fellow countrymen in the lurch. We do
not like to think he will continue to
allow the platitudes of inferior minds
and the twaddle of underlings to be
substituted in the columns of his papers
for the great thoughts which were man
ufactured by his gray matter. Mr..
Hearst is not true to his trust, the yell
low journal trust, when he suspends
his activities and refrains from telling
Americans how to conduct themselves.
For a long time we have realized that
yellow journalism and the Independ-
ence league, better known as Doodle
Dees, have added to the gayety of the
nation. If anyone could take Hearst or
his papers seriously, the last excuse
for their existence would vanish, but as
long as each issue was one huge comic
supplement, with a preachnent by
Hearst or a sl1ilIfUl fantasia in words
by A. Brisbane, there was some induce
ment to glance mt it. Without Hearst's
inspiration, what is yellow Journalism?
Without Brisbane's beautiful language,
what is left? il is evident that Mr..
Hearst is a-Wcaly, We did not think
he was in earnest when he said his
nerve was impaired and he must take
a rest cure, but we think We have done
int of
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

degraded types which are to be found
submerged in almost every big eastern
city. We stick to our guns on the
proposition that Los Angeles is becom-
ing the literary. artistic and musical
center of the west, the intellectual hub.
There is not any doubt about it. More
over, any experienced teacher will tell
you the brightest school children in the
world are those of Los Angeles. The
outlook is encouraging. Let optimists
rejoice, and let them keep right on
being optimists. ALL'S WELL.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
PAINTS GRAPHIC PICTURE
OF A TWILIGHT VISION

LOS ANGELES, June 10.-[Editor
Herald1 The sun had gone. leaving
the wonderful western afterglow few
evenings ago. walked slowly through
s.. James park. Idling a moment to
enjoy the sweet silence, belated bee
passed me hurrying, honey-laden, to
his home. watched the little golden
sheathed chap, visored and cuirassed,
armed and valiant. He swung by, con-
tent with his perfect life. Through the
trees / saw the great eye of the even
ing star had opened. The air was calm,
the sky a silver bowl, inverted and
tinged with gold.
Through half-drawn curtains
caught a glimpse of a beautiful girl as
she sat at a piano. Her fingers ran
over the keys and the sweet strains
rippled and fingered on the soft even
ing air.
Suddenly the storm of melody be-
spoke another and stronger hand. The
powerful, soul-stirring strains OF the
"Marsellaise" swelled and rang forth
vibrant and challenging the world. The
voice of strong man was Joined by
the girl, then the voice of child. II
was UNNECESSARILY grand.
To the westward the sky was en-
purpled and against it I saw Mirabeau
breasting the turbid waves OF mad
dened men. ] saw his heroic. peck
marked face. l heard him roar: I'M
possible? Never again name TO me
that bockhead of world"
The voices ceased the music died out
in a pulseless silence, the picture van
ished. Blackened the sky; street
lamps flashed at the ends of the parks
A tall, broad man, whose square
shoulders bespoke strength and fear
lessness, left the house and stalked by
nor saw me crouching in the shadows
"Ah THE MAN! When he comes
will he come from one of these homes
Have seen THE MAN? M. r. s.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

the worst panic and greatest number
of soup houses in the history of this
great and plentiful country. Trusts
and combinations. Time for all SOBER
minded and honest thinking men TO
rally to the support of our great
standard bearer, the honest and apie
William Jennings Bryan, one OF the
greatest and far-seeing statesmen OF
the day. Drop your Socialism,, Pop
ulism and the party composed OF know
nothingism, abolitionism, and lastly
Republicanism Yes. the party OF
aliases. Truly the man we can, II
united. elect. Let the large corpora
tions cease approaching their employees
in the interest of the Republican party
to increase their already fat purse. Let
the man who labors show he is not al !
stomach, that he has some brains ana
can use them. I have watched the
crooked alias Republican party since
inception and proud to say ] cast my
first vote for James X. Polk In 1854,
and voted the good, honest Democratic
ticket continuously for the past elghty,,
Ave years and hope our good LORD VIII
spare me, together with six sons also
brother and four son-in-laws, to vote
for William Jennings Bryan for third
time JEFFERSONIAN.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

Taft delegates are being seated by the
Republican national committee, and
everything possible is being done to ex-
pedite the nomination of Judge Taft.
The various interests which believe
they will be injured by Democratic sue
cess are preparing for the fray. and
many big corporations will have ex-
ira items in their expense accounts.
Taft will have everything on his side
excepting the right and Americanism
But the exceptions are important
enough to warrant a belief that Bryan
and the people will be victorious.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
'OORAY!

