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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
SAN PEDRO HARBOR

7 SIDOR JACOBS, head of the Good
Government league of San Fran
u cisco, told the City club yesterday
line of government steamships should
ply between San Pedro and Panama.
He pointed out that the government is
now operating a steamship line on the
Atlantic. The Atlantic steamships are
engaged in regular commercial busi-
ness in connection with the Panama
railroad line. The people Of California,
however, are forced to deal with the
American-Hawaiian Steamship compa-
ny, in connection with the Mexican
owned line to Tehuantepec. ''These
steamers" said Mr.. Jacobs, "going and
coming are loaded to the guards with
freight, and yet no one has ever known
the Pacific Mail Steamship company
to solicit through business by way of
the Panama road, presumably because
the Hartman interests control the Pa
cif1c Mail Steamship company"
Mr.. Jacobs says: "An should strive to
have the government establish a line
on the Pacific from Seattle to Panama,
touching at all Pacific coast points,
and thus complete the chain from the
Pacific to the Atlantic in connection
with the Panama railroad and the At
lantic coast government-owned line"
Uncle Sans interests in the Pacific
are great and are growing rapidly.
The Atlantic history of the United
States is an old story. Only the first
chapters of the Pacific history have
been written. 1t is legitimate to profit
by the example of the Atlantic when
that example may be applied to the
Pacific, and it seems to be clearly indi-
Gated that the government which ope-
rates commercial line of steamers on
the Atlantic would only be following IT'S
own precedent by operating CONNER
ciaI line on the Pacific, with headquar-
ters at San Pedro harbor, the finest
port on the Pacific.
The failure of the California promo
ton committee to adopt a resolution
indorsing the much needed proposed
government line will cause keen disap-
pointment among all who believe in
loyal devotion to the best interests of
good citizenship rather than to rail-
road interests.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
PROSPERITY WEEK

VIZ ITH the slogan prosperity" the
w citizens of Los Angeles for a
week will buy and boost home
products. This is the best kind of
carnival or fiesta 1t will advertise
Los Angeles. 1t will show the world
that in this community industrialism
is fourishing, and that the progress of
Los Angeles is like the old Roman
road building-soIid and lasting, every
step of the way.
This is manufacturing and indus
trial center, and in the territory tribu-
tary to Los Angeles are some of the
greatest industries in the United
States. The old idea that a health
giving climate is incompatible with in
dustriaI development was exploded
long ago. Sunshine, industry. thrift
and business activity combine to make
this one Of the most prosperous parts
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

The end of our coal supply is in sight.-An
xperts report
World on world through space is hurled,
on the trail of the Milky Way,
And comets tail will star outsail
A million miles a day.
Speed is tire word thro' the Cosmos heard
Shall the sons Of earth stand still
q Not while the coal holds out to burn
And time remains to kill.
Then it's stoke boys, stokei
And heap the furnace high
Haste makes waste, but waste makes haste.
Who cares for the coal supply?
The giant ship has cleared her slip
And heads for the eastern goal,
Her bunkers heaped with precious hoard
Five thousand tons of coal.
They must burn 1t all, to the last black
At the call Of the great god Speed.
They must burn II all at the monsters call
And the beck Of a restless breed.
Then IT'S stoke, boys, stoke!
Top speed across the foam!
For the restless rich have an endless Itch
To be anywhere else than home
A ceaseless turn and a ceaseless churn,
And an ever-changing sky;
An endless stoke and an endless smoke
Black pennons streaming high.
The decks are trod by yawning brood
With nothing at all to do
An idle brood forever pursued
BY the curse OF the Wandering Jew.
Then it's stoke, boys, stoke!
And bid the furnace roar.
For the humdrum herd by a hend are
TO haste to the other shore
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

In the government case against the
Standard Oil company John D. Rookie
feller will take the witness stand in
self-defense. One OF the numerous dis
agreeable questions asked will be-:
Where did you get it?" Mr.. Rookie
feller is probably the shrewdest man
alive. He exemplif1es this character
istic by announcing he is desirous of
telling all he knows. His explanation
of his method of eliminating compet-
itors by underselling them and driving
them out of business will be particu-
larly interesting. In our opinion, his
conduct was merely baronial tyranny
in 8. new guise, and he is a Front-de-
Boeuf in modern garb. AS nearly as
we can gather, Jawn DIS own opinion
of himself is he is a maligned philan-
thropist.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
SEES NO LIBERTY ANYWHERE
UNDER RULE OF MAJORITY

