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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

ny HE visit of our mercantile repre-
sentatives to Japan, together
n with that of our Atlantic fleet,
bids fair to restore the good feeling
between the two countries to that
which existed during the Russo-Jap-
anese war. There is no question that
that is best for all of us. So long
as the two races do not intermingle In
great numbers as permanent residents
on each others soil there is every
reason to believe that the relations
between this country and Japan will
be of the most cordial nature. If
Japan tries to colonize the United
States, or If we should try to colonize
Japan, probably nothing could prevent
war in the end. 1t would begin, how
ever, with commercial war, which
would have very serious consequences
for both countries. II, as there Is
every reason to believe, the govern
ments of both countries fully under
stand this, 1t is doubtless best to let
those governments settle the immi-
grafton question. so only that 1t is
not settled by treaty but by the do
mestic laws of the two countries, says
the San Francisco Chronicle.
There is no doubt whatever that the
representatives of our mercantile and
industrial interests will be given the
time of their lives while In Japan, and
that the reception which will be given
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
DEMOCRATIC FUNDS

NJ OTHING more extravagantly OF
" namely silly has been published
~ even in Republican papers than
the preposterous assertion that in some
mysterious way the Standard Oil and
other interests were "pungling up" for
the Democratic campaign fund in order
to punish Roosevelt"
This bosh-talk has been ended by
the national committees publication OF
list of contributors to the campaign
fund, which, far from being plethoric
or showing any indication of being
oil fed or otherwise artificially nour-
ished, lacks 100000 of being enough
to meet all bills.
In view of the fact that Democracy
may look forward with confidence to
the most glorious and significant VIC
tory in its history, we hope citizens
will send enough small contributions
to make up the amount necessary to
carry the campaign to its successful
close. All contributions made through
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
BRYAN's ELECTION

IL OLLoWING the example of the
New York Herald, which ac-
II knowledged reluctantly that facts
and figures indicate a Democratic VIC
tory next month, Henry Litchf1eld
West in the Forum for october sets
about the task of reconciling the minds
of the readers of that magazine to the
election of Mr.. Bryan, which he thinks
is probable. Why any reconciliation
should have to be effected between
the majority of the American people
and the deliberate choice of the ma
jority of the American people would
be amazing, if we were not accus-
toned to the manner in which Repub-
lican writer's regard themselves and
their party. Readers of Republican
publications are addressed constantly
as If Republicanism were part of the
established order of the universe, and
as if the election of Democratic
president would be a portentous and
ominous event, as much out of the or
dinary course Of nature as a total
eclipse or a typhoon.
1IG dltlluoS VI lllu0OOuhO
licans is, 1--WE are the people, and
when we go out of office everything
that is good goes with u.s." This atti-
tude is one Of gross disrespect to
| Americanism. It is not merely un-
fair and pettish, but unpatriotic, and
shows that an overweening and
purse-proud minority is prepared to
challenge the most fundamental of
American institutions, popular govern
| ment.
The Forum says that in the cam
paign there is a lack of interest In
national issues. We do not know and
cannot guess what it means by this,
because issues were never more clearly
| defined
Mr.. Bryan is advocating a pro-
gram of progressive Americanism,
which has in view many specific OBJ
| jects, all tending to bring about the
greatest good for the greatest num-
| ber and the elimination from national
life of interferences which menace the
stability as well as the prosperity Of
the republic. These interferences are
numerous. The dynastic nomination
of Taft is of itself an instance in point.
To elect him will be to sacrifice a car
dinal principle in Americanism.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
CANDIDATES