% GRAY! Monsieur George Gould
have geev his noble consent to
~ re marriage of his seester,
Madam Anna Gould. to Son Altesse
Prince Helie de Sagan. Now let re
wedding bells tinkle, while re Ameri-
can of re dinner pail filled with empti-
ness cries 'ooray three times and goes
right along making one beeg Jackass
of heemself by. contributing re sweat
off his brow in order to make more
dollars for Prince Helie and re Prin-
cess Anna. 'Ooray!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING MEANS
NOTHING FOR SOMETHING!

LOS ANGELES, June 10.-[Editor
Herald: J. G. d. Clark's letter on
what something for nothing means
to 1.-THE other fellow reminds me OF a
party overheard recently. TWO men
met "Oh," says A, you're living at
Dash. aren't your Yes" says b,
jubilantly. bought that 2O-acre piece
Won know I had nursed 1t for the bank
for some years previous. AS kind Of
compliment for the care I'd taken of 1T
thew threw in the years crop of grapes
when / bought it, and that brought me
$4,000, and i've done near about the
same each year since" say, that
sounds good. Mr.. Editor. but behind the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

A good book says that on one occa-
sion there was silence in heaven for
the space of one hour. Let us suggest.
with all reverence. that something of
that kind may mark the forenoon OF
July s, when Tammany train will stop
for two hours in order that the Tam
manyites may observe the Sabbath
With this gracious evidence of the re-
form of Tammany before us, we believe
we are justified in saying there is
truly great cause for rejoicing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

Many persons who believe Judson c.
Brusie was, If not technically innocent
of the charge preferred against him By
a San Francisco company, at least NOR
ally innocent and not responsible fol
financial irregularities which may have
been discovered, will never cease to be-
lieve he was done to death. Civiliza'
ton is sometimes too strenuous in Its
methods. Every white man" in Cali
fornia sympathizes with poor Mrs
RruSie
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

A startling but well authenticated re-
port from Milwaukee says the United
States Brewers association favors the
passage and ENFORCEMENT of laws
for the regulation of the drink traffic
and for keeping such traffic free from
unlawful and improper accessories. We
expect to hear that ere adtourning the
brewers will resolve to support a Pro-
hibition ticket
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
JEFFERSoNIAN DEMOCRACY
is HIS suREsT REMEDY

LOS ANGELES, June 1O.-[Editor
Herald: True Jeffersonian Democracy,
the only salvation of redeeming our
great country from Republican mis-
rule. and the great humbug, the full
dinner pail. Nay. where is your much
Wanted Republican prosperity with
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
LIFE AND LOVE

Life is a poem,
And love is it's theme,
Beautiful, bright as
\ poets fair dream.
Life is an anthem,
Intoned in loves key.
High as the heavens
And deep as the sea.
Life is reconcile.
Beyond mortal ken,
Love is Gods Sanscrit
And natures amen.
-Leontine 81
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

A new medical school believes in the
efficacy of auto suggestion. If some one
suggests to a woman that her husband
ought to buy her an auto, nothing can
exceed the enthusiasm with which she
will adopt the auto suggestion.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

20, 200, 900. OF these
more than 200 are
bishops and the rest
are clergy and lay
delegates. The ini-
tial services will be
held in Westmins-
ter abbey; the clos
ing services will be
held in st. Paul's
Cathedral and on the
intervening days
there will be mass
meetings in Albert
/ hall.
Six sections will sit
simultaneously, anc
will be open to cler-
CIV. laymen and lay
women. The first
section is to dea'
with the church anc
human society, and
the otho rs with the
ministry, the mis-
sions to non-Christ'
ian countries. the
missions in Christ
endom and the Ang'
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
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 500 words
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

Among the numerous suggestions
made for the purpose of mitigating the
tyranny of the paper trust is one which
looks practicable. 1t is that good paper
pulp may be made from corn stalks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

Civilization has the restless, out
spoken ambitions of Germany and the
bumptious uppishness of Japan to
thank for the most remarkable alliance
of modern times--the triple alliance OF
Russia, France and Great Britain. 1t
may be good politics. from the British
lingo point of view, but it is distinct
and decided menace to the peace of the
world.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

OII4 aSt. I IT'S IIIe0tIllB VIII 49,
London next Monday s.nd representa-
tives from more than $50 dioceses ana
districts in .mmunion with tie Angli-
can charch will be present, probably
5000 delegates coming from all parts OF
the world where the Church of England
and the Episcopal churches are known.
and renreSantine q total membership of
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