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. n.-[Editor
Herald: A whole brigade of authorl-
tarians seem to have been reused py
nv claim that there is no liberty TOT
voluntary cooperation under tnelr
proposed cooperative commonwealth
DR.. Henri v. Berghall states: Soelai-
ism does not propose to maintain the
liberty of the worker to work Where
he will or leave. The organization OF
present day society and the needs OF
his stomach force the worker to WORK
at and where he does not Will; leaves
him the only alternative, liberty 10
starve." 1 respectfully refer DR.. Berg
hall to my answer and the answer Oh
C, T. Sprading to Val stone IN Inc
Herald of November 10. Liberty OF the
worker to labor where he will under
Socialism will be subject to the rule Of
the ma1ority-wilI therefore not De
liberty, but it may be granted as
privilege. The individual worker has
no rights as against society under so
cialism. The tools of production VIII
be at no ones disposal, except on
terms prescribed by the majority leaV-
ing the worker then, as now, the I'D
erty' to starve If he does not accept
the conditions.
DIR. Berghall presumes too much
when he says: 'I could use what l
wanted, let alone what l wanted.
Such opportunity will be entirely con-
trolled by a gigantic politico-economic
machine operated on the principle OF
majority rule. az.
Probably this is regarded as the in
eyitable compulsion of natural law
But DR.. Berghall and other thinkers OF
his type have, hope, enough love Of
liberty that they would reject politico-
socialism If they understood it to SAVIOR
of authoritarianism, as think 1t does.
/ have studied socialism thoroughly,
and though I am neither Carnegie
or a Rockefeller, must reject all So
cailistic principles or proposals that
violate the well known law OF equal
Treedono." Majority rule affords but
little freedom now, why assume that
II will afford liberty then?
~ wa CASSIUS v. COOK.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

Dana w. Bartlett says with the force
of truth: "The cure of the evils of
democratic government is always found
in more democracy. The people are
slowly coming to their own, and they
and not individuals or corporations are
to be the rightful rulers" In other
words. after having taken prodigious-
ly long time to make up It's mind about
it, the American republic will at last
settle down to live In accordance with
the fundamental principles OF Ameri-
canism.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
A "coMEDY" OF INJUSTICE
AS DESCRIBED BY HERALD

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11.-[Editor
Herald: For a paper that stands high
in the scale for sanity and fair-mind-
edness, The Herald has some strange
lapses.
One was when they Joined the rest
of the Los Angeles papers in the
"Don't ~ lynch him. cry against the
negro Martin. Now today they de-
scribe as comic the pursuit and thrash
ing of a negro who lawful deedD stole
four empty sacks. A large crowd of
Indignant citizens C"cowardly hooli-
gans' would be better terms) pursued
and thrashed the negro, and then to
cap their cowardice and total want of
generosity or fairness, they are issuing
a warrant for his arrest.
And The Herald describes this as
"comic"J COSMOPOLITAN.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
MaraudInn chanceIIor

A passage in the life OF the chancellor of
the exchequer proves once again that the boy is
Eather to the man. Master George went
maraudinE In his neighboT's woods and orch
ards in pursuit of rabbits, apples and nuts"
A boy who begins life thus naturally goes on
to robbing henroosts in his later years. 1t is
to be hoped that the youth Of Wales will not
argue from this disclosure that precocious
poaching is a guarantee Of political prefer
ment.-Glasgow Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

An evangelist says Los Angeles is
full of isms. Whoa, doctor! Better go
slow. What about Presbyterianism
and Methodism and Episcopalianisrn
They are all believed to be very good
"isms." Even Socialism has it's defend
ers. We are not ashamed of our
"isms' in Los Angeles. They are signs
of life and progress.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

By universal consent the Elks' Har-
vest Festival is characterized as the
most successful event Of its kind ever
held in Los Angeles. 1t deserved all its
success. We hope the Elks grand
lodge in Los Angeles will be the most
successful in the history of the order.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
The State Press
Mr. Roots Bull