N ITIZENS, whom do you wish to
represent you, friends of the rail-
~ road who will be enemies OF
the people, or square deal citizens who
will not be unjust to the railroads, but
will protect the interests of the people?
Vote with judgment and discrimination
at the coming election. Don't hand over
to a corporation the right to use your
interests for the promotion of its
pocket-policies.
What is P. A. Stanton, according to
that authoritative Republican newspa-
per, Los Angeles Times? "A politician
who is the creature of the Espee ma
chine, who takes his orders from its
bosses, who is a programer in every
political sense of the word, and who in
the legislature represented not his dis
trict, but his political makers"
1t was Stanton who introduced the
bill to permit the use of streets by
street railway companies for the pur-
pose of carrying freight. This was ore
of the slyest measures ever devised for
the purpose of invading popular rights
and grating on the people. Freight
cars on the streets of Los Angeles
would have excited the wonder and
curiosity of tourists, and Los Ange-
les would have gained the reputation
of being railroad owned. 1t should be
noted that this precious bill made no
provision for the regulation of rates.
Harmon, Stanton, Thompson and
~ EagI IoI 70
Johnson bill for providing for gates
at railroad crossings in incorporated
cities. The purpose of this bill was to
rrotect the people from danger from
railroad trains crossing city streets at
high speed. All who voted against
this measure indorsed the old Wander
bilt sentiment with regard to the pub
lie.
Transue and Stanton voted against
the eight-hour law. This should deter
mine beyond reasonable doubt the
status of these two gentlemen with re-
gard to labor Friends of labor do
not vote against the interests of labor.
Opposed to Stanton in the Seventy
first assembly district is G. c. Martin,
a citizen who deserves the support OF
all of his fellow citizens, irrespective
of political affiliations. He would be
worthy assemblyman and not mere
railroad tool.
In the Seventy-fifth Harmon is op-
posed by S. A. Waldron, good Demo-
crat and a good citizen, who deserves
the undivided support of his party as
we'll as the support of all voters who
wish to see cleanliness and probity in
politics honored. In the Thirty-fifth
senatorial district Frank B. frey is
opposed to Thompson. Mr.. Firey is
man of independent temperament
faithful Democrat and too patriotic
and high spirited ever to be talked of
in connection with railroad politics"
Democracy invites Democrats and all
good Independent citizens, who wish to
see California freed completely from
railroad influences. to rally to the sup
port of the excellent Democratic can
dida+es now before the people.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
QUOTES CELEBRATED FRENCH
WRITER IN REPLY TO STONE

LOS ANGELES, Oct. H.-tEditor
Herald: Mr.. Stone challenges me to
show where he says harmonious re-
lationship" is Utopian. He does so IN
his letter of October 6. In answer 70
my statement that the original mean
ing of socialism was harmonious re-
lationship. he remarks that socialism
in its evolution was Utopian. He stll
does not define his Socialism, put ue-
clares: "I say the name OF SOCIALISTS
belongs to Socialists. ,,a
What an explanation! One would
think Democrats or Republicans were
trying to steal it. -,
I showed that Proudhons scnooi
called themselves Socialists long pc
fore there was a party to monopolize
Mr.. Stone knows of only one kind OF
socialism, but a celebrated trehcp
writer has this to say: =
"There are two socialisms- one Is
communistic; the other, indiVlduallstlc.
One is dictatorial; the other, npertariash'
One is dogmatic; the other, sclehtlnc;
one wishes all monopolies to be held
by the state; the other wishes the apoll-
tion of all monopolies. 4.
zone wishes the governed class TO
become the governing class; the other
wishes the disappearance or classes anu
governments. One wants the majority
to rule them; tne Quiet wants '0 49,
to rule them.
"The first says: DO as the govern
ment wishes; the second says: Do as
YOU yourself wish The former threat
ems with despotism; the latter prom
ises liberty" - ~.
The first kind says the land, the
mine, the tool. the product to the
state The second kind would give tnem
to the workers, individually or IN freely
formed groups.
There are only these two socialisms.
The first is state, or political, socialism.
The other is voluntary socialism.
C. T. SPREADING.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
INcLINEs TO POKE FUN AT
"AUToMATIc coNsUMMATloN'

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14.-[Edltor
Herald: In November, 1908, a certain
Socialist. who shall be nameless, be-
cause highly dissatisfied with the vote
cast and the general conduct of his
party, having had .t the p1itsfS misfortune sa Of
contracted the pernicious habit of
speaking his mind, and spoke it. BY
what he himself lucidly terms the "au-
tocratic consummation of voluntary
act" he was kicked out promptly.
So far as he himself was aware his
general views had suffered no ma
terial change, and he stoutly main
tanned that he was still Socialist.
Unluckily, he had written profusely
to the effect that only those who were
members of that particular political
computation were entitled to the name,
ON which, as he himself had asserted,
1t possessed patent.
There are those who strove to COM
fort him with the assurance that names
amounted to nothing, but it availed
him not. STUDENT.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
TOURISTS AND COLON1STs