George Knight is called the human
megaphone A misused megaphone
illustrates the old proverb sbeginnine
Much cry and little wool"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

cheerful ring of the lucky ones boast
seemed to hear the bitter curse of the
fellow who planted and lost that vine
yard and I thought of the unfair pull
the bank must have had to be able
to be so generous.
ONE OF THE CROWD.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

J A has-been is man who has spent his
time with hair-vigors, electric brushes and
newspaper recipes, when he. should have
been winning laurel wreath to cover his
ignominy with-Puck
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11
WORLDWIDE INTEREST
The Pan-Anglican Conference
BY FREDERIC J. HAsklN

DR. the first time in the history
of the world representatives
from all branches of the
widely scattered Anglican
church are to meet to discuss
the ways and means of fur
Their extending the kingdom OF
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-11

Tomorrow-water supply of New York.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
FIGHTING QUALITY OF THE He
BREWS

l read in todays Constitution what
Rabbi Fleischer says about the fight
ing qualities of Hebrews, in comment
ing upon the advice of President Eli
OF Of Harvard to young Jews to join
the militia.
There is no question that when oc-
casion demands his services the good
Jewish citizen, like most good citi-
zens, whatever be creed OF belief,
makes a splendid soldier. The writer,
a Confederate veteran, stood in the
ranks between two young Jews who
came south about the commencement
Of the war, and there were no better,
no Drawer soldiers, that those two
They promptly volunteered, though
they could have remained nOn-cambat-
ants, both being German citizens.
They were always ready for duty,
Sinking no danger, and were gener-
al favorites with their comrades.
They came through the war after
many battles, in which they won dis
tinCtion for cool courage and soldierly
bravery.
II many talks with comrades in my
S, ttion and with men who wore the
him have 1oorDo5 oF c;v,i1or Oxyv,or;
crces of the courage and bravery of
Jewish soldiers.
There is no question that they will
go into battle when the occasion de-
mands it, and why shouldn't they?
Their inheritance Of courage comes
down through the ages; it has never
disappeared from the blood. l don't
know who would make the best SOL
der, Rabbi Fleischer or President Ell
liOt, but if age permitted we would
probably see them both prompt in re-
spouse to the call to arms in defense
of home and country.
One Of my comrades referred to in
the foregoing has Crossed the river"
the other, being old and infrm, is
drawing a small pension from the
state. 1 think next to his cross of
honor he prizes not so much the pen
sion as the right to receive it. a point
had to make in the argument through
which l induced him to apply for it.
An Old Johnny, in the Atlanta Con-
stitution.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
JUDGE PARKHILL's EXAMPLE

The deClination Of Judge Charles
B. Parkhill to enter the race for con
gress in this district is thoroughly
characteristic of the man. Only those
who are most intimately acquainted
with him can appreciate the great
sacrifice that he has made in refusing
to enter into a race which promised
victory. We believe we state a fact
when we say that for years it has
been the ambition of Judge Parkhill
to represent his native state in the
halls of the national congress. In the
first campaign Of the new district he
refrained from entering the race out
Of regard for his political and person
al friend. Now, at this day, when We
honestly believe that the place would
be his for the asking, he declines be
cause of his regard for the ethics Of
a gentleman and high-minded states
man. He thinks 1t would not be
proper for him to enter a contest for
one Office while holding another ex-
allied position to which he was chosen
by the people, the term OF which he
is now about to enter upon. Judge
Parkhil has held many positions of
honor and trust and in every one he
has brought honor upon himself and
credit to the people by whom he was
elevated. We sincerely hope that at
some future day he may have his am.
bition realized and be elected to
serve this district in congress.-Mad-
ison New Enterprise.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
REFORM IN THEORY AND RE-
FORM IN PRACTICE