J. Henniker Heaton's successful fight for
penny postage led to congratulatory letter
from President Roosevelt which has occa-
stoned many a laugh among j. Henniker
and his friends. 1t appears that after con-
graduating the British law-maker upon
securing the new rate the president turned
the letter over to Secretary OF State Root,
who read 1t and then stamped 1t with the
old fve-cent postage stamp.-Visaiia Times
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

California commercial interests will
unite in protest against the increase in
freight rates which transcontinental
roads are preparing to put into effect
January l.. In all the commercial his
tory of California, nothing has been
more uncalled for than this announced
increase. 1t is a gouge; and is not
one whit more respectable than any
other get-rich-quick game.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

Three fearless ana able lawyers have
volunteered their services in the prose-
cution OF the Ruef trial and other pro-
ceedings connected with the bribery
graft prosecution in San Fancisco.
Heney is temporarily "out," but the
great work with which his name is
associated will not be interrupted.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Far and Wide
Prosperity Coming

1t is the opinion Of the shrewdest fnanciers
that within a few weeks capital will be as
eager for investment during the past year
1t has been reluctant. The country is salts
fed that 1t knows on what lines the govern
ment will be conducted for the next four
years AS these lines apparently will be those
Of conservatism, doubt and hesitation slip
away. Hence a restoration wave Of confidence,
Hence tho foreshadowed wave Of prosperity
Boston Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

With the object of establishing a new
long-distance record for ballooning, a
big aerial race will be started from Los
Angeles today. We hope the balloons
win travel safely across the continent.
and give our city new worlds record
balloons and airships by and by.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

A new volume of poetry has been
ISSUED by the Duchesse de Rohan.
Fortunately she is not dependent on
the sale of the book for livelihood.
In fact, she can hire people to read
her effusions If she cannot sell them.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
AT THE THEATERs

AUDrTORIUM-Dark.
MASON-Dark
RFI,AsCO-aMadam Butterfly" and "The
Critic"
GRAND-'"The HOneymOoners."
BURBANK-"Zaza."
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
LOS ANGEIES-Vaudevine.
PEOPLE'S-"The Rocky Mountain Express.
FTSCHER'S-"A Day at Arcadia"
EMPIRE-Vaudeyilfe.
UNIQUE-"Fun on the Santa Rosa"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

President Roosevelt's friends deny
he will slaughter wild beasts in Africa
They say he will only remove few
specimens, In scientific and sports
manlike manner, and bring them home,
stuffed. 1t is really a scientific ex-
pedition, and not a hunting trip.
(Ahem.)
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Piping Times of Peace

With peace at homo snd abroad. with ma
tional politics fixed for four years, with great
crops garnered and no blight upon the land;
with a growing foreign trade and the skill
and resources to supply 1t. the United States
now faces era of prosperity that will sur
pass even the piping times that followed the
Spanish war.-Et Louis Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

Positively the most wonderful fea-
cure Of the recent election was the
success of Marshall, the Democratic
candidate for governor OF Indiana,
who fought on his merits without a
campaign fund.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

In communicating with the govern
ment on such matters as customs
duties. don't use the telephone. Uncle
Sam IS still so old fashioned he refuses
to recognize a communication is COM
munication unless 1t is In writing.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Thirst and Purse

It is announced that Senator T1llman has
been converted to beer as tho solution of the
whisky problem in South Carolina. During
the recent financial stringency and Industrial
depression this identical solution forced
upon a large number Of thirst investigators.-
Washington Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Good Move

Mayor Taylor of San Francisco has made
a good move in appointing the committee
requested by tho League OF Justice to make
a complete investigation of the graft prose
cution from the beginning, and report its
findings and recommendations.-Fres Re
publican.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Trusts VIII RuIe

Having carried the presidency and congress
the Republicans are now confronted with the
duty OF redeeming their tariff revision prom
ises, and from the confident manner Of the
old standpat leaders Of the house organization
the Dingley rates seem quite likely to be
revised up as down--New York World
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Extensive Luxury