THOUGH it is election year. and
N although politics interferes more
Ia or less with travel, the rush of
tourists to California is greater than
ever before September was one of the
biggest tourist months of which there
is any record. The total number Of
visitors was almost 10000. Many per-
manent settlers came to the state be-
lieving it was good enough for them
in fact, that there is not anything
better on the map.
Ct the tourists, or sight seeing Wis
itors, there is always certain proper
ton who return as colonists and bring
their friends with them, and tourists
frequently neglect to use their return
Transportation and become colonists.
Los Angeles receives big share both
of tourists and colonists, and all OF our
visitors are learning for themselves
and by actual observation and person
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
San Francisco Bulletin Says
Blake Case Explains Ruef'S

torney, Carl Lindsay, in his speech to
the jury publicly thanked Judge Dunno
and District Attorney Langdon for
their extreme fairness to his client. 1t
cannot make the usual remarks about
Special prosecutors" because District
Attorney Langdon personally conduct
ed the case with great skill and made
very clear and convincing talk to the
jury. The Examiner, indeed, in silly
endeavor to slur the verdict by declar-
ing that Judge Dunno and Assistant
District Attorney Ferrari had dis
cussed the case in loud tones in Judge
Dunne's chambers, while the jury was
celebrating in the adjoining room, but
this lie was neatly nailed by the an
nouncement that Blake's attorney,
Lindsay, was present during the con-
yersation In Judge Dunne's chambers,
and that the Blake case was not dis
cussed.
The evidence brought out In the
Blake case explains why Ruef has not
yet been convicted. He will not be con-
victed If dynamite can remove the
states witnesses and bribery can win
Jurors.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
MAKES WISE SUGGESTION ~
REGARDING DIVORCE LAWS

SAWTELLE, Oct. 15.-[Editor Her
add: In the past ten years there have
been two radical changes in our di-
vorce laws, both of which have proved
failures, although at the time they
were made great benefits were prophe-
sled.
II will hardly be practicable to enact
any law materially changing the
causes for which a divorce can be OBJ
tained.' Public sentiment in this state
will not permit return to the scrip
tural grounds alone. l hardly think
requiring the district attorney to be
present at all divorce trials would be
wise legislation.
One might as we'll expect to extin-
guish fire by adding infiammable
material as to lessen the evils of di-
voroes by employing more lawyers.
There ought to be, however, radical
change In the court procedure in di-
vorce cases. Eliminate the lawyer en-
tirely. Have no written pleadings. Let
both parties come before superior
judge of the county where they reside
and let him sift the matter thoroughly
in any manner he thinks best to get
at the truth, and then grant or deny
the decree as may seem just to him.
and make all orders regarding the
children and property as may be right.
Let his decision be final in all cases
and have no record kept of the pro-
ceeding except the final decree. II
the whole responsibility was thus
placed upon the superior judges, un-
trammeled by technicalities or the con-
troll of higher court, justice would be
done in almost every case. To men of
the caliber of our superior judges re-
sponsibilities in important matters
bring out the best that is in them.
Our divorce court should follow the
practice of the juvenile court all over
the country. There they have no at
torneys, no pleadings, no technicalities,
but in lieu thereof the sound sense of
learned, conscientious and kind judges.
c. N. B.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
PROTESTS AGAINST CRUELTY
TO POLITICAL PRISONERS

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15.-[Editor
Herald: am glad that in your Letter
Box of the People there has appeared
a protest against the incarceration In
our county jail of the three Mexican
patriots /, too, want to offer a word
of protest and I hope and pray that
every citizen of Los Angeles who real
ICES the cruelty and injustice that has
been inflicted upon these men proved
guilty. of no crime will continue the
protests until such a profound SYM
pathy Is aroused and such righteous
INDICATION as will result in some con-
cert of action demanding their release.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
But Not an Idle Dream

ally acquired knowledge that the mag
nifcent Improvement of San Pedro
harbor, which will be a world-port,
like New York, Glasgow and Liverpool,
followed by the completion of the
Panama canal, cannot fail to make
that section of California of which Los
Angeles is the metropolis not only the
most fourishing within the borders of
the state. but one of the most pros
porous and most wealth producing on
the North American continent.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
M HAT have the boodlers' newspa-
w per organs to say about the con-