And now the Seaboard Air Line
Railway is in the hands of receivers!
The business situation of the whole
country seems to be at "sixes and
sevens."
Reform sounds we'll enough in the
DRY, but somehow in practice it does
not seem to work out so well.
With reform measures triumphant
everywhere-in the states and in the
nation the country seems to be in
bad shape Every business, even the
oldest and most legitimate, is feeling
the effects of the stringency Of the
times
Who would ever have thought the
present condition would have followed
so quickly upon the heels of the elO-
quent utterances of president Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Thomas E. Watson.
Thomas w. Lawson, Governor HOke
Smith, Governor Napoleon BrOward,
Hon. J. n. c. Stockton and a number
Of others in all sections Of the land.
Nothing in this world ever sounded
more eloquent in theory nor had a
more captivating effect with the mass
es, but carried into practice these re-
form measures are really becoming
alarming.
We really hoped that when reform
came to us in it's fullness that it
would wear a different aspect and be
clothed in more glittering garments;
but how awful undoing is the reality.
Bad as present conditions are the
outlook seems even worse. No man
in business seems to have escaped its
whitening breath and a spirit Of IN
rest is everywhere prevalent.
1t does seem to us that it is high
time for the president of these United
States to hide away the big stick"
and try some other remedy. His imi-
tators, too, in the different states.
would be wise to follow the same ex-
ample and do something to restore
confidence, give employment to labor
and a clearer and more hopeful field
to all business enterprises.
Let us have peace!"
Less agitation just now, we think,
would be helpful.
1t seems to be the age Of Special
ists," without preparation, study or
diplomas!
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
MALLoRYs PROTEST AGAINST A
NATIONAL SHAM

There passed away in the sunny
land Of Florida the other day a man
whose dying words, expressed in gen
tleness, were a protest against a mis-
cradle sham that has grown upon our
national life-congressional funeral
junkets.
Senator Stephen R. Mallory was
quiet man, who hated the shams. the
.pretensions and the petty smallnesses
Of life. AS an orator or a profound
publicist he perhaps left no indellible
impression upon the greatest deliber-
ative body in the world. Reserved
and unpretentious, he made no great
show in the senate.
But he was a square and honorable
gentleman. His service to his people
was real and of permanent good.
When he came to life's horizon, paus-
ing in the valley of the shadow, ne
asked that his funeral services be
simple and unpretentiOus-in keep
ing with the life he had liver here.
Stephen r. Mallory knew, had seen
the hollow mOckery of the state con-
gTessiOnal funeral. He realized that
the special trains made up for these
events were sordid junketings for
people who cared no more for the
dead man than they would for a
tramp. That the luxuries and prodi-
gal expenditures, winked at on such
occasions. and paid by the govern
ment, proved but another one Of the
CRAFTS that has so insidiuusly crept
into every phase, apparently, of public
life
With that knowledge in his heart,
Senator Mallory preferred to go to
his last resting place with only his
loved ones attending He knew full
we'll the cOarseness and the shallow
pretentiOns of the congressional fun
erals. 1t is to be hoped that this dy-
ing protest will have it's weight in
bringing about a reform. These ser
vices no longer have any significance,
for they are given every man who
passes away while in congress.
Stephen Mallory left something
worth while in his dying protest
against a modern sham-a sham
cloaked beneath apparent reverence
for the majesty Of death-Atlanta
Georgian.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
THE MESSAGE OF UNIVERSAL
BROTHERHOOD"

The nativity of Christ the Lord
ushers into the world the Christian
religion, which proclaims among
many other things the law of univer-
sal brotherhood Unlike the sanguin-
airy faith of MOhammed, which sub
sists only under despOtic rule, and
which demands the surrender Of ones
faith as the highwayman demands the
travellers purse, at the point Of the
sword, the Christian religion flourish
es under every swstem of government
from an absolute monarchy to the
freest republic. Unlike the school of
the pagan philosophers, which was re-
stricted to a narrow circle of disCi
pies, the gospel Of Christ is pro-
claimed to Jew and Gentle. Greek
and barbarian, to bond and free. Like
the air Of heaven, which asCends the
highest mountain and descends into
the deepest valley. yivifying the face
of nature, so has the Christian relig-
ion permeated every stratum of sOcie-
ty, purifying and inyigorating the
moral world.
1t has a message for the capitalist
and the labOrer for the master and
the servant, for the rich and for the
poor. In the words of st. James, it
warns the capitalist against the sin
of labor-oppression: Behold the
hire Of your labOrers who have reap
ed down your fields, which by fraud
has been kept back by you. crieth;
and the cry Of them hath entered into
the ears of the Lord Of Sabbath" st.
James v, 4. 1t admOnishes the labor
er to perform his work with fidelity,
mot serving to the eye, as it were
pleasing men, but doing the will Of
God from the heart The most en-
lightened political economist never
formulated a sentence so simple, so
comprehensive, so effectual, as is con-
tanned in these words: Thou shalt
love thy neighbor as myself" This
principle if properly applied, would
solve every labor problem that per
plexes the minds of statesmen.-J.
Card. Gibbons, in New York World.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
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