Can any one inform US where William
Randolph Hearst and his little band of In
dependents got off? And did 1t really pay
little Willie to squander $4,000 for those
Archbold letters? The Independent league
nothing left but the name. If so soon 1t
was to be done for. we wonder why II was
begun for.-Ful1erton News.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
consumer overlooked

The Republican plan of tariff revision is
to fix up the schedules to suit all the trusts
and the other highly protected interests.
Everybody will have a hearing before the
ways and means committee except the con-
sumer-Sacramento Bee.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
ArchboId the Bold

The sins charged against the Rockefeller con-
cern as a monopoly are grievous enough, but
they pale into nothingness as compared with
the insolent attitude Of one ]. D. Archbold
toward the representative institutions of this
country.-Louisville Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
cettino the Count

The latest definition of 'frazzle" Is fur
nished by a gentleman named Hogan. who
is of a sporting turn and is presumably an
authority on the language of the ring. MI.
Hogan says that FRAGILE means getting
the count"-San Diego Union.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Labor Scarce

One Of the heaviest brakes on the wheels OF
Australian development is the scarcity OF
labor OF the right kind. The high rate OF
wages is a drawback, but still not nearly so
great a one as the low standard of labor. and
the lack OF men who will offer a good days
work for a good days pay.-Melbourne Pas
toralists' Review.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
RuzveIt SPELLING

The simplihed spelling board announces It
will soon issue long list OF familiar words
in their new forms. 'Skyology' is one but
It doesn't look particularly familiar.-Pitts-
burg Gazette-Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Great Exnectatlons

Those people you standing on their
heads at street corners constitute that part
of the population which expects a complete
statement OF campaign contributions from
the Republican managers-Santa Ana Bull
letin.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
b. Rnrna Heard Erom

Tommy Burns the heavyweight champion,
writes to friends in this country that he
likes Australia, but that he likes better the
chance that he is to have to fight Jack
Johnston, tho day after Christmas at sgd
ney.-San Diego Tribune
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
rhree Months, LawIna

Heretofore the legislature has been limited
to a session of sixty days. but the new
amendment abolishes the limit and the
coming session will last probably 100 days.
Santa Monica Outlook
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Saloons In Politics

In thus meddling with politics the saloons
place themselves In a position inviting re-
prisaI, and they should be punished good
and sufficiently.-San Benito Advance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

Mr.. Gompers friends are standing
by him. HE may be out with Roose-
welt, but ne looks good to us" is the
way in which an eastern trades council
expressed itself.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
The Public Letter Box

publication must accompanied
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Back to Business
A BALLAD OF HASTE AND WASTE

Kick the canned oratory sky high and the
back to business.-Atianta Constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
Five Thousand Visitors Have
 Already Arrived
GENERAL HARRISON LATE
Senators Johnston and Bankhead Are on the Ground-Sons of Veterans Also Gather for Their
 First Reunion.

Mobile November 23-Gen. George P. Harrison, department commander for Alabama of the United Confederate Vet erans, arrived in the city this afternoon on a belated train to attend the reunion that formally opens tomorrow morning. He was met at the train by the two local camps and escorted to the New Battle House, his headquarters
 Many veterans arrived on the late trains and tonight there are 5000 visitors in the city for the series of reunions and con- ventions in progress. Many other vet erans and visitors are arriving on the night trains and will continue to do so until the middle of tomorrow afternoon
 United States Senators Johnston and Bankhead arrived this morning. Both spoke at the waterways convention to- night and will remain over until the re union tomorrow. High officers of the Ala bama division of Sons of Veterans and the department of Tennessee of the same or ganization arrived tonight and were cor tomorrow morning and the department reunion occurs on Wednesday,
 Both of these organizations meet in the vineyard of the Cawthorn hotel.
 Tonight is being occupied with informal receptions to the veterans and the of ficers of all three organizations The 5000 school children of the city will parade for the veterans tomorrow afternoon and the big parade of the week occurs on Thanks giving morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
I. C. BURTON IS
 DEAD IN JASPER
HE WAS AT THE HEAD OF A MOST SUCCESSFUL MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE, A TANNERY AND HARNESS PLANT.