M HAT have the boodlers' newspa-
w per organs to say about the con-
yiction of Blake on a charge of
Offering q bribe to prospective juror
in the Ruef case at the request of two
of Ruef's attorneys? asks the san
Francisco Bulletin.
A strange silence has fallen upon the
subsidized portion of the press. only
the Chronicle notices in its editorial
columns the conviction of Blake; and
the Chronicle, which took Blakes part
until the jury came in, now, steering
on the other tack, demands Indignantly
that Judge Dunno impose the maxi
mum penalty on the convicted jury
fixer. Is it possible that the Chronicle
fears that Blake may tell on the men
who hired him to bribe Kelly and hopes
to remove the incentive for turning
states evidence against Attorneys
Murphy and Newburgh by hustling
Blake to San Quentin for the longest
possible term?
The Doodle press is singularly at a
loss for fault to find with the result of
the Blake trial. 1t cannot accuse Judge
Dunno of being unfair, for Blake's at
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

When the entire nation was express
ing wrath and Indignation at the con-
duct of the San Francisco gang of
boodlers, who had misused their office,
cheated their constituents and dragged
through the miro the name of Califor-
mia as we'll as that of San Francisco,
the Republican and railroad gang be-
gan to exercise their wits in the en-
deavor to devise cunning legislation by
which notorious public criminals would
escape punishment!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
The Herald will be acknowledged anc
forwarded promptly.

From Dun's report, issued October l,
it appears that during the year 1908,
up to September 80, there had been
11,946 failures. aggregating loss or
default of $179.677, ,523. There were 5000
failures more than in the previous year
and the financial loss was larger by
SIC, 900, 900. Where on earth do the ora
tors of the Dolliver school find author
ity for their extravagant claims that
there have been a dozen years of Re-
publican prosperity? What they really
mean is prosperity for Republican Of
flceholders.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
KING NED

MO DOUBT it seems very heartless
N in King Edward to attend the
~ races while many of his subjects
are starving and a hard winter is COM
ing on. But, as a matter of fact, his
relation toward his starving subjects"
Is one of only nominal influence. lie
can give contributions to relief funds'
and can preside at meetings at Whlch
social remedies may be discussed, put
beyond that he is more powerless than
any of his subjects" under the king
tanning British constitution not even
having the right to vote, and in that
respect being in the same boat with the
suffragettes, who. no doubt, have his
sympathy.
King Edwards position in the United
Kingdom and British empire is exceed
ingly quaint, queer and anomalous, and
it is hard for those who have not made
a study of the matter to understand
it. His connection with affairs Of state
is purely perfunctory.
At the request of the prime minister
he signs his name to documents over
the contents of which he has no con-
troll. Being a human being, he is prob
ably sorry for the starving people, but
it is parliament which must act, or, in
specific instances, the home secretary.
The king is forbidden to act. An
attempt on his part to exercise the
functions of home secretary would be
constructive treason, and he would be
impeached without delay. Even the
expression Of an opinion on political
topics would get him into trouble and
imperil the big salary he receives for
the position he holds as part of the
machinery of the strangest and most
complicated governmental eccentricity
of all the ages. a democratic empire.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
FOR PRESIDENT
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
John w. KERN
AT THE THEATERS

AUDITORIUM-"The Man on the Box"
BELASCO-David Warfield in "The Musi
Master"
BURBANK-"My Wife"
GRAND-"Little Johnny Jones'"
MAsON-"Hip, Hip, HOOray."
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Cans fight pictures.
ORPHEUM-Advanced vaudeville.
Los ANGELES-Fashionabi vaudeville.
ENIPIRE-Vaudeville.
TISCHER'S-"Get Me a Baby"
UNIQUE-"The Hold-Up."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

Are we going to sit idly by and see
these men railroaded to their death or
kept in confinement until they sue
cumb to diease?
Magon, one of these prisoners, says:
81 love progress, l love liberty, l love
fraternity and equality" This is the
crime that caused his arrest.
Have the citizens of Los Angeles
and of the United States. descendants
of patriots who gave up their lives
because they loved liberty, lost tho
heroic spirit of their ancestors?
Let US protest again and continue to
protest against these "nore than Itus-
sian measures" until the prison doors
are opened and these men are set at
liberty. NJ. e. G.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

A reform wave has visited the Pan
anna canal zone. Owing to a decline
in popularity Of drinking and gambling
many saloons have had to go out of
business, and nearly all the gambling
dens have been closed. 1t begins to
look as if we might have a cold-water
canal after all.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

A balloon was wrecked over the
North sea, and the two aeronauts who
were spilled into the water were glad
to be rescued by a steamer. In spite
of their Joy, they must have felt some-
what humiliated, like the automobilist
when he exchanges a sixty-mile an
hour clip for slow tow by hay dray
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

Here is little bouquet which Los
Angeles Times presented to P. A. Stan
ton: "a politician who is the creature
of the Espee machine, who takes his
orders from it's bosses, who is pro-
gramer in every political sense Of the
word, and who represented not his dis
trict but his political makers in the
IepisIAtI1ra"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

Plans are afoot for the celebration OF
a general prosperity week throughout
Southern California, to celebrate the
election of Bryan and Kern. Common
sense and Frank Virgins (who are al
ways in harmony say prosperity week
will become prosperity year If people
will "use only home manufactures for
the shorter period"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

New Yorks Society for the Proven
ton of Unnecessary Noises is loading
up phonograph records with street
noises. to be used in its prosecution OF
violators of the anti-din law. Probably
we will soon hear that canned conver-
sation has been introduced in court
proceedings. But 1t may be barred ou.
as being merely hearsay Testimony.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
a TRADE SECRET

Does rumor prompt the jester's Jokes.
Inspire his Jollities?
Does wit assist the scribbling folks
With their frivolities?
oh, no, my friend To show. I'll try,
The situation.
Learn that most Jokes are prompted by
Pure desperation.
kansas City Journal
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

A question before the voters at the
coming election will be: "Shall the
Southern Pacific railroad run the af-
fairs of this county and state for its
own beneft?" This has nothing what
ever to do with national politics. If
the nominees of either party were
named by the S. P. machine the voter
may be sure they are S. P. machine
men.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

Phases of the moon inspire halluci-
nations. Doubtless that is why so many
Republicans for a while could "see
nothing but Taft" and promised to do
all kinds of ridiculous things in the
event of the success Of the Democratic
ticket. We hope Democrats won't be
cruel enough to hold their Republican
friends to their promises.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16

Orange County Carnival of Products
is big California success. The citi-
zens of Santa Ana are to be congratu-
lated on their happy entrance into car
nivaldom. The new carnival deserves
birthday wish-"Many happy re-
turns
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-16
The Public Letter Box

intended publication
ns mustn
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-10-28
of the resuI is of the election

of the result is of the election
Managers of Election-The FOLLOWING
Managers of Election have been appointed
to hold the election at the various precincts
in said Comfy:
Pleasant Valley j. Bales, Jno
w Patterson, J. NJ Harris.
Belair-S.J Pattersou, r. II. Wolfe,
j j Perry.
Van wyck-T. w. Secrest, G.. l..
Vaughn. j A. Hyatt.
Jacksonham-F M ) eele, Abel
Nelson, w. III. p. McMurray
New Cut--A ii. Belk, l.. y Mont
gomery, w Q. Caskey
ITadesville-JnO. T.. Rowen, L.J
Funderburk, l.. A. Courtney.
Dwight-H. G. Steele, w. p. Tay-
lor, Gilmore SIogner
Taxahaw-B. +. jenkins, X j.
Mangum, w p. McManus
Weishs-L ID. Hilton, B. 6. Harris
G. f Estridge.
Flat Creek-A. G.. CASTOR, NJ. G..
Gardner, l.. f. Faile
Halle Mine-Bill N. Clyburn. f.. NJ,
M obley, r. NJ. Gardner.
Kershaw--J b Magill. A. X. Rol-
lings. j. l.. Bell.
Heath Springs Be ry MObley. f
l. Crenshaw, j. A. Blidges.
Primus-B +. Brasington, j. T X.
Marshall, II. +. Sims
Eloin-W. Il. Potter, ID. l.. Bailey
w. ID. Flemming
Antioch j a. West, G w. Baker
w. Nj Stogner
Carmel-A w. Hicklin, j. A.
authen. G. w Cauthen.
Montgomery--W. T. Hilliard, l.. Il