Jasper. November 23.-(Special)-- Just after the entire population of Jas per returned from the grave of the lamented Capt J. H. Hayes Sunday aft ernoon lamenting his death, announce ment was made that another worthy and useful citizen of this place had passed away.
 At 7:30 D. m. T. c. Burton, at the head of the Burton Manufacturing com pany, Jasper's leading industrial in- stitution, breathed his last after days and weeks of suffering.
 MT. Burton, through the influence of : A. s. Preston was induced to come to Jasper in 1907 and to locate here a large plant for the manufacture of harness and with this a large tannery. This has proven wonderfully success ful, the product going rapidly to the markets of the country.
 MT. Burton's former home was Buford, Ga. northeast of Atlanta. There he was successfully engaged in the same business for twenty years.
 MT. Preston said this morning to your correspondent: ''The death of Mir Burton is a deplorable loss to our so- cial and business community. I have been closely associated with him for two years and found him a real man. When I was inquiring about him in Georgia l questioned a man who was his competitor in business, and that man said to me: While Burton and I have been rivals in business and not always friendly, you will find him of the salt of the earth.'"
 Mir. Burton was about 53 years of age He leaves a large and interesting family, a widow and six children, five sons, c. L., Robert, Henry, John and Glenn, and an accomplished and lovable daughter, Miss Lucy Burton. The four older sons were engaged with him in business. They are exemplary young men, and will continue to operate the factory.
 Deceased was a Mason and a con- sistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
 The funeral will take place tomor- row (Tuesday) morning at II o'clock at the M. E. church, and the remains will be inferred in the Jasper cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
CHIEF TUSHKALUSA
 BOULDER UNVEILED
COLONIAL DANES PRESENT A HANDSOME MEMORIAL TO THE TOWN OF TUSCALOOSA-lNTER- ESTING PROGRAMME.

Tuscaloosa. November 23.-(SpeciaL) Beautiful exercises were held here this afternoon when the presentation and unveiling of the memorial boulder ot the Colonial Danes of America, in hon. or of the Indian chieftain Tushka . lusa" occurred. Largely through the activities of Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce of this city the Colonial Danes of Ala bama raised a fund for this purpose. and a handsome boulder was erected in the ward of the new courthouse. A number of Danes from other sections of the state were present and tre- mendous throng of Tuscaloosa people were in attendance. The following programme was carried out; Chair man. Judge H. B. Foster; invocation, Rev. L. O. Dawson of this city; music by the University Glee club; presidents address. read by Mrs. Rhett Goode of Mobile music; address, Thomas M. owen. ILL. D.; response, James C. Brown, judge of probate, Tuscaloosa county: music; benediction, Rev J. G. Snedecor; taps.
 Judge Foster, as chairman, intro duced those who appeared on the pro- gramme. The presidents address as read by Mrs. Rhett Goode was alto gether fitting and in excellent taste, and was warmly received. Dr. owen made one of his usual felicitous ad- dresses. bis familiarity with the early history of the state and especially the great Indian "Tushka1usa," making his address very instructive as well as en- tertaining. Judge Brown, on behalf of the county, made a happy response, which was well received. The music was also especially good, the Universi- ty Glee club singing very effectively Alabama" The boulder, which is a very large and handsome affair, is in scribed as follows:
 "Tushkalusa, the Indian Chieftain, Mauvila october IS, 1540. He was the suzerain of many territories and of a numerous people, and equally feared by his vassals and the neighboring na- tions Hero and patriot" On another side appears: Erected by the Colonial Danes of America, November 23. 1908"
 What came very near to being a dis asterous fire occurred here yesterday morning in Hermans restaurant This restaurant Is situated in the most thiclxly built up block of the business portion of town, and at one time it looked as if the entire block would go. However, prompt and efficient work on the part of the fire company checked the flames and reduced the loss to a comparatively small figure. The fire originated in the kitchen, the greater part of it being in the floor just above the kitchen when discovered. The dense smoke in the building made the work of fighting the fire very diff ficult, but when water was thrown in from the rear end the fire was soon under control The building was en- tirely gutted and the stock carried al most wholly destroyed. The two stores on either side were also somewhat damaged. mainly by water. The restau- rant building is the property of $. F. Aston of this city.